We Talk Health - Official Podcast of West Tennessee Healthcare

On this very special episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews James Ross, President and CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare, and Tina Prescott, EVP and COO of West Tennessee Healthcare all about how they dealt with the reality of Covid-19 coming to West Tennessee. As Leaders of the organization, this was a very stressful time for them, but they handled it with grace, perseverance, and dil...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Lori Smith sits down with Dr. Joshua Whitledge and discusses the difference between Covid-19 and the Flu. Though it isn't exactly the flu season right now, Covid-19 cases are on the rise again, and it's important to know the signs and symptoms of Covid-19.  Please continue to wear masks, practice socially distancing, and please consider getting the Covi...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Lori Smith travels back to Martin, TN, and interviews Dr. Michael Bryant about obesity, insulin resistance, and fatty liver disease. What defines someone as Obese? What is insulin resistance, and who is susceptible to being insulin resistant? What is Fatty Liver Disease? Tune in to learn more! Hosts: Lori Smith Marketing Dr. Michael Bryant

On this episode of We Talk Health, Lori Smith interviews Dr. Kimberly Burch about who she is and what she does. Dr. Burch is practicing medicine in South Fulton and is currently accepting new patients. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Kimberly Burch! Hosts: Lori Smith Marketing Dr. Kimberly Burch 

On this episode of We Talk Health, Lori Smith travels back to Martin, TN to interview Dr. Kimberly Burch all about vomiting and diarrhea in children.  Why is my child vomiting? What do I do when they have consistent diarrhea? How much fluid do they need to consume to get them back to normal? Dr. Kimbelry Burch answeres all of these questions, and more. Tune in to find out!  Hosts:  Lori Smith Mark...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews Donna Stines, Gina Myracle, and Shelly Rowlett about the new Hospice Home that is coming to Jackson, TN. The Hospice Home will offer an environment for families to share stories, laugh, cry, and celebrate a life well lived. Patients at the Hospice Home will receive highly individualized care that respects the sanctity, dignity, and spiri...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Lori Smith travels to Martin, TN to interview Dr. Kimberly Burch about fever in babies in children. Being a parent, especially a new parent, can be challenging at times, and understanding when your child has a fever, what is considered a fever, and when to seek help from a medical professional is what Dr. Burch talks about. Tune in to learn more! Hosts:  Lori Smi...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Lori Smith travels to Martin, TN to interview Beckie Johnson about being a Nurse Midwife. What is a Nurse Midwife? What is their role in delivering babies? What is the difference between a Nurse and a Nurse Midwife? Tune in to find out!  Hosts:  Lori Smith Marketing Beckie Johnson, CNM

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews Chrystal Dickson about June's healthy cooking recipe, Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps. These wraps are absolutely delicious and are healthier because of the turkey mean, which is a lean source of protein.  This recipe also calls for lettuce to be used for shells, helping eliminate additional carbohydrates that you consume. Tune in to lear...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh travels to Dyersburg, TN to interview Dr. Rauf Baba about the thyroid. The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate. It also controls heart, muscle, and digestive function, brain development, and bone maintenance. If your thyroid gland isn't functioning properly, it can have pretty major effects on your body...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Lori Smith has a conversation with Kevin Decker, the new CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin, TN. In this podcast, they talk all about Volunteer Hospital, how many patients they serve a year, all of the specialties they offer, and much more. Tune in to learn about Volunteer Hospital!  Hosts:  Lori Smith Marketing Manager Kevin Decker, CE...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews Adora Butler about the TN Breast and Cervical Cancer Grant that is offered through Kirkland Cancer Center. Adora talks about the grant, who is eligible to use the grant, what the grant covers, and how someone may utilize the grant for their healthcare needs. Tune in to find out more!  If you have any additional questions, give Adora a ca...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Allison Haynes joins Will Kwasigroh in the studio and they discuss May's healthy cooking recipe - Greek Chicken Kebabs. May is Stroke Month, and Allison talks about how some of the ingredients in the recipe are great for your health, and could potentially help prevent a stroke. Tune in to hear about this delicious and healthy recipe! To see the full cooking...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews Dr. Chris Welsch about giving birth in the hospital during Covid-19. Covid-19 numbers are steadily going down as 2021 continues to press on, but expecting mothers could still be nervous about giving birth in the hospital during a pandemic. Dr. Weslch does an amazing job explaining the precautions and steps being taken to ensure that you...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Megan Meyer Stovall and Cathy Sudbury come into the studio to talk all about a holistic physical therapy approach to women's health, particularly after a woman has given birth. There are several issues women can have after giving birth, including pelvic floor issues, incontinence, painful intercourse,  as well as others. Megan talks about how a physical ther...

