Inside Health With Greenville Health System

Midwives perform comprehensive physical exams and prescribe medications, including contraception. CNM's provide quality and compassionate care for expectant mothers and women of all ages.Listen as Bethany D. Smith, CNM, Director of Midwifery Services at Greenville Health System, explains how midwives can help you through your pregnancy and beyond.

As the holiday season ramps up, we may have some of our favorite traditional foods on our minds. Many of these traditional foods are considered less than healthy since they are typically loaded with saturated fat, salt, sugar and animal products, all waiting their turn to clog our arteries, raise our blood pressure and lure us into a diabetic coma if we overdo it. There are so many choices and some of them are just pans of sugary, marshmallow-covered side dishes masquerading as orange vegetables.Listen in as Mary-Elyse Edgar explains that this holiday season, resolve to be mindful of your food choices, exercise daily and, most importantly, make the commitment to maintain these changes throughout the next year.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and worldwide. Approximately 85% of lung cancer occurs in current or former tobacco smokers. Lung cancer forms in the tissues of the lungs, usually in the cells lining air passages. The two most common types are small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer.Listen in as Doug McCormick, Nurse Practitioner, explains that early detection of lung cancer is key to more successful treatments and better outcomes.

Dr. Spence Taylor is breaking new ground as the first physician to lead the Greenville Health System in its more than 100 year history.He joins the show today to say thank you to the Greenville Health System Community and lay out plans for the future.

According to the American cancer society, Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers. About 1 in 8 (12%) women in the US will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime.The Breast Health Program at Greenville Health System is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) and provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to breast health. Women can be comforted in knowing we offer the best in medical science and compassionate care to partner with patients for the best in breast health.Listen in as Brian P. McKinley, MD explains that GHS makes it easy to take care of your breast health – from prevention and screening to treatment for benign breast disease and cancer management.

Learning to develop healthy lifestyle habits and a positive body image as a teenager are important contributing factors to both your current teenage health as well as your future adult health.  When teens are faced with their emerging sexual health, parents often wonder how to talk with their teens about sexual health, the HPV vaccine and many other issues that arise when you are raising a teenager. Greenville Health System encourages people of all ages to engage in a healthy lifestyle. We realize how difficult it is to imagine your adult life and the responsibilities that lie ahead. GHS would like to help you understand the long-term benefits of learning good nutrition habits, leading an active lifestyle and having a healthy body image. The teenage years are when lifelong health habits start to develop. Additionally, as your child matures (going through puberty etc..) questions are bound to come up from your teen that have them wondering. Knowing how to answer these questions will go a long way toward helpin

Cataracts are the most common cause of vision loss in people over age 40 and is the principal cause of blindness in the world. In fact, there are more cases of cataracts worldwide than there are of glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy combined, according to Prevent Blindness America (PBA). If you have noticed frequent changes in your vision, dull faded colors and a glare or “halos” around lights you may be suffering from cataracts.A cataract is a “clouding” of the eye’s natural, crystalline lens. In a normal eye light passes through the lens and is focused on the retina – the light-sensitive area located at the back of the eye that transmits images to the brain. To help produce sharp images, the lens must remain clear.Listen in as Alan B. Leahey, MD, discusses cataracts and what you can expect from our practice, which offers state of the art surgical treatment of cataracts, glaucoma and various ocular conditions.

According to the American Cancer Society, Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men (after skin cancer), but it can often be treated successfully. More than 2 million men in the US count themselves as prostate cancer survivors.National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is observed every September in the United States by health experts and advocates, and individuals concerned with men’s prostate health. Designating a month for the disease serves the purpose of increasing public awareness of the importance of prostate health and screenings, educating about risk factors and symptoms, and advocating for further research on prostate health issues.Urologists at Greenville Health System are the first in the Carolinas equipped with a new 3D-imaging device used to detect prostate cancer, according to a spokesperson for the hospital system. The new system is called Artemis.Listen in as Matthew D. Young, MD discusses the importance of screening, this new system Artemis and what it means for men concerned about p

Greenville Health System’s Patewood Memorial Hospital has been recognized as one of the best hospitals for 2016-17 in orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is ranked #19 in the nation in orthopedics and is the only hospital in the state to be ranked in this specialty.Patewood Memorial Hospital was also named high performing in hip replacement, and GHS’ flagship hospital, Greenville Memorial, was named high performing in heart failure, colon cancer surgery and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Beverly Haines, president of Patewood Memorial Hospital, is here to discuss the success of Greenville Health System’s Patewood Memorial Hospital.

