Valley Health Check with Horizon Health

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we talk with Radiologist Dr. Bruce Houle!  We talk Mammograms! We talk new important stats & why screening is more important than ever!  We break it down. What is a mammogram?  How does the test actually work, and what do I do if I receive a concerning mammogram? Tune in to this episode & get all these questions answered & s...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we talk with  Registered   Dietitian Eva Kirchner .  We talk Carbs, Fruits, Veggies & Water! We break down each one to learn more about why our bodies need it!  There are good & bad Carbs. What bread is the best for us to eat?  Is canned veggies better than frozen & how important is water? Tune in to this episode & get a...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we talk with Registered   Dietitian Eva Kirchner .  We talk the good & bad of Protein, Dairy & Fat! We break down each food group to learn more about why our bodies need it! Are supplements OK to use? Or should we be getting our proteins, dairy & fat from just the food we eat?  Tune in to this episode & learn more! https...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we talk with Nurse Practitioner & Pain Management Specialist Dax Duncan.  Dax has been doing pain management in the Wabash Valley for 15 years.  We talk back pain.  We also talk about Spinal Chord Stimulator!  It's another tool that's used for pain management! But, what is it?  How does it treat pain? Will it work, and will insuranc...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we talk with  Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner, Ashley Delaunois.  We talk about  Genetic Testing for Psychiatric Medications.   We chat about the possibilities of medications being a part of an effective management plan. How easy or hard are these medications to prescribe?  We discuss Genetic Testing!  What does that mean &...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we talk with  Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner, Ashley Delaunois. We talk about Depression vs Mood Disorders.   We chat about diagnosis process between the 2!   Can someone have depression & a mood disorder? We talk about symptoms of depression and we find mood disorders are more common than you think. We also talk misco...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we talk with  Licensed Clinical Social Worker Janet Ward.  We talk about  The Value of Therapy During Life  Transitions !  We talk about different scenarios & life events where you might need therapy! How long do you need therapy?  Is medication needed? Is there a certain therapist to seek for certain life events?  We answer all the...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we talk with  Licensed Clinical Social Worker Janet Ward. We talk about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ! We find out what type of therapy this is & who it benefits! We talk internal dialogue & what that means! If you have negative thoughts this type of therapy could be beneficial to you!  Find out if this therapy is good for you o...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we talk with  Licensed Clinical Social Worker Sarah Rohder. We talk about Addiction Recovery & Treatment ! We find out what addiction is!  Are you an addict forever, and is that the right term to use? We talk recovery, impatient facilities & most importantly treatment plans. We also talk about how you can support someone going t...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we talk with Nurse Practitioner & Pain Management Specialist Chantelle Allen.  We talk about Pain Medications! We talk history, over the counter, prescriptions & addiction! We talk the Good, The Bad & the Ugly of Pain Meds!! Take a listen and feel free to share! https://www.myhorizonhealth.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we not only have Dr. Cozacov , General & Bariatric Surgeon!  We also have patient Jessica Woolen! We talk Bariatric Surgery, and the type of surgery Jessica had.  You'll see how this changed Jessica & her families life.  This is a must listen if you're ready to change your life for the better! https://www.myhorizonhealth.org/ Se...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we chat with Erin Frank &  Family Nurse Practitioner Millie Kooistra!   In this episode we chat about  Vitamins!  We talk diet, multi-vitamins, supplements, and what vitamins we need more of daily! We talk everything vitamins in this episode, take a listen! https://www.myhorizonhealth.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we chat with Erin Frank &  Nurse Practitioner & Pain Management Specialist Robin Smiddy ! We chat about  Neck Pain ! We talk about how common neck pain is, plus symptoms & causes! We talk helpful tips & treatment options as well.  If you've been dealing with neck pain, take a listen to this episode and get some relief! h...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we chat with Erin Frank &  Pain Management Specialist Dr. Thomas Pendergast ! We chat about Getting Your Life Back, expectations & goal setting! ! We talk the evolution of Pain Management!  Dr. Pendergast & his clinic specialize in Holistic pain management.  We discuss chronic pain and how you can try again to get some relie...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we chat with Erin Frank & Pain Management Specialist Dr. Thomas Pendergast ! We chat about  Holistic Pain Management ! What is Pain Management traditionally? Dr. Pendergast & his clinic specialize in Holistic pain management.  We discuss how beneficial this is to your pain management! If you are ready to seek treatment for your...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we chat with Erin Frank & Nurse Practitioner Joy Whitt! We talk  Metabolic Syndrome ! What is it? Is it when you are over weight, or obese?  It's a cluster of conditions. Is it treatable or preventable?  Find out what you can do and get all the details of what Metabolic Syndrome is in this episode!! https://www.myhorizonhealth.org/...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we chat with Erin Frank & Nurse Practitioner Joy Whitt! We talk Hypertension ! What is Hypertension?  Do you get it because of High blood pressure, or does high blood pressure lead to Hypertension? Does family history come in to play, & how can you get better?  Find out in this episode!! https://www.myhorizonhealth.org/ See omny...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we chat with Erin Frank & Nurse Practitioner & Pain Management Specialist Chantelle Alan ! We talk Migraines & medication management ! We talk how debilitating Migraines can be. How are they different than bad headaches?  We talk the different symptoms folks have, and most importantly how to treat them! If you or someone you...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we chat with Erin Frank & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Debra Hills! We talk Anxiety.   What is it? Is it different in kids? No matter what age are there symptoms to look out for? We also talk how it's diagnosed & how you can get help! Take a listen & learn more!! https://www.myhorizonhealth.org/ See omnystudi...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we chat with Erin Frank & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Debra Hills! We talk ADHD.   What is it? We take a deep dive into this topic. Why has ADHD gained a lot of attention the last few years? We talk Mental Health with kids going through this.  What are the symptoms, and most importantly how to get help!  Take a lis...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we chat with Erin Frank & Family Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Women's Health Susan Arp! She is also a certified menopause practitioner! We talk Perimenopause.   What is it? What age do women start dealing with it.  What are the symptoms?  Find out what scientifically is happening to your body!    Take a listen!! https://www.m...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we chat with Erin Frank & Family Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Women's Health Susan Arp! She is also a certified menopause practitioner! We talk Menopause.   What is it? What age do women start dealing with it.  What are the symptoms?  Most importantly we talk treatment & hormone therapy.  This is a must listen for women &...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we chat with Erin Frank & Full Time Surgical Podiatrist Brittany Wojnicki!  What is a surgical podiatrist? What kind of patients does she see? In this episode we chat about Foot Care & Common Conditions!  What type of shoe's are best and which ones should we stay away from? We talk nail care, athletes foot & more! Take a lis...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we chat with Erin Frank & Full Time Surgical Podiatrist Brittany Wojnicki!  What is a surgical podiatrist? In this episode we chat about Chronic Wound Healing, primarily with your feet!  What is wound care & who is mostly affected by this!  You'll learn about Paris Community Hospital having the 1st wound care facility in the Wab...

It's  Valley Health Check with Horizon Health !  This episode we chat with Erin Frank & Full Time Dietitians Eva Kirchner & Madison Easton! We find out the role of a dietitian and how they can help you!  March is National Nutrition Month & in this episode we talk about "Nutrition As You Age".. If good nutrition changes as you age, what are the age brackets those changes happen? Does yo...