Outer Banks Health

Outer Banks Health

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Outer Banks Health episodes

  • Advancing Urology Care on the Outer Banks

    Dr. Pond joins us to discuss her innovative approach to urology care on the Outer Banks. From offering new procedures that improve patient outcomes to collaborating with Dr. Shelton on advanced treatments for prostate cancer, Dr. Pond shares how she’s expanding access to high-quality, local urological care and why she’s passionate about helping her patients thrive.

    16 min
  • Explore How Outer Banks Health Is Enhancing Patient Care and Shaping the Next Generation of Providers by Bringing In Medical Students and Residents

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Robert Wetzel of Outer Banks Health Family Medicine – Manteo and Dr. Jeffery Ray of Outer Banks Health Family Medicine – Kitty Hawk to discuss an exciting new program at Outer Banks Health. Hear how this initiative creates opportunities for students to learn and grow in a real-world, rural medical setting while strengthening and expanding care for our community. Dr. Wetzel and Dr. Ray share their perspectives on what this program means for the future of healthcare on the Outer Banks and the patients they serve.

    15 min
  • ThriveOBX

    Amy Montgomery and Sheila Davies discuss the new joint initiative between Dare County and Outer Banks Health, "Thrive OBX," which is set to inspire well-being and longevity on the Outer Banks through a series of comprehensive health-focused events.

    12 min
  • Blue Zones Ignite Outer Banks

    Outer Banks Health and Dare County Department of Health and Human Services have partnered with Blue Zones, a global leader in longevity research, to introduce Blue Zones Ignite Outer Banks. This multi-year-long project is focused on the health and well-being of all Dare County residents with the goal of enhancing quality of life and increasing longevity–making the healthy choice the easy choice. Listen to learn more from the leading experts on this project.

    21 min
  • Reducing the Occurrence of Breast Cancer in Our Community

    Over the past decade, Outer Banks Health has been focused on preventing and reducing the occurrence of breast cancer in our community. View the vodcast or listen to the podcast with our local team of physicians who are leading the way with this effort, the Outer Banks Health Center for Healthy Living Medical Director Christina Bowen, MD, the Outer Banks Health Cowell Cancer Center Radiation Oncologist Charles Shelton, MD, and medical director of The Breast Center at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare Antonio Ruiz, MD.

    19 min
  • Managing Summertime Stress
    As the visitor season approaches, it's important to recognize your stress triggers and manage them. Stress plays a role in the effectiveness and quality of our immune system, cardiovascular system, and general overall wellbeing. Outer Banks Health Social Worker Janet Creef is well versed in the ways to reduce and manage stress.
    13 min
  • Reaching New Horizons in Health
    It is with great pride that we announce The Outer Banks Hospital and Medical Group is now Outer Banks Health.The refreshed brand reflects our purposeful growth and innovation over the past two decades. It is our honor and privilege to strive to meet the health needs of the residents and visitors of Dare County. And while our name has evolved, our core mission to enhance the quality of life and elevate wellness for the people we serve remains constant. You will continue to receive the high-quality clinical care you’ve come to know, delivered with compassion by medical professionals who go above and beyond every day.
    9 min
  • Welcoming the Future with Open Arms
    It’s been a challenging few years for many people. Between the pandemic and the economy, many of us have experienced higher levels of exhaustion, disappointment, and loss. As an organization, The Outer Banks Hospital and Medical has had to navigate some rough seas too but despite that, we have so much to be grateful about and to celebrate.
    23 min

About Outer Banks Health

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Outer Banks Health will be the official podcast series of The Outer Banks Hospital and Medical Group.