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Organ and Tissue Donation – A Life-Saving Decision

UW Organ and Tissue Donation serves deceased organ and tissue donors and their families in more than 100 hospitals in Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan and is recognized as one of the nation’s finest organ procurement organizations. Today’s episode will help listeners better understand the importance of registering as an organ donor, how the donation process works and why your decision could save your family- as well as the 100,000 people in the nation who are currently waiting for an organ transplant.

Stoughton Health - Sleep Disorders Center

Did you know that sleep studies can be performed at Stoughton Health? Join Dottie to learn who needs a sleep study and what to expect. Stoughton Health Sleep Disorders Center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and offers state-of-the-art services for diagnosing and treating sleep disorders for individuals two and older.

Stoughton Health Foot Clinic

Foot care clients 60 years or older can make an appointment with our trained staff, which includes a foot inspection, foot and nail care, foot massage and more. Come enjoy our relaxing environment and friendly staff.

Pulmonary Rehab at Stoughton Health

Melanie Pavolonis (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) talks about Pulmonary Rehab at Stoughton Health. Ms. Pavolonis explains what is Pulmonary Rehab at Stoughton and how it helps patients learn how to manage their condition.

Essential Oils for Boosting your Immune System

Learn how essential oils can help you stay healthy through the seasons.

Essential Oils for Stress and Emotions

Learn which essential oils may support anxious feelings, stress, and emotions and how they promote calming effects on the mind and nervous system.

Essential Oils 101

What are essential oils? What are the benefits of essential oils and how can I use them?

Holistic Approach to Weight Loss

It’s not just about what to eat and what not to eat. There are many other considerations that may not get discussed in a standard doctor’s visit. Dr Allison Becker, licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist, describes the whole - person approach to helping someone struggling with obesity.

Acupuncture 101: What it is and why do it?

Acupuncture is becoming increasingly popular both in alternative and mainstream clinical settings. Listen in and learn more about what acupuncture is, where it comes from and what science knows about how acupuncture works. Dr. Allison Becker, licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist will also explain what types of conditions she finds acupuncture most useful for.

2022-2023 Flu Season

William Wilson (Infection Preventionist at Stoughton Health) talks about the 2022-2023 Flu Season. Mr. Wilson talks about the flu shot and ways to stay healthy during the cold/flu season.

Throat Chakra: The Key to Speaking Our Truth

Ms. Amy Crull (Holistic Health Coach) talks about the throat chakra. Ms. Crull explains what the throat chakra is, where is located, and ways to connect with it.

Crown Chakra: The Key to One-ness and the Universe

Amy Crull (Holistic Health Coach) talks about the crown chakra. Ms. Crull explains what the crown chakra is, the importance of this chakra and how can we connect with it.

Heart Chakra: The Key to Connection and Compassion (The Real Kind)

Ms. Amy Crull (Holistic Health Coach) talks about the heart chakra. Ms. Crull explains what is the heart chakra where is located and ways to connect with it.

Breast Cancer Screening, Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction

Dr. Schwaab (Board Certified General Surgeon) discusses information about Breast Cancer Screening, Risk Assessment, and Risk Reduction.

3rd Eye Chakra: The Key to Intuition and Calming the Mind

Ms. Amy Crull ( Holistic Health Coach) shares information on what is the third eye chakra, where is located and how to connect with it.

Sacral Chakra: The Key to Our Emotions and Creativity

Amy Crull discusses Sacral Chakra: The Key to Our Emotions and Creativity. Ms. Crull explains where the sacral chakra is located, what organs are associated with it, and how to best connect with this chakra.

Root Chakra: The Key to Past Trauma and/or Current Anxiety/Stress

Amy Crull discusses the Root Chakra: The Key to Past Trauma and/or Current Anxiety/Stress. Ms Crull explains what is the root chakra, where is located and how to connect with it.

Solar Plexus Chakra: The Key to our Power Center and Confidence

Amy Crull discusses the Solar Plexus Chakra: The Key to our Power Center and Confidence. Ms. Crull explains where is located, how to best connect with this chakra, and its importance.

