Our feet can handle a lot of stress, but if you put too much of a load on them, it can, over time, cause damage. When heel pain begins to limit your daily activities, it may be time to see a podiatrist to asses your issue.

Dr. Ian Aveytua discusses some of the most common causes of heel pain and the treatment options available at Memorial Health System.

Infection can lead to a potentially life-threatening condition known as sepsis. The body’s chemical response to infection triggers inflammatory response throughout the body. Sepsis requires immediate medical attention.

Sherri Weekley, BSN, RN, and Cynthia Gaerke, MD, discuss sepsis education, and when to seek emergency care if you think you or a loved one may be in sepsis. It could save a life.

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors. Many summertime activities provide lots of opportunity to soak up the sun. While enjoying the sunshine, exercise caution for optimal skin health.

Amy Albrecht, PA, shares her recommendations for sun safety so you can enjoy summer without worrying about sun damage.

Increased blood sugar can cause diabetes and create multiple health issues for those suffering from diabetes.

Dr. Nicolas Mezitis offers suggestions to help monitor and control your blood sugar so that you can manage your diabetes and live the healthier lifestyle you want to live.

Approximately 9.4 percent of the U.S. population suffers from diabetes. If you are one of them, you know how frustrating it can be to manage your symptoms. But what if you could prevent it from occurring in the first place? 

Dr. Nicholas Mezitis discusses ways to prevent diabetes so that you don't have to worry about managing it.

For many men, discussing prostate health is not something they want to think about. However, it is important for men to see their physician and get the prostate screening tests that could help save their lives.

Dr. Carson Wong shares tips for good prostate health, and what screening tests men should have available at Memorial Heath System.

The mission of Memorial Health System's Family Medicine Residency Program is to train outstanding leaders in the field of family medicine. We recently received accreditation from the ACGME for a family medicine residency program that will allow our health system to bring more quality physicians to our area.

Roxanne Cech, MD, is the director of this residency program, and she joins the show to discuss what this means for our system and our community.

Heart disease is the number one health problem in the Mid-Ohio Valley, one reason state-of-the-art cardiac care is critical.

The Memorial Health System is committed to providing convenient access to our heart and vascular services. We know heart disease and stroke are two of the most common health conditions found in our region, that is why our heart and vascular team of experts work together to help patients lead longer, healthier lives.

In honor of heart month, joining the show to discuss the services offered in the cardiology department at Memorial Health System, is Solomon Bagae, MD. He is a cardiologist with Memorial Health System.

Your Primary Care Provider plays an important role in maintaining your health. Your PCP will be the person you'll likely see for check-ups, blood work, tests, screenings, and follow-ups.

Sarah Taylor, DO, shares why having a PCP is important and why you should always schedule an annual wellness visit.

A variety of factors such as disease, infection, ototoxic medications (prescription and over-the-counter), continued exposure to loud noise, tumors, trauma and the aging process can all be causes of hearing loss. Our audiologists work directly with patients to identify impairments or dysfunctions of hearing, balance and other related systems. Ronny Warrington, AuD, CCC-A shares services the Audiology department at Memorial Health System has to offer.