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In Part 2 of 4 of our ongoing Heart Series, Ahmed Ahmed, M.D. , Interventional Cardiologist with St. Bernards Heart & Vascular in Jonesboro, Ark., talks about practicing heart care within a collaborative, coordinated team and what drives his desire to help patients with heart problems.

Devi Nair, M.D. , Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology at St. Bernards Heart Care in Jonesboro, Ark., discusses one of the most rapidly-advancing fields in healthcare, what sets her team apart and what drives her to pursue cutting-edge care options for her rural patients.

Sarah Sumpter, Clinical Director for St. Bernards Behavioral Health in Jonesboro, Ark., offers practical advice for mental health in action and why we should all discuss this important topic openly.

Leslie Wester , a nationally-certified health and wellness coach with St. Bernards Health & Wellness in Jonesboro, Ark., discusses how the global program Rock Steady Boxing is changing the lives of both men and women with Parkinson's disease.

"When should I get screened, and what are my options?" "Can I really prevent colon cancer?" "Should I be concerned about blood in my stool?" Dr. Matt Garner with St. Bernards Gastroenterology answers everything you need to know about colorectal cancers and why early screenings are still our best tool to fight them.

Dr. Lance Tuetken , a primary care physician with St. Bernards First Care in Jonesboro, Arkansas, breaks down everything you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine and why you should get it as soon as possible. * Dr. Tuetken references several reputable sources during our conversation. Here are some of those links: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/index.html https://www.niaid.nih.gov/disease...

St. Bernards Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical Director Dr. Serena Vance and St. Bernards Nursing Director for Women's and Children's Services Dana Lands have dedicated much of their work this year helping new moms navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode of Health Wav, they share some of what they've learned during 2020 and how pregnant moms can have safe and joyous pregnancies.

Stacy Hindman, Director of Nutritional Services for St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas, offers advice for holiday meal preppers (and eaters) to make healthier nutrition choices between now and the end of the year.

What should you know right now about COVID-19? Hear about virus fatigue and anxiety, masks, long-term symptoms, vaccines and more from Dr. Shane Speights, dean of the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Speights offers listeners a realistic—yet hopeful—outlook on our current state and...

Dr. Cassandra Nosser , a pediatric hospitalist with St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., discusses how different viral infections may present themselves among children, how parents can keep their families well and when parents should seek medical care for their children.

Dr. Sharp Malak with Associated Radiologists, Ltd. and St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, Arkansas discusses in detail why breast health services and screenings are more important than ever for women and men alike.

Dr. Mazin Khalil , a medical oncologist/hematologist with St. Bernards Cancer Center in Jonesboro, Ark., discusses recent work evaluating a clinical trial designed to lower recurrence risks for breast cancer patients.

Otalaryngologist Dr. Shane Smith with Otolaryngology and Facial Surgery Centre (OFSC) in Jonesboro, AR discusses some of the underlying causes of ear pain, and when someone should get medical assistance—especially if that pain is long-term. 

Dr. Brian Dickson with Jonesboro Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine (JOSM) joins Health Wav to discuss how robotics are changing the landscape of knee replacement surgeries, including the ROSA® Knee System , which he currently uses.

Dr. Mark Wiggins , a primary care physician with St. Bernards First Care in Jonesboro, Ark., offers his thoughts on COVID-19, relating his experiences serving overseas in the United States Air Force and his time as a physician in the middle of a global pandemic. 

St. Bernards President and CEO Chris Barber discusses the healthcare system turning 120 years this July 5th, what it means to do so during a global pandemic and where the organization goes from here.

With the presence of COVID-19, it's never been more important to make sure we're sanitizing "high-touch" surfaces on a regular basis. St. Bernards Environmental Services Director Gary Riney shares what you can do to help yourself and your loved ones stay well.

Health Wav, a service of St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR, provides the latest health-related news and discussions for Northeast Arkansas and the surrounding region. Our aim is to expand the St. Bernards mission "to provide Christ-like healing to the community through education, treatment and health services."