Rural Health for You & Everybody explores topics relevant to rural health in America, along with highlighting specific health services offered through the Murray County Medical Center in Slayton, MN. We'll feature MCMC employees discussing their areas of health-related expertise, community members who are passionate about rural health topics, and more in each episode.
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90: Mount Pleasant Gardens Unique Approach to a Best Possible Life for Dementia Patients
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Denise Kish, Executive Director of Mount Pleasant Gardens chats with host DJ Thatcher about Mount Pleasant Gardens' unique approach to making life as good as possible for dementia patients.By Roger Gaither
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89: David AvRutick Lisa Westerman of Alice's Clubhouse: New, Cutting Edge Option for the Elderly
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In this episode, host Don Thatcher, chats with David AvRutick, Owner and Lisa Westerman, Executive Director of Alice's Clubhouse. It's the Lowcountry's new, cutting edge option for the elderly.By Roger Gaither
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88: 2024 HealthLinks Best in Health Winners
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Host DJ Thatcher chats with some of HealthLinks Magazine's 2024 Best in Health winners.By Roger Gaither
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87: Dr Jeffrey Cluver on Cluver Psychiatric Group's Dynamic Practice
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Dr. Jeffrey Cluver, MD/Psychiatrist/Owner, Cluver Psychiatric Group chats with host DJ Thatcher. They discuss Dr. Cluver's dynamic practice and the many ways he and his team can help.By Roger Gaither
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86: Dr. Kay Durst, President, Charleston County Medical Society
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Host DJ Thatcher chats with Dr. Kay Durst, MD, FAAFP, President Charleston County Medical Society. Dr. Durst shares the many benefits the Charleston County Medical Society offers to doctors and the medical profession.By Roger Gaither
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85: Kendal Bittner, COO at Coastal Vascular & Vein Center on Patient Types, Surgeries & Treatments and new Nexton Location
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Kendal Cook Bittner, the Chief Operating Office for Coastal Vascular & Vein Center chats with our host DJ Thatcher about their new location in Nexton, the types of patients they see, common surgeries & treatments they provide in the Lowcountry.By Roger Gaither
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84: Chatting with HealthLinks Publisher Cullen Murray-Kemp
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Host DJ Thatcher chats with Cullen Murray-Kemp, Publisher, HealthLinks Magazine. They discuss HealthLinks Magazine as it enters it's tenth year, their exciting new website, their monthly podcasts and what the future holds for all.By Roger Gaither
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83: Dr. Meridith Womick, MD - the many ways Metabolic Medical Centers can help you with long term Weight Loss
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Dr. Meridith Womick, MD/Medical Director, Metabolic Medical Centers chats with host DJ Thatcher about the diverse ways that Metabolic Medical Centers can help you improve your health by losing weight and developing a lifelong plan to keep it off.By Roger Gaither
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"A Diamond in the Rough" with Tom Bergman, PA-C, Family Medicine
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We're back with a special new episode of Rural Health for You & Everybody, featuring rural health clinic provider, Tom Bergman. As Tom unfortunately leaves his practice at MCMC in mid-December 2023, he wanted to do one final episode. He talks about a whole host of topics, most of which were sent in by community members wanting to learn more! Approx…
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82: Health Coach Suzi and How Health & Life Coaching Can Improve Health and Quality of Life
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Suzi Megill, Owner/Operator, Health Coach Suzi, LLC chats with host DJ Thatcher in this latest episode of HealthLinks Podcast. They discuss health and life coaching—explaining what it is and how it can improve health and quality of life.By Roger Gaither
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81: Paige Crone at The Peninsula of Charleston - Healthcare, Residential Ownership & Luxury
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Paige Crone, the Director of Marketing & Sales at The Peninsula of Charleston chats with host DJ Thatcher about their senior living community which is the only proposed luxury senior living community in downtown Charleston. The Peninsula of Charleston will combine high-end amenities with upscale concierge services. The community will provide a full…
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80: Jared Lethco, Owner/DPT, Grace Physical Therapy
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Host DJ Thatcher chats with Jared Lethco, Owner/DPT, Grace Physical Therapy. They discuss the Grace approach to physical therapy for their patients and how they are different.By Roger Gaither
