Live Well with Southwell

Dr. Anthony Burke, cardiologist with Tift Regional Heart and Vascular Center, joins us to provide insight into heart disease and women and how it may present differently than in men. Although heart disease may present differently in both genders, prevention for heart disease is still the same, and Dr. Burke also offers tips for prevention of heart disease.

Dr. Josh Pridemore joins us to dive into the world of chiropractic care. Listen to this episode to learn more about what a chiropractor does, how they can help with lower back pain, and also to help alleviate any fears you may have if you have never been to a chiropractor before. You can make an appointment at Southwell Chiropractic by calling (229) 353-2025.

Listen to this episode to hear from Dr. Russ Richardson, a board certified retina specialist with Southern Vitreo-ret-inal Associates in Tifton, Ga. Dr. Richardson educates us about what a retina specialist does and also to discuss diabetic retinopathy, a condition that can affect both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics.

Dr. Michael McCartney is a local dentist who joins us to discuss how good oral hygiene impacts your overall health. Dr. McCartney is a member of our medical staff at Southwell Medical in Adel and serves the dental needs of our residents at Southwell Health and Rehabilitation. Listen to find out how oral hygiene can help to prevent inflammation, heart disease, and even dementia. 

Dr. Melinda Knight, a urologist who practices at Tift Regional Urology in Tifton, Ga., educates us on a common, yet extremely painful ailment: kidney stones. Listen to this episode if you are interested in learning about the causes, risk factors, and how to prevent kidney stones.

Learn more about the importance of preventing the spread of HPV and how you can protect yourself and your children from this virus. Dr. Nikkia Johnson, Pediatrician at Affinity Pediatrics in Tifton, Ga., is our guest to help educate us on the HPV vaccine and other preventative measures.