Improving chronic lung diseases, like COPD, by adding Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

In this episode, we hear from Dr. Michael Mooney, a board-certified specialist and the director of the Aspire program. He will discuss the benefits of quitting, and how Aspire program at Franciscan Health may help.

In this episode, we will hear from Dr. Maria Bajuyo, a board-certified family physician and addiction medicine specialist. She will discuss the value of counseling when treating substance use and addiction.

Trauma-informed care shifts the focus from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” Understanding a complete picture of a person's life situation — past and present — in order to provide effective health care services with a healing orientation.

Talking to a person who has lost a loved one to suicide presents challenges beyond the discomfort we commonly feel in the presence of grief. Franciscan Health offers helpful tips to help you navigate conversations with suicide loss survivors in a kind, thoughtful, and responsible way.

Don’t wait for the “perfect moment” to ask about suicide; that moment will never come. Ask anyway. Because suicide is too important to keep secret. Franciscan Health QPR and mental health first aid instructor Tina Hoffman shares how to start the conversation about suicide.

What is the criteria for weight loss surgery; what is the recovery immediately after surgery and then the months following.

Dr. Betsy Rosiek leads a a discussion on mood disorders, including how they are diagnosed and treated.

Dr. Jaime Ranieri leads a in depth discussion on breast surgery.

Dr. Timothy Snyder leads a discussion on antibiotics, and the tips and safety practices parents should use when giving to children.