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Allergy Symptoms and Prevention
August 9, 2011 - Allergy specialist Dr. Joey Lane explains the factors that cause allergies and what can cause them to increase or decrease in intensity. He also goes on to explain how shots are as effective for most people.
Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good
August 8, 2011 - Kim Price and Jeff Fedorko talk about the event Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good and what benefits it provides to the community. They explain who can be involved and what is necessary to be invovled.
Overactive Bladders and Bladder Infections
July 28, 2011 - Dr. Dean Clower talks about overactive bladders and bladder infections, as well as what treatments are provided to help with these issue. He also explains what measures can be taken to get more information on what treatments are best.
Usage and Benefits of daVinci
July 19, 2011 - OB/GYN Dr. Tracy Wheelock and GYN Dr. Lewis Dabney explain the benefits of using a new machine called daVinci. Dr. Wheelock demonstrates the precision and how effective this machine can be for surgeries.
Lynchburg General Hospital Pediatric Center Part 2
July 12, 2011 - Kim Price talks about the new features that the Pediatric Center will have and what ways they are making the children more comfortable and make their more experience more enjoyable at the center.
Lynchburg General Hospital Pediatric Center Part 1
July 5, 2011 - Kim Price gives information on the Pediatric Center addition to Lynchburg General Hospital and what benefits it provides for the hospital.
Centra's Garden
June 28, 2011 - Lisa Fenderson takes a tour of Centra's garden and finds out what is grown there and what it takes to maintain the garden and keep it healthy.
Integrative Medicine
June 21, 2011 - Dr. David Cannon explains how being physically active and getting integrative medical treatment can help create a healthier body and prevent physical issues.
Back Pain Prevention
June 14, 2011 - Emily Robinson talks to Jessica Holder about the causes of back problems and in what ways those back problems can be prevented. Jessica talks about a course stabalization program that they have and how it helps back pain.
Urination Problems and Preventions
June 7, 2011 - Dr. K. Finnie Green from Seven Hills Urology Center explains that increased frequency in urination as well as other related problems are not normal and what solutions there are to prevent that. Dr. Green also provides information on what can cause frequent urination or urinary issues.
Preventing and Managing Diabetes
May 24, 2011 - Emily Robinson interviews exercise physiologist Lori Peele about ways to prevent and manage diabetes. She also explains what foods are best for an individual with diabetes as well as exercise that can help.
What to do With Last Wishes
May 17, 2011 - Dr. Patricia Pletke and Terri Layne explain why it is important to talk with loved ones about what to do if you are faced with an illness that prevents communication. They provide a toolkit on their site, havethetalkcentra.com.
Stroke Recovery
May 10, 2011 - Brigid Daly talks about what happens after a stroke and what measures one should take to get back functionality that may have been lost. Brigid, along with Candace Arthur, also provides some information on a couple of the machines that help with the recovery process.
Symptoms of a Stroke
May 3, 2011 - Lisa Fenderson talks to Dr. Octavio de Marchena, MD about the symptoms of a stroke and what is best to do when someone has a stroke. They also discuss the risk factors of strokes and what ways these factors can be prevented.
Preventing Physical Problems
April 19, 2011 - Emily Robinson talks again to Shannon Jones about how to keep our bodies in the best condition. Shannon provides information on ways an individual can prevent physical problems as well as programs that are provided to individuals in order to help prevent problems.
Physical Rehabilitation
April 12, 2011 - Shannon Jones, an Orthopaedic and Rehab Specialist, talks to Emily Robinson about rehabilitating individuals in order to get them back to their physical norm after injuries or surgery. Shannon also explains the requirements and what someone should expect when needing physical rehabilitation.
Treating Addiction
April 5, 2011 - Emily Robinson talks with Robert Smith again about treating addiction and the spiritual aspect of recovery.
Addiction
March 29, 2011 - Emily Robinson and Robert Smith, a Pathways counselor, discuss the definition of addiction, what people should do if they have an addiction problem, and what an individual is to expect when checking in to Pathways.
Physical Therapy
March 22, 2011 - Physical Therapist Krista Leake gives suggestions on ways to prevent back problems by having correct posture as well as when to seek professional therapy after experiencing whiplash. Krista also explains some exercises and tips for helping some physical problems. A patient is interviewed as well on an accident he had and how physical therapy helped get him back to work.
Mental Illness and Water Therapy
March 15, 2011 - Emily Robinson interviews both Dr. Michael Judd and Lauren Scheckman. Dr. Judd explains ways to recognize mental health issues. He also provides information on what someone should do if they believe they may have issues themselves or if they know someone who may possibly have mental health issues. Lauren Scheckman, a physical therapist assistant, talks about water therapy and the benefits that we can get from it and who can benefit most from it.
