Talk With A Doc

Mary Renouf and Caitlin Snider discuss the various weight management programs in the Community Wellness Program along with tools for weight loss and weight management.

Host Mary Renouf discusses lower back pain with Dr. Mark Basiratmand. What are some causes and treatments that can help your pain...

Mary Renouf and neurologist Dr. Matthew Ho talk about strokes and stroke care. What are the signs and symptoms of a stroke, the FAST method of recognizing a stroke and what to do when you see these signs.  *Originally published 6/7/21

Host Mary Renouf speaks with Dr. Katheryn Hudon about what to expect from a pediatric well-check visit for a teen. What questions the pediatrician generally asks, important exams, vaccinations for that age group and the transition from pediatrician to an "adult" doctor.

In today's episode, we discuss COVID Longhaulers Syndrome and its signs and symptoms along with facts about the COVID vaccinations. *This episode is a previously recorded Facebook/LinkedIn Live event.*

Rick Riess and Dr. Frances Broyles discuss the Providence HMR Weight Management program. The challenges of weight loss, especially during a pandemic, and insights into tools and tips for finding success with managing your weight. 

Quitting tobacco is the single most important step you can take to protect your health and the health of your family. In this episode, host Mary Renouf speaks with Katie Maisch of Inland Northwest Health Services about their tobacco cessation program, Quit For Good. 

Host Mary Renouf speaks with Dr. Daniel Getz and they get to the truth to some of the medical myths and misconceptions many of us have. They discuss the COVID vaccine, stroke and heart attack symptoms, does that green mucus really mean you have an infection and more. Don't miss this interesting and informative episode. 

Host Mary Renouf speaks with Dr. Mark Basiratmand about the Mediterranean Diet. They discuss the health benefits, why so many health experts are recommending it and the history of this style of eating. 

In this pre-recorded Live episode, some of our doctors and experts answer questions about the COVID vaccines. What's true, what's not true and what we know at this point.  For more updates on the vaccines visit: https://coronavirus.providence.org/covid-vaccine

In this pre-recorded Live episode, we have experts discussing the new COVID variants-what we know so far and how this will affect the ongoing pandemic. 

Dr. Roseann Getchell and Dr. Tyson Payne continue their important discussion on homeschooling kids and teens during COVID. In this episode, they tackle internet safety. During the pandemic, much of our children's lives are web-based. So how do we keep them safe as we navigate online school, social media and more.  *This episode was pre-recorded as a live event.*  For more conversations that matter...

Dr. Robin Henderson and Brette Borow discuss social isolation during the pandemic and how it can affect your mental health. The difference between social isolation and loneliness, how these feelings are impacting our mental health and some solutions for helping ourselves and others when these feelings take hold.  *This episode was pre-recorded as a live event.*   For more conversations that matter...

In this episode, we discuss bridging the gap between self care and Express Care. How regular check-ups, wellness exams and health maintenance should be a part of your self care plan and the role the Providence Express Care program can play. *This episode was pre-recorded as a live event.*  For more conversations that matter subscribe to the Talk With A Doc podcast. You can also find more informati...

Dr. Roseann Getchell and Dr. Tyson Payne discuss homeschooling kids and teens during COVID and how it might be affecting their mental health. Social isolation, social anxiety, keeping your kids and teens motivated and what will going back to in-person school look like are all topics that are tackled in this important discussion along with keeping our kids positive during this difficult time.  *Thi...

James Q. Simmons, NP, speaks with Robin Henderson, Chief Executive of Behavioral Health of Providence Oregon, reflect on letting go of the negatives of 2020 and thinking about what the positives were so we can bring those forward in 2021 and find some hope after a difficult year.  *This episode was recorded previously as a Live event.*

One in eight patients that visit the emergency room are in need of behavioral health services or in mental health crisis. Laura Knapp and Katie Gilligan discuss the need for behavioral health services to urgent care and emergency room departments and the benefit of that whole health care for patients and the Behavioral Health Urgent Care in Everett, Washington. 

Laurie Kelley, Josh Cutler and Roger Dowdy discuss the Providence Caregiver Support Program that provides behavioral health assistance and resources to all caregivers, especially during the challenging time of the pandemic. 

Host Meredith Cunningham speaks with Dr. Katie Hendley, a neurologist and Dr. Valeria Johnson, a clinical psychologist, about the addition of a clinical psychologist to the neurology team at Covenant Health and how that has positively impacted whole patient care within their department and the ability to improve quality of life for patients with neurological disease.

Dr. Michael Ravelo and Brette Borow discuss what you need to know about the flu season while we are in the midst of a global pandemic.

Host Mary Renouf and Dr. Jan Carlo Zegarra discuss Lifestyle Medicine and its benefits.

Dr. Robin Henderson and Dr. James Simmons discuss how to cope and stay mentally well over the holidays during the COVID pandemic.

Dr. Robin Henderson and Dr. Nate Goins discuss how kindness and compassion can improve your overall mental wellness.

In today's episode, the panel discuss mental wellness and how COVID and seasonal mood disorders and fluctuations can affect your mental well-being.

Dr. Amy Thompson and Rebecca Meador, a lactation specialist, discuss breastfeeding and lactation issues and solutions.