It’s a Matter of Your Health with Dr. Veita Bland

Have you been diligent about your health?  As we near the end of the year, Dr. Veita Bland, MD, makes a house call.  On today’s show Dr. Bland, takes to the microphones solo to discuss the things we should be doing to stay healthy for the rest of 2023 and beyond. 

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According to the US Department of Labor America has over 173,000 social workers. They are found is schools, the military, working in nonprofits, transport, prisons, research institutes, child protection services, and in healthcare. 

 As a healthcare professional social workers help address many of the medical and non-medical needs of patients.  Their work complements and often completes the work of the patients’ medical team.  

 Today, we will discuss the impact of social workers in health care with our guest Dr. 

Katheryn B. Davis Assistant Professor Emerita, School of Social Work at The University Of Georgia.  

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Medicare is the government provided health insurance plan for Americans aged 65 and older.   Medicaid provides health insurance for adults and children with limited income and resources.  Medicare open enrolment started in October and will end on December 7.  Jeanie Schepisi, the Piedmont Area Regional Manager at North Carolina Department of Insurance joins Dr. Veita Bland, MD for a lively and informative discussion about Medicare and Medicaid. 

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"Elder Law” is the legal practice of counseling and representing older persons and persons with special needs, and their representatives about the legal aspects of health and long-term care planning.   Certified Dementia Educator Eileen McGuinness and Elder Law Attorney Mike Casterlow both of The Elderlaw Firm joins Dr. Veita J. Bland, MD to discuss the need for long term planning as we age. 
 
 

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A chiropractor is a licensed healthcare professional who focuses on the body's capability to heal itself. Dr. Menika Bradly the owner of Vibe Chiropractic joins Dr. Bland to discuss incorporating chiropractic care as part of a healthy lifestyle.  

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High blood pressure accounts for the second largest number of preventable heart disease and stroke deaths, second only to smoking. It’s known as the “silent killer” because often there are no symptoms, despite its role in significantly increasing the risk for heart disease and stroke.

Shawna D. Nesbitt, MD, MS, Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, and the Medical Director of the Hypertension Clinic at Parkland Hospital.   Joins Dr. Veita Bland, MD to discuss the new high blood pressure guidelines developed by the American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and nine other health professional organizations.

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Our guest today Marriage & Family Therapist April Oglesby LMFT, LPC, ACS describes happiness as a temporary moment that has long term benefits.  Join us for some happy talk as Dr. Veita Bland, M.D. and Mrs. Oglesby discuss the benefits and explore some ways we can be being happy.  

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In this the 4th year of COVID, we have seen an uptick in cases.   Dr. Cynthia Snider, MD, MPH the medical director of infection prevention at Cone Health in Greensboro, NC joins Dr. Veita Bland, MD to discuss the upcoming flu season and how to avoid another COVID surge 

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According to the Adoption by the Numbers© 2022 study conducted by the National Council on Adoption, approximately 115,353 adoptions took place in 2019. This data includes private placements as well as those from foster care and stepparent adoptions.

 Robin E. Sizemore, Executive Director of Hopscotch Adoptions, Inc.  joins Dr. Bland to talk about joys of adoption, along with practical advice regarding questions about the adoption process.  

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The American Heart Association has devised 8 key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health.  Today Dr. Bland discusses several of these measures with Anjanette Thompson, Nurse Practitioner at the Bland Clinic.  

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