Eating Healthy - Part 2
March 8, 2011 - Emily Robinson continues interviewing Stacey Evans on the best way to get the necessary nutrition to keep your body healthy as well as how to keep children eating healthy when they do not like healthy foods. Stacey also talks about the best way to satisfy our craving of sweets while keeping a healthy diet.
Eating Healthy - Part 1
March 1, 2011 - Emily Robinson interviews Stacey Evans on healthy eating and suggestions on how to buy healthy foods in a more affordable way. Stacey also talks about frozen foods and nutritional effects from cooking and microwaving.
Divorce
December 7, 2010 — Dr. Miranda Breit, a Clinical Psychologist with Centra's Piedmont Psychiatric Center, talks with Tab O'Neal about the emotional and psychological challenges of going through a divorce as well as methods to make the process as easy as possible - such as collaboration.
Lisa Schenkle, Lawyer with Schenkle & Donaldson, talks about the option of having a collaborative divorce which requires that the parties & lawyers both commit to not going to court.
Cook Book, "Nurses Can Cook Too"
November 30, 2010 — Dianne Nash and Kim Price discuss the history of the Virginia Baptist School of Nursing as well as the museum that is available showcasing multiple exhibits relative to various eras in nursing history.
Dianne and Kim also showcase the new "Nurses Can Cook Too - Volume 2" Cook Book that is available for purchase through the Virginia Baptist School of Nursing Alumni and Colleagues. To purchase your copy of the Cookbook, which benefits local Meals on Wheels, the Free Clinic of Central Virginia and the Nursing Museum, please visit CookbooksForSale.com.
Pathways
November 23, 2010 — Melisa Stone from Centra's Pathways talks about coping with seasonal depression and substance abuse around the holidays. Tab gets additional information from Melisa about how to identify substance abuse and treatment options that are available through Centra's Pathways program.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
November 16, 2010 — Tab O'Neal speaks with Dr. Jeremy Hardison from Lynchburg Pulmonary Associates about COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Learn about the symptoms of this debilitating disease and also some things that can be done to ease those symptoms such as discontinued smoking, regular exercise as well some prescription medicine options to lessen symptoms for suffers of COPD.
Tab also meets with Nancy Caldwell from Centra's Pulmonary Rehab to discuss a free event at The Cardiovascular Group to bring additional awareness to COPD and COPD patients.
Centra Hospice
November 9, 2010 — Terri Lane from Centra Hospice talks with Tab O'Neal about an upcoming Hospice documentary, "Except for Six", as well as going over benefits of investing in Hospice care for families and patients. Terri then discusses how to get involved in Centra Hospice, as a volunteer or as a family or patient in need of care. To learn more call Centra Hospice at 434-200-3204.
Centra Education
November 2, 2010 — Tab meets with Ruth Maragni, Centra Education Specialist, to discuss Centra's role in presenting a multi-cultural education program that introduces children to careers in health care as well as safety information such as how and when to call 911. Ruth showcases how Centra incorporates puppets into the education program in an attempt to really relate to children while involving them in an important safety education presentation.
The Centra Garden
October 26, 2010 — Tab visits the all new living experience, the Centra Garden, and talks with Wren Roberts, Nutrition Services Director. Wren discusses how Centra really wants to utilize the Centra Garden not only as a resource to patients, guests and employees but also in an effort to lead the way in ushering in a new era of sustainable, organic, nutritious foods. Tab also talks with Scott McCauley, Safety/Sanitation Coordinator, about how to create your own Compost Pile using left over scraps from your food or garden.
The Summit
October 19, 2010 — Tab visits The Summit, continuing care retirement community, and talks with Ken Burger, the Director of The Summit about opportunities for elderly residents on the campus. Tab also has a candid conversation with Virginia Marshburn, the first resident and resident for 7 years at The Summit. Virginia talks about the atmosphere and wide variety of activities that are offered. Get more information online at www.SummitLynchburg.com.
Centra's "I am Woman" 5K
October 12, 2010 — Kim Price talks about the history Centra's 5K walk/run as well as the impact that it has on the Children's Miracle Network - the recipient of all proceeds. All of the money receives stay local and goes to help children in and around the Lynchburg region.
Pediatrics & Hand Cleanliness
September 28, 2010 — Tabb welcomes Tiffany Kidd, a Pediatric Nurse at Centra's Virginia Baptist Hospital on this episode of Living in the Heart of Virginia. Nurse Kidd discusses proper hand cleaning and the usefulness of hand sanitizers in place of or in additional to traditional hand washing. She also talks about how Centra works to help teach children proper hand cleaning techniques and the effectiveness of simple hand washing in classrooms.
Hospice House
September 21, 2010 — Tab O'Neal talks with Tamera Ehlinger and Terri Lane, the Hospice Volunteer Coordinators, about the Hospice House and different services that they offer. The House is open to those who need a caregiver in their final days of life. The Rainbow of Hope auction and dinner is held to raise money for the Hospice House.
