We Talk Health - Official Podcast of West Tennessee Healthcare

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh is joined by several chaplains at West Tennessee Healthcare to talk about how they serve patients and families at our hospitals. Scott Bloodworth, Roland Gill, and Yohannan Jacob talk about how they minister to families, what their roles looked like during the heavy part of COVID, and how they can minister to different belief systems. Tune in to le...

On today's episode of We Talk Health, we talk all about suicide prevention and awareness. September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, and Pennie Futrell-Smith and Lynn Julian talk with Will Kwasigroh about suicide prevention, awareness, and how Pathways can help anyone who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts. Tune in to learn more!  Taking Care of Our Own Program Number - 731-54...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews Taylor Hollingsworth about Sepsis. September is Sepsis Awareness Month, and she wanted to shed some light on what Sepsis is, how it can affect the body, who is likely to become septic, and ways to treat sepsis if you do become septic. Tune in to learn more! Hosts: Will Kwasigroh Social Media Coordinator Taylor Hollingsworth, BSN, RN Seps...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews one of the newest additions to West Tennessee Neuroscience & Spine, Dr. Cameron Micahel. Dr. Michael talks about migraines, how they affect some people, how they can be triggered, and ways to treat a migraine if you suffer from them. Tune in to learn more! If you're having issues with migraines and are in need of help, don'...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh sits down with Chandler Haynes and Dianne Sherrod and discusses a major epidemic that has spread across the nation - fentanyl. Fentanyl is an insanely dangerous drug that has made its way into the United States and can be a chemical that is hard to detect before it is too late.  Chandler and Dianne talk about what exactly fentanyl is, how it works...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews Dean Houston and Cathy Sudbury about the rotator cuff. Everyone's heard of the rotator cuff, but most people don't realize how intricate the muscle structure of the rotator cuff is, and just how easy it is to damage it. What can cause damage? How does it get fixed? Will it require surgery? All of these questions and more are an...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews Dean Houston, Georgia Mitchell, and Cathy Sudbury about the connection between the PTs and the ATCs. A lot of people don't realize that the relationship between the two is as strong as it is, and the student-athletes benefit greatly from it! Tune in as Dean and Georgia talk about what it takes to be successful in the clinic and on t...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews JT Sanders, Matt Coleman, and Cathy Sudbury in Dyersburg, TN about the MDT method of therapy. MDT stands for McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, and several of the Sports Plus Physical Therapists in the system utilize this method to bring better healthcare to their patients in West Tennessee. What exactly is MDT? Who can...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh travels back to Dyersburg to talk with JT Sanders, Matt Coleman, and Cathy Sudbury about the benefits of Physical Therapy, and why PT should be your first option. Why should people consider PT over surgery? Can PT prevent surgery? How long will I have to do PT to get my life back? Tune in to find out!  If you're interested in starting PT, call...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews Dr. Lee Murray about strokes. Dr. Murray is a Neurologist, has been in Jackson, TN for over 11 years, and has seen countless stroke patients. He talks about the signs and symptoms to look out for if you're having a stroke, what to do if you realize you are having one, and how long you have until the damage is permanent. Tune in to l...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh travels to Sports Plus Rehab Centers in Dyersburg, TN to discuss some of the most asked questions that patients ask about Physical Therapy. JT Sanders, Matt Coleman, and Cathy Sudbury do a great job of shedding light on these questions and help debunk a few myths about what patients may experience during physical therapy. Tune in to learn more!  If...

