Premier Health

As we continue to live with COVID-19 in Southwest Ohio, Premier Health’s Roberto Colon, MD, and host Mary Werden take us inside the fight to understand, combat, and live with the coronavirus. Dr. Colon discusses current COVID-19 data trends, recovering from the virus, antigen and PCR tests, why getting a flu shot is essential this year, and why adapting is a better response than fear. Join us!

Everyone knows someone with diabetes. But what you don’t know about the disease can have lifelong impact, especially if you are one of the millions of Americans on the path to developing the disorder. Living well with diabetes today is a whole new game, thanks to greater understanding of the disease itself and new diagnostic and treatment tools. Tune in to this Premier Health Now On-Air podcast to hear Dr. Miguel Parilo talk about the very real risks of this silent killer and how you can take advantage of the latest advances.

Not another headache! But taking note of your symptoms and how often and how long headaches trouble you can provide vital information to relieve or even prevent them. In this Premier Health Now On-Air podcast, we talk about understanding and managing that pain in your head. You’ll learn what might trigger it, how your over-the-counter medication could make things worse, and an exciting new treatment to prevent migraines. Join headache specialist Dr. Richard Kim of the Clinical Neuroscience Institute for a healthy dose of pain relief.

There is empowerment, hope, and life after addiction, and Peer Recovery Supporters are living proof. They have emerged from addiction or struggles with mental health and now guide others to walk toward recovery. On this Premier Health Now On-Air podcast, hear one woman’s inspiring journey and learn where to find a guide for you or someone you love. You can also connect with a full range of local resources and learn more to help yourself, family and friends.

When Dayton and Montgomery County stepped up to stop rising drug overdose deaths, they harnessed the power of hundreds of people – one by one – on a focused response that reaches into virtually every aspect of community life. On this Premier Health Now On-Air podcast, hear the success strategies they are using to prevent deaths and move residents toward recovery. Leaders of the Community Overdose Action Team also share resources you can use to get involved and to help yourself, family and friends.

Millions of Americans have human papillomavirus and don’t know it. That’s risky because this virus can cause cancer. No screening exists to tell if you have the cancer-causing type. But now a safe and effective vaccine can prevent HPV-related cancers later in life. On-time vaccination offers the best protection. Join Dr. Sameep Kadakia and Dr. James Ouellette on this Premier Health Now On-Air podcast to learn about the risks of HPV and how you can guard a child or young adult against them for years to come.

It’s not too dramatic to say that early, correct diagnosis of ADHD—attention deficit hyperactivity disorder—can change the course of a child’s life. On this Premier Health Now On-Air podcast, Dr. Mark Casdorph shares how. Tune in to hear how doctors diagnose this increasingly common disorder, the latest advances in treatments, tactics to get around barriers to care, and practical tips for every day.

Knowing what to do and what NOT to do in an emergency can mean the difference between helping or making an injury worse. Brush up on the basics, challenge what you think you know, and learn what family health information should be in your First Aid kit. Join Family Nurse Practitioner Jeff Penny on this Premier Health Now On-Air podcast so you can step in confidently when the unexpected happens.

Kids today are fearless digital natives whose world has always been internet-ready. But they don’t have your life experience to make the best decisions online. You can help them explore safely by staying a step ahead of them with these strategies, resources and watch-outs. Join Dr. Michael Barrow on this Premier Health Now On-Air podcast for practical steps to guide kids at any age.

Tuning in to your kids’ unique interests at any age will help you find the sports that will reward them with a lifetime of healthy habits. Sports medicine specialist Dr. Jon Sulentic and athletic trainer Justin Perkins cover the mind-body-social benefits of starting sports early, how to choose, and why a sampler-platter approach works so well as kids grow. Get all of their insights on this Premier Health Now On-Air podcast to help your child enjoy the wide world of sports.