Show Notes
High blood pressure often has no symptoms but it can quietly damage the heart, brain and kidneys - often referred to as the "silent killer". In this podcast, Dr. Kevin Hall, interventional cardiologist at Platte Valley Cardiology Clinic, shares what patients and providers need to know about monitoring blood pressure, healthy habits, medications and new treatment options.
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Anxiety, social media pressures, school stress and changing relationships can affect your teen’s behavior. In this podcast, Andrea Ruiz, mental health therapist, shares how parents can recognize warning signs, support healthy emotional development and access resources when teens are struggling. Learn more about Andrea Ruiz, MA, LIMHP
Did you know? Half of women over age 50 will experience osteoporosis-related bone loss or fracture? In this podcast, Kelsey Baxa, nurse practitioner at the Bone Health Clinic at Crete Area Medical Center, explains what osteoporosis is, risk factors and what you can do now to protect your bones for the future. Plus, learn about bone density testing, supplements and ways to stay active and independent as you age. Learn more about Kelsey Baxa, APRN-NP
In this podcast, Dr. AJ Pomajzl explains what PSA, or prostate-specific antigen, means for men’s health. He’ll also discuss PSA test results, what they could mean and the next steps to take if your levels are high.
Living with diabetes can be hard. You are not alone. In this podcast, Shelli Calhoun, diabetes educator, discusses type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Plus, she shares how the diabetes program at Prairie Center Medical Clinic can provide support, education and tips to manage diabetes.
As men age, it’s common to experience frequent urination or a weak urine stream. These symptoms may be caused by an enlarged prostate. This is also called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. In this podcast, Dr. Jack Burt, interventional radiologist, discusses a new, minimally invasive treatment for an enlarged prostate called Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE). Learn who is a good candidate for this procedure, how it works and why it may offer a lower risk of sexual side effects than traditional surgery. Learn more about Jack Burt, MD