St. Francis Medical Center's Word on Wellness

If you've ever thought about going back to school for nursing, there's no better time than right now! Dr. Sharnee Moore-Jervis and Sidney Holmes discuss the St. Francis School of Nursing, careers in nursing, and more.

Many elderly people desire to stay independent as long as possible while living in their own homes and LIFE St. Francis helps to make that possible. Lisa Zavorski and Anjuli Melo discuss the LIFE St. Francis program, what it has to offer for elderly patients, and more.

Hearing the word 'surgery' can cause anxieties for a lot of people but most surgeries are same day, fairly routine, and complications are rare. Dr. Rajiv Shah discusses what to expect if you're having surgery.

Whether it be a preventative measure or for treatment, primary care doctors are an important part of fulfilling our medical needs. Dr. Arif Hussain discusses the importance of well visits, vaccines, and annual screenings with a primary care doctor.

Bariatric surgery provides an alternative weight loss option for patients who just haven't been able to lose weight through diet and exercise. Dr. Louis Fares discusses what the surgery entails, the possible benefits, and more.

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is caused by the bite of certain infected ticks with a range of symptoms that can become serious if left untreated. Dr. Richard Porwancher discusses the symptoms of Lyme disease and possible treatment options.

Colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women combined. Dr. Himanshu Desai discusses colonoscopies, risk factors for colorectal cancer, and possible lifestyle changes that can help us maintain a healthy colon.

Gastroenterology focuses on the digestive system and the GI tract which can be the source of illnesses and diseases that can be treated if caught early. Dr. Abdulhadi Quadri discusses new GI procedures that are available at St. Francis Medical Center.

As we grow older, our heart has to work harder but what are some of the reasons? Dr. Edward Wingfield discusses how Shockwave Intravascular Lithotripsy may be able to help.

COVID boosters are an ever changing hot topic in healthcare & understanding new developments can be confusing. In this episode, Kristy Cassel addresses a few common questions about the COVID boosters.

Aortic stenosis is the narrowing of the valve in the large blood vessel branching off from the heart and, if not treated in a timely and appropriate manner, it can be fatal. Dr. Justin Fox discusses the latest treatment options, including Transcatheter aortic valve replacement or TAVR.

Flu season is here and while the flu is often unpredictable, most flu activity in the US often begins to increase in October and tends to peak between December and February. Getting a yearly flu vaccine has always been recommended for everyone 6 months and older, but Dr. Anand Kaji is here to discuss how things have changed in this regard in light of COVID-19.

Dr. Valerie McLaughlin discusses the COVID-19 vaccine, its safety, some of the misinformation surrounding it, and the vaccine's protection against the Delta variant as it surges throughout the US.

Dr. Valerie McLaughlin discusses the COVID-19 vaccine, its safety, some of the misinformation surrounding it, and the vaccine's protection against the Delta variant as it surges throughout the US.