What Are The Chakras? Keys to Our Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Bodies

Ms. Amy Crull talks about chakras. She explains what the chakra system is, how to see the energy of the chakras, and the characteristics of each of the seven chakras. At the end of the podcast, Ms. Crull shares a guided meditation.

COVID-19 Vaccines

Registered nurse Jen White talks about Covid-19. Mrs. White tells us the difference between isolation and quarantine. She talks about the best practices when exposed to covid or when a positive test has been received.

Workplace Wellness

Dana Ellis talks about workplace wellness, its benefits, and how to be more mindful at our jobs. Ms. Ellis gives us some ideas on how to incorporate self-care into our workplace to create a more balanced life.

What Stoughton Health Cardiac Rehab Offers

In this episode, Ms. Bergenthal (Exercise Physiologist) explains what cardiac rehab is, how it works, and who can benefit from it. Ms. Bergenthal also explains what is the most important thing to know about this type of rehabilitation and what Stoughton Health Cardiac Rehab offers.

Medicare Part C

In this episode, Ben Rothering gives us information about Medicare Part C. Mr. Rothering talks about what part C covers, who offers it, and if it is necessary to have it.

Medicare Enrollment: How to Enroll and the Different Enrollment Periods

In this episode, Ben Rothering talks about the basics of Medicare. We can learn who Medicare is for, how to enroll, and what is the enrollment period.

Medicare Part A

In this episode, Ben Rothering gives us information about Medicare Part A. Mr. Rothering talks about who may qualify for this part, the costs, and what it covers.

Medicare Part D

In this episode, Ben Rothering gives us information about Medicare Part D. Mr. Rothering talks about choosing a Part D that meets your needs, what it covers, who offers it, the enrollment period, and penalties.

Medicare Part B

In this episode, Ben Rothering gives us information about Medicare Part B. Mr. Rothering talks about the difference between part A and part B, what part B covers, premiums, and how their cost is determined.

Amy Crull discusses what is reiki and how does a session look like. The benefits of a reiki session and how this method started. At the end of the episode, we can enjoy a relaxing meditation.

Plantar Fasciitis: Symptoms and Treatment

Dr. Colin Graney discusses Plantar Fasciitis, what the symptoms are, and possible ways that you can treat it.

Mark Mellecker discusses the issues that the LGBTQ+ community are currently facing and what Building A Safer Evansville, or BASE, and Stoughton are doing to address these issues.

How to Stop Stress Eating

Stoughton Health Registered Dietitian Dana Janssen will talk about the driving factors of stress eating, techniques to combat it, and foods that may help reduce stress. She will cover mindful and intuitive eating and provide resources to navigate the complex connections of food, eating and stress.

What's Sinus Whats Snot? Advances in Sinus Surgery and Other Sinonasal Syndromes

Dr. Adam Coughlin discusses advances in sinus surgery, when to seek help, and what kind of help may be available.

The Role of Forgiveness in Suicide Prevention and Recovery

In the final installation of our forgiveness series, Tim Markle talks about the role forgiveness plays in both suicide prevention and recovery.

The Role of Forgiveness in Addiction Recovery

In the next episode of our forgiveness series, Tim Markle discusses the role forgiveness plays in addiction recovery.

COVID-19 Vaccines

Anna Robb discusses the COVID-19 vaccine, possible side effects, and the timeline for when people can expect to be vaccinated.

Forgiving Yourself

What can you do when our resentments and our anger are directed inward? Can I forgive myself? Sometimes we are our own worse enemies. Next in the Forgiveness series, Tim Markle discusses forgiving yourself and how we can do so. We will talk about how to forgive yourself and extend compassion to yourself.

Doing the Work of Forgiveness

What can you do once you have decided to forgive? How do you actually forgive someone? Using Dr. Enright's forgiveness model we will talk about the path you can take and actions you make to forgive.

Preparing to Forgive

Tim Markle offers guidance and advice on forgiveness.

