Gut health affects far more than digestion — it influences mood, immunity, energy and everyday well‑being. In this episode, FirstHealth functional medicine specialist Dr. Scott Jamison breaks down what “gut health” really means, the subtle symptoms people shouldn’t ignore and the simple steps anyone can take today to feel better from the inside out. 

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When weight‑loss surgery doesn’t deliver the results you hoped for, you’re not alone — and you’re not out of options. This series breaks down what bariatric revision surgery is, why someone might need it, and what to expect along the way. 

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Today, we are diving into something that we all do - but maybe not enough of: sleep. Sleep is much more than downtime. It’s when your body repairs itself, your brain processes memories and your mind resets for the next day. In today’s culture, sleep is often sacrificed for any number of other things. In this episode, we will explore how you can make sleep your ultimate superpower and how focusing on good sleep improves your health. 

Learn more about Suzanne Wilson, M.D. 

Pelvic floor health can be a taboo subject, but it doesn't need to be. Women's Health Nurse Practitioner talks about common pelvic floor issues, breaks down some myths and discusses surgical and non-surgical treatment options. 

Learn more about Shannon Smith, WHNP 

Urogynecologist Dr. G. Will Stone unpacks the prevalence of urinary incontinence among women. Discover the complex interplay of anatomy, pregnancy, and menopause that contributes to this common condition. Learn how open dialogue can help de-stigmatize the conversation around women's health and empower those affected to seek solutions.

Learn more about George Stone, M.D.

Lung cancer causes about 160,000 U.S. deaths a year, which is greater than the toll of the next three most common cancers—colon, breast and prostate—combined. Yet only about 30% of lung cancer cases are diagnosed early, when better treatment plans are available. Pulmonologist Bradley Icard, D.O., medical director of FirstHealth's Lung Screening Program, discusses how FirstHealth is providing more access to key scans that can catch lung cancer early.

You're pregnant: congratulations! Now what? We know you likely have questions about your first pregnancy, and we have answers. Dr. Kendall Zmiewsky, an OB/GYN with Southern Pines Women's Health Center, helps you get ready to become a parent with answers to some key pregnancy questions.

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is excited to announce the introduction of a new obstetrics (OB) hospitalist program designed to enhance the care and support provided to laboring moms at Moore Regional Hospital. The OB/GYN hospitalists will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week beginning March 1, 2024

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is committed to fighting human trafficking. Crystal Alam, BSN, R.N., serves at the FirstHealth Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program Coordinator at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Hear how she and others serve patients and the community.

FirstHealth of the Carolinas has launched a new Integrative Oncology & Survivorship Program, which provides evidence-informed integrative therapies to support patients' cancer treatment. Dr. Chasse Bailey-Dorton, who leads the program, describes how it will support patients and be a game-changer for patients at the FirstHealth Cancer Center.