We Talk Health - Official Podcast of West Tennessee Healthcare

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews Gina Myracle and Dr. Jeff Kovalic about cancer screenings. There are various kinds of cancer screenings offered at Kirkland Cancer Center, and this podcast answers several questions about those screenings. Who should be screened? Why is it important to be screened? Does my insurance cover it? All of these questions and more will be answe...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews Dr. Archie Wright and Sharleen Morgan about genetic testing and how genetics play a role in cancer. Dr. Wright dives into what cancers could be hereditary and Sharleen talks about the insurance side and different types of genetic testing. Tune in to learn more! To learn more about genetic testing, check out the links below.  Myriad Genet...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Enja Holland and Kirsten Siler are back talking about AFIB and the Heart Rhythm Clinic here in Jackson, TN.  Atrial Fibrillation, also known as AFIB, is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to heart-related complications. Kirsten and Enja talk about how the Heart Rhythm Clinic helps patients who are in AFIB and other kinds of heart-related issues.  If...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews Enja Holland and Kirsten Siler about pacemakers. What are pacemakers? How do they work? Will I be able to live a normal life if I need one? All of these questions and more are answered. Tune in! If you have any additional questions, feel free to give the Heart Rhythm Clinic a call at 731-541-3310.  Hosts:  Will Kwasigroh Social Media Coo...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh and Allison Haynes talk about Heart Month,  and specifically about a delicious, healthy recipe - Chicken Avocado Pasta. This recipe is great for numerous nutritional benefits because it uses whole-grain pasta, avocado, grilled chicken, and asparagus, all of which are great for having a healthy diet. This recipe was absolutely delicious and is very...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews Sabrina Clark, Travis Livingston, and Cathy Sudbury about navigating sports during Covid-19, and how the Sports Plus Athletic Trainers have adjusted and adapted to meet the needs of the students and schools they serve. In addition to their normal duties at Atheltic Trainers, they've also taken on the task of doing Covid-19 testing f...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews Blake Butler and Chelsea Dunn, both of which are coaches of CrossFit LWC. In this podcast, Will dives into the details of CrossFit and what makes it different than other forms of workouts. Blake and Chelsea take a "Progress Not Perfection" approach to their coaching, and they truly believe that anyone can do CrossFit. Tune in t...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews Lynda Snider, Tammie Geary, and Rachel Bell about what it means to be Baby-Friendly. Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has been designated as a Baby-Friendly Hospital, making it one of a little over 600 birthing centers and hospitals in the nation, and the only hospital in the region with this distinction.  Tune in to learn more! I...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews Chrissy Watson and Rachel Ryan about the partnership between West Tennessee Healthcare and the Star Center in regards to music therapy. Music is one of the most powerful things that can be used to promote emotional healing and spark creativity, but it can also be used to help reduce pain and has been proven to actually help speed up the...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh talks with Mary Beth Dunagan and Rachel Ryan about the goals that are set for the Butterfly's Embrace Team. This team is dedicated to helping families who experience the loss of a child, either during pregnancy or after. This is an amazing group of people who go above and beyond for families in need and their goals for 2021 are to continue to...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews Brad Royer and Clayton Parker about the value of an Athletic Trainer. Athletic Trainers assist coaches and staff on the sidelines of multiple sports to assess and address any injury that occurs during a game. Sports Plus provides Athletic Trainers to several schools in West Tennessee free of charge. These trainers become part of the coac...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Lori Smith travels to West Tennessee Medical Group GYN Specialists Clinic and talks with Dr. Jeff Ball and Dr. Don Wilson all about robotic surgery. Robotic surgery was started in February of 2009 here, and Dr. Ball and Dr. Wilson have both been at the forefront of utilizing this technology. Robotic surgery has proven time and time again to be amazingly effective...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh discusses recovery during the holidays with Mara Johnson, Tori Hutchison, and Andy Matthews. All three are recovery navigators and work for Pathways, and are also in long-term recovery from substance use disorder. During the holidays,  there are lots of challenges for people in recovery, and it's important for people to know that there is help...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Lori Smith travels to WTMG GYN Specialists to discuss Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Don Wilson, Amy White, and Dr. Jeff Ball. What is Hormone Replacement Therapy, and who is it for? How beneficial is it to menopausal women? Tune in to find out! If you're interested in finding out more, call WTMG GYN Specialists at 731-660-3344, or visit their website...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh and Cathy Sudbury head to downtown Jackson to the LIFT and interview Felicia Ingram about FOTO. FOTO stands for Focusing On Therapeutic Outcomes, and that is how all of our Sports Plus locations gather data and analyze how their patients are progressing during and after their therapy. This is a really great tool for Sports Plus to use, and therapis...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Lori Smith travels to WTMG GYN Specialists to interview Dr. Don Wilson, Amy White, and Dr. Jeff Ball about contraception. There are several different options for women to choose from, and they discuss the benefits of each option, how effective they are, and what sort of side effects you can expect from them. The best course of action in determining the kind of co...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh and Cathy Sudbury travel to the Sports Plus Dyersburg location and interview JoBeth Cook and Matt Coleman about the LSVT Big and Loud Program. This is a program, created in 1987, that is designed to help people improve function and potentially slow the progression of Parkinson's disease, which can deter speech and motor function as the disease...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews Dr. Veronica Jarido and Kelley Lumley about colorectal cancer screenings.  Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death in the United States, and it is one of the most preventable types of cancer. Though not fun to go through or talk about, having a colonoscopy is the "Gold Standard" in preventative care. If y...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh sits down with Carrie Ann Knox, Rene Hampton, and Hailey Archer and talks all about colorectal cancer risks and nutrition. Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death in the United States, and it is one of the most preventable types of cancer. There are several key factors, some controllable, some uncontrollable, that contribute...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh and Gina Ing discuss the Virtual Visitation Program that West Tennessee Healthcare is able to offer patients at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Patients are able to utilize this program to be able to communicate with their families while they are in the hospital. Covid-19 patients have been able to use this program during their stay, but i...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews Dr. Vernessa Davis-Tharpe and Kathie Cothern all about Safe Sleep. October is SIDS Awareness Month, and the best way for infants to avoid SIDS is to follow the ABCs.  Babies should sleep Alone, on their Backs and in a Crib. Tune in to find out more information about avoiding SIDS. To find out more information about Safe Sleep, follow the...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Lori Smith interviews Amy White, the Nurse Practitioner at WTMG GYN Specialists all about breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, only second to skin cancer, and early detection can save your life. The best form of early detection is for women to have a yearly mammogram, starting at age 40. Tune in to learn more about breast can...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh travels back to Sports Plus Dyersburg to interview Amy Staggs, Shelly Seratt, and Cathy Sudbury all about the Pediatric Services that are offered in Dyersburg. Sports Plus Dyersburg is able to offer a teamwork approach to their newborn through eighteen-year-old patients, offering Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy. Tune in to find out more!...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh travels to Sports Plus Dyersburg to interview JoBeth Cook, Molly Moody, and Cathy Sudbury about pediatric speech therapy. Sports Plus Dyersburg serves children with a variety of disorders all over West Tennessee by providing therapy for language, speech, and swallowing. If you notice your child having speech or swallowing issues, you're not al...

On this episode of We Talk Health, Will Kwasigroh interviews Alissa Inman, Kathryn Clegg, and Cathy Sudbury all about the benefits of water, also known as aquatherapy. Did you know that there are many reasons to choose aquatherapy as opposed to land-based therapy? There are 4 main properties that make water a great alternative if you're having issues doing land-based therapy. Tune in to find...