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Board Certified Advanced Diabetic Management Physician Assistant Mary Robinson joins us for the final installment of our series together.

Our topics include:

• Defining diabetes
• Common symptoms of diabetes
• Importance of blood sugar management
• Nutritional recommendations
• Mental health's role in managing diabetes
• Continuous glucose monitors

This episode is a great introduction to learning about living with diabetes —whether you are newly diagnosed or wanting to support a loved one.

American Diabetes Association (ADA) Website: diabetes.org/about-diabetes

ADA Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test: diabetes.org/diabetes-risk-test

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Board Certified Advanced Diabetic Management Physician Assistant Mary Robinson joins us to chat about all things prediabetes. Our topics included:

• Defining prediabetes 
• Who is at risk
• How it is diagnosed
• Consequences of untreated prediabetes
• MyChart test results
• Resources for managing prediabetes

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Board Certified Obesity Management Physician Assistant Mary Robinson joins us to chat about the growing world of Weight Loss Medications. Our topics included:

• Weight loss medications that are now available.
• How weight loss medications work
• What makes someone a good candidate for these weight loss medications
• Common side effects of weight loss medications and how to manage them
• Long term saftey and effectiveness of weight loss medications
• What types of out of pocket expenses can people expect
• Mary's advice for patients starting weight loss

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Cass Health's Mary Robinson, PA-C joins us as we talk through defining obesity, our topics included:

• Causes of obesity
• Treatment options
• Significance of diet and exercise 
• Physiological factors & barriers
• Obesity & mental health
• Relapse avoidance strategies
• & more!

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Get to Know Cass Health's newest Family Medicine Physician, Dr. Hunter Pflughaupt. Dr. Pflughaupt chatted with us about:

• Why he chose family medicine
• Why Cass Health
• What he wants new patients to know
• Championship Basketball Experience
• Favorite books, movies, and more!

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Cass Health's ENT Dr. Rick Rinehart joins us to chat about sinus and nasal issues. Some of the highlights include:

• How many sinuses humans have
• Common causes of sinus issues
• When to see your primary care provider for sinus issues
• When to schedule an appointment with Dr. Rinehart
• ENT approved at-home treatments for sinus issues

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Emergency Department Physician Dr. Heather Hergott joins us for a conversation about strokes. Listen to learn more about:

▪️ Types of strokes

▪️ Symptoms

▪️ Treatment

▪️ How to reduce your risk of stroke

▪️ & learn a little bit about Dr. Hergott as well!

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Get to know Megan Frederiksen, ARNP!

Megan Frederiksen is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). She provides family practice care for patients of all ages.

Frederiksen earned a Bachelor of Science from Luther College in 2007 and then completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nebraska Methodist in 2009. During her nursing career at Cass Health, Frederiksen primarily worked in the Emergency Department, Obstetrics, and most recently, Cardiac Rehab. After more than a decade in nursing, Frederiksen returned to school and completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Clarkson College, graduating in August 2024.

During this mini-episode, we asked Megan about:

• Why she chose to become a nurse practitioner
• What she wants her patients to know
• Her special interests in medicine 
• Her hobbies
• Why she chose to stay in Atlantic

and more! Listen now to this short, fun episode to get to know Megan Frederiksen, ARNP.

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Cass Health Family Medicine provider Dr. Jeals Brines joins us to talk about all of the amazing ways fiber can help improve your health. Listen in to learn more about:

• Fiber-rich foods
• Daily fiber goals
• Supplements
• Gut health
• Cleanses
• Cardiovascular health
• Weight loss
• and more!

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** Please note that this podcast was originally released in December 2024, so the dates mentioned in the episode do not accurately reflect the current application process and timeline. **

Join us as we talk with Human Resources Coordinator Kat Niemann and Director of Education Brittni Schmidt, BSN RN CEN about the Cass Health Nurse Apprenticeship Program. This first-of-its-kind program is building up the next generation of nurses through a unique framework.

During the episode we talk about:

• How the apprenticeship works
• On-the-job training
• Benefits of the program
• Our relationship with Iowa Western Community College

And most importantly -- when and how to apply!