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Life is complicated. Getting healthy doesn’t need to be. Enloe Medical Center’s Health Matters podcast makes the path to wellness easier than ever. Join Enloe’s Sharon Martin and Daniela Contreras for down-to-earth conversations about the health topics that matter most to you and your loved ones. Every episode features expert insight, real stories from everyday people and simple steps to improve your health and wellbeing. Named by Healthgrades as one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals, Enloe is ...
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Mental Health conditions are common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 25 adults live with a serious mental health illness like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or depression. Ahmed Abouesh, M.D., Medical Director of Enloe Behavior Health, discusses the importance of mental health and the resources available.…
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When a member of the Butte Sailing Club suddenly suffered a heart attack on the dock at the Forebay in Oroville, it took a miraculous effort from a group of bystanders to save his life. Among those bystanders was Amy Yurus, a nurse in Enloe’s Emergency Department and a member of the Butte Sailing Club. Yurus took charge that day, acting immediately…
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Every year more than 3 million people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2020 more than 36,000 deaths were caused by falls among people 65 years or older. Learn about your fall risk and how to prevent fall injuries from Erin Parsley, Emergency Department Charge Nur…
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April marks National Donate Life Month. With the waiting list of people in need of a transplant nationwide continuing to grow, the impact of organ donation is significant. The Bryant family can attest to that. For his fifth birthday, Nolan received the gift of a lifetime — a new liver — allowing him to live life to the fullest. Host Sharon Martin s…
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Brain injuries are a common occurrence. More than 5.3 million people in the United States are living with a permanent disability due to a brain injury, according to the Brain Injury Association of America. Learn about the different types of brain injuries, including concussions, from Maya Armenta, NP, from the Enloe Concussion Clinic in the upcomin…
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women in the United States. Experts recommend getting screened starting at age 45 because this common cancer is occurring in younger adults more often. Host Sharon Martin sits down with Beth Burton, a teacher at Pleasant Vall…
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On average, a person dies every six minutes due to a blood clot in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Blood clotting disorders must be taken seriously to prevent cardiovascular disease or other medical emergencies. Nurse Practitioners Yashoda Bhandari, NP, and Tina Solomon, NP, of Enloe’s Anticoagulation…
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When Wally Funk, the 53-year-old Butte College assistant football coach, found himself needing emergency heart surgery, he sought care at Enloe Medical Center. With his wife, Arwen, by his side, he pulled through open-heart surgery. In this episode, we honor American Heart Month as the couple sit down with host Sharon Martin to share their harrowin…
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With a staff of forensic registered nurses available 24/7, Enloe ensures anyone who is sexually assaulted or abused has access to forensic medical exams. In this episode, host Sharon Martin talks to Jacqueline Winters-Hall, Coordinator of Enloe's Sexual Assault Forensic Examination program, and Monica O’Neil, Chief of Butte County's Victim Assistan…
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A third of adults in the United States reportedly get less than the recommended amount of sleep. A consistent lack of sleep has consequences. Being sleep deprived can increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sleeping well is not only for comfort, but i…
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This year, regions across the United States have seen a significant increase in respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, cases. While this respiratory virus typically causes mild, cold-like symptoms, RSV can be serious for both infants and older adults. Locally, Enloe Medical Center has seen a similar increase in RSV cases and admissions to the medical…
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Volunteering not only helps the community, but it’s also a way to boost your own health and happiness. According to experts, volunteering provides physical, physiological and personal benefits. Host Suzie Lawry-Hall talks to Randy Wonzong, President of the Enloe Volunteers’ Board, Gina Cuneo, Enloe’s Gift Shop & Volunteer Coordinator, and Heather H…
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Host Suzie Lawry-Hall continues her exploration into health care benefits. Now that she and Lisa Stark, Enloe’s Senior Director of Patient Financial Services, have explained what health benefits are, they go over health care reimbursement. They discuss how insurance companies bill, the resources Enloe has to help patients understand charges and mor…
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Host Suzie Lawry-Hall explores an aspect of health care that often puzzles folks: their benefits and insurance. Learn what your benefits are exactly, how to know if you’re signing up for the plan you need to access the right health care for your family during open enrollment, why it’s important to make those decisions before you actually need healt…
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Host Suzie Lawry-Hall explores loss as she sits down with Katy Herman, a mom who gave birth to a stillborn baby boy last year. The experience changed her family forever and made them part of a group we don’t often hear about: families who have lost babies due to a miscarriage or stillbirth. It’s a tragic reality — and one that affects about 1 in ev…
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Host Suzie Lawry-Hall explores dementia. She sits down with Olivia, whose aging mother suffers from Alzheimer’s disease — a condition that affects 6 million Americans, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. They discuss the disease and how it’s impacted the family. Neurology specialist Paramjit Singh, M.D., and social worker Brid Power join the …
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Host Suzie Lawry-Hall explores a new way Enloe Medical Center is caring for substance-exposed newborns. Our Nettleton Mother & Baby Care Center team is incorporating a model called Eat, Sleep & Console to help babies work through withdrawal from substance exposure during pregnancy. With the North State not being immune to the nation’s opioid epidem…
