Receiving a Parkinson’s diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but it’s only the beginning of a new chapter, not the end of the story. In this episode, we sit down with a Novant Health neurologist Dr. Robert Wiggins to discuss what comes next: building a care team, staying active, managing symptoms, and finding purpose. We also learn about new hope in the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's. Discover how expert care, community, and the right mindset can empower you or your loved one to thrive beyond the diagnosis.

Dr. Susie Platt, a neurologist with Novant Health who specializes in headaches, discusses how a physician can help individuals manage ongoing migraines.

Dr. Rebecca Kelso joins the podcast to talk about the power of diagnostic screenings to prevent and treat heart conditions. Dr. Kelso shares how screenings work, what they can reveal, and who should consider having them.

Join Dr. Rhonda Mough as she explores the reasons behind late-night snacking and offers practical strategies to curb those cravings. Learn how balanced meals and mindful eating can support your weight management journey.

Dr. James Dugan, a medical oncologist at Novant Health, specializes in treating rare blood cancers with the latest in advanced treatment options including allogeneic stem cell transplants.

In this episode of Meaningful Medicine, Dugan unpacks how he’s using donated stem cells, often from a family member of the patient, to save lives. Tune in to discover who is a good candidate for a stem cell transplant, and who can qualify as a potential donor.

More than 160,000 Americans die every year from stroke, and many more than that don’t receive fast enough care and face a lifetime of disability as a result. It’s a grim statistic, especially given that 80% of strokes can be prevented.

In this episode, Dr. Sowmya Lakshminarayanan, a neurologist at Novant Health, shares how the best defense against stroke is you. She also explains how the treatment of stroke has evolved over the years. Today, Dr. Lakshminarayanan uses the latest in advanced AI technology to detect and treat stroke patients quicker at the hospital.

Dr. Jeff Hardin joins us to discuss the services provided by integrative oncology. Dr. Hardin shares more about how holistic treatments can complement - and even improve - the outcomes of traditional cancer treatments.

Join us as we delve into the options available for breast reconstruction for patients undergoing cancer treatment. Dr. Tripp Holton, a plastic surgeon, shares his insights into the decision-making process while explaining the different surgical options.

Dr. Megan Donnelly is a neurologist with Novant Health who specializes in headaches and migraine. On today's episode, Dr. Donnelly will educate about migraine, and how the condition is much more than simple "a bad headache," plus she will offer management tips for migraine sufferers.

If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you aren’t alone. Nearly 13 percent of men in the United States will be diagnosed during their lifetimes.

The good news is that there are a lot of treatment options, said Dr. Alex Caillat, a urologist at Novant Health. In this episode, Caillat talks about what men should do if their prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test comes back high. In detail, Caillat explains what to look for in a urologist and why a targeted biopsy – not standard at all urology clinics – is vital to developing a comprehensive treatment plan. He also answers the most common questions about prostate removal and shares his thoughts about the newer treatment options on the market.