Premier Health Now On-Air: COVID-19 Edition

While hopes are rising in the fight against COVID-19 in Southwest Ohio, Premier Health’s Roberto Colón, MD, cautions against dropping our guard too soon — especially with variants spreading and spring break ahead. He discusses with host Mary Werden how vaccines are “an absolute game changer,” the strengths of the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine, how to manage “COVID arm,” ways to boost your mental health, and more.

Premier Health Now On-Air: COVID-19 Edition - Week of 3-1-2021

“I’m beginning to believe that we’ll get back to the life we had before,” says Premier Health’s Randy Marriott, MD. Listen in as he talks the latest COVID-19 vaccines, treatments, and variants with host Mary Werden — and reflects on COVID-19’s effects on his patients and colleagues, our hospitals, and his own life. And learn what happened to the flu this year.

Premier Health Now On-Air: COVID-19 Edition - Week of 3-15-2021

With information changing by the minute at the pandemic’s outset, Premier Health nurses rose to the challenge of doing their best for patients every day — even when resources were scarce, fear was rising, and exhaustion set in. A year later, listen as nurse leaders share their best and worst moments, key learnings, and pride in their colleagues with host Mary Werden.

Premier Health Now On-Air: COVID-19 Edition - Pandemic One Year Anniversary Nursing Reflections

With no COVID-19 playbook to guide them, Premier Health physician leaders leaned on each other and the rapidly evolving science as they set the course for patient care and employee safety. A year later, listen in as they reflect with host Mary Werden on the power of leading by example, their pandemic highs and lows, and how this experience made them stronger.

Premier Health Now On-Air: COVID-19 Edition - Pandemic One Year Anniversary Physician Reflections

To help us understand all the COVID-19 vaccine news, Dr. Marc Belcastro explains what’s happening now with the UK variant, what herd immunity really means, the importance of dose #2, vaccine trials for kids, how “long COVID” may be affected by the vaccine, and more. Listen in as host Mary Werden asks the important questions that are on your mind.

Premier Health Now On-Air: COVID-19 Edition - Week of 4-26-2021

If you upped your intake of vitamin D or alcohol to cope with the pandemic, Dr. Roberto Colón has some advice for you. Listen in as he talks with host Mary Werden about how COVID-19 vaccines are exceeding expectations, the quest to determine if we’ll need a booster shot, the safety of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, and whether the vaccine can affect a woman’s menstrual cycle.

Premier Health Now On-Air: COVID-19 Edition - Week of 5-3-2021

“Not nearly enough people are being vaccinated,” says Dr. Randy Marriott, who explains why that’s bad for older and younger people alike, including children. Listen in as he and host Mary Werden discuss rising COVID-19 cases in India, vaccines and variants, the value of safe mask-wearing breaks, and vaccine developments on the horizon.

Premier Health Now On-Air: COVID-19 Edition - Week of 5-17-2021

Tracy Eicher, MD from the Clinical Neuroscience Institute discusses the shifts in philosophy of care for the multiple sclerosis patient.

Philosophy of Care for the MS Patient

Premier Health physician Melinda Ruff and clinical dietitian Meredith Jones discuss strategies for a safer, healthier fall season from covering flu protection, Halloween safety, carbon monoxide and holiday eating.

Timely Health Tips so Fall Won't Trip You Up

Premier Health physician Aaron Block, MD and clinical dietician Meredith Jones offer healthy tips for Thanksgiving, home safety from fire prevention to first aid, and Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Simple Steps to a Safe and Healthy Holiday Season

Premier Health physicians Anessa Alappatt, MD and Jon Sulentic, DO, MS, discuss strategies for a safer, healthier winter season from exercise and healthy eating for weight loss to cold weather safety.

Resolve to be Healthy This Winter

What you do or don’t know about colds may leave you suffering longer.  Dr. Laura Tully and Dr. Joseph Allen share their own strategies for keeping colds at bay and shortening the symptoms if one hits.  Hear their best tips on this Premier Health Now On-Air Podcast.