Swimming in Unforgiveness

Tim Markle discusses resentment, anger, and forgiveness, and how the world encourages us to deal with it.

COVID-19 and the Difference Between the COVID-19 and the Flu

Anna Robb discusses the differences between COVID-19 and the flu.

Alcohol Availibility During The Pandemic

Cynthia DiCamelli, co-chair of the OregonCARES Community Coalition and a family resource liaison with the Oregon Municipal Court, discusses the effects of using alcohol as a coping mechanism during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020-2021 Flu Season

Anna Robb discusses the 2020-2021 flu season and what to expect.

Intermittent Fasting

Weight gain and obesity are driven by hormones—in everyone—and only by understanding the effects of insulin and insulin resistance can we achieve lasting weight loss. Learn the science behind intermittent fasting from clinical dietitian Autumn Kumlien, and how to adjust the various plans to work for your lifestyle, and break free from the dieting mindset forever!

Teresa Lindfors, FACHE, RN discusses resiliency.

Know the Dangers of Vaping and E-Cigarettes

Teressa Pellet discusses the dangers of vaping and e-cigarettes.

The Benefits of Heart Disease Screening

Sara Sturmer explains what heart disease screening is and what the benefits are.

Dialysis Access Fistulas

Dr. Aaron Schwaab discusses what dialysis access fistulas are, where they're found, prevention and treatment options.

Physical Therapy for Women's Health

Emily Grosse, PT, DPT shares how physical therapy can help treat urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain and abdominal weakness following childbirth or surgery.

Importance of Colonoscopies

Dr. Derek Hubbard discusses the importance of colonoscopies, at what age you should start, and why early prevention is crucial for colon cancer.

Healthy Eating with Diabetes

Autumn Kumlien, RD shares different healthy eating tips for diabetics.

Stroke: What You Need to Know

Rhonda Tesmer, RN shares the importance of knowing the acronym BE FAST to recognize a stroke and TIA symptoms, and the different treatment options available after a stroke.

Reducing Your Risk Factors For Heart Disease

Melissa Trumm explains heart disease and how you can reduce your risk factors.

Parkinson's Disease and LSVT Big

In this panel interview Emily Devine, DPT, and Rachel Peerenboom, DPT discuss Parkinson's Disease and how LSVT Big can help ease some of the symptoms.

New Technology for Vein Treatment

Dr. Aaron Schwaab discusses the symptoms and why someone might have varicose veins and how a new treatment EVLT can help.

3D Breast Imaging

Stoughton Hospital offers 3D mammography which provides better, earlier breast cancer detection for our patients. Studies have shown 3D mammography exam results are more accurate than 2D alone and detect 20-65 percent more invasive breast cancers. Dr. Emily Norman discusses everything you need to know about 3D breast imaging available at Stoughton Hospital.

You Can Find Relief From Shoulder Pain

If shoulder pain is limiting your daily activity, at Stoughton Hospital, we are able to provide a variety of interventions, surgical and non-surgical, based on what is best for you. Dr. Ashish M. Rawal discusses common reasons for shoulder pain and the treatment options available so you can find relief and get back to the activities that you enjoy.

What is LSVT-Loud

LSVT-Loud is an amazing speech treatment for individuals with Parkinson's disease or other neurological conditions. It can greatly improve vocal volume and articulation through voice muscle stimulation exercises. LeaAnn Worachek, MS/CC-SLP, shares how LSVT-Loud works and the incredible benefits patients may experience through this treatment.

The Latest Trends in Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine is the focus of the study, treatment, and prevention of physical fitness and injuries related to exercise. The Department of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine at Stoughton Hospital provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech/language pathology services in a patient-focused care environment with a supportive and dynamic interdisciplinary team. Dr. Ashish Rawal discusses the latest trends in sports medicine and what services Stoughton offers the community.

