As we enter 2023, Health Wav host Mitchell Nail recaps 2022 podcast highlights in this special year-end episode.

We count on our bodies for everyday movement. When something doesn't go right, we need someone to help us get moving again, and that's where physical therapists, or "movement experts," come in. In this edition of Health Wav, we discuss why someone facing an injury or surgery should strongly consider physical therapy as part of the recovery process. Our thanks to Andy Shatly, PT, and Carly Swain, PT, with St. Bernards Sports Medicine for their expertise!

Dr. Whitney Rich, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with St. Bernards OB-GYN Associates, embarked on a career in medicine to "empower and encourage women." She describes what women should expect at their first OB-GYN appointments, all the way through menopause and beyond.

Urologist Dr. Rudolph Bowens with St. Bernards Urology joins Health Wav discussing the importance for eligible men to receive regular prostate screenings. Because prostate cancer typically presents as a slow-growing disease, these screenings are saving mens' lives and their quality of life.

Each year, lung cancer kills more Americans than any other cancer. But hope is on the horizon. Advanced, low-dose CT screenings are saving lives by detecting those cancers early while they're still treatable. Dr. Sharp Malak, Radiologist with St. Bernards Imaging Center, explains how the screenings work and who might benefit from them.

Dr. Matt Hendrich, Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with St. Bernards, explains what patients need to know about aneurysms — What are they? Who is at risk? What are the symptoms? Does family history matter? How are they fixed?

Despite seeing headlines that read 'Hiring Now,' 'We Offer Sign-On Bonuses,' and 'No Experience Required,' choosing the right work environment can prove overwhelming, even among a job-seekers market. Lori Smith, Vice President of Human Resources for St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, Arkansas, discusses her experiences working in human resource capacities throughout the private sector and why she believes healthcare holds numerous, unexplored job opportunities, regardless of a person's education background.

Different stages of life require different types of care. When that care involves the smallest patients—those often born prematurely—hospitals rely upon specialized intensive care settings found within a NICU, or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Douglas Seglem, D.O., Neonatologist with St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., helped start the only NICU within the eastern half of Arkansas. He explains how the presence of NICU completely changes a hospital's birthing capabilities.

You need both good mental and physical health. Sometimes though, navigating those services can be a daunting task, especially if you're struggling. Kevin Byron, Assistant Vice President of Behavioral Health Services at St. Bernards, breaks down the layers of mental health assistance offered within the St. Bernards Healthcare system and how potential patients or their loved ones get the help they need.

Dr. Colton Nielson, Dermatologist and Mohs Micrograhic Surgeon with St. Bernards Dermatology, explains the significance of the Mohs procedure to treat skin cancers while offering tips on how we can have our healthiest skin.