We Talk Health - Official Podcast of West Tennessee Healthcare

In this episode of the We Talk Health Podcast, Deena Kail and Tracey McKnight join us to discuss Boots & Bling 2025, which will be held on Friday, February 7th, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Jackson Fairgrounds.  We talk about the history of Boots & Bling, what this event means for the women of our community, and how this fun-filled event incorporates educating the ladies of West Tennessee on h...

In this final episode of our 3 part series on We Talk Health Podcast, Natalie Idzik the HMR Administrative Manager with our LIFT Weight Management Program concludes our holiday healthy eating tips with how HMR can help you achieve your New Year resolution of losing weight and keeping it off. Natalie shares some reasons why people tend to give up on their resolutions at the first of the year, and t...

In this episode of the We Talk Health Podcast, Natalie Idzik the HMR Administrative Manager with our LIFT Weight Management Program, is back with tips for navigating the Christmas season and how HMR can help. You don't even have to be a LIFT Wellness member to join our HMR program. In this second part of a three-part series, we discuss how having support through HMR during the Christmas seaso...

In this episode of the We Talk Health Podcast, we meet with Dr. Megan Tuttle , a primary care physician in Paris, TN . She recently joined West Tennessee Medical Group Pulmonary & Primary Care Paris, formerly, HCMC Paris Pulmonary & Primary Care. Dr. Tuttle discusses with us how she got into medicine and ultimately became a primary care doctor, what the difference between a DO and an MD do...

In this episode of the We Talk Health Podcast, John Tucker, CEO of Henry County Hospital shares all the news about the recent partnership with the Paris, TN hospital and West Tennessee Healthcare. We discuss what this means for the community, any changes or future initiatives and more. Guest : John Tucker CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital Host : Kara Mobley Social Media Coordi...

In this episode of the We Talk Health Podcast, Natalie Idzik with the LIFT Weight Management Program as the HMR Administrative Manager, gives us tips on how the HMR program can help you make healthy eating habits and manage your weight this holiday season. In this first part of a three-part series, we discuss how calories can add up on Thanksgiving, how having a plan can keep you from over-eating...

In this episode of the We Talk Health Podcast, Amy Garner is back with a recap of all the events we had last month in October, and a look ahead to what's happening this month in November. We have several events coming up through the end of the year, and we are planning our 75th Anniversary celebrations for 2025. Guest : Amy Garner VP/Chief Compliance & Communications Officer Host : Kara M...

In this episode of the We Talk Health Podcast, Amy Garner drops by to talk about all the new and upcoming events and happenings around West Tennessee. We have several events coming up through the end of the year, and we are planning our 75th Anniversary celebrations for 2025. Guest : Amy Garner VP/Chief Compliance and Communications Officer Host : Kara Mobley Social Media Coordinator References :...

In this episode of the We Talk Health Podcast, we head to the GYN Specialists clinic to talk about the Girls Night In event on Oct. 28th to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Month and eat, sip and shop! We invite those who are interested in seeing all that GYN Specialists has to offer with our recent addition of on-site 3D Mammography. This event will have mocktails, coffee and tea, food, vendors...

In this episode of the We Talk Health Podcast, Dr. Frank Pierce and Amy White with West Tennessee Medical Group GYN Specialists drop by to talk about the new 3D mammography at our GYN Specialists clinic in North Jackson. What are the benefits of a 3D mammogram, who needs to be seen and when and how does having a 3D mammo at our GYN Specialists clinic make a difference?  Guests : Amy White, APN, WH...

[buzzsprout episode='15595787' player='true'] In this episode of the We Talk Health Podcast, Leah Jester, BSN, RN, IBCLC and Leah Taylor, BSN, RN, CLC from A3 Mother/Baby at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, join us to talk all about National Breastfeeding Month, Baby and Kids Fest and our exciting new Milk Bank Program. Guest : Leah Jester BSN, RN, IBCLC - A3 Mother/Bab...

In this episode of the We Talk Health Podcast, Regina Smith, Guest & Senior Services Manager shares details about our Alzheimer's Resource Center. We talk about what resources are available to the West Tennessee Community through our Pat Summitt Alzheimer's Resource Center, our Senior Services events in the community, the MAC Club and more! Guest : Regina Smith Guest & Senior Ser...

