Podcast: To Your Health
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 […]
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.