The Health Podcast

Women have a lot on their plates these days so sometimes it can slip our minds to keep up with preventative care, like pap smears. Dr. Molly Thompson walks through what a pap smear entails, what you can expect at your appointment, why it's important to get one, and more.

More access. More services. More patient care space. Less wait for great healthcare. Hear from Matt Forge, Pullman Regional Hospital CEO, about what Pullman Regional Hospital's patient care expansion plan consists of and the timeline.

We all know how important good nutrition is for all us but it's especially important for people with diabetes. Brenna St. John discusses diabetes and nutrition, when someone with diabetes should seek out a diabetes educator, who is at the greatest risk for diabetes, and more.

At some point or another, we've all had an issue with our internal plumbing. Dr. John Keizur discusses different types of problems that he encounters as a urologist, innovative new technologies to help patients who are experiencing issues with their urinary tracts, and more.

The staff at Pullman Regional is ever expanding in the best possible way! Today, we welcome Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Aaron Vandenbos to Pullman Regional Hospital's Orthopedic Center of Excellence.

What does family medicine look like in the year 2022 & what does it mean to us all? Dr. Drue Webb discusses family medicine, her approach to patient care, what a first visit looks like, and more.

So much has changed in the ways that people give birth throughout the years. Kailub Whitman discusses how these changes have manifested in 2022 and how the Labor & Delivery team at Pullman Regional Hospital can contribute to your birthing experience.

March is Athletic Training Month! Kai Sheshiki joins us to talk about the Regional High School Athletic Training Program and the services he provides student-athletes at Colton High School.

Our heart is at the very center of our being but, like any other muscle in our body, it may at some point need some extra TLC. Jennifer Saarela discusses ways to get your heart pumping with cardiac rehabilitation.

More and more, we're all starting to realize that so many of our ailments begin in the gut. Johanna Taniguchi discusses how we can put more of an emphasis on our gastrointestinal health.

Most people have what's called an EMR, or electronic medical record, but how many of us know what EMRs really are? Dr. Jonathan Lee discusses EMRs and the benefits they can provide for patients.

Most of the time, we have the luxury of planning our surgery for a day that works best for us but sometimes, life throw us a curveball and we may need emergency surgery. Dr. Ronald Martin discusses 24/7 emergency surgery coverage at Pullman and what you need to know.

Pullman Regional Hospital welcomes Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Mathew Taylor and today, he explores what you need to know about total joint replacement.

Pullman is adding a new psychiatrist to Palouse Psychiatry & Behavioral Health! We welcome Dr. Erik Bayona while he explores mental health matters and how a psychiatrist may be of help to you or someone you love.

Dr. Usha Nandhini, new Sleep Medicine physician at Palouse Sleep Medicine, a member of Pullman Regional Hospital Clinic Network, explains what sleep medicine is and how she helps patients ages 3 and up find restful sleep.

Clinic Manager of Pullman Surgical Associates, Lisa Cordodor, talks about Pullman’s new surgical practice and gives an insider’s perspective from her 14 years of experience working in an operating room.

Director of Pullman Regional Hospital Same Day Services, Dustene Johnston, talks about common procedures, new services, and the patient experience.

Dr. Kyle Hazelwood discusses new technologies and robotic systems that physicians are using for total knee replacement surgeries.

Dr. Katie Hryniewicz discusses the correlation between the COVID-19 vaccines and Pediatrics and how safe the vaccine can be for children.

Now that people are starting to return to work and school in person, Dr. Methuel Gordon discusses tips for returning to school safely while the COVID-19 Pandemic continues.

Maile Keller discusses the role of an Orthopedic Care Coordinator and the many benefits that it can have for the patient.

Dr. David Jones discusses COVID-19 and its effect on Atrial Fibrillation and heart health overall as well as the correlation between all three.

Dr. Pete Mikkelsen discusses emergency room trends during COVID-19 and what hospitals are doing to adapt to treating emergency room patients during this time.

In today's discussion, Dr. Kim Guida talks about the importance of establishing a primary care provider and the incredible benefits of doing so.

Dr. Chad Sanders discusses substance abuse and how COVID-19 can exacerbate it.