Talk With A Doc

Jennifer Semenza speaks with Dr. Robin Henderson, Chief Executive Behavioral Health for Providence about stress brought on by having a to-do list that feels overwhelming and how to prioritize minimizing your stress and anxiety.

Join us as we dive into the transformative stage of menopause and how it affects our mental health. Host Anna Nguyen, LFMT at Providence St. Joseph Mission Heritage Medical Group and Marie Fowler, MSW, LCSW, Therapist + Program Manager at St. Mary's High Desert Medical Group, discuss the emotional and mental changes women experience during the life-altering transition of menopause, from peri to post.

Spring is here, and with it arrives a wave of seasonal allergies! Host Jennifer Semenza joins Dr. Goutam Shome to discuss how to differentiate between allergies and colds, identify seasonal allergy triggers, and explore effective prevention and management strategies. Learn how to navigate changing seasons and find relief from those pesky symptoms. Understanding seasonal allergies and seeking treatment can significantly improve your quality of life during allergy season. Featured Speaker: Goutam Shome, MD, an expert in the field of allergies and immunology at Covenant Medical Group, a full clinical professor at Texas Tech university Health Sciences Center, both in Lubbock, Texas, and Diplomate of the American Board of Allergy & Immunology. For more information and resources, visit: Providence or Covenant Health

Host Jennifer Semenza sits down with Dr. Seth Workentine, substance use expert from Providence Alaska, speaks about alcohol use disorder. He helps us understand what alcohol use disorder is, what alcohol does to your body when you consume it in excess or over a long period of time, and how it matters to your health. If you or someone you know needs assistance with or more information about alcohol and/or substance use, visit: Alcoholics Anonymous

Host Jennifer Semenza speaks with Dr. Seth Workentine, counselor, and a substance disorder expert from Providence Alaska, talks about the basics of alcohol consumption in this short podcast. You will learn what alcohol is, what it does to your body when you consume it and how it matters to your health. If you or someone you know needs assistance with or more information about alcohol and/or substance use, visit: Alcoholics Anonymous

Brendan Hooley and Dr. Marc Horton, executive medical director of surgical services, surgical chair, and attending surgeon at Providence Swedish Surgical Specialists, discuss an exciting and groundbreaking procedure in the field of liver cancer treatment, called histotripsy. We cover what this treatment is, how it compares to more traditional liver cancer treatments and the impact it may have on cancer treatments in the future. You don't want to miss this fascinating conversation. For more information and resources visit or call: Liver Cancer | SwedishProvidence Swedish makes history with histotripsy

"I liken it to Gilligan's Island. It's a 3-hour tour." - Tonny Lee, MD-Gastroenterology, Providence Little Company of Mary Listen to our new episode of Talk With a Doc as we discuss the life-saving importance of colorectal cancer screenings with Dr. Tonny Lee and Dr. Eugene Yoon, gastroenterologists with Providence. Our medical experts unpack everything you need to know: from when to get screened to the latest advancements in early detection. Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms for new episodes with Providence experts on your health and wellness! For more information and resources visit: Providence Providence Cancer Institute Tonny M. Lee, MD | Gastroenterology at Little Company of Mary | Torrance, CA (providence.org) Eugene J. Yoon, MD | Gastroenterology at St. Jude Medical Group | Fullerton, CA (psjhmedgroups.org)

Talk With A Docs: Wellness Brief sat down with Dr. Nancy Isenberg, a neurologist and the medical director of the Center for Healthy Aging. Dr. Isenberg also serves as the medical director of Providence's women's brain health program. In our discussion, we delved into the topic of primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, which have been making headlines due to recent diagnoses of two well-known personalities, Bruce Willis and Wendy Williams. We sought out Dr. Isenberg to address the pressing questions we knew you would be curious about. If you would like additional information on primary progressive aphasia or frontotemporal dementia, here are the links to a couple of organizations Dr. Isenberg mentioned in our conversation with her. Homepage - The National Aphasia Association AFTD - The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (theaftd.org)

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Our host, Mary Renouf, is joined by Dr. Emily Morgan, who has a PhD in Psychology and specializes in working with children, parents, and families. In this conversation we get a better understanding of autism spectrum disorder, how to recognize signs in children and adults, what that looks like for the person with autism and the people around them and caring for them. We also discuss the difference in how we view this condition today in comparison to years ago. What we’ve learned, how it affects the family dynamic and how we make a safe space for individuals with autism and make that individual a part of the process of creating that safe space. Resources: Providence Providence Children's Development Institute Providence Boyden Family Autism Center-Everett, WA CDC Learn the Signs. Act Early.