On this episode of We Talk Health, LeighAnn Sutton and Mary Beth Dunagan talk about a new mother's mental health. May is Women's Health Month, and they wanted to talk about how women have very specific postpartum care. The Butterfly's Embrace program is expanding its focus onto including women who have babies in the NICU, and this new program is going to benefit thousands of familie...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Tammy Hardee, Carrie Ann Knox, Emily Muse, and Abby Mays talk all about women and women's health. Women tend to take care of everyone around them and neglect their own self-love. With so many things going on that women take care of, they often times forget to take care of themselves. The pandemic really forced everyone to slow down and spend time at home, bu...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews the Neuro Team at LIFT Therapy.  The Neuro Team consists of Suzy Smith, Eddie Sidwell, and Jeff Johnson,  and they are all therapists who specialize in different disciplines of therapy. They talk about how each of their disciplines impacts the others, and how stroke patients benefit from seeing each one. May is Stroke Month, so tune in t...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh and Chrystal Dickson talk about Sarcoidosis Awareness Month and two different recipes that are delicious and healthy. Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that affects multiple organs in the body when abnormal masses or nodules consisting of inflamed tissues form in certain organs of the body. The recipes that Chrystal talks about are Sesame Avoc...

On this special episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews Caitlin Roach with Lifeline Blood Services and Dr. Claude Pirtle about the need for blood donations here in West Tennessee. Lifeline Blood Services is currently at an all-time low, and Caitlin and Dr. Pirtle do a great job of explaining why the need is so great. Tune in to learn how you can donate today! Please call Lifeline Bloo...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh travels to Sports Plus Milan and sits down with Lana Hoke and Cathy Sudbury, and they talk about what an Occupational Therapist is, and how OTs are able to help with a range of issues. Lana also talks about the education required to become an OT, and how involved in a patient's care an OT really is.  If you're in need of an Occupational T...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews Cathy Sudbury and LeAnn Childress on Direct Access through Sports Plus Rehab Centers. Direct Access is a fancy way of saying "self-referral". Through the Direct Access program, you do not have to have a doctor refer you to go see anyone at any of the Sports Plus or LIFT Therapy locations. Tune in to find out more about the Dire...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh talks with Mr. Ricky Reed, a teacher, musician, and resident of Brownsville, TN, about a wreck that he had on the way to Jackson, and how Sports Plus Brownsville was able to work with him to get his range of motion in his wrist back. Joining Mr. Reed is Torry Patrick and Susan Gilbert, both of which are caregivers at Sports Plus Brownsville. Tune i...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh and Hailey Archer talk about March's healthy cooking video, Spinach and Feta Quiche with a Sweet Potato Crust. This recipe was absolutely delicious and is actually very healthy for your colon health. The eggs are a great source of protein that isn't a red meat product, and the sweet potato and spinach are both great for getting in your da...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Jessica Barron joins Will Kwasigroh as they talk about the trauma of Covid-19, and the implications that it has had on mental health. This past year of Covid-19 has brought a lot of anxiety to many people, and Jessica talks about how Pathways is able to help, both for the general public and for employees of West Tennessee Healthcare. If you're struggling wit...