LINX® Reflux Management System To Help Your Acid Reflux

Antacids and other medication may reduce GERD symptoms, however studies suggest long-term use of GERD medication might be risky. Aaron Schwaab, MD, now offers the minimally invasive LINX procedure, which is an effective solution for reflux and may end your long-term dependence on medication. Dr. Shwaab discusses the uncomfortable symptoms of GERD, and how the LINX procedure can help.

Do You Suffer From Seasonal Affective Disorder?

As the days of fall get darker, so can our moods. Join Psychiatrist Dr. Ken Robbins, to learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder, how to identify it, how to manage the symptoms if you experience it, and how to best avoid it in the future.

Important Information on Medication Safety

Medicines are used to treat diseases, manage conditions, and relieve symptoms. Medicines are generally safe when used as prescribed or as directed on the label, but there are risks in taking any medicine. According to the CDC Each year in the United States, adverse drug events – harm resulting from medication use – cause more than one million visits to hospital emergency departments. In this informative segment, Kathy Hoopes,Pharmacy Manager at Stoughton hospital discusses how your local pharmacist may just be the best place to turn to for information on safely using your medication.

Menopause: No Need To Sweat it!

Menopause is a time of change that may not be simple, but doesn’t have to be hard! Whether you are trying to make sense of your symptoms or you want to learn what may lie ahead, we can help. Listen in as Laura Flanagan, MD discusses strategies to help you manage the symptoms of menopause and to share tips to make this exciting change more bearable.

Debunking Myths Whether to Get Your Flu Shot

According to the CDC, in the United States each year influenza has resulted in between 9.2 million and 35.6 million illnesses, between 140,000 and 710,000 hospitalizations and between 12,000 and 56,000 deaths annually since 2010. Getting an annual flu vaccine is the first and best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu. Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, and missed work and school due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations. Increasing the number of people who get vaccinated each year helps to protect more people, including older people, very young children, pregnant women and people with certain health conditions who are more vulnerable to serious flu complications. In this important segment, Anna Robb explains why it is vital to the public health and safety to get your annual flu shot and how it can help protect you and the ones you love.

Exercise and Management of Parkinson’s Disease

According to the The National Parkinson Foundation, an estimated one million people in the United States, and four to six million worldwide, have parkinson's disease. It affects more people than multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease), muscular dystrophy, and myasthenia gravis combined. In this segment, Emily Devine, DPT, joins the show to discuss management of Parkinson's Disease, Parkinson Wellness Recovery & LSVT-BIG Certifications for Parkinson's Disease.

What You Need to Know About Antibiotics

According to the American Academy of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine, doctors should not prescribe antibiotics for coughs and sore throats and most colds, because they don't help and their overuse is making them less effective against other infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that up to half of the 133 million doses of antibiotics administered daily outside hospitals may be unnecessary because they are being prescribed for viral infections that don't respond to antibiotics. Listen in as Andrew Dean, MD, an emergency medicine physician, explains what questions to ask your doctor if you think you may need an antibiotic.

The Importance of Balance and Stability Training for Seniors

In your everyday life, you may not even think about your balance and quite often we take our balance for granted, but it is an important and vital part of our health and well being. Many elders fall each year due to balance and stability issues. It has been shown that falls can reduce the quality of life and increase the mortality rate for seniors. That is why, in this segment, Jennifer Ballweg, Physical Therapist at Stoughton Hospital joins the show to share with you how to do balance and stability training to reduce the risk of falls, at any age.

The Benefits of Dry Needling

If you are living with chronic pain, you might want to consider dry needling therapy. Dry needling is a physical therapy intervention used to target muscle banding or knots. In this segment, Stoughton Hospital physical therapist, Liz Touchett, discusses Dry Needling, and the benefits it can offer those that suffer from chronic pain.

