This podcast recounts the story of one man’s heart incident that proved almost fatal. We’ll hear from that man, Kirk Fessenbeck as well as the cardiologist who first saw him in the ER and the interventional cardiologist who performed his heart cath.

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A key to success after a knee or hip replacement is physical and occupational therapy. In this podcast Physical Therapist Beth Jensen and Occupational Therapist Molly Bailey talk about how they help people pre- and post-surgery get back on their feet, living without joint pain.

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Providing constant care for a loved one can challenge even the most resilient person. That’s why it’s critical for caregivers to ask for help and take a break when they need it. Meagan Schaefer, Licensed Social Worker from Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice talks about the value of respite care.

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The grief that comes from the loss of someone close to us can impact us in different ways. SBL Hospice Bereavement Counselor Dakota Jones addresses the questions we all have about dealing with grief and offers a variety of coping strategies.

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Hospice provides specialized care for people nearing the end of life. A team of specialists offers comfort and care to the patient and their loved ones. Meagan Schaefer and Shelby Utter from SBL Hospice provide more information and insight into the world of hospice care.

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Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. A colonoscopy is the gold standard, yet many adults simply avoid it. Sarah Bush Lincoln Gastroenterologist Jaymon Patel, talks about the causes and symptoms of colon cancer. 

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RSV can strike anyone at any age, but for the very young and older adults it can become a serious medical issue. In this podcast we’ll learn about the virus, the symptoms, and a new vaccine for adults. Our guests are Kara Jolly, MD, and James Polek, MD, from Sarah Bush Lincoln Family Medical Center.

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Compassion fatigue and burnout can happen to anyone and while they are related, they have distinct outcomes of exposure. Chelsea Allen-LaBaume, LPC, from Sarah Bush Lincoln will address the causes and symptoms of both and provide ideas coping.

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You don't have to be an elite athlete or a certain age to seek care from a sports medicine physician. Dr. Andy Bays from Sarah Bush Lincoln, provides comprehensive, non-operative orthopedic care, including ultrasound-guided injections. Learn more about the field of sports medicine and how it may be able to help you.

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Vaping may seem like a safer alternative than smoking tobacco products, but this unregulated product can be addicting and pose serious health problems. Sarah Bush Lincoln Respiratory Therapist Don Tucker provides insight on the health hazards of vaping, especially in young people.

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