Health Matters: Getting Real About Wellness Sharon Martin & Daniela Contreras

According to the American Cancer Society, early detection of breast cancer yields a survival rate of 99 percent.Early detection is the best protection and that was the case for Jennifer Schwabauer.After going in for her first mammogram, she received the news she had breast cancer. Since it was detected early, she was able to undergo surgery and is now cancer free.

Polycystic ovary syndrome, commonly known as PCOS, is a is a hormonal disorder that can lead to numerous symptoms including irregular periods, weight gain, and excess body hair. PCOS, is one of the main causes of infertility affecting as many as 5 million people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Learn about this condition and how it’s managed from Enloe Health’s OBGYN, Celeste Bailey Pace, MD, on this episode of Health Matters.

In honor of National Donate Life month, Kelly Wells shares her story on Health Matters. Kelly’s son, Ethan, tragically lost his life in 2022 at the age of 19. But, Ethan gave the gift of life by being an organ donor to three recipients.Kelly shares her story about how the process of organ donation has helped her healing.

Frequent heartburn, chest pain, or difficulty swallowing could be signs you’re suffering from GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). Learn about this common condition and how it’s managed from Enloe Health nurse practitioner, Michelle Brown, NP, on Health Matters. Watch on Enloe Health’s Facebook or listen at www.enloe.org/podcast.

Carotid artery disease occurs when the veins in our neck that carry blood from the heart to the brain get blocked by plaque. This condition can have very serious consequences like a stroke. Transcarotid Artery Revascularization or TCAR is a minimally invasive surgery to treat blockages in the carotid artery, reducing the risk of stroke. Listen to a Q&A discussion about Carotid Artery Disease & TCAR with Mark Janzen, M.D., an Enloe Health vascular surgeon.

February marks American Heart Month, a time to focus on our heart health and protect ourselves against heart disease. Tami McIntyre, a former patient of Enloe Health’s Cardiac Rehabilitation program, shares her experience with the program and how it helped her. Diana Fairburn, an exercise physiologist within Enloe’s Cardiopulmonary Rehab program, also joins the conversation.