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79: Carrie Boan, Owner, Neurolife Coach, The Brain Diva at Emotional Intel Strategies
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Carrie Boan, Owner, Neurolife Coach, The Brain Diva at Emotional Intel Strategies chats with host DJ Thatcher and discuss brain health and care at any age.By Roger Gaither
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"A New Frontier in EMS" - A New Partnership with Avel eCare for Murray County EMS
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We're back with a special new episode of Rural Health for You & Everybody, featuring Jenni Kirchner, Murray County EMS Director. The Murray County EMS recently became the first ambulance service in the state to partner with Avel eCare EMS in improving pre-hospital care through new technology capabilities inside the ambulance! Jenni's here to discus…
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78: Beth Sulkowski, VP of Communications of Alzheimer's Association SC Chapter
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Beth Sulkowski, VP of Communications, Alzheimer's Association SC Chapter chats with host DJ Thatcher. They discuss the many ways the Alzheimer's Association is helping South Carolina residents that are facing this debilitating disease.By Roger Gaither
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77: Dr. Nicole Dahlkemper, DMD/Owner, Waters Edge Dentistry Cares for Your Teeth & Overall Health
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Dr. Nicole Dahlkemper, DMD and owner of Waters Edge Dentistry chats with host DJ Thatcher about how Waters Edge Dentistry not only cares for your teeth, but is also very interested in your overall health!By Roger Gaither
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September Awareness with Tom Bergman, PA-C, Family Medicine
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We're back with a new episode and NEW SEASON of Rural Health for You & Everybody, featuring Tom Bergman, PA-C, Family Medicine. September brings Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and more. Tom's here to discuss it all and how MCMC's services can help you through every health event that life may throw your way as we he…
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76: Dr. Dana Blalock: The Many Ways Sleep Better South Carolina Can Improve Sleep and Health
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Host DJ Thatcher chats with Dr. Dana Blalock, DDS/Owner of SLEEP BETTER SOUTH CAROLINA. They discuss the many ways that SLEEP BETTER SOUTH CAROLINA can improve your sleep and your health.By Roger Gaither
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75: Courtney Stearn & Gina Aicardi of Joint Effort Movement Center
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Courtney Stearn, Owner/Physical Therapist and Gina Aicardi, Physical Therapist from Joint Effort Movement Center chat with host DJ Thatcher about how their whole body approach to movement and wellness which is designed to help you become the best you!By Roger Gaither
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74: David Abrams & Dr. Matt Blue of Charleston County EMS, The Current and Future State of EMS
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David Abrams, Director and Dr. Matt Blue, Medical Director, Charleston County EMS chat with Host DJ Thatcher about the current and future state of EMS.By Roger Gaither
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National Immunization Awareness Month with Lindsey Sell, LPN, CLC
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We're back with a new episode of Rural Health for You & Everybody, featuring MCMC rural health clinic nurse, Lindsey Sell. August means back to school season for many, and it's also National Immunization Awareness Month! Lindsey's here to talk about the importance of staying up to date on vaccines throughout all stages of life - from infancy throug…
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Summertime Safety: Bugs and Poisonous Plants with Tom Bergman, PA-C, Family Medicine
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We're back with a new episode of Rural Health for You & Everybody, featuring MCMC rural health clinic provider, Tom Bergman. Summer's here and we're spending more time outside! Tom's here to talk about staying safe while we're outside this summer, particularly when it comes to wood ticks, poisonous plants, and more that we might encounter during ou…
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73: MUSC Wellness Center's Dusty Jackson and Colby Denton
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Dusty Jackson and Colby Denton from M.U.S.C. Wellness Center chat with host DJ Thatcher. They discuss the many attributes and benefits of membership for M.U.S.C. students and Charleston residents.By Roger Gaither
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72: Rep. Mark Smith, South Carolina District 99, Berkeley County
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Host DJ Thatcher chats with Rep. Mark Smith, South Carolina District 99, Berkeley County. They discuss recent health related issues that have been addressed by the South Carolina State Legislature.By Roger Gaither
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We're back with a special new episode of Rural Health for You & Everybody! June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month. Though one of the most common spinal abnormalities across the country, affecting millions of Americans each year, many individuals may not be familiar with some of the common symptoms, treatments, and more, unless they have a famil…
