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A podcast powered by Houston Healthcare to help the citizens of Houston County, GA and beyond stay #HoustonHealthy

  1. 02/26/2024

    #HoustonHealthcast Episode 12: Cardiovascular Disease with Rahil Kazi, MD, FACC

    In honor of American Heart Month, on this episode of #HoustonHealthcast, Derek and Dr. Kazi discuss cardiovascular disease: the most common types of cardiovascular disease, their symptoms, treatments, and what preventative measures you can take to avoid them. To learn more about heart disease, you can visit https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm for the latest facts and statistics. If you are concerned that you may be experiencing the symptoms of heart disease, or want to be proactive in your heart health, you can find a Houston Healthcare affiliated physician and get started on making an appointment by visiting https://www.hhc.org/find-a-physician/ If you are experiencing a potentially life-threatening emergency, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room immediately.

    #HoustonHealthcast Episode 12: Cardiovascular Disease with Rahil Kazi, MD, FACC

  2. 02/06/2024

    #HoustonHealthcast Episode 11: The Community Health Needs Assessment with Sheldon Mattox, RN, MBA

    On this episode of #HoustonHealthcast, Sheldon and Derek discuss the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA): what it is, how it benefits our community in Houston County, and what we're doing to at Houston Healthcare to serve the greatest needs of our community, which often reflect the needs of the country at large. To review the CHNA yourself, click the link below for a digital copy: https://www.hhc.org/documents/content/2023-PRC-CHNA-Report-Houston-County-GA.pdf To learn more about the classes and programs our EduCare Department is offering, visit our website at hhc.org/events or give them a call at (478) 923-9771.

    #HoustonHealthcast Episode 11: The Community Health Needs Assessment with Sheldon Mattox, RN, MBA

  3. 01/22/2024

    #HoustonHealthcast Episode 10: Sepsis Awareness with Donna Mettendorf, RN, CCRN

    On this episode of #HoustonHealthcast, Derek and Donna tackle a little-known disease state that claims the spot as one of the biggest killers in the country, sepsis: what it is, how to identify it, and what can be done to prevent it. If you would like to learn more about sepsis, you can visit our website at https://www.hhc.org/~/patients-visitors/hospital-happenings/sepsis-awareness/ , the CDC's resources on sepsis at https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/what-is-sepsis.html , or the sepsis alliance at www.sepsis.org To learn more about our sepsis support group, as well as other community healthcare education opportunities, reach out to our EduCare department at https://www.hhc.org/patients-visitors/community-education-educare-/

    #HoustonHealthcast Episode 10: Sepsis Awareness with Donna Mettendorf, RN, CCRN

  4. 01/09/2024

    #HoustonHealthcast Episode 9: Anti-Obesity Medications with David Tran, PharmD

    On this episode of #HoustonHealthcast, Derek and David discuss anti-obesity medications: what they are, how they work in your body to help you lose weight, and when patients should consider taking them in their fight against obesity. If you're interested in anti-obesity medication and want to see if this treatment might be right for you, visit Primary Care | Houston Healthcare (hhc.org) to find and schedule an appointment with one of our physicians to discuss further.

    #HoustonHealthcast Episode 9: Anti-Obesity Medications with David Tran, PharmD

  5. 12/20/2023

    #HoustonHealthcast Episode 8: Holiday Health & Safety with Uwa Iguobadia, MD

    Happy Holidays! On this episode of #HoustonHealthcast, Derek and Dr. Iguobadia discuss holiday health and safety - some illnesses to look out for, best practices to keep your family and friends healthy during festive gatherings, and what toys to get for your little ones that are both safe and enriching this year. To learn more about our Pediatrics department at Houston Healthcare, visit https://www.hhc.org/services/pediatrics/

    #HoustonHealthcast Episode 8: Holiday Health & Safety with Uwa Iguobadia, MD

  6. 12/11/2023

    #HoustonHealthcast Episode 7: Bariatric Surgery with Danny Vaughn, MD

    On this episode of #HoustonHealthcast, Derek and Dr. Vaughn discuss Bariatric Surgery - what it means, the different kinds of bariatric surgery that are commonly done today, and how these surgeries impact our patients and community at large. Dr. Danny Vaughn is a board-certified general surgeon and fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon who serves as medical director for Atrium Health Navicent Weight Management. Dr. Vaughn also performs surgeries at Houston Healthcare. To learn more about these surgeries and other surgical services we provide, visit our website at hhc.org/surgery

    #HoustonHealthcast Episode 7: Bariatric Surgery with Danny Vaughn, MD

  7. 11/29/2023

    #HoustonHealthcast Episode 6: Diabetes Prevention & Care with Dylan Carroll, MD

    On this Episode of #HoustonHealthcast, Derek and Dr. Carroll discuss diabetes in honor of National Diabetes Month - the different types of diabetes; what symptoms to look out for; and what kind of lifestyle choices you can make to help prevent diabetes, or to help manage your new diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have diabetes, or are looking for a new primary care physician, visit https://www.hhc.org/locations/houston-internal-medicine-associates/ to book an appointment today! To view the newest statistics on diabetes in America, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/data/statistics-report/index.html For more information on National Diabetes Month, as well as helpful tips on diabetes prevention and management, you can visit: https://diabetes.org/adm https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/tools-resources.html https://coveragetoolkit.org/about-national-dpp/ndpp-overview/

    #HoustonHealthcast Episode 6: Diabetes Prevention & Care with Dylan Carroll, MD

  8. 11/09/2023

    #HoustonHealthcast Episode 5: Cybersecurity with Sigismund Tetteh, Vice President & CIO

    On this episode of #HoustonHealthcast, Derek and Siggy discuss a different kind of health - our digital health - the dangers of Cyber-crime in the ever-changing digital world we now live in, and what you can do to protect yourself against them. To learn more about cybersecurity, visit https://staysafeonline.org/ You can also join us for our Cybersecurity Awareness Forum, taking place at the Cary Martin Conference Center from 6:30pm to 7:30pm on November 16th, 2023. To learn more or RSVP, visit https://www.hhc.org/cybersecurity-awareness-forum

    #HoustonHealthcast Episode 5: Cybersecurity with Sigismund Tetteh, Vice President & CIO
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A podcast powered by Houston Healthcare to help the citizens of Houston County, GA and beyond stay #HoustonHealthy

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  • Creator
    Houston Healthcare
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Houston Healthcare
  • Show Website
    #HoustonHealthcast