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Weekly conversations with doctors from Monument Health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. BEST OF DOC TALK Episode 92: Dermatology: Getting Under Your Skin with Dr. Christopher Gasbarre

    2D AGO

    BEST OF DOC TALK Episode 92: Dermatology: Getting Under Your Skin with Dr. Christopher Gasbarre

    It's May, which means it's Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and we're bringing back one of our most important episodes. This is a replay of Episode 92. Dr. Christopher Gasbarre, a board-certified dermatologist and Fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery, joins us to talk about skin cancer, how to protect yourself, and the Mohs procedure, a highly effective technique for removing skin cancer. If you missed it the first time around, now's a good time to catch up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  2. Episode 190: Merging RCMC and Monument Health with Luke J. Hushagen, M.D.

    MAY 5

    Episode 190: Merging RCMC and Monument Health with Luke J. Hushagen, M.D.

    Luke J. Hushagen, M.D., Internal Medicine Physician at Mt. Rushmore Road Clinic debuts on the Doc Talk podcast to discuss the Rapid City Medical Center Merger with Monument Health. Dr. Hushagen has an established practice in Rapid City and he intends to make the transition as smooth as possible for his patients. He’s eager to continue collaborating with local colleagues while having the continuity of care that working with Monument Health can provide. Listen in to hear Dr. Hushagen’s take on why this is a positive change for patients, who will still get the best care possible.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min
  3. Episode 189: Women’s Reproductive Cancers with Keely Ulmer, M.D.

    APR 28

    Episode 189: Women’s Reproductive Cancers with Keely Ulmer, M.D.

    Cervical cancer often goes undetected simply because the patient had never been screened before. Keely Ulmer, M.D., Gynecologic Oncologist at Monument Health's Cancer Care Institute is aiming to change that, especially for rural and native people. Dr. Ulmer joins Mark Houston to talk about what kinds of cancer are most common for women and how she’s working towards improving access to care. Increasing HPV vaccination rates and removing systemic barriers that prevent access reduce cancer deaths dramatically. With these goals in mind, Dr. Ulmer joined the Walking Forward program which aims to help rural get people screened for cancers, especially cervical cancer.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  4. Episode 188: What is a Hospitalist? with Matthew Werpy, D.O.

    APR 21

    Episode 188: What is a Hospitalist? with Matthew Werpy, D.O.

    When you are hospitalized, it’s likely that a Hospitalist will be the “quarterback” physician of your care team. Matthew Werpy, D.O., is a Hospitalist andMedical Director for Hospital Medicine at Rapid City and Spearfish Hospitals. In this episode, Dr. Werpy shares his background and training. He outlines how the relatively recent specialty of hospitalist came to be and how they function at Monument Health. As the fastest growing specialty in the United States, hospitalists must have a broad medical knowledge so they can treat any number of the illnesses they encounter. This is especially important in rural areas because of the comparative lack of specialists. Hospitalists must also be able to gain the trust of a patient quickly through individual connection, especially with those who may be unfamiliar with the recent introduction of these physicians to inpatient care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  5. Episode 187: Psychiatry in the Black Hills with Chaston Ellis, D.O.

    APR 14

    Episode 187: Psychiatry in the Black Hills with Chaston Ellis, D.O.

    In this episode of Doc Talk, Chaston Ellis, D.O., Psychiatrist at Behavioral Health in Rapid City, speaks on Monument Health’s efforts to increase access to psychiatric treatment and mental health care in the Black Hills. Dr. Ellis shares a bit about his background and motivations for pursuing psychiatry and gives perspective on how social media might be complicating anxiety disorders, while simultaneously helping to destigmatize mental health care. The most important message Dr. Ellis would like to share is that mental health care is now more accessible in the area than it has ever been before and that simply showing up and staying optimistic is one of the biggest steps you can take toward improvement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  6. Episode 186: Palliative Care with Jennifer Eitingon, M.D.

    APR 7

    Episode 186: Palliative Care with Jennifer Eitingon, M.D.

    “Palliative care is always available,” says Jennifer Eitingon, M.D., fellowship-trained Palliative Care Physician at Home Health and Hospice in Rapid City. Dr. Eitingon joins host Mark Houston to explain how palliative care is a specialty and not just a part of hospice care. In treating patients experiencing life-limiting conditions, Dr. Eitingon helps to improve quality of life through pain management, psychosocial support and advanced directives. Dr. Eitingon details why she switched her medical focus from surgery to palliative care and how patients’ spiritual and ethical beliefs must be considered in her work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min
  7. Episode 185: Transplant Partnership with Alan Langnas, D.O., Chief, Division of Transplant Surgery, Nebraska Medicine

    MAR 31

    Episode 185: Transplant Partnership with Alan Langnas, D.O., Chief, Division of Transplant Surgery, Nebraska Medicine

    Alan Langnas, D.O., Chief, Division of Transplant Surgery at Nebraska Medicine, discusses how his transplant team serves patients across a multi-state region that includes the Black Hills. Major medical advances like improvements in organ‑preservation technology and First-Person legislation have helped make organ donation safer and more reliable. However, there remains a need for organ donation. Dr. Langnas describes the Nebraska Medicine/Monument Health partnership and how it improves access by allowing patients in the Black Hills to receive advanced transplant care close to home. He emphasizes the program’s focus on personalized, state‑of‑the‑art care, strong communication and a compassionate patient experience throughout the transplant journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  8. Episode 184: Medical Pediatrics for Families with Marissa Copas Weaver, M.D., and Eammon Grosek, M.D.

    MAR 24

    Episode 184: Medical Pediatrics for Families with Marissa Copas Weaver, M.D., and Eammon Grosek, M.D.

    Some Primary Care Physicians are trained specifically in Pediatrics to treat babies and kids; some are trained in Family Medicine to treat adolescents and adults. Med-Peds doctors like Marissa Copas Weaver, M.D., an Internal Medicine - Pediatrics Physician and Eammon Grosek, M.D., a Primary Care and Internal Medicine Physician, both of Rapid City Clinic, Flormann Street, have specific training to care for all ages, including babies.    In this episode, the doctors explain their specific training and why being a Med-Peds physician is slightly different than the typical Family Medicine provider. They touch on the few things that are outside of their scope of practice and the importance of trust between a Med-Peds doctor and the families that they treat.   Tune in to learn more about this rare and interesting combination of skills and find out why Dr. Copas Weaver or Dr. Grosek might be the right fit for your family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
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