Podcasts
Child Well Visits – Part 2
In this podcast, Family Nurse Practitioner Mandy Price explains the importance of identifying potential health issues early so that treatment can begin as soon as possible. She explains the value of the parent/provider partnership, which combines the parent’s day-to-day experience and observations with the healthcare provider’s expertise and training. This is part two in a two-part podcast.
Child Well Visits – Part 1
In this podcast, Family Nurse Practitioner Mandy Price explains the importance of identifying potential health issues early so that treatment can begin as soon as possible. She explains the value of the parent/provider partnership, which combines the parent’s day-to-day experience and observations with the healthcare provider’s expertise and training. This is part one in a two-part podcast. Visit https://www.rushmemorial.com/podcast/child-well-visits-part-2 for part 2.
Treating Back Pain Part 2
Listen to the second half of “Treating Back Pain”, with Dr. Sahba Charkhzarrin, RMH Pain Management Specialist. In this episode, Dr. Charkhzarrin discusses pain management interventions that can be used to treat back pain that does not respond to more conservative therapies. He describes the process of using radio ablation to deaden the nerves that carry pain messages to the brain. […]
Treating Back Pain Part 1
Pain Management Specialist Dr. Sahba Charkhzarrin talks about innovative treatments for back pain, particularly when it results from osteoarthritis. Dr. Charkhzarrin explains the progression of treatment from conservative management to more aggressive forms of treatment. He also discusses ways to prevent osteoarthritis in the back, and who is most at risk.
Allergy Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Dr. Gregory Hyde, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist, discusses allergy symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Hyde explains why winter is the best time to treat allergies to pollen and other airborne allergens that can make spring such an uncomfortable time of year for those with seasonal allergies. He also describes his use of injection-free allergy […]
Introduction to ENT
Dr. Gregory Hyde, RMH’s new Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Specialist, discusses his education and background, as well as what brought him to Rush County. For those who are not familiar with the work of an ENT, Dr. Hyde describes the most common conditions that an ENT treats. These conditions include allergies, hearing loss, voice problems, sleep […]
The Importance of Preventative and Routine Chronic Illness Care
VP of Provider Services and Nurse Practitioner Joyce Geis discusses the importance of preventative and routine chronic illness care. Joyce explains why both types of care are important, even in the time of Covid-19. She describes some of the consequences of neglecting such care, and explains steps the hospital has taken to create a clean and safe environment.
Conservative Pain Management Treatment Options
Tune in to listen to Pain Management Specialist Dr. Sahba Charkhzarrin discuss the treatment options offered in conservative pain management. Dr. Charkhzarrin explains how a pain management specialist approaches finding the source of a patient’s pain, resolving the underlying cause, and treating the pain itself. He discusses the importance of communicating clearly with patients at […]
The Role of Pain Management in Patient Care
Pain Management Specialist Dr. Sahba Charkhzarrin explains the role of Pain Management in patient care. Dr. Charkhzarrin explains how Pain Management Specialists work with other healthcare providers to help patients who are suffering from chronic pain. When treating patients, Dr. Charkhzarrin’s goal is to 1) determine the cause of chronic pain 2) treat the cause […]
Hip Replacement Surgery
Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Ginther, discusses hip replacement surgery. Dr. Ginther has performed over 8,000 total joint replacements in his 35-year career. He explains how a lateral surgical approach, precise alignment of the joint and multi-modal pain management help minimize discomfort and speed recovery for hip replacement patients. Dr. Ginther also talks about the measures […]