Achoo! What to Do When a Cold Catches You

Premier Health physician Dr. Mark Williams offers strategies for making a smooth transition to Daylight Savings Time and for breathing easy during spring allergy season.

Spring Forward in Good Health with these Seasonal How-tos

When days turn sunny and warm, it’s tempting to jump in with everything you’ve got. But to enjoy ALL of the warm weather ahead, try these tips to ease in – including how bug spray for your clothes can keep pesky biters at bay. Join primary care physician Dr. Matthew Stone on this Premier Health Now On-Air podcast.

Ready. Set. GO for Warm Weather!

Even with major advances in stroke treatment and research, good outcomes depend on getting fast help for a stroke victim. Neuroscience specialists Dr. Bryan Ludwig and Dr. John Terry share the life-changing progress in stroke treatment and how you can diagnose a stroke with more than 90 percent accuracy. Bonus — how celery may boost stroke treatment outcomes. It’s all on this Premier Health Now On-Air podcast.

Why the Latest Stroke Treatment Depends on You

At any age, men can do their older selves a huge favor by taking one smart step now: making time once a year for a checkup with their primary care provider. Dr. Aaron Block, family physician, and Dr. Douglas Gaker, urologist, review the health issues that can trip up men as they age – and how every man can start now to make an end run around them. Hear their tips for you on this Premier Health Now On-Air podcast.

The One Healthy Step Smart Guys Never Skip

Being sick or hurt is no vacation. So expect the best but plan for the worst with these tips to help your summer travel remain safe, healthy and fun from start to finish. Learn how to keep bugs at bay with picaridin, why a “boo-boo kit” may not be enough and what to know about your vaccines – even for US travel. Join Dr. Matthew Stone for real-life stories from the road on this Premier Health Now On-Air podcast.

What’s in Your Suitcase? Must-Haves for a Healthy Vacation

Prevent or fix common summer skin problems with tips from Family Nurse Practitioners Sara Wilson and Sari Bright who offer do-it-yourself strategies and guidelines for when to get help.

How to Calm Irritated Summer Skin

The latest revolution in cancer treatment is an inside job – mobilizing your own immune system. Immunotherapy helps your body recognize cancer cells as the invaders they are and stop them – like the way your body protects you from invading viruses and bacteria. It’s proving successful in some lung cancers and is being adopted for many other cancers. Join Dr. Tarek Sabagh for a look inside this cancer treatment revolution on this Premier Health Now On-Air podcast.

How Immunotherapy Cues Your Body to Fight Cancer

Knowing what to do and what NOT to do in an emergency can mean the difference between helping or making an injury worse. Brush up on the basics, challenge what you think you know, and learn what family health information should be in your First Aid kit. Join Family Nurse Practitioner Jeff Penny on this Premier Health Now On-Air podcast so you can step in confidently when the unexpected happens.

First Things to Know to Give First Aid

When Dayton and Montgomery County stepped up to stop rising drug overdose deaths, they harnessed the power of hundreds of people – one by one – on a focused response that reaches into virtually every aspect of community life. On this Premier Health Now On-Air podcast, hear the success strategies they are using to prevent deaths and move residents toward recovery. Leaders of the Community Overdose Action Team also share resources you can use to get involved and to help yourself, family and friends.

Dayton Shows America How to Beat Opioids

There is empowerment, hope, and life after addiction, and Peer Recovery Supporters are living proof. They have emerged from addiction or struggles with mental health and now guide others to walk toward recovery. On this Premier Health Now On-Air podcast, hear one woman’s inspiring journey and learn where to find a guide for you or someone you love. You can also connect with a full range of local resources and learn more to help yourself, family and friends.

Your Guide to Addiction Recovery Is Ready When You Are

Not another headache! But taking note of your symptoms and how often and how long headaches trouble you can provide vital information to relieve or even prevent them. In this Premier Health Now On-Air podcast, we talk about understanding and managing that pain in your head. You’ll learn what might trigger it, how your over-the-counter medication could make things worse, and an exciting new treatment to prevent migraines. Join headache specialist Dr. Richard Kim of the Clinical Neuroscience Institute for a healthy dose of pain relief.

