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This episode of the We Talk Health Podcast is part 2 of our Donate Life Series. April is National Donate Life Month. We talk with two funeral directors, Bob Arrington and Sean Kimmins about what inspired them to get into the funeral industry, and how important it is for funeral directors to support organ donation.
We also hear from Sean about receiving a kidney donation from a living donor.
Guests:
Bob Arrington
Founder, President, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Arrington Funeral Directors, Past President of the National Funeral Directors Association and Advisory Board Member of Tennessee Donor Services
Sean Kimmins
Kidney Recipient
Licenced Funeral Director & Embalmer, Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Home
Host:
Kara Mobley
Social Media Coordinator
References:
If you're interested in learning more, registering or have any questions about what it means to be an organ donor, visit the Tennessee Donor Services website at donatelifetn.org or donatelife.net.
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This episode of the We Talk Health Podcast is part 1 of our Donate Life Series. April is National Donate Life Month. James Ross, CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare (WTH) and Jill Grandas with Tennessee Donor Services (TDS) talk about the relationship and coordination of organ donation and how TDS and WTH work side by side to save and improve lives daily.
We also share our record-breaking year in the number of donors served and lives saved at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, the educational opportunities available and events to honor those who gave the gift of life.
Guests:
James Ross
CEO, West Tennessee Healthcare
Jill Grandas
Executive Director, Tennessee Donor Services
Host:
Kara Mobley
Social Media Coordinator
References:
CMS - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
THA - Tennessee Hospital Association
TDS - Tennessee Donor Services
If you're interested in learning more, registering or have any questions about what it means to be an organ donor, visit the Tennessee Donor Services website at donatelifetn.org or donatelife.net.
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On this episode of the We Talk Health Podcast, Dr. Stephen Bergquist and Lori Hurt join us to talk about Wound Care Awareness, and our new Wound Healing Center location across from North Hospital in Jackson!
Our Wound Management services across West Tennessee offer specialized care for chronic wounds. Did you know 7 million Americans live with chronic wounds, and 2 million of those have diabetic foot ulcers? 

Find out how wound care management can help, what treatment options are available and how psychology plays a big part in healing!
Guests:
Lori Hurt
Wound Healing Center Program Manager
Dr. Stephen Bergquist
Medical Direct of Wound Management
Host:
Kara Mobley
Social Media Coordinator
References:
- Wound Healing Center - (731) 661-6330
379 Hospital Blvd, Jackson, TN 38305, USA
Wound Management Service
West Tennessee Healthcare Wound Center – Dyersburg

On this Throwback episode of We Talk Health, Dr. Rauf Baba shares all about the thyroid. 

What does the thyroid do? How do you know if your thyroid functions properly? What are the symptoms of a slow or fast thyroid? Tune in to find out all this and more.
If you’re having thyroid issues, give Dr. Baba a call and schedule an appointment. 
Dyersburg Office: 731-285-1933
Guest:
Rauf Baba, MD
Endocrinology
Host:
Will Kwasigroh
Former Social Media Coordinator

On this episode of We Talk Health, Donald Jordan and Dr. Terry Blakley join us to talk about how to deal with grief during the holiday season.
Whether it's the loss of a loved one, or a traumatic event or memory, grief affects us all uniquely. We discuss how grief affects us over the years, how to honor the memory of a loved one, and how to acknowledge our feelings and be gracious with ourselves. And much more.
Guests:
Donald Jordan
Pathways Program Manager
Dr. Terry Blakley
All Saints Anglican Church, Deacon
Professor Emeritus in Social Work with a specialization in Traumatic Grief
Host:
Kara Mobley
Social Media Coordinator
References:
- Psychiatry & Counseling - (731) 256-6450
- All Saints Anglican - (731) 660-2770
Satellite Clinic Info: Click HERE
- Articles on Grief During the Holidays:
www.choosingtherapy.com/grief-during-the-holidays/


www.vitas.com/family-and-caregiver-support/grief-and-bereavement/holidays-and-grief/coping-with-grief-during-the-holidays
www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/grief-and-loss-throughout-the-holiday-season

On this episode of We Talk Health, Dr. Pela shares all about the spread of RSV during the holiday season.
Many people are planning get-togethers and family gatherings for the holidays, but it's also flu season, and during this time, viruses such as RSV are going around as well. We discuss what the symptoms of RSV look like in infants and children, how to prevent the spread and what to do if your baby gets RSV.
Guest:
Tarebiye Pela, MD
Pediatrician, West Tennessee Medical Group
Host:
Kara Mobley
Social Media Coordinator
References:
- CDC Article on RSV - CLICK HERE
- West Tennessee Medical Group:
Thomsen Farms Clinic - (731) 664-0103
Primary Care Lift - (731) 425-6900