Q&A with Dr. K

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Do you have questions about your health? Need help navigating the health care system or understanding certain conditions, medications or other treatments? With decades of health care experience, Mountain Pacific Chief Medical Officer Dr. Doug Kuntzweiler (Dr. K) has the answers. And on Q&A with Dr. K, the doctor is always in.

  1. 2025/03/11

    Should I Be Concerned I Have Dense Breasts?

    Nearly half of all women who get a mammogram for the first time will hear this from their doctor: You have dense breasts. But what does this mean? And should women who get this news be concerned? In this episode of Q&A with Dr. K, Dr. Doug Kuntzweiler and Dr. Tiffany Kniepkamp explain what it means to have dense breasts and the health implications. If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org. Your question will remain anonymous. Additional resources for this episode Mayo Clinic - What it means to have dense breasts: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/mammogram/in-depth/dense-breast-tissue/art-20123968 Mayo Clinic - What to know about dense breasts: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/what-is-dense-breast-tissue-what-do-you-need-to-know Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) About Dense Breasts: https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/about/dense-breasts.html American Cancer Society Breast Density and Your Mammogram Report: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer/screening-tests-and-early-detection/mammograms/breast-density-and-your-mammogram-report.html

    19分

  2. 2025/01/28

    Is Vaping Safer Than Smoking?

    Vaping is a popular trend, especially among young people. Many believe vaping is a safer alternative to smoking or using tobacco and use vaping as a way to quit smoking. But what exactly is involved when you vape? And is it really better for you than smoking? In this episode of Q&A with Dr. K, Dr. Tiffany Kniepkamp joins Dr. Doug Kuntzweiler to discuss what we know about vaping and how it compares to smoking when it comes to our health. If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org. Your question will remain anonymous. Additional resources for this episode Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) E-Cigarettes (Vapes): https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/e-cigarettes/index.html CDC Vaping and Quitting: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/e-cigarettes/quitting.html CDC Resources to Help Youth Reject or Quit Vaping: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/e-cigarettes/youth-quitting.html American Lung Association E-Cigarettes and Vaping: https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/e-cigarettes-vaping American Lung Association Don't Just Switch, Quit Tobacco for Good: https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/e-cigarettes-vaping/quit-dont-switch

    25分

  3. 2024/12/23

    What Exactly Is the Prostate? And What Are the Pros and Cons of Prostate Cancer Screening?

    In this episode of Q&A with Dr. K, Dr. Doug Kuntzweiler takes us on his personal journey of being diagnosed with and getting treated for prostate cancer. With 1 in 8 men being diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lives, and with it being the second leading cause of cancer death for men, get the benefit of both Dr. K's personal experience and expert professional knowledge about what the prostate is, what puts someone at risk for prostate cancer and the screening and treatment options. If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org. Your question will remain anonymous. Additional resources for this episode American Cancer Society - Information and decision-making assistance: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/prostate-cancer.html American Society of Clinical Oncology - https://society.asco.org/news-initiatives/current-initiatives/geriatric-oncology/specific-cancer-types/prostate-cancer National Cancer Institute - Overview, screening and treatment information: https://www.cancer.gov/types/prostate

    39分

  4. 2024/11/21

    What Should I Know About Early-Onset Cancer?

    Early-onset cancer cases are on the rise. What do we need to know about this concerning trend? How are early-onset cancers different from other cancers? Who is at risk? And what are researchers saying? In this episode of Q&A with Dr. K, we get expert insights from two Dr. Ks: Dr. Doug Kuntzweiler and Dr. Tiffany Kniepkamp. If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org. Your question will remain anonymous. Additional resources for this episode Yale Medicine: https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/early-onset-cancer-in-younger-people-on-the-rise Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/digestive-diseases/news/addressing-the-rising-incidence-of-early-onset-colorectal-cancer/mac-20541392 Johns Hopkins: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/articles/2019/06/an-earlier-onset-for-colorectal-cancer Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/colorectal/center-for-young-onset-colorectal-gastrointestinal-cancer

    23分

  5. 2024/10/28

    Being an Empowered Patient - How Can Using Technology Improve My Health?

    As technology becomes more and more prevalent in the way we receive and even schedule our care, what role do patients play in embracing health information technology to improve health and the health care experience? We wrap up our empowered patient series with Dr. K talking about how technology can prevent health issues or track and help you better understand your health, your care plan and communication with your providers. If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org. Your question will remain anonymous. Additional resources for this episode Health IT: Advancing America's Health Care: https://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/health-information-technology-fact-sheet.pdf Mayo Clinic Personal Health Records and Patient Portals: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/in-depth/personal-health-record/art-20047273 Johns Hopkins Medicine Benefits of Telemedicine: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/benefits-of-telemedicine HealthIT.gov Your Health Information Security: https://www.healthit.gov/topic/your-health-information-security

    32分

  6. 2024/09/29

    Being an Empowered Patient - What Is My Role in Medication Safety?

    Taking any medication can have risks, but those risks increase when we do not know key information about the medication, do not take the medication when or how we are supposed to or take multiple medications. Dr. K and special guest Kyla Newland, Mountain Pacific pharmacist, provide tips on how to be more confident in your knowledge and routines so taking your medications is easier -- and safer. Additional resources for this episode Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Medication Safety and You: https://www.cdc.gov/medication-safety/about/index.html Johns Hopkins Medication Management and Safety Tips: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/help-for-managing-multiple-medications Search for financial help for a specific medication: https://needymeds.org/ If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org. Your question will remain anonymous.

    27分

  7. 2024/08/25

    Being an Empowered Patient - What Questions Should I Ask My Provider?

    This episode of Q&A with Dr. K launches our series about what it means to be an empowered patient, starting with having the confidence to ask questions and knowing which questions to ask when talking with your health care provider. Dr. K shares his experience with patients who ask questions, the three main questions we should always ask our doctors and more! Additional resource for this episode: Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI): https://www.ihi.org/resources/tools/ask-me-3-good-questions-your-good-health If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org. Your question will remain anonymous.

    24分

  8. 2024/04/30

    What Is a Power of Attorney, and Why Is Having One So Important?

    Talking about death or life-threatening illnesses or injuries is not easy. However, planning for these events makes sure you get the health care you want and offers you and your loved ones peace of mind, helping eliminate difficult decisions in the midst of extreme emotions, confusion and pain. Dr. K and special guest Ramon Mercado discuss important end-of-life planning tools, including advance directives and a health care power of attorney. Additional resources for this episode: National Institute on Aging: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/advance-care-planning/advance-care-planning-advance-directives-health-care Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/in-depth/living-wills/art-20046303 Johns Hopkins: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/patient-care/patients-visitors/advance-directives If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org. Your question will remain anonymous.

    30分
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番組について

Do you have questions about your health? Need help navigating the health care system or understanding certain conditions, medications or other treatments? With decades of health care experience, Mountain Pacific Chief Medical Officer Dr. Doug Kuntzweiler (Dr. K) has the answers. And on Q&A with Dr. K, the doctor is always in.

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    Mountain Pacific Quality Health
  • 配信期間
    23年 - 25年
  • エピソード
    14
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