Centra Hospice
September 14, 2010 — Terri Lane from Centra Hospice talks with Tab O'Neal about an upcoming Hospice documentary, "Except for Six", as well as going over benefits of investing in Hospice care for families and patients. Terri then discusses how to get involved in Centra Hospice, as a volunteer or as a family or patient in need of care. To learn more call Centra Hospice at 434-200-3204.
Centra One Helicopter
September 7, 2010 — Tab O'Neal talks with Marilyn McLeod, Centra One's Medical Director, about the new, state-of-the-art helicopter, Centra One. Marilyn discusses how this new piece of equipment will extend the hospital and EMS teams in the field and provide more comprehensive care for trauma, stroke, heart attack, critical care patients or any severe medical emergency that goes beyond the capabilities of EMS teams on the ground. For more information call Centra at 434-200-5636.
Virginia 10 Miler
August 31, 2010 — Darrell Manning, Centra Team Coordinator, sits down with Tab O'Neal to talk about the Virginia 10 Miler. Darrell talks about Centra's employee involvement in the race as well as the different distances (the traditional 10 mile loop as well as a new 4 mile division). In addition, Darrell and Tab go over how to stay fit running, from the novice to the seasoned athlete. For more information, visit www.virginiatenmiler.com.
The Summit
August 24, 2010 — The Summit is an assisted and independent living campus focused on "Engaging in Life" via social advancement for elderly couples or individuals. Ken Burger talks with Tab about the opportunities that individuals have at The Summit to truly engage in life EVERY DAY. Sometimes moving from one's home to an assisted or independent living campus can often times be a difficult decision but Ken explains how The Summit encourages individuals to bring items from their current home to their apartment or garden at The Summit so that they can establish new roots in a community of people with similar interests, challenges and goals. For more information visit www.summitlynchburg.com or call 434-582-1500.
Prostate Health Navigators
August 17, 2010 — Meet Jerilyn Becker, a Prostate Health Navigator from Centra. Jerilyn talks with Tab about what happens during a typical visit and how Navigators such as herself establish and build a relationship with each patient. During the development of that relationship Navigators are instrumental in providing educational resources, treatment options, possible side effects from treatments, resources for procuring transportation and even information about financial options. For more information, visit cancer.centrahealth.com or call 1-877-MDLINK1.
Obesity and Heart Disease
August 10, 2010 — Tab O'Neal talks with Melissa McClurg, a Wellness Initiative Clinical Coordinator, about obesity in the Lynchburg area.
Mended Little Hearts
August 3, 2010 — Laura Morrison, Mended Little Hearts Coordinator, shares the story of how her daughter had open heart surgery at two weeks old due to congenital heart disease. Dr. Mark Townsend, Cardiologist, talks about congenital heart disease and the history of the disease. The program raises awareness about the risks and myths about congenital heart disease by educating those at risk or those who have the disease.
Mended Hearts
July 27, 2010 — Tab O'Neal speaks with Laurence Bryant, a volunteer with Mended Hearts, about the mission and purpose of the Mended Hearts program. The program inspires and encourages those who have gone through heart surgeries. It's not easy to encounter heart problems alone. Volunteers are all those who have had a heart surgery or a heart issue and can better relate to the members.
Bridges Treatment Center
July 20, 2010 — Tab O'Neal speaks with Jerry Padgett of Bridges Treatment Center about the programs they offer. Bridges is a residential treatment center that treats boys and girls ages 6-17 with a wide range of emotional and behavioral difficulties. Children are referred through social services or the schools and often go to live at the facility. The staff is highly trained and brings their hearts to the table every day.
Assisted Living at the Summit
July 13, 2010 — Ken Burger, the Director of The Summit Assisted Living, speaks with Tab O'Neal about assisted living. Assisted living is different from a nursing home in that the individual lives on their own in their private apartment with a community. Residents can move in their own belongings into their living space to make it their own. Assisted living allows the individual to maintain independence and integrity while receiving the assistance and care that they need while being a part of a community.
Pediatric Asthma
July 6, 2010 — Tab O'Neal talks with Dr. Stacey Hinderliter, a pediatrician, about asthma in children, which can be different from asthma in adults. Triggers, such as colds and running during play, can cause an asthma attack to happen. Medicines can help control the asthma to help the child lead a normal life.
Kidney Stones
June 22, 2010 — Tab O'Neal speaks with Dr. Corey Passman of Seven Hills Urology about what causes kidney stones, what they're made out of, who is more at risk, the symptoms of stones and how to prevent them.
Safe Sitter
June 15, 2010 — Tab O'Neal talks with Deanna Barnett about the Safe Sitter program. This program offers training and certification to girls and boys from ages 11-14 years old who are interested in babysitting. The program goes over how to handle emergency situations and how to handle babysitting as a business. To register for this class go to www.centrahealthregister.com.
