The Inspire Health Podcast

In this episode, we hear from Lance Maerz an exercise physiologist gives advice and tips on how to better monitor your blood pressure from home.

How do you know it’s not just the blues? When should you talk to your doctor about it?

Demystifying the vaccinations kids get and why.

Funerals, Memorial services, Life Celebrations of all types seem to have declined during the pandemic. Why? Is this a good thing or should we be concerned?  Learn more about Jim Droste, Pastor

The CEO of a critical access hospital in rural southwest Wisconsin looks back on the last two years and describes the challenges, the silver linings and the overall impact of the pandemic to-date, and talks about the outlook for recovery.  Learn more about Lisa Schnedler, FACHE

CPAP equipment is often prescribed for sleep apnea, but not everyone adjusts easily to using CPAP.

If you haven’t made up your mind whether or not to get vaccinated. It pays to learn as much as you can to make the best decision for yourself. Indecision – the state of not knowing – decreases confidence and creates anxiety. No one needs that right now. Dr. Joseph Berg addresses what you should know before you make your decision whether or not to get vaccinated.  Learn more about Joseph Berg, DO

Living in the present. Strategies for rebuilding life.

When you are seeking comfort, not a cure, hospice care providers give the kind of care and support that make every moment of your life the very best it can be, and yet most people hesitate to reach out for hospice care.  Dr. Jodi McGraw talks about why calling early is the best decision to make.  Learn more about Jodi McGraw, M.D.

The first few days for mom and a newborn are filled with so many emotions… joy… nervousness… wonderment… exhaustion… and that’s just scratching the surface… We’d like to think mother nature takes over and everything is as smooth as clockwork. But that’s not reality. Every mother and child faces a unique set of circumstances and sometimes that may include a few bumps in the road.

Wendy Marr-Smith discusses her role as a speech pathologist, and when one should seek speech therapy.

Learn more about Colin Graney, DPM, AACFAS

Shannon Radel, a Bereavement Counselor, discusses self-care methods thru modifying your thoughts and living in the present.

Expressing our feelings and sharing with others can be scary when going through loss; what if no one understands or knows how to provide comfort? Learn how understanding our emotions can help current relationships be strengthened and how vulnerability can be the key to having more courage.

Dr. Anthony Villare shares why someone would need joint replacement surgery, the new robotic arm-assisted technology producer for joint replacement and how it benefits the patients.  Learn more about Anthony Villare, DO

Losing weight is hard. There will be stops, starts and set backs. Dr. Berg shares what he has learned through his weight loss journey. A few simple strategies helped him drop the pounds and he hopes that sharing them may help you -- if getting your weight down is becoming a challenge.  Learn more about Joseph Berg, DO

Telehealth visits are becoming more popular and they can be a great option if it is difficult for you to get to your local clinic. If you've never participated in a telehealth visit before, its good to know in advance what to expect. Dr. Joseph Berg, Family Medicine physician at Upland Hills Health talks about telehealth visits and how preparing in advance will help you make the most of your teleh...

Shannon Radel, a Bereavement Coordinator, discusses the spritual and religious aspects of dealing with grief and loss.

Shannon Radel, a Bereavement Coordinator, offers tips on how to cope with loss and grief.

Dr. Rachel Hartline discusses the seriousness of leaving high blood pressure and high cholesterol issues untreated, as well as offers medical and dietary tips to decrease your risk.  Learn more about Rachel Hartline, MD

Shannon Radel, MSW, CISW shares tips on how to cope with grief during the holidays.

Dr. Jenifer Dankyi shares tips on how to make healthier lifestyle choices before getting pregnant.  Learn more about Jenifer Dankyi, DO

Dr. Jared Linebarger discusses a new localized technology that makes breast surgery more comfortable for patients.  Learn more about Jared Linebarger, MD