On this episode of We Talk Heath,  Will Kwasigroh interviews Andy Akin and Bryan Thorne about why people's feet hurt. One major reason that people have foot pain is due to Plantar Fasciitis, which is a disorder where the connective tissue in the arch of the foot becomes inflamed. People who walk on hard surfaces over long periods of time, such as concrete, tend to develop Plantar Fasciitis, a...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh travels to Milan, TN to interview a student of Milan High School, Abigail Spain, about an injury she sustained while playing sports, and how Brad Royer, an ATC with Sports Plus Rehab Centers, was on site and was able to get her the help she needs. Joining them is Pettra Spain, Abigail's mother, and she talks about how much of a blessing it is...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh travels to Sports Plus Rehab Center in Milan, TN. He sits down with Cathy Sudbury and Carol Blair, and discusses osteoporosis. What exactly is osteoporosis? Who does it affect? Is osteoporosis debilitating? All of these questions and more will be answered. Tune in!  Hosts:  Will Kwasigroh Social Media Coordinator  Cathy Sudbury Marketing Manager  C...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh travels to Dyersburg to talk with Dr. Ravinder Machra about obesity. What exactly is obesity? Is it genetic? What does being obese mean? All of these questions and more are answered. Tune in to learn more!  Hosts:  Will Kwasigroh Social Media Coordinator  Ravinder Machra, MD

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh travels to Dyersburg, TN to talk with April Walker, a Nurse Practitioner at West Tennessee Medical Group Primary Care Caruthersville, to talk about Telehealth. Will and April dive into the benefits of telehealth and how it is a very useful tool, especially for the rural community that she serves in Missouri. Telehealth is a great way to be seen by...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews Ruby Kirby, the CEO of Bolivar Hospital in Bolivar, TN. Ruby talks about the hospital, the different services offered, and why local people in Hardeman County and surrounding areas should choose to go to Bolivar Hospital for their medical needs.  Bolivar Hospital is located at 650 Knuckolls Rd, Bolivar, TN 38008 Hosts:  Will Kwasigroh So...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews Ruby Kirby, the CEO of Camden Hospital in Camden, TN. Ruby talks about the hospital, the different services offered, and why local people in Benton County and surrounding areas should choose to go to Camden Hospital for their medical needs.  Camden Hospital is located at 125 Hospital Dr, Camden, TN 38320 Hosts:  Will Kwasigroh Social Med...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Dr. John Crocker joins Will Kwasigroh in a conversation about  CTA Coronary Scans. Most people know what a CT scan is, but the majority don't know or have even heard of, a CTA scan. What exactly is a CTA scan? What is their purpose? Who needs them? All of these questions and more will be answered in today's episode. Tune in!  Hosts:  Will Kwasigroh Soci...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh is joined by Becky Botter, Carrie Ackroyd, and Lynda Snider in a conversation about a new class that the West Tennessee Women's Center is offering to new moms - Mama you've got this! New moms spend so much time making preparations for their babies to be born that sometimes plans for after the baby is born, they can be overwhelmed with new...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Sarah Staley takes over for Will Kwasigroh and hosts a conversation about what is new in 2022 for the Mammography Self Referral program at West Tennessee Healthcare. Dr. Adam Summerlin talks about the impact a timely mammogram has on a woman's health. Paula Shackelford How often do women need to have a mammogram? At what age do mammograms need to start? How...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Dr. Trey Antwine and Dr. Andrew Myers join Will Kwasigroh and talk all about the ACS NSQIP. Jackson-Madison County General Hospital received an award for being one of 89 ACS NSQIP participating hospitals that have achieved meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2019. So what exactly is the NSQIP?  Why is it important?  How does this benefit the West Te...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Dr. Tommy Miller of the West Tennessee Medical Group Heart and Vascular Center. Dr. Miller is an Interventional Cardiologist, and he is in today talking about ways to have a healthier heart and a healthier lifestyle all around.  How can people have a healthier heart? Do diet and exercise really matter? Do they work? All of these questions and more are answered! T...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Jennifer Varner joins Will Kwasigroh and discusses accreditation, specifically the accreditation that the West Tennessee Heart and Vascular Center has earned over the last couple of years. What does it mean to be accredited? How did the WTHVC achieve accreditation? What does that mean for the community? All of these questions, and more, will be answered. Tune in...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Dr. John Baker joins Will Kwasigroh in the studio and discusses the CHF Clinic in Jackson, TN. February is Heart Month, and Dr. Baker came on to talk all about heart health. What does CHF stand for? Who can be a patient at the clinic? Tune in to find out!  Hosts:  Will Kwasigroh Social Media Coordinator  John W, Baker, MD, FACC Chief of Cardiology for WTH