The Cass Health Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Join us for the latest episode of the Cass Health Podcast with our Dermatology Provider, Lace Sindt, ARNP.  November is Healthy Skin Month, and as winter approaches, we talked with Lace about topics like: What areas of the body are affected the most by dry skin  Moisturizers and when to apply them  Red flags of a condition more serious that just dry skin  What soaps to use (and wh...

Send us Fan Mail Cass Health's Clinical Dietitian Beth Olsen joins us to talk about how to approach the holidays in a healthy way. Our topics included: How to manage holiday stress Enjoying the foods you don't typically get Dinner plate sizes Eating intuitively Holiday beverages Getting active after the meal Beth's favorite holiday dish

Send us Fan Mail Cass Health's Athletic Trainer Andy Niemann joins us to talk all things sports. We talk about his background, how he got into athletic training, why he loves sports, and his favorite sports memories. A big part of Andy's role at Cass Health is supporting the health and safety of student athletes at Atlantic High School both on and off the field. Our topics included: The...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for the latest episode of the Cass Health Podcast with our newest Nurse Practitioner, Lace Sindt.  In 2009, Lace began working in a dermatology clinic, sparking her passion for helping others feel comfortable and confident in their skin, and now she provides care to adolescents and adults at Cass Health. Listen to the episode to learn more about ...  What medical dermatolo...

Send us Fan Mail Cass Health's Family Medicine providers Dr. Adam Verhoef and Physician Assistant Max Starlin joined us to chat about men's health. Listen in as we talk about:  What finally brings men in to the doctor When farmers can find time for their yearly appointment  Addressing the stigma around mental health and how your provider can help  Why establishing care with a Primary Car...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for a new episode with Cass Health's Pelvic Floor Therapist Amber Michael, OT. As an experienced OT and mom, Amber's passionate about helping women address pelvic floor issues that many women unfortunately consider normal. Women of all ages will benefit from this episode where we also talk about: What the pelvic floor is and why it's so important Signs &...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Dr. David Ingvoldstad from Eye Associates for Healthy Vision Month. Listen to hear us talk about: ▪️ The common types of eye issues he sees here ▪️ Macular Degeneration & how it's treated ▪️ How he and Dr. Goergen work together  ▪️ and learn a little about Dr. Ingvoldstad, too!

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we talk about all things related to breastfeeding with two of Cass Health's OB nurses and certified lactation counselors, Brooke Dreager and Britni Olson. Our topics included:  ▪️ The first 24 hours of breastfeeding ▪️ The importance of getting the right latch ▪️ Breastfeeding tools & pumps ▪️ Answering the question: Is breastfeeding for everyone?

Send us Fan Mail Listen in as one of our OB/GYNs Dr. Emily Chang answers some of the most common gynecological questions, such as:  What’s human papilloma virus (HPV) and how did I get it? What does my abnormal PAP mean? Why do I keep getting vaginal infections? Why do I keep getting urinary tract infections? I’m told that I have an ovarian cyst, what does that mean? I’m told that I have a fibroid...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we welcome Cass Health's Senior Life Solutions Team of Karmen Roland and Kacey Peterson to talk about suicide awareness and prevention.  Our topics included:  ▪️ Warning signs and symptoms ▪️ Steps of the #BeThe1To campaign  ▪️ How mental & physical health are linked ▪️ Risk factors to be mindful of -- especially important for rural residents!

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we're joined by Susan Herr-McDowell, PA-C, who sees patients in AMC Rapid Care. Susan talks with us about:  Common reasons people visit Rapid Care Who you'll be seen by in Rapid Care What a PA is and what they do Why it's still important to maintain a relationship with your primary care provider & learn more about Susan, too! 

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Cass Health's Dr. Angela Weppler and Mary Robinson, PA-C talk with us about:  ▪️ Addressing vaccine myths ▪️ Why vaccine hesitancy has increased ▪️ The importance of early childhood vaccinations ▪️ Why vaccines are safe & can be trusted ▪️ and more helpful information!  For more information on vaccines, please visit cdc.gov/vaccines/index.html

Send us Fan Mail Meet Dr. Jesse Himebaugh, one of Cass Health's visiting ophthalmologists. Listen to learn more about: Eye health myths Cataracts & cataract surgery How ophthalmologists & optometrists work together Corneal diseases Plus, get to know Dr. Himebaugh  -- we loved learning about his unusual childhood pet!

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we welcome Dr. Jeff Goergen from Eye Associates for Healthy Vision Month!  Our topics included:  ▪️ Why routine eye exams are important ▪️ How age and disease can impact your eyes ▪️ Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration ▪️ and learn a little about Dr. Goergen, too! 

Send us Fan Mail On this episode we welcome Cass Health's Senior Life Solutions Team of Karmen Roland and Kacey Peterson to talk about Mental Health Awareness month.  Our topics included:  ▪️ How common mental health illness and struggles are ▪️ Signs and symptoms ▪️ Monitoring your mental health ▪️ How mental health is intertwined with physical health 

Send us Fan Mail Learn more about Occupational Therapy and the services our team provides. Joining us are Cass Health's two OTs -- Ashley Williams and Amber Michael. What is Occupational Therapy? What does a day in the life of an OT look like? What types of patients do they work with? What should a parent watch for in their child's development that may be a red flag -- and that an OT mig...

Send us Fan Mail Sara Beth Jones, RN, Lead House Supervisor and SANE Coordinator at Cass Health talks with us about Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We cover a range of questions including: What is a SANE nurse? What should I do if I have been the victim of sexual assault? How can I help or support a friend or family member if this happens to them? What is an advocate? Please note that this episode...

Send us Fan Mail General surgeon Dr. Chad McCance joins us on this episode to talk about colorectal cancer.  Are there early symptoms and warning signs for colon cancer? What is it like to get a colonoscopy? Who is at risk to develop colon cancer? Is colon cancer preventable? Bonus! We also talk with Cass Health's dietitian, Beth Olsen, about how to incorporate more fiber into your diet.

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Cass Health's Dr. Edna Becht talks with us about:  ▪️ Overall heart health  ▪️ How to have a heart healthy diet  ▪️ The importance of regular exercise ▪️ Why stress management is so impactful  ▪️ and other Heart Health information In this 2 for 1 episode we also hear from Cass Health's Cardiac Rehab lead nurse Megan Frederiksen! Megan gives us a breakdow...

Send us Fan Mail What do I do about my picky eaters?! What's for dinner?! Should I try that new diet?? Director of Public Health and Registered Dietitian Beth Olsen answers all of these questions (and more!) during our chat about National Nutrition Month.

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Rick Rinehart talks about children's ENT issues in this first episode. Learn more about Dr. Rinehart's background and why he chose ENT Listen to his fun answers to our get-to-know-you questions Learn about common kids' ENT issues and why surgery is not so scary after all! Hear what the ENT has to say about q-tips and adult ENT issues Learn more about head &...