Health Dose

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Health Dose episodes

  • Plagiocephaly
    Plagiocephaly is a condition found in infants, more commonly understood as a flattening of a baby's skull. Beca Thomas, D.P.T., is a physical therapist who specializes in pediatrics. She explains how plagiocephaly can be diagnosed, treated and prevented.
    9 min
  • Pregnancy and COVID-19
    Expecting moms may be wondering how their prenatal care, labor and delivery experience will be affected by COVID-19. OB/GYN Brendan Conboy, M.D., explains the data available on pregnancy, infants and COVID-19 and discusses the precautions being taken to protect patient patients and their babies.
    11 min
  • Knee Injuries
    Knee injuries are incredibly common, because everyone walks, runs, jogs, twists or moves during their regular, everyday activity. Orthopedic Surgeon Denise Stadelmaier, D.O., explains common knee injuries, treatments and how you can prevent knee injuries.
    11 min
  • Moving Through Cancer
    Many people have an idea of what cancer treatment might look like - chemotherapy and radiation, to name a couple of treatment options. But what you may not know is that physical therapy can be a key component of treatment for people both during and after cancer treatment. Jan DeVrieze, P.T.A., talks about how she helps patients move through cancer.
    8 min
  • Postpartum Depression and The Fourth Trimester
    When you're pregnant, the first, second and third trimester are often talked about and easily defined. But what is the fourth trimester, and does it play a role in postpartum depression? Megan Andrzejak, D.O., a family medicine physician, explains.
    9 min
  • Tips to Keep You on Track with Your New Year's Resolution
    We're in April - and how many people have managed to successfully keep their New Year's resolution? The likely answer is not very many. Fitness Specialist Judi Power and Wellness Coach Jordan Fernandes provide tips on how to set realistic goals that you can achieve anytime.
    14 min
  • Herbal Supplements: The Benefits and The Risks
    Despite being heavily marketed as "natural products," how do patient know if herbal supplements are safe? Family Medicine Physician Melinda Cusack, M.D., explains the benefits and the risks of herbal supplements, and what to do if you're considering incorporating them into your diet.
    6 min
  • Raising Awareness of Endometriosis
    The month of March brings women, families and medical communities together for Endometriosis Awareness Month. Gynecologist John Lieberman, D.O., discusses the common disease, signs, symptoms and how it can be treated.
    14 min
  • Local Doctors Respond to Declining Rates of Cervical Cancer Screening
    Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer impacting women, thanks to two highly effective screening tests. Yet, recent studies show that less than two-thirds of women are getting screened as recommended. The studies also showed that women with less insurance, lower education levels, older women or those who lived in rural areas were less likely to get screened. Find out what local doctors are doing to raise awareness and what are the latest screening guidelines for women ages 21-65.
    11 min

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Health Dose is your quick and reliable source for health and wellness news, delivered in a fun and engaging podcast format. Each episode features insightful conversations with MyMichigan Health…