Benefits of ASTYM

Astym® treatment is a therapy that regenerates healthy soft tissues and eliminates or reduces unwanted scar tissue that may be causing pain or movement restrictions. Astym® treatment is highly effective and even works when other approaches routinely fail. When your health and ability to stay active is at stake, only the best will do. In this segment, Carin Johns, Physical Therapist at Stoughton Hospital and certified provider of ASTYM, joins the show to discuss the benefits of ASTYM and how it can help you return sooner to the activities that you enjoy

The Art of Forgiveness

Understanding forgiveness or being able to forgive someone that has hurt you can be a difficult thing for many people to understand much less to put into practice. However, research has shown, that by forgiving someone who has deeply hurt you, you let go of resentment, the urge to seek revenge and that can have positive health benefits. Listen as Tim Markle describes how physically, forgiveness creates a higher quality of life, a healthier body, and a more positive attitude.

The Wound Clinic at Stoughton Hospital

Wound care begins with a comprehensive evaluation and development of an individualized care plan. Each patient receives a custom wound care regimen. The wound clinic at Stoughton Hospital services many kinds of conditions. Listen in as Aaron Schwaab, MD discusses the wound clinic at Stoughton Hospital and what to expect as a patient.

Do You Suffer from Post Nasal Drip?

Is it an infection? Is it an allergy? Is it from smoking? You have throat drainage and you don't know what's causing it. According to The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Glands in your nose and throat continually produce mucus (one to two quarts a day). Mucus moistens and cleans the nasal membranes, humidifies air, traps and clears inhaled foreign matter, and fights infection. Although it is normally swallowed unconsciously, the feeling of it accumulating in the throat or dripping from the back of your nose is called post-nasal drip. This sensation can be caused by excessively thick secretions or by throat muscle and swallowing disorders. Listen in as Steven Lyon, MD explains that often times throat drainage can be caused by an underlying ENT issue.

Healthy Holiday Eating

The holiday season is full of family, friends, and food. But no one likes the extra calories and added pounds that can come with the holiday. Adding some healthy choices to every meal or buffet table can help when you have the urge to have an unhealthy treat. Listen in as Autumn Kumlien, RD gives smart tips on substitutions and choices as you enjoy your favorite time of the year.

Physical Therapy Can Be A Safe Alternative To Opioids

America is in the midst of an opioid epidemic. To address this national health crisis, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued guidelines in March 2016 urging providers to reduce opioid prescribing in favor of safe, non-drug alternatives such as physical therapy for chronic pain conditions. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) launched a national public awareness campaign to educate consumers about the risks of opioids and the safe alternative of physical therapy for pain management. Listen in as Emily Devine, Physical Therapist at Stoughton Hospital, explains that physical therapy can reduce the need for opioid medications.

Stoughton Hospital Becoming 'Dementia-Friendly'

Stoughton Hospital is making environmental changes and training its staff to become a dementia friendly hospital. The hospital’s goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals affected by dementia. Individuals with dementia can become overwhelmed or agitated by the hospital environment of bright lights, unfamiliar areas, and strangers approaching them. The hospital is making environmental changes that include making sure signs use simple language, installing effective lighting, escorting customers directly to their destination, providing quiet places to rest and decreasing noise levels. Listen in as Heather Kleinbrook, BSN, explains all the improvements Stoughton Hospital is making to help dementia patients feel more comfortable.

Do You Suffer from Sleep Deprivation?

You know you're supposed to get seven to nine hours of sleep a night, but sometimes that just doesn't happen. How does lack of quality sleep affect your health? The Stoughton Hospital Sleep Disorders Center offers state-of-the-art services for diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. If you are having problems sleeping and your primary care physician decides you need further evaluation, you will be referred to a pulmonologist or neurologist who will determine if you need a sleep study. Having a sleep study at Stoughton Hospital is like spending the night in a quiet and very comfortable bedroom much like in a hotel or your own home. Listen in as Jacalyn Nelson, MD explains how the amount and quality of sleep you get at night dramatically affects how you feel the next day and your overall health.

Keeping Healthy Eyes

Your eyes are an important part of your health and your window to the world. There are many things you can do to keep them healthy. You might think your vision is fine or that your eyes are healthy, but visiting your eye care professional for a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the only way to really be sure. Listen in as Anne E. Kilby, MD helps you to keep those precious eyes healthy as we age.