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National Headache & Migraine Awareness Month with Tom Bergman, PA-C, Family Medicine
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We're back with a new episode of Rural Health for You & Everybody, featuring MCMC rural health clinic provider, Tom Bergman. June is National Headache & Migraine Awareness Month, and Tom's here to discuss different kinds of headaches, talk about warning signs and when it may be time to come in for a clinic visit, and more! Music: Claude Reid, CC BY…
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In this episode of Rural Health for You & Everybody, we sit down with MCMC registered nurse and stroke coordinator, Emmie Lolkus. May is American Stroke Awareness Month, and Emmie's here to define what exactly a stroke is, talk about some of the symptoms that an individual experiencing a stroke may exhibit, and more! To make an appointment at MCMC …
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71: Dr. John Kelley on the Wide Array of Physical Therapy Available Without a Referral
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Dr. John Kelley, Private Therapy Services chats with host DJ Thatcher chats about the wide array of services and treatments Physical Therapist now offer without a referral.By Roger Gaither
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Murray County EMS Services with Jenni Kirchner and Denise Halbur
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It's National EMS Week! On this episode of Rural Health for You & Everybody, we sit down with Jenni Kirchner, MCMC's EMS Director, and Denise Halbur, MCMC's EMS Assistant Director. Jenni and Denise discuss EMS services offered in Murray County, some challenges that rural EMS teams often face, how individuals can become a part of the Murray County E…
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Mental Health Awareness Month with Tom Bergman, PA-C, Family Medicine
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In this episode of Rural Health for You & Everybody, we sit down with rural health clinic provider Tom Bergman, PA-C, Family Medicine. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Tom's here to discuss the importance of addressing mental health concerns, talk about the services offered by MCMC and our outreach providers that may be able to help, and m…
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70: Dr. Ed Nolan, founder of Trident Pain Center
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Dr. Ed Nolan, founder of Trident Pain Center in North Charleston, SC chats with host DJ Thatcher. If you suffer from pain, Trident Pain Center has your relief.By Roger Gaither
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Pediatric Allergies and Asthma with Tom Bergman PA-C, Family Medicine
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We're back with a new episode of Rural Health for You & Everybody, featuring MCMC rural health clinic provider, Tom Bergman. Tom talks about how he developed more of an interest in allergies/asthma in pediatrics, the connection between allergies/asthma and potential tonsil issues in younger children, and more. Music: Claude Reid, CC BY-SA 4.0
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69: Dr. Sarah K. Wharton of Cypress Chiropractic and Wellness
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HealthLinks Podcast Host DJ Thatcher chats with Dr. Sarah K. Wharton, DC, Owner, Cypress Chiropractic and Wellness. They discuss the benefits of Chropractic care from birth to the grave.By Roger Gaither
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Colorectal Cancer Prevention with Dr. Steven Snow, MCMC Chief Medical Officer
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We're wrapping up National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month with an episode featuring Dr. Steven Snow, MCMC's Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Snow discusses early symptoms of colorectal cancer to be aware of, ways that you can improve your overall colon health, and more in this episode. Be sure to talk to your primary care provider about scheduling you…
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In this episode of Rural Health for You & Everybody, we sit down with Betsy Plotz, MCMC's very own registered dietitian. March is National Nutrition Month, and Betsy's here to discuss how we can improve our nutrition by developing healthier eating habits, making more strategic choices when grocery shopping, and more! Music: Claude Reid, CC BY-SA 4.…
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It's Healthcare HR Week! MCMC's human resources director, Holly Mikkelson, discusses careers, MCMC's hiring process, and more during this episode. Interested in a career at MCMC after listening to this episode? Learn more and apply today: https://www.murraycountymed.org/careers. Music: Claude Reid, CC BY-SA 4.0
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68: Dr. Elizabeth Eldridge of BodyWorks Women's Health and Wellness
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Host DJ Thatcher chats with Dr. Elizabeth Eldridge, PT, DPT, OCS. They discuss the many ways that BodyWorks Women's Health and Wellness can help their female patients live a better quality of life.By Roger Gaither