Hospice Volunteer
June 1, 2010 — Tab O'Neal speaks with Terri Layne, a Centra Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, about volunteering with those facing terminal illness. The volunteers visit with the patients and provide any assistance needed in their final days of life.
VA Baptist School of Nursing
May 25, 2010 — Tab O'Neal talks with Dianne Nash and Kim Price, both alumni from the VA Baptist School of Nursing, about the history of the school, programs offered, and their cookbook that alumni put together with recipes they have collected over the years. Their cookbook is on sale to benefit Meals on Wheels, the Free Clinic of Central Virginia, and the VA Baptist Nursing Museum.
Impact of Diabetes
May 18, 2010 — Tab O'Neal talks with Sylvia Denton, a Centra Diabetes Educator, about how diabetes affects the extremities of the human body. Diabetes can lead to poor blood flow to the extremities causing nerve damage, and eventually, the inability to feel every day sensations such as hot, cold, and pain.
Chronic Pain
May 11, 2010 — Tab O'Neal speaks with Lisa Moore, a nurse in the Pain Management Center, about managing chronic pain. Causes of chronic pain can be diseases or unsuccessful surgeries. Lisa uses facial expressions to gauge the level of pain the patient is experiencing. Treatment depends on what the patient is feeling and what they have tried in the past.
Breastfeeding
May 4, 2010 — Tab O'Neal talks with DeAnna Barnett about the benefits and acceptance of breastfeeding.
Diabetes
April 27, 2010 — Tab O'Neal speaks with Sylvia Denton, a Diabetes Educator, about the alarming number of people with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Lifestyle is the main prevention for diabetes. By living a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet and exercise, most cases of diabetes can be avoided.
Career Camp
April 20, 2010 — Tab O'Neal discusses Career Camp with Ruth Maragni, an RN and a Learning and Development Specialist. Career Camp is a week long program where junior & senior college students get to explore different areas of health care in order to gain insight to their career.
March of Dimes part 2
April 13, 2010 — Tab O'Neal speaks with Brenda Yarber, a nurse practitioner and Tina Cannon, the March of Dimes Community Director. The March for Babies raises money for research to help provide care for pre-mature infants.
March of Dimes
Arpil 6, 2010 — Tab O'Neal speaks with Brenda Yarber, a nurse practitioner and Tina Cannon, the March of Dimes Community Director. The March for Babies raises money for research to help provide care for pre-mature infants.
Pain Management
March 30, 2010 — Tab O'Neal discusses pain management with Lisa Moore, a registered nurse from Lynchburg's Pain Center. The Pain Center helps patients manage and control chronic pain. New technology provides those with chronic pain a way to manage it by controlling the pain nerves located in the spine.
Time is Muscle
February 23, 2010 — Tab O'Neal talks with Cardiologist, Dr. O'Brien, about how time is of the essence when it comes to treating a heart attack patient. Technology such as EKGs have aided in quickly assessing the problem even before the patient has reached the hospital.
Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack
February 22, 2010 — Tab O'Neal talks with Cardiologist, Dr. O'Brien, about what you should be looking for; the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. Feeling chest pain is not the only sign of a heart attack. Other symptoms may include, sweating, nausea, and shortness of breath. The key is to seek help immediately, since time is muscle.
Congenital Heart Disease
February 9, 2010 — Tab O' Neal speaks with Cardiologist Dr. Mark Townsend of the Cardiovascular Group in Lynchburg about congenital heart disease, what it is, what causes it and how it's detected. Pediatricians evaluate children for early detection with each visit to prevent complications later in life.
Women and Heart Disease
February 2, 2010 — Tab O'Neal talks with Allison Brooks, a Nurse Practitioner, about how the symptoms of a heart attack may be different in women than in men. Certain risk factors such as weight levels, smoking, and exercise are all things to take into consideration. Factors can be monitored and changed to prevent heart disease.
Mammography
January 19, 2010 — Tab O'Neal speaks with Dr. Judith Perrotto, Medical Director of Centra's Breast Imaging Department, about screening and early detection and its importance. The 'Mammo-Van' frequently travels to different locations providing mammograms to women without the trip to the hospital.
Knee Surgery
January 12, 2010 — Tab O'Neal speaks with Dr. Peter Caprise, a knee surgeon, about different reasons why the knee joint becomes painful. Different kinds of surgery and new technology can provide relief to the pain in the knee.
Cardiac Arrest
January 5, 2010 — Cindi Cole and Johanna Derrenbacker from Centra's Cardiac CATH lab talk about the signs and symptoms of a cardiac arrest and how Centra quickly assists with patients in order to save lives. New technology enables the doctors and nurses to work quickly and efficiently even before the patient reaches the hospital. Also covered are way to prevent heart attacks by simple check ups and routines.