Ovarian cancer begins in the ovaries.  Some early symptoms may include bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, trouble eating or feeling full quickly and urinary symptoms such as urgency or frequency. While these symptoms may mimic a womens normal monthly cycle, Ovarian cancer can sometimes be hard to detect.  Gynecologic Oncology is a sub-specialty within the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology established and dedicated solely to caring for the unique set of cancers that occur only in women. Our primary focus is the diagnosis and treatment management of reproductive cancers which include malignancies of the ovaries, uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, vagina and vulva. Our physicians are experts in gynecologic oncology surgeries, including minimally invasive robotic surgery, and in the administration and management of chemotherapy for gynecologic cancers.Listen in as Larry E. Puls, MD discusses the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.

GHS is making care more accessible and convenient in communities across the city of Greenville with a mobile health clinic that is the first of its kind in the Upstate.NHP bring resources into the communities we serve. We know access to health care and resources can be limited. That's why we're committed to caring for people in the neighborhoods where they live.Listen in as Jennifer Snow, the Director of Accountable Communities, explains how all patients are welcome, including those using employer insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and the uninsured.

Screening exams are medical tests done when you’re healthy. When your doctor suggests a screening test, it does not mean he or she thinks you are sick. Screening tests are done when you have no symptoms. They can help find cancer other diseases at an early stage, before symptoms appear. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat or cure.Taking charge of your own health is one of the most important things you can do for your self and your loved ones! And health screenings are the way to be your own best health advocate.Listen in as Philip Way, MD discusses the importance of Medical Screenings as a tool for early detection of medical conditions that might require intervention. 

Hospice care is a service to help terminally ill patients live more fully and comfortably during the last phase of life. Accepting hospice care does not mean that a person has given up or has quit trying. For many patients, care delivered by a trained hospice team may help their condition improve or stabilize.Listen in as Pam Miller, Director Hospice of the Foothills/Cottingham Hospice, explains that with so many options for hospice available, how do you choose the best one for yourself or a loved one?

The death of a loved one is universally difficult and personal. No one can prepare you for the feelings you will experience. Grief resulting from the loss will affect you physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, socially and economically.GHS Hospice of the Foothills also extends bereavement support services to all members of the community. We offer these services to those who are dealing with grief, whether or not they’ve had previous contact with our hospice care services. Listen in as Eunice Lehmacher, EAP Counselor, explains how her mission is to facilitate a safe and healing grief process for all persons in our community who are adjusting to a loss of a loved one.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) developed the medical home as a model of delivering primary care that is accessible, continuous, comprehensive, family-centered, coordinated, compassionate, and culturally effective to every child and adolescent. A pediatric medical home is a family-centered partnership within a community-based system that provides uninterrupted care. Your interdisciplinary team consists of patients and families, primary care physicians, specialists and subspecialists, hospitals and healthcare facilities, public health and the community, all to give you the best possible care for you and your family.Listen in as J. Hunter Leigh, DO explains all the advantages of a medical home.

When your child is sick, or when your child has to come in for shots and check-ups it's important to have a pediatrician you trust. However how do you find the right pediatrician for your child? When do you start the search and what questions should you ask a potential doctor that will be in charge of the care of your child? These are all very important questions. Listen in as Stephen Lookadoo Jr. shares how you can select the right pediatrician for you and your family.

Unfortunately there are quite a few pediatric conditions and diseases like asthma, eczema, urinary tract infection, diaper dermatitis, and many more that your child is susceptible to.What can be some common signs that your child could have one of these conditions?Listen in as Christina Martin, MD discusses common pediatric conditions, and the common signs that your child could have one of these conditions.To learn more about GHS pediatricians you can visit ghschildrens.org or to get a pediatrician recommendation close to you, call 1-844-GHS-DOCS (447-3627).

Rheumatology is a subspecialty of internal medicine, and doctors who specialize in rheumatology diagnose and focus on non-surgical treatment of arthritis and related rheumatic diseases such as systemic lupus, osteoporosis, and gout.Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (also known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis) can show up in your child with symptoms such as a fever, a rash, or swollen knuckles. It can be incredibly unexpected to have to diagnose your child with arthritis and you may feel overwhelmed and confused.Why does it happen and what causes it?Listen in as Sarah Payne-Poff, MD discusses arthritis in children and how they can find relief from this painful arthritic condition.

Getting back into a routine after a long summer and a relaxed schedule can be tough. During the chaos of early mornings and juggling multiple schedules how can you prepare your children (and yourself) for getting back into the swing of school?Listen in as Joe Maurer, MD shares tips on how to get your kids ready for back to school.

The Center for Success in Aging’s Memory Health Program offers a comprehensive evaluation which includes medical, cognitive, social and physical evaluations to diagnose memory conditions and develop a plan of care for patients and their family members or care partners. The interdisciplinary team provides excellent care for those faced with the complex needs and changes related to memory changes and impairments.Listen in as James W. Davis, MD, explains more about the The Center for Success in Aging’s Memory Health Program at Greenville Health System.