What is covered by a Medicare Wellness Visit?
October 15, 2019
Wellness Visits are Medicare's way of preventing disease, and it is important to know what is covered and what is not.
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How Opioid Addiction Starts, and How it Can End
October 10, 2019
Opioids are used often to help people with pain, and there is always a risk of becoming addicted and moving on to other drugs. Fortunately, there are treatments and programs in place to help.
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Ep. 17: This is How Mammograms Save Lives
October 8, 2019
Although breast cancer develops in 1 out of every 8 women, it can often be treated and managed if it is detected early enough using an annual mammogram.
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Ep. 16: Why Farmers Struggle with Mental Health
October 4, 2019
Why do farmers struggle so much with mental health? How do we reduce the high suicide rate among farmers?
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Why October is the Month for Flu Shots
October 3, 2019
Each year, more than 10 million people have to visit the hospital because of the influenza virus. The flu shot can help keep people healthy, and October is the perfect month to get the vaccination for several reasons.
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Ep. 15: Rural Hospitals are Becoming an Endangered Species
September 24, 2019
Decades ago, patients stayed in the hospital for weeks at a time, and it was a lot easier for rural hospitals to stay profitable. Today, the pressure is on to produce results, and rural hospitals struggle to keep up with fewer resources.
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Ep. 14: Nutrition Myths Lightning Round
September 17, 2019
How many eggs is it safe to eat each day? Do carrots really improve your night vision? Will eating before bed lead to weight gain? These are all myths discussed on this episode with Ashley Kannenberg, RDN.
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Ep. 13: Falling is Not a Normal Part of Life
September 10, 2019
Falling should not be considered a normal way of life, especially when it can be prevented.
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Why wasn't my wellness visit free?!
August 19, 2019
We all have expectations going into the hospital of what insurance will cover, and it does not always match. What happens behind the scenes after your appointment and before your receive your bill?
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Ep. 12: Diabetes is a Utilization Problem
August 12, 2019
Unmanaged, diabetes can lead to dizziness, dementia, amputations, or death, but managing the disease requires more than a daily finger prick.
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Ep. 11: Can coffee lead to dehydration?
July 29, 2019
One of our Registered Dietitians, Ashley Kannenberg, joins the Pulse to discuss many of the causes and side effects of dehydration and over-hydration, and gives recommendations on how to find the right balance to stay healthy.
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Ep. 10: The History of the Iron Lung
July 22, 2019
The iron lung may be outdated and clunky technology, but it successfully saved thousands of lives during the early to mid 1900s.
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Ep. 9: Meeting the Needs of Seniors and Veterans
July 9, 2019
Organizations are working hard to bring resources to seniors and veterans, who tend to be less aware of what is available and less able to take advantage of those resources.
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What Can Be Learned from a Blood Sample?
July 3, 2019
Although diseases can manifest anywhere in the body, blood samples can be tested easily and gives a direction of where to look next.
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Podcast Ep. 8: What to know about Protein and 'Bulking Up'
June 27, 2019
Although protein shakes, bar, supplements, etc. seem like a sure-fire way to build muscle quickly, food-based products are still safer and healthier, and regulated for quality.
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Why Men Still Fear Hospitals
June 24, 2019
Even as healthcare knowledge and technology advances, men remain apprehensive about seeking care or simple checkups. The gender discrepancy is taking a major toll on men's health.
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Podcast Ep. 7: Healthcare at Home May be the Future
June 18, 2019
Many people do not know that Medicare and insurance now cover healthcare treatment and education at home, where they're likely to recover faster.
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99 Years Old!
June 17, 2019
On June 17th, 1920, Julia Rackley Perry Memorial Hospital officially opened its doors for the first time to the Princeton community.
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Podcast Ep. 6: The Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness
June 5, 2019
1 in 5 Americans suffer from some form of mental illness. Recognizing the signs and symptoms can be challenging, let alone choosing to seek help.
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Podcast Ep. 5: The Truth About Artificial Sweeteners
May 24, 2019
Does Diet Coke really cause cancer? Learn how artificial sweeteners actually compare to natural sweeteners or add-on sugars.
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Why People Don't Get Help for Mental Illness
May 21, 2019
If someone has a broken leg, they get it fixed. If a person has a cold, they take medicine. Why don’t people get help for depression? Anxiety? Substance abuse?
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Healthcare Before Hospitals
May 16, 2019
Can you image living in a rural community before hospitals were common? The treatments people went through more than 100 years ago were often worse than the disease.
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Podcast Ep. 4: The Journey to Recover from a Stroke
May 14, 2019
Not only is it important to know the risk factors that can lead to strokes, but what happens AFTER a stroke. What can be recovered? How soon does rehabilitation begin? What does the rehab process involve? What can your life look like after a stroke?
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Stories from Nurses
May 8, 2019
Nurses go through a lot, and see a lot. Help us celebrate Nurses Week by reading some of their favorite stories from decades of providing care!
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The Worst Bone to Break
April 30, 2019
Occupational therapists know the importance of certain bones for day-to-day living.
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Podcast Ep. 3: What Sexual Assault Victims Can Expect in the ER
April 26, 2019
Hospitals, law enforcement, and organizations are changing the ways they handle sexual assault victims. It is important to know what to expect at the hospital and what options are available.
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Why is the ER so expensive?
April 23, 2019
Going to the Emergency Room is convenient and sometimes necessary, but it can also be very expensive.
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Podcast Ep. 2: Tai Chi or Chai Tea?
April 19, 2019
Tai Chi may sound like a drink you order from Starbucks, but it can actually be a great way to improve balance, mental clarity, blood pressure, and even body warmth.
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What Grief Can Teach Us About the Human Spirit
April 18, 2019
Many people suffer from grief and depression, but that does not mean they have given up. What keeps them going?
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Podcast Ep. 1: Making Plans for the Unexpected
April 16, 2019
Understand the how and why of advance directives and living wills so your family knows what you want and has the legal authority to make decisions for you, just in case.
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What is a "Provider?"
April 8, 2019
The term "Providers" is becoming a popular replacement for "Doctors" or "Physician" and means so much more.
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