Join Dr. John Patrick Lavo, head and neck surgeon with Willis-Knighton ENT & Allergy, as he dives into common pediatric ENT issues like ear tubes, tonsil extractions, sleep apnea, and other surgical interventions. 

Shed It! Weight Loss and Wellness is a dedicated wellness center offering weight loss support through GLP-1 medications and other services. Irina Haas-Ghattas (co-owner) and Catherine Schaefer (physician assistant) talk about ways people can reset and refocus for the fall and establish healthy habits before the holiday season. 

Dr. Jagan Beedupalli is an interventional cardiologist with Willis Knighton Cardiology and he discusses in detail the lifestyle factors that improve and worsen your risk for heart disease, and why it's important to make changes sooner than later.

Ophthalmologists Dr. Christopher Shelby and Dr. Wyche T. Coleman III from Willis-Knighton Eye Institute shed light on today’s most common eye concerns and the innovative treatments available to improve vision and quality of life. From cataract surgery to LASIK, implantable contact lenses, and the latest in dry eye therapy with IPL. They also cover essential tips for proper contact lens hygiene to help protect your sight for years to come.

Dr. Kyle Planchard is an orthopedic surgeon with Willis Knighton Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Pierremont. He talks about a common injury that plagues many athletes -- ACL tears. Planchard discusses the many ways to prevent ACL injuries, surgical and therapeutic options, and what to expect for recovery.

Dr. Kathryn Kennedy is a psychiatrist specializing in older adults at Brentwood Hospital talks about the signs and symptoms of depression in the older adult population, which differs widely from the symptoms in younger adults. She also discusses common risk factors and treatment options available. 

Dr. James Barnes, bariatric surgeon at the Highland Clinic, discusses revisional bariatric surgery—why patients with older procedures like Lap-Band or stomach stapling may benefit from updated options or revisional surgeries to convert to a sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass.

Dr. Tharwat Ghattas, oncologist and hematologist with the Highland Clinic, debunks common myths associated with cancer. Many of these myths are questions he receives every day from cancer patients.

Dr. James Burke with Willis Knighton Advanced Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery North discusses the advances of robotic surgery over the last several years and how this technique has improved patient outcomes, recovery times, and decreased hospital stay.

Irina Haas-Ghattas, co-owner of Shed It Weight Loss and Wellness, and Physician Assistant Catherine Schaefer talk about how GLP weight loss injections are transforming health—supporting weight loss, lowering inflammation, managing chronic disease, and reducing medication use. Learn about their back-to-school specials, cancer blood testing, and how Shed It Weight Loss and Wellness is helping patients take control of their health.