The Health Deli
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Welcome to the Health Deli, your local stop for a fresh take on community health topics. As always, we will be serving up some delightful discussions with a focus on wellness and a side of humor. The menu is sure to satisfy everyone from the healthcare connoisseur to those with a casual interest in wellness. Come on in, grab a number, and let the guys behind the counter, Mark Young, Ben Pontefract, and Mike Klepser, tell you about today’s specials!
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Mar 21, 2023
The Health Deli is on the Road at Canadian Lakes Pharmacy
In this episode, Mike and Mark meet with Pharmacist Brent Beemer of Canadian Lakes Pharmacy. Then, joined by producer Andrew, they move onto the main topic of the day: Blood Pressure - and Mike's stress level is high. He shows off his guns (because we have video this week) and takes one for the team. Mark talks about potential risk factors and the team discusses Mike's impending doom.
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Mar 7, 2023
This Poop is Bananas!
Have you ever had a violent case of the poops? There's a high likelihood that was caused by our friend norovirus! Join Mike, Ben, and producer Andrew as they discuss one of the most common causes of infectious diarrhea in the United States. What is it? How is it treated? How can I avoid it? All this and more in this week's episode of The Health Deli!
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Feb 21, 2023
President Bill Pink of Ferris State University visits the deli
Mike and Mark discuss student mental health after COVID-19 with Dr. Bill Pink, Ferris State University's 19th president.
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Feb 7, 2023
The Highs and Lows of Marijuana
Mark, Ben, and Mike are back talking about one of our most requested topics, marijuana! Join us as Mark recounts the history of using marijuana for medicinal purposes. Can marijuana really be used to treat everything!? Are there any proven side effects? Listen in to find out!
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Jan 24, 2023
Audience Question Extravaganza!
You had questions, we try to have answers! Join Mark, Ben, and Mike as they answer some questions written by our listeners. Is the placebo effect real? What is the difference between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria? Is there a risk when washing your hands too much? Get the answer to all of these and more in this week's episode!
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Jan 10, 2023
PSA on PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
DISCLAIMER: This episode uses specific anatomical terms when referencing the prostate, location of the prostate, etc.
We all asked Mike to stop talking about prostates, but he could not be contained. Instead, he decides to make an entire episode about them! Join Ben, Mark, and producer Andrew as they try to reel Mike in. On the bright side, maybe we'll all learn a little something about men's health along the way!
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Dec 27, 2022
Antibiotics and Antibiotic Accessories
Oh no, we accidentally asked Ben about antibiotics, and he took off like a rocket ship! Join Mike and Andrew as they try to contain Ben’s excitement. In this episode, the gang will talk about the dangers of overusing antibiotics, the ominously named “post-antibiotic era”, and what we can do to stop it.
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Dec 13, 2022
Health Insurance is Complicated. Let’s Get an Expert in Here.
Ben and Mike have a special guest visiting the deli today! Join the gang as they talk with Travis MacFarlane, managed care pharmacist extraordinaire! Listen in as Ben and Mike ask Travis hard-hitting questions such as: Why do medications cost so much? And what are the pros and cons of our current health insurance system? Hear all this and more in this week’s episode of The Health Deli.
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Nov 29, 2022
This Episode is About Polio!? I Thought We Eliminated That Already!
Mike, Ben, and producer Andrew have brought us an episode we never thought we’d have to make. Polio is unfortunately making a small resurgence in the United States. How did we go from virtually eradicating Polio in 1994 to having a case of paralytic polio in New York in 2022? Join the gang for a very sobering episode of the Health Deli.
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Nov 15, 2022
Vaping is the New Smoking! Wait, is that a Good Thing?
Mark, Mike, and producer Andrew chat about another popular topic, vaping! Smoking has been on the decline in recent years, but the popularity of vaping has skyrocketed. Is vaping a healthy alternative to smoking? What is vaping-related “popcorn lung” I keep hearing about? Join the gang as they try to get to the bottom of this in the newest episode of The Health Deli!
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Nov 1, 2022
Does a Beer a Day Really Keep the Doctor Away?