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Ahead of Sleep Awareness Week, we talk with Kris Rohrer, MCMC's respiratory care manager. Kris discusses symptoms related to common sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, MCMC's sleep studies and sleep medicine offerings, and more! Improve your sleep health and take a listen to the newest episode of Rural Health for You & Everybody today. Learn more …
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Phase II Cardiac Rehab Services at MCMC with Karen Honermann, BSN, RN
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It's National Cardiac Rehab Week! In this episode of Rural Health for You & Everybody, we talk with MCMC's cardiac rehab RN - Karen Honermann, BSN, RN, to learn about phase II cardiac rehab services offered at MCMC. Karen talks about what cardiac rehab is, how MCMC's program differs in its approach, and some common myths and misconceptions about ca…
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67: Youmna and David Squalli, owners of EcoSteris
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Host DJ Thatcher chats with Youmna and David Squalli, owners of EcoSteris, a bio waste disposal company. You will learn how bio waste is collected, processed and returned safely to the environment.By Roger Gaither
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Bones, Joints, & Maintenance Care with Tom Bergman, PA-C, Family Medicine
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In this episode of Rural Health for You & Everybody, we talk with one of MCMC's clinic providers - Tom Bergman, PA-C, Family Medicine. Tom discusses bone/joint health and how completing your health maintenance items on a regular basis at MCMC can also help improve your orthopedic wellbeing. Music: Claude Reid, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Lactation Consultation Services at MCMC with Lindsey Sell, LPN, CLC
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In the premiere episode of Rural Health for You & Everybody, join host Amber Sorenson, marketing director at the Murray County Medical Center, as she talks with Lindsey Sell, LPN, CLC. Lindsey discusses the overall role of a lactation consultant and her approach when offering lactation consultation services to moms at the Murray County Clinic. Find…
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66: Dr. Brannon Traxler about Health & Quality of Life in SC
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Host DJ Thatcher chats with Dr. Brannon Traxler, MD, MPH, Director of Public Health, SCDHEC, about health and quality of life in South Carolina.By Roger Gaither
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65: HealthLinks Podcast Enters Season 3 - Cullen and DJ
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With Season 2 of HealthLinks Podcast coming to a close, HealthLinks Publisher Cullen Murray-Kemp introduces listeners to new Podcast host DJ Thatcher. The two discuss what interviews and changes can be expected for Season 3!By Roger Gaither
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64: Dr. Zachary Arthurs, Coastal Vascular & Vein Center
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Host Torry Seward talks with Dr. Zachary Arthurs, Coastal Vascular & Vein Center. What most of us consider just a vanity issue, may very well be the hint of a much deeper problem.By Roger Gaither
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63: Anna Bradford, Sales and Marketing Director at Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park
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Host Torry Seward talks with Anna Bradford, Sales and Marketing Director at Legacy Reserve at Fairview Park, an "all inclusive" Independent Senior Living Community with very affordable prices.By Roger Gaither
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62: Sherry Norris at Alala Boutique: Making Sure Cancer Patients Across the State of SC Get the Post-surgical Care They Deserve
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HealthLinks Podcast host Torry Seward chats with Sherry Norris, Owner, ALALA BOUTIQUE. Whether you have insurance or not, Alala can help you get a custom fit bra or prosthesis after breast cancer.By Roger Gaither
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61: Dr. Vishal Desai, Carolina Foot & Ankle Specialists Talks About Stretching and At-Home Remedies to Help Avoid Surgery
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Dr. Vishal Desai, Carolina Foot & Ankle Specialists, chats with Torry Seward about safe stretches and at-home remedies to avoid surgery in the current episode of HealthLinks Podcast.By Roger Gaither
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60: Dr. Bradley Saylors, Trident Dermatology on Botox, Acne and More
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Dr. Bradley Saylors, Trident Dermatology, chats with Torry Seward about all things dermatology, including Acne, Botox, Filler, Sunscreen and Laser Resurfacing Treatments in the lastest episode of HealthLinks Podcast.By Roger Gaither
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59: Myths and Truths about the Spread of Monkeypox
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Knowledge is power. Learn the truths about the Monkeypox Virus with Infectious Disease expert Dr. Stephen Thacker & Immunologist Dr. Michael Schmidt from the Medical University of South Carolina.By Roger Gaither
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