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. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in …

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. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regio…

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. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East Cen…

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. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East Central Illinois. …

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. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed,…

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. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East C…

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. Support the show Sarah Bush Linc…

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. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, re…

One result of the pandemic has been an increase in mental health issues in children. Sarah Bush Lincoln Pediatrician Sanjay Garg, MD, talks about why this is happening and signs your child might be experiencing mental health issues such as anxiety or depression. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health syste…

Struggling with depression or anxiety either during or after pregnancy is very common, yet difficult to talk about. In this Health Styles podcast Licensed Clinical Social Worker Tara Biarkis and Labor and Delivery nurse Jessica Skidmore, RN, share insights on maternal mental health and when to seek help. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150…

Pelvic floor dysfunction, refers to a wide range of disorders such as incontinence and pelvic pain. These issues occur when muscles of the pelvic floor are weak, tight or torn. For some people, physical therapy can be a life changer. Learn more from our guest, Shelby Niebrugge, from Sarah Bush Lincoln Physical Therapy. Support the show Sarah Bush L…

If this is the year you decide to get fit, Exercise Specialist Seth Bland from Sarah Bush Lincoln is here to provide you information and advice from getting prepared and setting goals to exercise frequency and recovery Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East Central Illinois. Follow u…

Chelsea Allen-LaBaume, LPC, from Sarah Bush Lincoln addresses the what, why and how to set boundaries in your relationships. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East Central Illinois. Follow us on: Faceboook Instagram LinkedInDoor Physicians & Clinicians

Chelsea Allen-LaBaume, LPC, from Sarah Bush Lincoln talks about ways to help children manage and regulate big emotions. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East Central Illinois. Follow us on: Faceboook Instagram LinkedInDoor Physicians & Clinicians

Sarah Bush Lincoln Cardiologist B. Lakshmi talks about the range of screenings used to determine heart disease and risk for having a heart attack including EKG, stress test, cholesterol and calcium CT score. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East Central Illinois. Follow us on: Faceb…

Dakota Jones, from Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice talks about the benefits of mindfulness and how simple techniques can ease anxiety, improve memory and regulate emotions. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East Central Illinois. Follow us on: Faceboook Instagram LinkedIn…

For some children going back to school creates stress and anxiety. When should you be concerned it’s more than just nerves? Licensed Professional Counselor Chelsea Allen-LaBaume explains the signs and signals of anxiety in children. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East Central Illi…

Diabetes, while highly treatable with new medications and monitoring systems, can lead to serious health complications if not managed properly. In this podcast we are talking to Hannah Dukeman, APRN, from Sarah Bush Lincoln Endocrinology about the risks and complications of diabetes. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit,…

Physical therapists work in a variety of settings and help people get back their mobility following surgery or injury. In this podcast we are talking with Lauren Williams, PT, from Sarah Bush Lincoln about the details of physical therapy, common misconceptions and a few tips we can implement now to help with neck and shoulder discomfort. Support th…

Andrew McDevitt, APRN, from the Sarah Bush Lincoln Medical Clinic talks about medically supervised weight loss options including the latest medications and the importance of lifestyle changes Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East Central Illinois. Follow us on: Faceboook Instagram L…

SBL Pulmonologist and Critical Care Physician Jeremy Topin, MD, shares insight on critical care and how a new CCU at Sarah Bush Lincoln will benefit patients and families. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East Central Illinois. Follow us on: Faceboook Instagram LinkedIn…

SBL Pulmonologist and Critical Care Physician Jeremy Topin, MD, discusses a variety of lung issues and treatments including COPD, pneumonia and COVID. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East Central Illinois. Follow us on: Faceboook Instagram LinkedIn…

Time is critical when it comes to stroke treatment, yet many people wait, thinking the symptoms will just resolve on their own. In this podcast Sarah Bush Lincoln Neurologist Fatima Alao, MD will address stroke and why time is vital to reducing long term complications and death. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regi…

Scott Meyer, MD, OB/GYN from Sarah Bush Lincoln Women’s Healthcare reviews birth control options from short acting to long acting methods. He also shares pros and cons of each type. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East Central Illinois. Follow us on: Faceboook Instagram LinkedIn…

Jennifer Shunk, Au.D., from Sarah Bush Lincoln Audiology covers a range common questions about hearing loss including when to get tested, how hearing aids work and how to preserve the hearing we have. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East Central Illinois. Follow us on: Faceboook In…

Scott Meyer, MD, with Sarah Bush Lincoln Women’s Healthcare provides information on cervical cancer and how screening tests and the HPV vaccine can significantly reduce a woman’s risk for getting this type of cancer. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East Central Illinois. Follow us …

How can you get your kids to eat healthier and more involved in meal time? Laura Bollan, Director of SBL Healthy Communities will provide advice on getting kids involved in cooking, healthy food swaps, dealing with picky eaters and finding time to cook healthy. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system…

What are your healthcare wishes should you become critically ill? Who can make healthcare decisions for you if you are unable to? Questions like this are part of an Advance Directive. SBL Pulmonologist Jeremy Topin, MD, shares his personal story and professional experience with end of life care. Lincolnland Hospice Social Worker, Katie Brown explai…