How to Break the Grip of Headache

Everyone knows someone with diabetes. But what you don’t know about the disease can have lifelong impact, especially if you are one of the millions of Americans on the path to developing the disorder. Living well with diabetes today is a whole new game, thanks to greater understanding of the disease itself and new diagnostic and treatment tools. Tune in to this Premier Health Now On-Air podcast to hear Dr. Miguel Parilo talk about the very real risks of this silent killer and how you can take advantage of the latest advances.

Advances in Diabetes Care Make a Life-Changing Difference

As we continue to live with COVID-19 in Southwest Ohio, Premier Health’s Roberto Colon, MD, and host Mary Werden take us inside the fight to understand, combat, and live with the coronavirus. Dr. Colon discusses current COVID-19 data trends, recovering from the virus, antigen and PCR tests, why getting a flu shot is essential this year, and why adapting is a better response than fear. Join us!

Premier Health Now On-Air: COVID-19 Edition - Week of 8-24-2020

Ready for COVID-19 to be over? Premier Health’s Steven Burdette, MD, cautions: “We  have to  keep our guard up, we  have to  keep social distancing, we  have to  wear our masks. And it does work, it's just that it's  really hard  as a human being to do that seven days a week.” Listen in as he talks frankly with host Mary Werden about the most effective masks, the virus’ unpredictability, advice for the upcoming flu season, and the value of telemedicine.

Premier Health Now On-Air: COVID-19 Edition - Week of 9-21-2020

Can we celebrate the upcoming holidays and stay safe? Premier Health’s Marc Belcastro, DO, believes you can have a fun Halloween and welcome your college students home safely by following common-sense guidelines. Listen in as he talks with host Mary Werden about visiting loved ones in nursing homes, proven ways to boost your immunity, why respect and kindness are essential now, and how to interpret the news by “listening to the science.”

Premier Health Now On-Air: COVID-19 Edition - Week of 10-5-2020

With COVID-19 vaccines on the way, what do you need to know? Premier Health’s Steven Burdette, MD, explains the known, the unknown, and the encouraging news. Listen in as he and host Mary Werden discuss the very real post-COVID syndrome, how masks can help preserve “normal” life and protect our mental health, and why you should wait at least three months before retesting after a positive COVID diagnosis.

Premier Health Now On-Air: COVID-19 Edition - Week of 11-16-2020

If you’re recovering from COVID-19 at home, what tools should be in your “get well” kit? And if you’re awaiting the vaccine, what should you know? Premier Health’s Randy Marriott, MD, helps you sort through the facts and myths. Listen in as he and host Mary Werden discuss vaccine safety, side effects vs. allergic reactions, who should not get the vaccine, the skyrocketing numbers of COVID patients at Premier Health hospitals, and more.

Premier Health Now On-Air: COVID-19 Edition - Week of 1-11-2021

You have questions about the COVID-19 vaccines — and Premier Health’s Steven Burdette, MD, has answers. Listen in as he debunks common vaccine myths with host Mary Werden. Learn more about what to expect when you get the second vaccine dose, whether vaccines protect against COVID-19 variants, when the vaccine supply will increase, fan safety at the Super Bowl, and why he’s hopeful that a return to normal is in our future.

Premier Health Now On-Air: COVID-19 Edition - Week of 2-1-2021

Should you get the COVID-19 vaccine if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding? What if you’re being treated for cancer or are immunocompromised? Premier Health’s Marc Belcastro, DO, says “yes.” He explains herd immunity and why pain relievers before vaccination may not be advisable. On a personal note, he shares his cancer journey during the pandemic with host Mary Werden and urges us to stay the course in the fight against COVID-19.

Premier Health Now On-Air: COVID-19 Edition - Week of 2-15-2021

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