Dr. Joseph Fouche discusses all things Men's Health Month in this episode of the We Talk Health Podcast. We talk about prostate cancer screenings, how genetics play a role and how treatment plans differ from patient to patient. Guest : Dr. Joseph Fouche Hematology/Oncology, Kirkland Cancer Center Host : Kara Mobley Social Media Coordinator References : References : PSA - Prostate-specific Ant...

This episode of the We Talk Health Podcast is part 2 of our Donate Life Series. April is National Donate Life Month. We talk with two funeral directors, Bob Arrington and Sean Kimmins about what inspired them to get into the funeral industry, and how important it is for funeral directors to support organ donation. We also hear from Sean about receiving a kidney donation from a living donor. Guests...

This episode of the We Talk Health Podcast is part 1 of our Donate Life Series. April is National Donate Life Month. James Ross, CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare (WTH) and Jill Grandas with Tennessee Donor Services (TDS) talk about the relationship and coordination of organ donation and how TDS and WTH work side by side to save and improve lives daily. We also share our record-breaking year in the...

On this episode of the We Talk Health Podcast, Dr. Stephen Bergquist and Lori Hurt join us to talk about Wound Care Awareness, and our new Wound Healing Center location across from North Hospital in Jackson! Our Wound Management services across West Tennessee offer specialized care for chronic wounds. Did you know 7 million Americans live with chronic wounds, and 2 million of those have diabetic f...

On this Throwback episode of We Talk Health, Dr. Rauf Baba shares all about the thyroid.  What does the thyroid do? How do you know if your thyroid functions properly? What are the symptoms of a slow or fast thyroid? Tune in to find out all this and more. If you’re having thyroid issues, give Dr. Baba a call and schedule an appointment.  Dyersburg Office: 731-285-1933 Guest : Rauf Baba, MD Endocri...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Donald Jordan and Dr. Terry Blakley join us to talk about how to deal with grief during the holiday season. Whether it's the loss of a loved one, or a traumatic event or memory, grief affects us all uniquely. We discuss how grief affects us over the years, how to honor the memory of a loved one, and how to acknowledge our feelings and be gracious with oursel...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Dr. Pela shares all about the spread of RSV during the holiday season. Many people are planning get-togethers and family gatherings for the holidays, but it's also flu season, and during this time, viruses such as RSV are going around as well. We discuss what the symptoms of RSV look like in infants and children, how to prevent the spread and what to do if y...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Dean Houston and Cathy Sudbury share all about Total Knee Replacement. We discuss when to consider getting a knee replacement, what to expect after surgery and how physical therapy plays a big role in recovery. Guests : Dean Houston, PT, CSCS Program Manager, Sports Plus South Cathy Sudbury Marketing Manager, Sports Plus Host : Kara Mobley Social Media Coordinato...

On this episode of We Talk Health, we hear from two West Tennessee Healthcare employees who have had a family member go through hospice and what the experience was like for them. Teresa Freeman and Cindy Roberson open up about what the experience of hospice was like for them and how it affected their loved one. We discuss what stood out to them, throughout the journey, how their needs were met and...

On this episode of We Talk Health, we meet Dr. Stephanie Anderson, the Hospice Medical Director, and talk with two Hospice LPNs about what a day in the life of a Hospice Nurse looks like. We talk about what hospice is and what it isn't. What are the conditions that qualify for hospice? How do hospice team members cope with the job? And what are the goals of hospice? Guests : Dr. Stephanie And...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Dr. Summerlin, Dr. Davis, and Brent Blankenship join us in studio to discuss lung cancer and lung cancer screening. We discuss who is at risk for lung cancer, how low-dose CT screenings work and how to reach out if you qualify for screening. Find out all this and more. Guests : Dr. Adam Summerlin Medical Director of Radiology Dr. Jonathan Davis Lead Physician, We...

On this episode of We Talk Health, I'm on location at Kirkland Cancer Center talking with Dr. Archie Wright, medical oncologist with KCC about metastatic breast cancer. We discuss what metastatic breast cancer is, types of treatment and what patients and families facing metastatic breast cancer should know. Find out all this and more. Guest : Dr. Archie Wright Medical Oncologist at Kirkland C...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Bobbie Pruett and Marquita Holloway join us to discuss some big news in our Careers department. We discuss what a healthcare system HR department does, jobs within a hospital many people may not think about, and our new application platform: Workday. Find out all this and more on this episode! Guests : Bobbie Pruett Regional HR Manager Marquita Holloway Recruiter...