Talk With A Doc Providence

Dr. Todd Carran, an addiction specialist from Providence, speaks with host Jennifer Semenza about nicotine pouches. We’ll dive into the facts and health risks associated with this increasingly popular alternative to traditional tobacco products.

Roughly half the people on the planet have the potential to experience menopause. It’s a natural part of aging but it’s also been a taboo topic that many people, including some in the medical field, don’t know how to discuss. Host Jennifer Semenza is joined by Angela Westfall. She’s a board-certified nurse midwife who works collaboratively with OB/GYN physicians at Covenant Health to provide evidence-based quality gynecologic care to the women in the Lubbock, Texas community. Listen to an honest, open conversation on what it means to navigate the menopause maze.
For more information and resources:Providence/Covenant Gynecology The North American Menopause SocietyThe 'Pause LifeFind a Menopause PractitionerEndocrine Society-MenopauseSWAN Study

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