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Arfa Faiz, MD, of Piedmont HealthCare Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, discusses how to protect your child and others that suffer from allergies as back to school season begins.

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Does your child get distracted easily, have trouble completing tasks, or struggle at school?

These behaviors could indicate Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Dr. Michael Tjahjadi, board-certified pediatrician at Iredell Pediatrics, shares helpful information on how to support your child and steps you can take for them to thrive. He explains how a diagnosis by a medical professional is not a label, but rather a tool that can help them be the best version of themselves.

This episode is not intended to be medical advice and we encourage you to follow the guidance of your medical professionals.

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Lisa Warren, Director of Cardiopulmonary Rehab, shares what to expect during treatment including exercises, safety, how progress is measured, and how lives are changed each day.

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What's a twist test? Is going barefoot okay?

Damon Hays, DPM, MBA, VP of the Iredell Physician Network and Podiatrist, discusses the ins and outs of shopping for shoes and what to look for so you have the best support.

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What's a premium? How about coinsurance? What do PPO, HMO, and HSA stand for?

Donna Dodd, Senior Account Manager for USI Insurance Services, breaks down health insurance in a way that makes sense. 

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Germs are sneaky—Dr. Robert Aryeetey, infectious disease expert, explains how they spread, what to watch for, and how to stay ahead of them.

Some questions he will answer:

When do you need to wear a mask in public?

What's the difference between a bacterial and a viral infection?

Is there something that people are overly concerned about that isn't a real risk?

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What is a skilled nursing facility? How is it different from a regular nursing home? How do I know which is best for me or my loved one?

Tracie Faircloth, Director of the hospital based skilled nursing facility inside Iredell Memorial Hospital, answers frequently asked questions about SNFs — Their purpose, what patients can expect if admitted there, and how these facilities are regulated for quality. 

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Rheumatology is one of the most investigative specialties in medicine and involves daily collaboration across the field. Ashley Tipper, PA-C, of Iredell Carolina Specialty, discusses diagnoses, treatments, and what patients can expect.

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Over 4,000 North Carolinians are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant. Beth Hinesley, Community Relations Coordinator for HonorBridge, busts myths, shares the process of organ donation, and why it's so important to be a donor.

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On this episode, Dr. Kimberly Vass-Eudy, Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician at Family Care Center of Troutman, discusses the science, safety, fears and myths surround vaccines. As a physician and a mother herself, she empathizes with patients and their parents who seek to make the very best decisions for themselves and their children.  She encourages patients and parents to make informed decisions using honest conversation with their trusted primary care providers.

Dr. Vass-Eudy is accepting new patients. Visit fcctroutman.com for more information.

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