Millions of women experience conditions like incontinence or pelvic prolapse, yet many hesitate to discuss them. In this episode of the Healthy YOU podcast, Frankye Myers, Riverside’s Chief Nurse Executive and podcast host, speaks with Dr. Matthew Tompkins, board-certified Urogynecologist with Riverside Urogynecology Specialists, to explore treatment options and break the silence surrounding these common health issues.  

Ever wondered what it’s like to care for athletes during the intensity of a game? Or make split-second decisions that could impact their health and athletic careers? In this episode of Healthy YOU, our host Frankye Myers, Chief Nurse Executive sits down with Dr. Courtney Conklin, a Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician with Riverside Orthopedic Specialists, to share insights into managing athletic injuries like fractures and concussions that can happen during a game. Together, they explore the challenges, rewards, and critical moments in this exciting field. Whether you’re an athlete, a fan, or simply curious, this episode offers a fascinating inside look at what it takes to keep athletes performing at their best. 

High-risk pregnancies require specialized care to ensure the health of both mom and baby. In this episode of the Healthy YOU podcast, Frankye Myers, Riverside’s Chief Nurse Executive and host, speaks with Frances Harris, High-Risk Pregnancy Manager at Riverside Maternal Fetal Medicine how maternal-fetal specialists identify risks, monitor progress, and provide advanced care to support families on this critical journey.

Understanding Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is essential for the nearly one million people in the U.S. living with this condition. In this episode of the Healthy YOU podcast, our host and Riverside Health’s Chief Nurse Executive Frankye Myers welcomes Dr. Kermit Lloyd, Neurologist with Riverside Neurology Specialists, to dive into MS. Together, they discuss the risks, symptoms, and breakthroughs in care that are helping individuals lead fuller lives.

Diabetes impacts nearly 37 million Americans. In this episode of Healthy YOU, our host and Chief Nurse Executive Frankye Myers, sits down with Eric Stone, M.D., a primary care provider with Riverside Hayes Medical Center, to discuss what diabetes is, who's at risk, common symptoms, latest treatments and easy lifestyle tips to help manage this condition. Whether you’re living with diabetes, know someone who is, or want to understand more about it, this episode is for you.

The holiday season can be both joyful and challenging for families caring for a loved one with dementia. Riverside’s Chief Nurse Executive and Healthy YOU podcast host, Frankye Myers, and Amanda Gada, Memory Care Navigator with Riverside’s Martha W. Goodson Center, share expert insights offering practical strategies to create positive, meaningful holiday experiences while ensuring the well-being of those with memory concerns.

Breast health is so important, and understanding mammograms and breast density can make all the difference. In our latest episode of the Healthy You podcast, we chat with Dr. Aaron Chevinsky, Surgical Oncologist, and our host and Chief Nurse Executive Frankye Myers as he shares the latest updates on breast health and why knowing your mammogram results is so crucial.

Ever wonder what makes your heart race or slow down? Our podcast host and Riverside's Chief Nurse Executive, Frankye Myers, is teaming up with Kim Leibold, Nurse Practitioner at Riverside Cardiology Specialists, to break down the beats—Brady vs. Tachycardia rhythms. Tune into the latest episode of the Healthy YOU podcast for a heartbeat of knowledge and a dose of fascinating facts!

Concussion symptoms can vary widely, ranging from headaches and confusion to mood changes and sleep disturbances. In this episode Chief Nurse Executive and podcast host, Frankye Myers and Sport Medicine Physician, Dr. John Barley unravel the complexities of sports related concussions.