Advances in Laparoscopic Hernia Repairs & Post-Op Pain Management

An weakness in a muscle wall, can allow extra pressure and strain to be placed on internal organs, pushing them out of place. This is a condition known as hernia. Hernia repair has been around for a long time. That means traditional techniques have been perfected while new options and materials have been developed. While not every technique is right for every hernia, they all have common goals: to provide the strongest repair and least chance of recurrence with the least possible discomfort and quickest recovery. Listen in as Dr Aaron Schwaab, general surgeon at Stoughton Hospital describes the latest advances in Hernia repair and why you should choose Stoughton Hospital for your care!

Lymphedema: Stoughton Hospital Can Help

Lymphedema is the accumulation of a particular kind of fluid, typically in one part of the body. Lymph is the protein-rich body fluid that accumulates when the lymphatic system for fluid transport is damaged. Fluid transport is one very important component, but many do not realize that the lymphatic system is part of the immune system. It fulfills the function of ‘immune trafficking,’ the process whereby infection-fighting cells can be mobilized to the tissues that require assistance. Melissa Monte, a Stoughton Hospital Occupational Therapist, is here to discuss how Stoughton Hospital can help if you've been diagnosed with Lymphedema.

Exercise Guidelines and Staying Motivated

Exercise is very important, but sometimes getting motivated is a real challenge. We all know how important exercise is. First, it gets you moving instead of sitting. Second, any exercise that you do is helpful. The key is having a goal to work towards. Your goals may be weight loss or prevention of heart disease, but whatever your goal, exercise is the way to a healthier lifestyle. Jennifer Mcphee, an exercise physiologist with Stoughton hospital, is here help you find that motivation to start and keep an exercise program that will last you your whole life.

HPV: Get the Facts

HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). HPV is a different virus than HIV and HSV (herpes). HPV is so common that nearly all sexually active men and women get it at some point in their lives. There are many different types of HPV. Some types can cause health problems including genital warts and cancers. But there are vaccines that can stop these health problems from happening. All boys and girls ages 11 or 12 years should get vaccinated. Thomas Murwin, MD, pediatrician with Dean Clinic Stoughton. is here to help parents learn how to protect their children from this cancer-causing virus.

Fiber: Why Americans Aren't Getting Enough

Eat more fiber. You've probably heard it before. But do you know why fiber is so good for your health? Selecting tasty foods that provide fiber isn't difficult. Autumn Kumlienm a registered dietitian at Stoughton Hospital, is here to help you find out how much dietary fiber you need, the foods that contain it, and how to add them to meals and snacks.

Sinus Surgery: Nothing To Fear

Sinus surgery has truly evolved over the years. With recent advances in technology, including the nasal endoscope, sinus surgery is now commonly performed entirely through the nose. The most common reason for doing endoscopic sinus surgery is “chronic rhinosinusitis”, or more commonly “chronic sinusitis”. Chronic rhinosinusitis is a general term for inflammation (swelling) of the nose and sinuses that does not improve sufficiently with medical treatment. Steven Lyon, MD is here to discuss sinus surgery and how Stoughton Hospital can help you have a better quality of life.

Lyme Disease: What You NEED To Know

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is spread through the bite of one of several types of ticks. Lyme disease is caused by bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi (B. burgdorferi). Blacklegged ticks and other species of ticks can carry these bacteria. The ticks pick up the bacteria when they bite mice or deer that are infected with B. burgdorferi. You can get the disease if you are bitten by an infected tick. Symptoms of early localized Lyme disease (stage 1) begin days or weeks after infection. They are similar to the flu and may include: Chills, Fever, General ill feeling, Headache, Joint pain, Muscle pain and Stiff neck. Symptoms may come and go. Untreated, Lyme disease can spread to the brain, heart, and joints. Kaye McGrath, NP is here to discuss Lyme disease, what symptoms you should look for and treatments available through Stoughton hospitals.