Mark, Mike, and producer Andrew are asking the hard-hitting question that has been on everyone’s mind. Is alcohol good for you, actually? We’ve all seen the flashy headlines that having a few alcoholic drinks a day can actually help you live longer! How much of that is true, and how much of it is bad science? Join us on this episode of The Health Deli to find out!
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Oct 18, 2022
Bivalent COVID Boosters – It takes Two, Baby!
Mike and Mark are kicking off season 2 with a tried and true topic, COVID-19! It’s absolutely wild how many things have changed in just the past few months. Today, the gang will be talking about the new Bivalent COVID Boosters. What are they? Are they better than the original vaccine? Which should you get? Find the answer to all these questions and more, at The Health Deli!
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Oct 11, 2022
The Health Deli Season 2 Teaser 2 - Mark vs Mike
Listen up everyone: The Health Deli is back for a second season, stocking the shelves with fresh content. Make sure to subscribe with your favorite podcast app!
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Oct 4, 2022
Know Your Numbers: Hemoglobin A1c and Prediabetes
Mark and Mike round out their time at The Winery at Young Farms with a special guest, Dr. Brian McDowell! Join the gang as they talk about what it means to have diabetes and why knowing your HgA1c is so important.
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Sep 27, 2022
The Health Deli Season 2 Teaser 1
Listen up everyone: The Health Deli is back for a second season, stocking the shelves with fresh content. Make sure to subscribe with your favorite podcast app!
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Sep 20, 2022
Tofu Burger? I Hardly Know Her!
Mike and Mark are still playing hooky at The Winery at Young Farms, but today they are trying a variety of plant-based meat products available at local grocery stores. Will Mark, a self-described “meatatarian”, enjoy anything or just have a really bad time?
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Sep 6, 2022
From the Mouths of Babes
Mark and Mike strike out on their own in an episode hosted over at The Winery at Young Farms! Here they will attempt to accomplish the impossible task of providing satisfying answers to questions asked by some precocious kiddos. Will eating dirt make me sick? What is ear wax and why does it taste so bitter? Learn the answers to all of this and more on today’s episode of the Health Deli!
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Aug 23, 2022
An Honest to Goodness COVID Man
Mike and Ben are joined today by an honest-to-goodness Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Derek VanderHorst! Listen in as they discuss his experience working through the COVID-19 pandemic. If we’re lucky, we may learn his secret on how to finally end this pandemic.
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Aug 9, 2022
What’s the Harm in a Little Bad Science?
Ben is at it again with calling out bad science! This time he is joined by Mike as they wax about real-life bad science that still affects our society to this day, including manuscripts falsely claiming vaccines aren’t safe and the use of ivermectin for COVID-19.
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Jul 26, 2022
Coming Clean About Hand Sanitizers
Mike and Ben have finally decided to clean their hands for once! Celebrate with the gang by hearing them wrestle with the million-dollar question. Is hand sanitizer just straight up better than soap?
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Jul 12, 2022
That’s Gross! No, it’s SNOT!
Join Ben and Mike as they dig into their heads to see what snot really is. What is it made of? What is its purpose? What if my child eats it? Hear the answers to all this, and more, on the latest episode of the Health Deli!
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Jun 28, 2022
COVID Vaccinations Ain’t Nothing to Sneeze At!
Mark, Mike, and Ben are finally back in the same room to talk about everyone’s favorite topic, COVID! Listen in as they discuss whether the vaccine still works against all the new variants and what they think Fall 2022 will hold.
Content Warning: This episode does include 2 instances of profanity (PG).
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Jun 14, 2022
Lies, damn lies, and statistics! How Drug Manufacturers Spin the Data!
Join the gang as they take a look at how drug manufacturers spin their data to make their products look better than they really are!
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May 31, 2022
Is All Natural All Good?
Can natural remedies and traditional medicine truly go hand in hand? Join the gang as we talk with Bob Huttinga, physician assistant and homeopathic practitioner to ask him that very question! If we're lucky, we can also hear what he thinks about medicinal marijuana.
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May 18, 2022
Welcome to the Health Deli!
Come on in! Let Mike, Mark, and Ben give you a tour of the place. Join the gang as they introduce themselves and give a sneak peek into what future episodes will hold.
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