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Host Suzie Lawry-Hall explores the struggle weight loss can be, both physically and mentally, and how one woman overcame it. Chico resident Julie Marquez shares her inspiring story and how she lost 110 pounds after having bariatric surgery. Deron Ludwig, M.D., the Director of Enloe’s Bariatric Program, joins them. They’ll go over the challenges of …
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Host Suzie Lawry-Hall dives into organ donation, a life-saving practice that can help grieving families heal. Danielle Coleman knows this firsthand. She unexpectedly lost two sons and chose to donate their organs, bringing light to two very dark moments in her life. Hear her powerful story. Cindy Llewellyn, Director of Enloe’s Critical Care and Eme…
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Host Suzie Lawry-Hall discusses colorectal cancer, the third-most diagnosed cancer in both men and women that affects about 1 in 23 men and 1 in 25 women. Rebecca Henderson, a 46-year-old mother of two never expected to be diagnosed with the condition, but in a matter of weeks her life changed forever. Hear her powerful story and how the cancer sur…
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Host Suzie Lawry-Hall discusses heart disease, the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial group in honor of American Heart Month. Rose Torres, an Oroville resident and retired nurse, shares her riveting story about a serious coronary blockage she suffered, how her team found it, and how she's doing today. Peter Magnusson, …
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Host Suzie Lawry-Hall dives into dieting to help us achieve our New Year’s resolutions. Buck August, a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator at Enloe Medical Center, joins her to dish on eating well. They’ll go over common questions people have about healthy eating, explore popular diets like the Keto diet, intermittent fasting, and the Medite…
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Host Suzie Lawry-Hall discusses COVID-19 vaccines for ages 5-11. Officials hope expanding vaccine eligibility will help protect younger children and help slow the spread of COVID-19. North State mom and teacher Melanie Perrin hopes for the same. That’s why she and her husband decided to have their 8- and 11-year-old children vaccinated. She and her…
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Host Suzie Lawry-Hall discusses arthritis — a condition that affects 54 million people across the country. North State residents Bonnie Worthington and Barbie Lorentz share their stories, how joint pain affected them, and how joint surgery helped them get back to their active lifestyles. Orthopedic surgeon Brock Cummings, M.D., Medical Director of …
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Host Suzie Lawry-Hall discusses breast cancer — the most common cancer in women in the United States, excluding skin cancer — with breast cancer survivor Auburn Menefee. The business owner shares how she found her rare cancer at the age of 28 and what her cancer journey was like. Nicole Whitlatch, M.D., a Hematologist/Oncologist at Enloe Comprehens…
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Host Suzie Lawry-Hall explores group prenatal care — a new approach at Enloe Women’s Services. Found to reduce the risk of preterm labor, the sessions aim to help empower moms by teaching them what to expect during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the postpartum period, giving them access to a caregiver, and connecting them with other moms-to-be.…
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Host Suzie Lawry-Hall and two guests embrace menopause — a stage of life millions of women go through every year but few want to discuss openly. The women share their experiences in hopes of changing that and helping others. Alicia Hitch, M.D., an OBGYN with Enloe Women’s Services, joins them to explore the different phases of menopause, when it be…
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Host Suzie Lawry-Hall sits down with Teresa Muñoz, whose 16-year-old son received the COVID vaccine. The Oroville native and Bay Area doctor discusses what her family took into consideration when making that decision and why immunization was so important to their multigenerational household. Her son, Teo, shares what it was like getting his Pfizer …
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Host Suzie Lawry-Hall sits down with cancer patient Craig Hill. The father of two talks about his hesitancy to get annual checkups and how his daughter’s wedding helped uncover a serious diagnosis. He shares how the experience has changed him and what he wants other men to know in honor of Men’s Health Month. Hematologist/Oncologist Mandy Robertson…
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In a powerful episode, host Suzie Lawry-Hall sits down with 17-year-old Acacia Fullner to talk about mental health — something many children struggle with. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 17% of kids ages 6-17 experience a mental health disorder. The Chico High School junior opens up about her anxiety and depression, the strug…
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Your host, Suzie Lawry-Hall continues her conversation with two moms who gave birth during the COVID pandemic in this bonus episode of Health Matters. Lauren Scarborough, a mother of two boys, and Jenni Miller-James, a mother of one son, talk about bringing their newborn babies home, the struggles they faced and what helped them. Amber Critchfield,…
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In a special two-part series, host Suzie Lawry-Hall talks to two moms who gave birth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lauren Scarborough, a mother of two boys, and Jenni Miller-James, a mother of one son, talk about the challenges they faced during their pregnancies, the isolation they felt, their birth experiences and more. Amber Critchfield, an Enlo…
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Host Suzie Lawry-Hall talks to her husband, Ryan Hall, who was diagnosed with prediabetes 12 years ago. The couple talk about his condition, how it’s affected their lives, how Ryan is preventing the onset of diabetes and more. Buck August, an Enloe Registered Dietitian, joins them to explain the condition, the symptoms of prediabetes, what blood su…
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Host Suzie Lawry-Hall, talks to Joe Page, Enloe Medical Center’s Marketing Manager, about how Health Matters came to fruition. Hear how Joe’s high cholesterol diagnosis inspired the podcast and the steps he has taken to get on the path to wellness. Plus, get a sneak peek of how Enloe hopes to break down complex health care topics and share steps yo…
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