The HPV Vaccine

The HPV vaccine protects against infection by certain strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV). HPV can cause cervical cancer and genital warts. The HPV virus has also been linked to other kinds of cancers, including vaginal, vulvar, penile, anal, mouth and throat cancers. Thomas J. Murwin, MD is here to discuss the HPV Vaccine, who should get it and what else to think about when you consider getting the vaccine.

Do You Get Dizzy? Vestibular Rehabilitation Can Help!

When the vestibular organs are damaged with disease or injury, the brain can no longer rely on them for accurate information about equilibrium and motion, often resulting in dizziness, vertigo, balance problems, and other symptoms. Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) is an exercise-based program designed to promote central nervous system compensation for inner ear deficits. Most VRT exercises involve head movement, and head movements are essential in stimulating and retraining the vestibular system. Jennifer Ballweg is here to talk about how vestibular rehabilitation can help with vertigo.

There Is Help For Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or instances of shallow or infrequent breathing during sleep. Sleep apnea is often diagnosed with an overnight sleep test called a polysomnogram, or "sleep study". Common effects of sleep apnea include daytime fatigue, a slower reaction time, and vision problems. Dr. Jacalyn Nelson joins the show to offer help to those suffering with apnea in the night and the resulting daytime fatigue. There are treatments and adherence to those treatments is key to success.

Do You Have a Picky Eater? Tips to Get Your Little Ones to Eat New Foods

Even the most nutritious meal won't do any good if a child won't eat it. Some children are picky eaters. The more variety a child has, the healthier they will tend to eat. There are ways to get even the pickiest eaters to eat healthier. If your child refuses one food from a food group, try another from the same food group. Try it many times. They 6 times is the minimum for trying new foods. This is one example and we have many more for your picky eater. Listen as Autumn Kumlien, RD offers up great tips to get your little ones and bigger ones to try a wide variety of foods!

There is Help for Your Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter, the ring of muscle between the esophagus and stomach. Many people, including pregnant women, suffer from heartburn or acid indigestion caused by GERD. Dr. Ehrhardt will talk about GERD and how it can be treated.

Get the Facts on Arthritis

Do you have achy joints? Is it hard to get out of bed in the morning? Do you suffer from Arthritis? There are 2 main types of Arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Both of these types can be painful and debilitating. However, if you know the treatments, you can manage your symptoms and alleviate pain. When do you use a brace? Do topical treatments and creams really work? How long do you have to take anti inflammatory medications? And when might surgery be the only option? Help is out there if you are suffering from Arthritis. These questions about Arthritis are answered today with Dr. Deanne Eccles, sports medicine physician with Dean Clinic Stoughton.

What You Need to Know About Chronic Sinusitis

Sinusitis is an inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining in your sinuses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 28.5 million adults are diagnosed with sinusitis each year. Listen in as Dr. Lyon defines chronic sinusitis and the best surgical and nonsurgical treatment options.

Are You Stressed? Manage Your Anxiety with These Helpful Tips

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a mental health condition in which a person is often worried or anxious about many things and finds it hard to control this anxiety. Even when aware that worries or fears are stronger than appropriate for the situation, a person with GAD still has difficulty controlling them. The goal of treatment is to help you feel better and function well in daily life. In less severe cases, talk therapy or medication alone can be helpful. In more severe cases, a combination of these may work best. Dr. Staddler is here to talk about how to manage and decrease aspects of anxiety in your life.

Depression & Suicide Prevention

Depression is a real problem and one that, with help, can be managed. The multidisciplinary treatment team at Stoughton Hospitla consists of a psychiatry director, medical director, psychologist, pharmacist, psychiatric nurses, psychiatric social worker, clinical dietitian and a recreation therapist. The treatment team works together to formulate and implement an individualized treatment plan best suited to the needs of people suffering with depression or having suicidal thoughts. Stoughton Hospital psychiatrist Dr. Kenneth Robbins shares his insights on depression and how we can help those who are suffering from depression. He also discusses suicide and suicide prevention. It might save your life or that of a loved one.

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