"A patient's not their illness. A patient is a patient, and they have an experience with an illness, and that's part of their journey, but that's not all of it." - Dr. David Jenkins As part of our continuing Let's Finish Cancer series, Mary Renouf and Dr. David Jenkins, Radiation Oncologist at Joe Arrington Cancer Research and Treatment Center in Lubbock, Texas, discuss the whole person approach to cancer and what that means for both the doctor and the cancer patient. For more resources, visit: Providence Cancer Institute Joe Arrington Cancer Research and Treatment Center David Jenkins, MD - LinkedIn Profile Mary Renouf - LinkedIn Profile

As part of our Let's Finish Cancer series, Mary Renouf and Dr. Gabriel Axelrud, Medical Director of Radiation Oncology at Joe Arrington Cancer Research and Treatment Center in Lubbock, Texas, discuss cancer prevention. While some cancers are genetic, others are related to lifestyle and steps can be taken to lower risk and Dr. Axelrud gives information and advice on what those steps are. For more resources, visit: Providence Cancer Institute Joe Arrington Cancer Research and Treatment Center Gabriel Axelrud, MD - LinkedIn Profile Mary Renouf - LinkedIn Profile

As part of our Let's Finish Cancer series, Mary Renouf speaks with Dr. Melanie Goldfarb, a fellowship-trained endocrine surgeon and oncologist specializing in minimal access surgery for thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal tumors and one of the first physicians on the west coast to offer radio-frequency ablation of thyroid nodules. They discuss thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer and its different treatments. For more information and resources, visit: Providence at ⁠providence.org⁠ Provience Saint John's Cancer Institute at ⁠saintjohnscancer.org And to listen and subscribe to our Let's Finish Cancer series here:

Mary Renouf speaks with Dr. Angelena Crown, a breast surgeon that specializes in oncoplastic surgery from Providence Swedish in Seattle, Washington, and they're talking breast cancer and what you need to know now. We’ll discuss the epidemiology of breast cancer, equity in care and update you on the newest information on breast cancer screenings and surgery.

Let's talk mental health and loneliness. In this episode of Talk With A Doc, Mary Renouf, VP of Community Engagement and Patient Communication at Providence, is joined by Anna Nguyen, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for the Behavioral Health and Primary Care Integration program for Providence St. Joseph Mission Heritage Medical Group to discuss the impact of loneliness on our mental health, the difference between loneliness and isolation and tips for feeling less lonely, especially at this time of year.

Today we’re talking virus protection and what you need to know about colds, flu, RSV and Covid. We’ll go over how to tell the difference between the viruses we're all trying to avoid, symptoms for each, facts and myths, and tricks to not getting sick as we head into the colder season. Ariana Lake, a Communications Manager at Providence is joined by Dr. Robert Lichfield, a doctor of family medicine from the Providence Urgent Care Center in Spokane for this important conversation on staying well and keeping you and your family healthy. For more information and resources: Providence Providence Flu Shots RSV, Flu + Covid: What You Need to Know-Blog Article Robert Lichfield, DO Ariana Lake's LinkedIn Profile

At Providence, we know the health and well-being of your children are the most important thing, and today we're focusing on pediatric respiratory illnesses. What conditions fall under that classification, how they may affect members of your family, and then tips and treatments for them. Mary Renouf is joined by two pediatric pulmonologists from the Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Dr. Alma Chavez and Dr. Stanley Lee for this important discussion on how to keep our kids breathing well.

Providence’s Well Being Trust is encouraging individuals to have anxiety and depression check-ups during their next annual exam and supporting patients in asking their providers for mental health check-ups. In this episode, Well Being Trust CEO, Dr. Arpan Waghray, discusses the importance of receiving a mental health check-up, the impact it can make in care, and where individuals can receive one. Learn more about the benefits of having a mental health check-up: https://wellbeingtrust.org/blogs/5-benefits-of-receiving-a-mental-health-check-up-and-how-you-can-ask-for-one/

In this informative podcast, Allison Molinski, certified nurse midwife at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, California, sits down with Providence’s Ariana Lake to discuss the value midwives provide during a family’s pregnancy journey. As you think about your birth plan, this podcast will provide answers to key questions such as what is a midwife? What are the differences between midwives, doulas and OBGYNs? What services do midwives provide? And is using a midwife safe? Listen and decide what’s right for you and your growing family. For more information and resources as you begin your pregnancy journey, visit Providence.org/Services/Maternity. Providence Mission Viejo Providence Midwifery Care Ariana Lake's LinkedIn Mission Hospital LinkedIn

Immunizations are an important part of keeping children of all ages healthy and safe from virus and disease. In this episode, Allie Hyams, Sr. Communications Manager at Providence, speaks with Elizabeth Meade, MD, Providence-Swedish expert for Pediatrics and newborn medicine. They discuss what you as a parent or caregiver should know about vaccination schedules, safety, updates, and what to expect for the approaching season of colds, flu, RSV and Covid-19. For more information and resources: Providence Providence Flu Shots Providence Resources for Kids healthychildren.org - American Academy of Pediatrics Vaccine Education Center - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Allie Hyams - LinkedIn Page Elizabeth Meade, MD - LinkedIn Page