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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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Vaping has been touted as a healthier alternative to cigarettes. The truth is, this habit is more dangerous than you would think.

Marie Hayworth, Director of Respiratory Therapy at Iredell Memorial Hospital, discusses the risks.

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Sally Nix, service dog handler, Deb Linvingood, master dog trainer, and Jon Snow, service dog, take a deep dive into the world of working dogs. Learn the questions you can legally ask as a business owner, how service dogs are matched to their owners, and the impact working dogs have on people.

Sally and Deb are board members at Highland Canine Connect, an organization whose mission is to transform lives through the power of human connection.

Visit highlandcanineconnect.org for more information.

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Laura Kerzwick, Radiation Therapist at Iredell Memorial Hospital, gives an inside look into what to expect during radiation therapy. Whether you're a patient, caregiver or a supportive friend, this episode can help ease your worries and fear of the unknown.

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Little symptoms tell big stories. For Kid's ENT Month, Dr. Jeff Brink, otolaryngologist (ENT Dr.) discusses what you need to know.

How do ear tubes work? How do you know when your kid needs a hearing test? What's the weirdest thing Dr. Brink has removed from a kid's ear, nose or throat?

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