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Beaumont HouseCall Podcast

79 Episodes

20 minutes | May 22, 2023
The Mental Health Episode
Dr. Shajahan invites four mental health experts on the podcast to share their advice on the small steps you can take to improve your mental well-being and how to support others in their journey. Topics include: • Shifting your mindset toward mindfulness (1:05) • The importance of sleep (5:30) • How nutrition affects mental health (10:20) • How moving our bodies helps mental health (14:35)
23 minutes | May 11, 2023
The Weight Loss Trends Episode
In this episode, we delve into some of the latest weight loss trends and take a closer look at two drugs specifically, Wegovy and Ozempic. Our guest, Dr. Dana Kerges, a family medicine doctor board certified in obesity medicine, shares valuable insights on the latest weight loss tactics and tips on safely shedding unwanted pounds. With obesity affecting 70% of American adults, it's crucial to address this issue as it is linked to various health complications. Whether you're struggling with weight loss or aiming to optimize your health, this episode is a must-listen.
24 minutes | Mar 27, 2023
The Caring For Your Heart Episode
1 person dies every 34 seconds in the U.S. from cardiovascular disease. Dr. Willie Lawrence, Cardiologist and Medical Director of Health Equity, joins the podcast to discuss heart disease, health disparities that exist in heart care and how certain risk factors can be addressed. Lifestyle issues, access to health care and management of chronic diseases, like hypertension, are also examined.
21 minutes | Feb 28, 2023
The CPR Episode
You don't need special certification or formal training to perform Hands-Only CPR, but you do need education. If a cardiac arrest happens to someone near you, don't be afraid. Just be prepared. On this episode of the HouseCall Podcast, our experts talk about how you could save someone's life through CPR, the use of AEDs and the importance of heart checks for student athletes.
26 minutes | Oct 20, 2022
the Sepsis episode
Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that affects 1.7 million Americans. Unfortunately, fewer than 15% of U.S. adults can readily identify the symptoms. The best treatment is timely recognition and timely management. On this episode of the HouseCall Podcast, Dr. Gilpin invites Dr. Paul Bozyk, pulmonary and critical care expert, and Jennifer Pipta, a sepsis coordinator, to shed some light on sepsis – the signs, symptoms and, most importantly, early recognition and treatment.
25 minutes | Sep 21, 2022
the Bivalent COVID Booster episode
COVID-19 remains the third leading cause of death according to the National Institutes of Health and getting boosters in arms this fall could prevent an estimated 12 to 15% of deaths a month. The updated bivalent COVID booster is here and can restore protection that has waned since the previous vaccine by offering broader protection. Dr. Russ Lampen, infectious disease specialist, joins the podcast to answer common questions about this new vaccine and shares an update on the latest COVID trends.
34 minutes | Jun 22, 2022
the Resilience episode
“Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” What does it mean to be resilient? Can it be learned? Does adversity play a role in resiliency? Dr. Darren Jones, Beaumont Health's chief of behavioral health, joins the podcast to answer these questions and more.
29 minutes | Jun 7, 2022
the Monkeypox: What We Now Know episode
With over 500 cases and dozens of additional suspected cases, it’s likely you’ve heard of the multi-country outbreak of monkeypox that's currently occurring. The emergence of this unusual viral illness in countries where it normally doesn't exist has certainly been caused for heightened concern. Infectious diseases experts, Drs. Gilpin and Sims discuss the unusual epidemiological characteristics of this outbreak and the latest on the current monkeypox outbreak.
28 minutes | May 16, 2022
the COVID-19 Update: Summer 2022 episode
Summer is here and unfortunately so is a rise of COVID cases and community transmission throughout Michigan, the U.S. and the world. What does this mean for your summer plans and how do we continue to move forward in the safest way possible? Drs. Gilpin and Skrzynski break it all down in our latest COVID-19 Update.
12 minutes | Apr 18, 2022
the Alcoholism Bonus episode
Dr. Shajahan continues her alcohol and alcoholism conversation with Jean Cummings, who will be celebrating 25 years sober after struggling with alcoholism since she was a teenager. Jean shares a firsthand account of the struggles, what it finally took to break her addiction and resources available.
39 minutes | Apr 18, 2022
the Alcohol Awareness episode
Dr. Shajahan invites Dr. Jeffrey Guina, Beaumont psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist, to the podcast to discuss alcoholism - the uptick in cases, impact of stress, having difficult conversations and overall alcohol consumption.
37 minutes | Feb 11, 2022
the COVID-19: Looking Ahead episode
As COVID cases and hospitalizations decline around the country, you might get the feeling that omicron is behind us. But what does the data say? What can we learn from this most recent surge? And what comes next for us? Drs. Gilpin, Shajahan and Skrzynski answer these questions and much more.
19 minutes | Dec 3, 2021
the Omicron Variant episode
The Omicron variant has become the main topic of conversation surrounding COVID-19. Drs. Gilpin and Shajahan share what we now know, what we think we know and what we have yet to know regarding symptoms, transmission and more!
27 minutes | Nov 5, 2021
the COVID-19 Vaccines For 5 - 11-Year-Olds episode
The much anticipated pediatric COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for children age 5 - 11. Dr. Shajahan and her guest, Dr. Sandy Patel, a Beaumont pediatrician, discuss the vaccine's safety, side effects and usefulness in putting an end to this pandemic.
28 minutes | Oct 6, 2021
the Flu Season 2021 episode
Beaumont's infectious disease experts have the answers to your flu, COVID and respiratory virus questions. In this episode, we'll cover why it's important to get the flu shot this year, when is the right time to get vaccinated and how should we be timing our flu shots and COVID vaccines or booster shots this year.
31 minutes | Sep 22, 2021
the Vaccine Hesitancy & Equity episode
As the Delta variant continues to spread, infection rates are increasing, especially for people who are not vaccinated. Additionally, Black, Hispanic and Arabic communities still remain less likely to receive the vaccine compared to other communities, leaving them more vulnerable. In this episode, we're discussing COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and equity.
39 minutes | Aug 16, 2021
the Back To School 2021 episode
With so many children yet to be vaccinated or eligible and the rise of more transmissible COVID-19 variants, many parents, students and teachers may be wondering what the coming school year will look like. Dr. Gilpin discusses precautions and vaccine safety with a pediatric infectious disease specialist and then dives into the psychosocial and mental health impact of in-person learning.
38 minutes | Jul 12, 2021
the COVID-19 Update: Summer Edition episode
Drs. Gilpin and Skrzynski discuss where things currently stand with COVID-19, including what kinds of activities we should be doing this summer to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe, how we're doing with vaccination rates and is another surge likely. We've got those answers and more on this summertime edition of the Beaumont HouseCall Podcast.
37 minutes | Jun 7, 2021
the Labor & Delivery: Making Shared Decisions episode
Why is shared decision-making so important in pregnancy and childbirth? Dr. Kurt Wharton, a Beaumont OB-GYN, joins the podcast to explain what shared decision-making is, its benefits, and the latest on COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy.
32 minutes | May 13, 2021
the Children & COVID-19 Vaccines episode
The first COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for 12 to 15 year olds and understandably parents have questions - How safe are the vaccines? Are the vaccines necessary? Dr. Bishara Freij, Beaumont Children's Chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, joins the podcast to answer these questions and more.
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