The Checkup

What if you could train your mind to be calmer, quieter, and less reactive? Dr. Scott explains how your brain responds to stress, why it's so hard to "just relax," and simple techniques that can help you take back control. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, everyday stress, or trouble sleeping, this conversation offers practical tools to help your mind—and body—slow down.

Mental health doesn't discriminate by age, but attitudes about getting help can vary greatly from one generation to the next. In this episode, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Megan Williams talks about why some people are reluctant to seek support, how those views are changing, and what you can do when someone you care about isn't sure they want help.

Now that summer is here, we asked General Surgeon Dr. Fred Scott to sit down with us and talk skin cancer and sun protection. He explains what we all need to know in plain, easy to understand terms! You'll never have to stare down a sunscreen aisle in confusion again! Have you subscribed yet? It really helps us out.

Can we ask a favor? Please follow us - it really helps! Most people don’t think about their liver — until there’s a problem. In this episode of The Checkup , we’re talking about fatty liver disease: what it is, why it’s becoming more common, and how it can quietly develop without obvious symptoms. Join us as we break down the risk factors, early warning signs, lifestyle habits that matter most, an...

If your world feels more than a little overwhelming right now, you're not alone. Megan Joergens, our licensed clinical social worker, answers all of our questions about how to manage anxiety in a noisy world and when it's time to call an audible and seek professional help. CMH offers tons of mental health services - call (618) 544-8500 to schedule an appointment.

This is a fascinating conversation with Dr. Brissey, our newest foot & ankle surgeon. Find out how bad it is to wear shoes without socks (guilty!) and hear about the surgery Dr. Brissey invented (!). Want to schedule an appointment with him? Call (618) 546-2678.

We sat down with OB/Gyn Nurse Practitioners Jenna Kintner and Katie Parker and talked menopause, first checkups and supplements. If you've ever had a question about women's health, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

We sit down with Jamie Knoblett, a familiar face around CMH, and our new oncology nurse practitioner. She talks about the services we offer, but also delves deeper into prevention, screenings and lifestyle changes that we all need to embrace. After you listen, schedule the screening you’ve been putting off, and try a new vegetable at the grocery store this week.

It's the men's health issue they really don't want to talk about. Yup - we're talking prostate health. Cassi Fiscus sat down with us to sort through the noise and explain why taking care of your prostate is essential to good health, and a much better quality of life. Find out what your plumbing might be telling you! Thanks for listening to our brand new podcast! We love hearing fro...

CEO Doug Florkowski sits down with us today for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of healthcare here at CMH. We talk about everything from AI and robotic surgery to the one thing he's most proud of here. Thanks for listening to our brand new podcast! We love hearing from you so tell us what you think and be sure to subscribe and leave us a review. Your rating helps us reach more lis...

Welcome to our brand new podcast, where hospital expertise meets real life. In this series, we bring you trusted advice straight from the front lines of healthcare — delivered by the professionals who live it every day. From prevention and wellness to treatment insights and myth-busting conversations, our experts break down complex medical topics into clear, practical guidance you can actually use...