The concept of health and wellness has come a long way. You may remember the workout tapes that once captivated Americans. Or the weight-loss strategies involving cabbage soup, cookies and grapefruit people pursued over the years, sometimes at a cost to their health.
“Today, people view health and wellness through a broader and more sophisticated lens,” says Ken Boush, Director of Marketing and Communications, Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). “They’re concerned about all aspects of their health and are discriminating about the source of their health information.”
Healthy Conversations, YRMC’s online speakers’ bureau, is designed for today’s savvy healthcare consumer. Launched in 2020, Healthy Conversations features:
- A diverse menu of health and wellness topics
- Knowledgeable, local healthcare providers
- Brief, informative videos
- Easy-to-access, on-demand videos
- A regular flow of new health and wellness topics
“Healthy Conversations includes top medical experts from our community,” notes Boush. “There’s a leading orthopedic surgeon who talks about the latest hip replacement surgery, an experienced dietitian who teaches you how to count carbs and many more healthcare providers sharing accurate information.”
Check out the following Healthy Conversations topics, presented by YRMC healthcare providers and Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Group (YRMG) physicians:
Adult Health & Screening Topics
DEXA: Are Your Bones Healthy?
Sierra-Amber Mabry, RT, BS, Prescott Medical Imaging
Healthy Conversations Introduces Joint Replacement Expert Dr. Jason Weisstein
Jason Weisstein, MD, MPH, FACS, Orthopedic Surgeon, YRMG
Farewell to Hip Arthritis … Hello to Hip Health
Dr. Jason Weisstein, Orthopedic Surgeon, YRMG
Five Signs it’s Time for a Total Knee Replacement
Francisco Jaume, DO, Orthopedic Surgeon, YRMG
Is the Cognitive Assessment and Support Clinic Right for You?
Sam Downing, MD, Director of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, YRMG
Lung Cancer Screening
Jennifer Harvey, RN, Nurse Navigator, Lung Cancer Screening and Care, YRMC
Palliative Medicine: A Big Picture Perspective
Larry Parsons, MD, Palliative Medicine, YRMC
Say So Long to Swelling: What You Need to Know About Leg Edema
Anil Kumar, MD, ABVLM, RPVI, RPhS, FACC, FSVM, Vascular Medicine and Vein Specialist
What You Should Know About Neurosurgery & Physiatry
Bradley Benson, DO, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, YRMG
Why Worrying About Your Varicose Veins is Not Vain
Dr. Anil Kumar, Vascular Medicine and Vein Specialist
Nutrition & Fitness Topics
Tips for Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet
Danyelle Schott, Certified Nutritionist and Certified Personal Trainer, Preventive Medicine and Wellness, YRMC
Carb Counting for Diabetics
Wendy Nelson, Diabetes Educator-Dietitian, Preventive Medicine and Wellness, YRMC
Get Toned at Home
Danyelle Schott, Certified Nutritionist and Certified Personal Trainer, YRMC
Mindfulness Topics
Building More Resilience to Navigate Life’s Challenges
Cheryl Van Demark PT, C-IAYT, Physical Therapist and Certified Yoga Therapist, Physical Rehabilitation Services, YRMC
Welcome Self-Compassion into Your Life
Cheryl Van Demark, Physical Therapist and Certified Yoga Therapist, YRMC
Aging, Safety & Senior Health Topics
A Matter of Balance
Al Peraza, PT, DPT, Physical Therapist, Physical Rehabilitation Services, YRMC
Must-Know Self-Defense Tips (with Demonstrations) for Seniors
Jill Potter, RN, ACSM-CEP, AACVPR, CRP and sixth-degree black belt, Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation, YRMC
Swallowing Issues and Aging: What You Should Consider
Courtney Brimm, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist, Physical Rehabilitation Services, YRMC
Volunteerism
Volunteering and the Helper’s High
Nancy Thomes, Director of Volunteer Services, YRMC
Keep up with Healthy Conversations presentations by subscribing to YRMC HealthConnect (YRMCHealthConnect.org). Healthy Conversations is supported by a grant from the William L. and Ruth T. Pendleton Memorial Fund.
Submitted by Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center