The Health Podcast

You may have heard the term "sepsis," but what does it actually mean, and how do you know if an infection could turn into it? Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Garrett Luettgen and Emergency & Clinical Support Services Director Stephanie Knewbow explain what sepsis is, what causes it, how to prevent it, and when you should go to the ER.

Dr. Kim Guida celebrates her retirement by discussing a topic that's important to her and that is central to her care philosophy: pediatric vaccines. Listen as Dr. Guida breaks down vaccine safety, common concerns about vaccines, how to spot misinformation, and practical tips for parents when vaccinating their children.

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Join Emergency Physician Dr. Aaron Scott, Stephanie Knewbow, MSN, RN, and Kimberley Johnson, RN, CEN, CPEN, SCRN as they explain why every minute counts in stroke care and how Pullman Regional earned its fifth straight Acute Stroke Ready recertification. Learn more about Pullman Regional Hospital's emergency services at pullmanregional.org/emergency. 

Join John Schirmer, CRNA, as he explains Iovera cryoneurolysis, a groundbreaking non-opioid pain management procedure. Discover how this innovative cold therapy can provide relief from various types of pain, from headaches to joint discomfort. Learn about the procedure, its benefits and risks, and who makes the best candidates for this revolutionary, yet accessible, treatment. For more about Pullman Regional Hospital's interventional pain management services, visit us at pullmanregional.org/pain. 

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What sets Pullman Regional Hospital's residency program apart? Join us as Dr. Molly Thompson, Associate Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program, breaks down the ins and outs of a residency program in rural Washington, enlightens on the excitement of Match Day, and shares Pullman Regional Hospital's goals of training the next generation of Family Medicine physicians.

Mohammed Younes, MD, Lead Resident of the Family Medicine Residency Center at Pullman Regional Hospital, discusses important information to consider if you're fasting during the Ramadan season. He shares insightful tips on how to stay healthy and satiated throughout the day, and how to have a meaningful conversation about fasting with your primary care provider.

Nancy Panko M.D. provides insightful information on breast cancer: two words no woman wants to hear. She shares what risk factors to look out for, and what to do after a diagnosis, and what procedures, exams, and treatments can be done at Pullman Regional Hospital to detect and prevent early signs of breast cancer.

Dr. Michael Osterholt, Sports Medicine Physician and Team Physician for Washington State University Athletics, breaks down what Tennis Elbow is, how it's diagnosed, and what treatment options are available.

Gara Knudtson, Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with Pullman Anesthesia at Pullman Regional Hospital, explains why some patients experience nausea and vomiting after a surgical procedure, what CRNAs can do to help reduce the likelihood of postoperative nausea and vomiting, and how long anesthesia stays in the body.

Jana Wieser, Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Therapy Director at Pullman Regional Hospital, provides a guide to protein consumption. Learn how to determine how much protein you should be consuming each day, animal versus plant-based protein sources, and risks associated with over- and under-consuming protein.