The ISH Dish Podcast

Twyla Osteramp, D.O. tells us about her life as a family medicine provider who specializes in whole family practice, women's health and weight loss.

Danielle McMillen, D.O., talks about what it's like to be a general surgeon - her experience, her medical interests and what motivated her to take on the role. Dr. McMillen feels that all communities deserve access to healthcare without traveling great distances. "I hope to bring service to a smaller community so their care can be completed closer to home."  Learn more about Danielle McMillen

We have some exciting news to share about our new Functional GI program. We sit down with our Gastroenterology Leader, Caitlin Larson, who dishes about this new program. When everything works as it should, your gut digests food smoothly. Sometimes the gut doesn't work properly, even when scans, scopes, or blood tests look normal. These are called functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. The Fun...

In this episode, we sit down with Chrysten, an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with a passion for helping people put their best foot forward—literally. With a background in foot care and general podiatry, Chrysten shares her insights on everything from common causes of foot and ankle pain to the simple steps you can take to keep your feet healthy and pain-free. Based out of both our Clarion...

Dan Touney, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, talks about how he can help you and your family feel your best, what he can offer and why you don't always need to establish care with an MD or DO.  Learn more about Daniel Touney, ARNP  

What exactly is an MRI, and why is it such a powerful tool in modern medicine? In this episode, we sit down with Erin, an experienced MRI Technician, to explore the world of medical imaging. Erin breaks down how MRIs work, what ailments and conditions typically qualify for a scan, and why the advanced MRI machines at both our Belmond and Clarion campuses and our Fort Dodge Clinic provide patients...

In this episode, our Marketing Director details the functions and ease of the ISH ReDoc program. If you've ever thought about making the switch to Iowa Specialty from where you currently receive your care, this is an episode you don't want to miss and will want to share with friends & family.

Dr. Li dishes about everything you need to know about getting a knee replacement.

Dr. Todd Eibes discusses the benefits of surgical weight loss compared to medical weight loss methods. He will review the process of bariatric surgery and review what process he performs and why. He will also discuss the potential health benefits associated with surgical weight loss, particularly regarding type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

In this episode, we are visiting with our Webster City Clinic Leader, Anne Garvey. Anne will be updating us on what her job role entails and also letting us know all the amazing things happening at the clinic, who is providing care and how you can become a patient.

Nicole will be discussing the definition of infection prevention and what we can do to help prevent them. She will also talk about the fundamental procedures that healthcare facilities should implement to prevent the spread of infection among patients and staff. We'll also talk about the importance of hand hygiene and much more!

Rayne Premo, Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics Quality Officer, discusses how everyone has a role in quality, no matter their position in the organization. She shares that when we accept this role, the outcome is better patient safety and better healthcare for all. Something we can all get behind and be proud of.

In this episode, we dive into the transformative world of nutrition counseling for weight loss surgery and effective weight management. Join us as we explore the essential role of personalized nutrition in achieving lasting results. We'll hear inspiring success stories, expert insights, and practical tips to help you navigate your weight loss journey with confidence. Whether you’re considering sur...

Dr. Losee discusses how she diagnoses and treats most mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD, PTSD, substance use disorders, and personality disorders, along with a special interest in treating patients through pregnancy and postpartum.

Matt Danilson is a Physician Assistant who can help you with the treatment and management of orthopedics, sports medicine, and spine. Matt will assist Dr. Li, Kakade, Odland, and Palit in surgical and non-surgical procedures for the spine, shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, and knee.

Iowa Specialty Pharmacy, located at Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion, is an important piece of our healthcare team and of the business community. In addition to dispensing medication, our pharmacists can give you clinical and lifestyle advice on how to become healthier. This includes advice and information on how to stop smoking, reduce high blood pressure, lose weight, and improve your diet. Joi...

Nearly 1 in 5 American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year. The role of our gut biome in our health and well-being keeps unfolding and is an area of growing research. The gut includes every organ involved in digesting food and processing it into waste. The lining of the gut is often referred to as the "second brain". We've all felt emotions in our gut - gut fee...

Tiffini sits down with us and defines the difference between ADD and ADHD and breaks down the main signs and symptoms. She tells us why getting a proper diagnosis is important and how this disorder affects children and adults. She also gives our listeners some tips on how to manage ADHD with your school-aged child and how important it is to get your child's teacher involved in the process; particu...

At The Meadows, we offer a comfortable place to live and thrive. We provide you with the means to live as independently as you like. There are a number of independent and assisted living options in our sprawling community. Enjoy the great Clarion, Iowa outdoors the way they were meant to be enjoyed. Interact with other happy residents. Live out the best years of your life without having to worry a...

"I was once almost 300 pounds, couldn't run to the end of my driveway, and hated how I looked and felt. I had just moved up another pants size and was afraid I would soon have to shop in big and tall stores. I was also newly married and had a wonderful little toddler at home. I knew I wasn't healthy, and I wanted to be around long term for them. Fast forward 8 years and I've lost 85 pounds and kep...

Steve Simonin is the President & CEO of Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics and has been an avid bike rider for many years. In this episode, he dishes about all the fun things that happen during RAGBRAI, what it takes to prepare for a bike ride across Iowa in a week, answers some intriguing questions about his journey with weight loss, and explains what the heck "clipping in" means as well...

The Cardiopulmonary Department at Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics strives to provide a better quality of life for our patients that have been diagnosed with heart and lung health conditions. ISH employs experienced cardiopulmonary specialists that are dedicated to providing their patients with the best medical care available today. Our doctors and specialists work hard to provide cardiopulm...

Dr. Nelson is seeing neck and back patients at our Iowa Weight Loss clinic in Des Moines and also locally in north central Iowa in Fort Dodge, Webster City, and Belmond.  From chronic neck pain to sciatica to injuries such as a herniated disc, Dr. Nelson offers advanced personalized treatments.  Treatments range from neck and back surgery to non-surgical treatments for back, neck, and shoulder pai...

We’re dishing on the various ways Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics truly cares about each and every employee and their overall wellness.  Wellness including physical, emotional, social, financial, intellectual and spiritual.  We offer 1:1 wellness coaching, monthly themes, annual biometric screenings, Wellness Wednesday offerings in our cafeterias and so much more.

Alexis Morgan, LISW, talks about the ISH Behavioral Health team, and what they can do for you and your family and she shares a few of the various ways they can take care of your mental health and how important it is that we treat the way we think and feel just like we would any other ailment; not ignore it.