Your Best Life

Men are more likely to delay or skip health appointments - often waiting until the last minute, or trying to just tough it out.  But men need regular checkups to screen for potential health risks and stay on track for a healthy future.

MercyOne urologist Christopher Adams, MD joins us to talk about the importance for men to keep track of their health, and some of the regular screenings you will need.  

• heart health

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This episode centers around innovative ideas used to revolutionize health care and connecting patients with the help they need in a manner that is convenient!  

We have three guests:

• Matt Dietz is Division Director of Digital and Virtual Care Strategy at MercyOne

We talk about telehealth, online scheduling, virtual care and implementing other innovative ideas in the future. 

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On the heels of Mother's Day, we're going to focus on Maternal Mental Health. What are the differences between the "baby blues" and postpartum depression and perinatal anxiety? How can you spot the signs if something serious is happening to you or your loved ones?

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Tyler Van Milligen, who cares for patients in the MercyOne Psychiatric Residency Program in Des Moines, Iowa.

We're happy to partner with Iowa's Healthiest State Initiative and the Make It OK campaign to bring you this content! It's OK to have a mental illness - many people do. It's OK to talk about mental illness - talking makes people feel less alone. It's OK to seek help with mental illness - life can get better. Dr. Tyler also was featured on the Make It OK podcast to speak about postpartum depression.

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If you're a regular listener, you know we've partnered with Iowa's Healthiest State Program and its Make It OK program.  

Well, Iowa's Healthiest State Initiative has launched its own podcast!  All episodes are available now and each episode features a MercyOne expert. 

Listen to the trailer here, then go find all the episodes wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We'll be back with our own new episodes coming soon!

In this episode we're joined by Emily Flahive, CNM, DNP, ARNP and Jessica Gengler, MSPT to talk about endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a disorder where tissue like what is normally found inside the uterus- the endometrium- grows outside of the uterus. Endometriosis most commonly involves the ovaries, fallopian tubes and tissues lining the pelvis. It is possible, however, for endometrial tissue to spread beyond pelvic organs.

This disorder affects 1 in 10 women (about 200 million women worldwide) according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

Common symptoms of endometriosis include:

• Painful periods- including pain before and after a menstrual period.

Read more about endometriosis

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With COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opening up across the country, MercyOne infectious disease expert Dr. Ravi Vemuri returns to the podcast to encourage everyone to get their shot when they have the chance.

The three vaccines approved for use in the United States at this time include the Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. All three vaccines are very effective at preventing serious illness, even against the COVID-19 variants now circulating.

Dr. Vemuri also lets us know about some promising new studies that came out in the past week.

A reminder -- after you have been vaccinated, it is still important to wear a mask, wash your hands and socially distance.

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At the turn of the last century, physicians were looking for the cause of hay fever, summer colds, or rose fever. They soon discovered billions of invisible pollens trigger allergy symptoms. Using technology and microscopy, they visualized plant pollens from tree, grass and weeds and concluded these were the culprits!

Hay fever can affect your quality of life. Initial symptoms include itching nose, mouth and eyes leading to sneezing, nasal congestion, and tearing of the eyes. It can lead to sinus infections, make asthma worse, disrupt your sleep and affect your ability to learn at school or be productive at work. Although we suspect you may have this condition, allergists can help pinpoint the actual cause and diagnosis with skin testing.

In this episode, Dr. Dan Dalan from MercyOne Waterloo Allergy Care joins us to talk about how people can get relief, and how to pinpoint exactly what is ailing you. 

If you experience allergies or have symptoms contact your provider or find one near you to make an appointment.

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If you're one of the 40 million people in the U.S. with varicose veins you may think it's just a cosmetic problem and haven't sought treatment. But those unsightly veins are a symptom of underlying venous reflux disease.

Hear from MercyOne Clinton surgeon Dr. Ricky Maddox and cardiologist Dr. Saadi Albaghdadi about minimally invasive, outpatient varicose vein treatments that improve blood flow to your legs and help you love the way they look!

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In this episode we explore the differences between a therapist, psychologist and psychiatrist. Who does what? Which one should you seek for mental and behavioral health care?

We welcome three experts to explain: 

• Natasha Keller tLMHC, PLMHP, NCC works with children at the MercyOne Siouxland Child Advocacy Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

We're happy to partner with Iowa's Healthiest State Initiative and the Make It OK campaign to bring you this content! It's OK to have a mental illness - many people do. It's OK to talk about mental illness - talking makes people feel less alone. It's OK to seek help with mental illness - life can get better.

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In this episode, we learn all about robotic surgery with Dr. Scott Hinze. Dr. Hinze is a surgeon at MercyOne Waterloo General Surgery.

Watch and see the da Vinci Xi in this YouTube video.

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