21 episodes
Southwest General Health Talk Southwest General Health Center
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- Health & Fitness
Welcome to Southwest General’s Health Talk. Being healthy is critical to living life to its fullest. Join our medical experts each month as they shed light on current health news and talk plainly about everything from basic health advice to worrisome and sometimes embarrassing symptoms. As an award-winning health system, Southwest General has been providing life-saving care for more than a century. If you’re looking to take control of your health and wellness, this podcast is for you. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you’re listening now.
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Bariatric Surgery 101—A Comprehensive Guide to Your Options
Leslie Pristas, DO, FACS, medical director of bariatric surgery at Southwest General, describes what a patient needs to know when thinking about bariatric surgery, including the available options and qualifications for a candidate.
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Can Bariatric Surgery Help Treat or Cure Obesity-Related Health Conditions?
Leslie Pristas, DO, FACS, medical director of bariatric surgery at Southwest General, discusses how obesity-related health conditions, such as heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, may be impacted as a result of bariatric surgery.
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The Journey to Surgery
Leslie Pristas, DO, FACS, medical director of bariatric surgery at Southwest General, covers what influences a patient to elect bariatric surgery, along with the process a patient goes through leading up to surgery.
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How an Adolescent's Environment Can Shape a Mental Health Disorder
The environments that adolescents surround themselves with can shape their habits and tendencies, therefore influencing their mental health. Zach Irwin, MSSA, LISW, counselor, Oakview Behavioral Health Services at Southwest General, joins us today to understand how adolescent's mental health is shaped by their environment.
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Identifying the Signs and Symptoms of Mental Health Disorders in Adolescents
In 2021, the World Health Organization reported that one in seven children between 10-19 years old experience a mental health disorder. Zach Irwin is here today to talk about the warning signs and symptoms of mental health disorders among the adolescent population.
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Leg Swelling -- Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
In this episode, Dr. Michael Brown and CNP Giovanna Cantor lead an interactive discussion on the many factors that can cause leg swelling, and what signs to look for that may indicate a more serious condition.