Spencer Bailey, Exercise Specialist from the SBL Center for Healthy Living provides information and advice on how you can change up your workout, when it’s now longer working you out. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East Central Illinois. Follow us on: Faceboook Instagram LinkedIn…

In this podcast, learn about the importance of getting an annual mammogram and the new technologies available to better detect breast cancer. Discover what services are available for patients whose mammogram comes back as abnormal. We’ll talk patient navigators and a radiologist to learn how they assist patients through the process of additional te…

Leslie Taggart, APRN, from Sarah Bush Lincoln Women’s Healthcare provides an overview of ovarian cancer. Learn more about the risks and symptoms and the role of genetic testing. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East Central Illinois. Follow us on: Faceboook Instagram LinkedIn…

What is blood pressure and why can high blood pressure lead to heart attack and stroke? Cardiologist B. Lakshmi explains what the numbers mean and when you need to be concerned. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East Central Illinois. Follow us on: Faceboook Instagram LinkedIn…

If you’ve been diagnosed with heart disease you be wondering if a stent could benefit you. Dr. Lakshmi from the Heart Center at Sarah Bush Lincoln provides information and advice on stents and if they might be right for you. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East Central Illinois. Fo…

SBL Cardiologist B. Lakshmi talks about 7 steps to preventing a heart attack. He will also talk about one of the best, non-invasive screening tests to determine your risk for heart attack. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East Central Illinois. Follow us on: Faceboook Instagram Link…

Atrial fibrillation also known as AFib can be described like a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. Dr. Lakshmi, SBL Cardiologist, explains how AFib is diagnosed and treated in this edition of Health Styles. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-f…

There are 2 types of congestive heart failure and in this edition of Health Styles, Dr. Lakshmi, Cardiologist, explains them, from how they occur to treatment options. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East Central Illinois. Follow us on: Faceboook Instagram LinkedIn…

If you’ve been diagnosed with high cholesterol you might be put on a statin. Dr. Lakshmi, Cardiologist, clears up some of the confusion and misinformation about statins in this edition of Health Styles Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East Central Illinois. Follow us on: Faceboook I…

You may think you know why someone had a heart attack, but in this podcast Cardiologist B. Lakshmi, MD, explains what really happens. Over the next 4 podcasts we are talking to Dr. Lakshmi, cardiologist at the Heart Center at Sarah Bush Lincoln. We’ll be talking about heart attacks, statins, A fib and congestive heart failure in this series of shor…

Using the body to heal itself through platelets, stem cells and grafts of cartilage or bone. Sound like science fiction? Well it’s not. It’s called biologics and it’s something that orthopedic surgeon Peter Bonutti has been using to help patients heal and restore their cartilage. In this edition of Health Styles, we’ll learn more about how biologic…

According to the centers for disease control, over 300,000 people are hospitalized each year for hip fractures. Most of those fractures are caused by falls. In this edition of HealthStyles, orthopedic surgeon Timothy Gray from the Sarah Bush Lincoln Bonutti clinic will address the 3 main types of hip fractures and how they are treated. We’ll learn …

In part 2 of our podcast series on having “the talk” with your kids we continue our conversation with Noelle Cope, APRN. This time we're talking to middle school kids on topics include smoking, drugs, sex, relationships and social media. Support the show Sarah Bush Lincoln is a 150-bed, not-for-profit, regional health system located in East Central…

Many parents have experienced anxiety over having "the talk" with their kids. Noelle Cope, APRN from Sarah Bush Lincoln Pediatrics is going to provide us with some great advice and ideas for having the talk with your kids. We'll start with the first talk that she has with her 10 to 11-year-old patients. Part 2 of the podcast will cover topics for m…

Orthopedic Surgeon Timothy Gray answers common questions related to knee pain and the range of treatments available from home care to joint replacement surgery and everything in between. To learn more about the health services provided by Sarah Bush Lincoln visit our website at Sarah Bush.org and be sure to subscribe to our podcasts. Thanks for lis…

When a healthcare organization is known for quality and safety, what does that really mean? What types of activities and practices make for a safe environment for patients? In this edition of Health Styles, we talk with Dr. James Hildebrandt, Vice President of Medical Affairs and Nancy Wurtsbaugh, Administrative Director of Quality, Safety and Risk…

Early detection of color cancer is key to survival, yet 1 in 3 Americans who should get tested have never been. We’ll learn more about colon cancer screening in this edition of Health Styles with our guest Nora Porter, Advanced Nurse Practitioner from Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Gastroenterology Clinic. For more information about Sarah Bush Lincoln, visit…

Interested in a more heart-healthy, flavorful diet? Think Mediterranean. Based on the traditional cuisine of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, this eating plan is typically high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nut and seeds, and olive oil. Physician Assistant Michael Heise from Sarah Bush Lincoln will tell you more in this edit…

Holidays and social occasions have become synonymous with food and drink. For anyone who’s made the choice to live a healthier lifestyle, these events can be daunting. Navigating the buffet line can feel like you’re dodging a food mine field, but with some pre-planning and the right mindset, you can enjoy these holidays and still like the number on…

You’re ready to start a weight loss program, but where do you start? Media is overflowing with weight loss plans, foods, and recipes that it can be overwhelming. We’ll take a closer examination into what a successful weight loss journey can look like. You might be surprised that the first step in this journey has nothing to do with food, it has to …