Franciscan Health Doc Pod

Learn about our occupational therapy program for hand conditions.
For more information regarding occupational therapy services at Franciscan Health go to FranciscanHealth.org and search occupational therapy.

What is a urogynecologist is a pelvic surgeon who specializes in complex female pelvic floor disorders including urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, urinary retention, pelvic organ prolapse, fecal incontinence, and constipation. What are surgical options?

Learn what runners can do to prevent specific types of injuries and Which injuries can be treated at home before seeing a medical professional and what would that home treatment plan look like?
Which injuries should be seen by a medical professional.
Hear additional advice for runners on how to stay healthy.

If you or a family member needed heart care today, you would probably be amazed by the number of treatment options available. For instance, several devices can now be implanted without major surgery to correct heart defects, to actually change and improve the structure of the heart. One implant developed in just the past 10 years can help reduce the chances of a person with atrial fibrillation, or AFib, of having a stroke. What’s more, it can be placed with a minimally invasive procedure. Dr. Saifullah Siddiqui, a cardiologist at Franciscan Health, is here today to talk about how an implant in the heart can not only protect AFib patients but also reduce their need take certain medications.

Many times, we make New Year’s Resolutions and go ALL IN for a few weeks – very committed and diligent but then we find ourselves losing drive and momentum. Today, lets discuss a different mindset and approach for the New Year. How can we set achievable and rewarding New Year’s resolutions?

Learn what is Inpatient Rehabilitation AND What types of patients qualify to receive care from an inpatient rehabilitation program? Also learn about the best opportunities for recovery when needing inpatient rehabilitation.

Learn the main limitations that a stroke survivor will have when returning home. Learn how family and caregivers of the stroke survivors can best prepare the home for a successful transition.

If you have lingering joint pain that doesn’t allow you to enjoy your daily life, reach out to Franciscan Health’s team of joint replacement specialists. We can help determine a course of care that will get you back to enjoying the activities you love. For more information or to request an appointment, visit CenterForHipAndKneeSurgery.org

What is pelvic health and why do I need physical therapy? How do I get an evaluation to get started with physical therapy?

What does a typical day for a stroke patient on the inpatient rehab unit look like?

Learn why is it important for stroke patients to receive treatment on a quality inpatient rehabilitation unit.