Podcasts
Video Visits with RMH Providers
Joyce Geis, Vice President of Provider Services and Nurse Practitioner, explains the “how-to” of using the Video Visit service as well as the many advantages of seeing a provider remotely.
Covid 19 Cleanliness and Safety Measures at RMH
Layla McKnight, Infection Preventionist and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, explains the cleanliness and safety measures the hospital is taking to keep both patients and team members safe from infection. She also discusses her role in helping deal with the local Covid 19 outbreak.
Negative effects of tobacco with Amanda Garza
RMH Pharmacist Amanda Garza volunteers her time speaking to area youth about the negative effects of tobacco, both in vaping and smoking. While most youth are aware of the long term effects of tobacco, many of them don’t realize how it can affect them in the short term. Amanda links tobacco to things that youth […]
Knee Replacement Surgery
Listen to RMH Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Ginther, discuss cutting edge techniques that minimize the pain associated with knee replacement surgery. For those seeking to delay surgery, Dr. Ginther also talks about treatments that can help patients “buy time” before a total joint replacement. Dr. Ginther has done over 8,000 total joint replacements in his […]
Immunizations for Adults and Seniors
Greg Pratt, Director of Pharmacy and Taylor Jones, a Purdue Pharmacy Student from Rushville, discuss immunizations for adults and seniors. Greg and Taylor talk about vaccine safety, travel vaccines, boosters of childhood vaccines and vaccines that are needed as our immune systems change over time.
HPV vaccine
Greg Pratt, Director of Pharmacy and Taylor Jones, a Purdue Pharmacy Student from Rushville, discuss the HPV vaccine and its crucial role in cancer prevention for both men and women. Greg and Taylor explain that the HPV vaccine has the potential to eliminate cervical cancer, as well as to reduce other types of cancer.
Protecting Your Personal Healthcare Information
Rush Memorial Hospital CIO Jim Boyer discusses the measures his award winning team takes to keep your healthcare records secure and private. Jim also explains how patients can use the Patient Portal to make appointments, access their medical records, contact their healthcare provider and request prescription refills.
The Flu: Treatment and Prevention
Family Nurse Practitioner Mandy Price discusses “The Flu: Treatment and Prevention”. Mandy talks about normal flu symptoms as well as complications that can arise from the flu. She explains what populations are most vulnerable to the flu and how vaccinations can help protect them.
Sports Injuries with Dr. Jonathan LeSar
Dr. Jonathan LeSar, podiatrist, discusses the prevention and treatment of sports injuries. Dr. LeSar discusses the health benefits of physical activity and the need for proper conditioning through attending regular practices.
An Introduction to Asthma
VP of Provider Practices Joyce Geis, NP, discusses Asthma. Joyce explains what causes asthma as well as how it is diagnosed and treated.