Discuss a Compassionate Journey and Share Insight

Welcome to Health Matters Weekly Podcast Episode with the Medicine Center Pharmacy. I’m your pharmacist, Paul White. We’re glad you joined us. Before we begin, I’d like to thank our sponsors, Aultman Health Systems, Studio Arts & Glass, and Jenior Appraisals and Liquidations.

Today in the studio with me is Brad White, a compounding pharmacist and Executive Vice President of our Pharmacies.  Our guest is Chaplain Terry Livengood with Aultman Health Systems.

Chaplain Terry has completed his Clinical Pastor Education at St Vincent Charity Hospital in Cleveland. His Master of Theology is at Walsh University and he is a Certified Thanatologist. In this episode, Chaplain Terry is with us to discuss a compassionate journey and share his insight for those of us who are either faced with the journey ourselves or are journeying with a friend or loved one.

People who are suffering or nearing the end of life often have spiritual needs as compelling as their physical concerns.  That person might find peace by resolving unsettled issues with friends or family.  They might appreciate and find comfort in visits from social workers or counselors.  Many people find solace in their faith.  In addition, the friends and family members of the person who is suffering often find themselves wondering what to do, and how to help while also coping with their own feelings. 

We’d like to remind our listeners that today’s program is also available on our podcast which can be downloaded from the app store on your mobile phone. Look for Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy and you can listen to any of our programs, anytime.

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Benefits of Hospice Chaplaincy Services

Welcome to Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy. We’re glad you joined us. Before we begin, we would like to thank our sponsors, Aultman Health Systems, Studio Arts & Glass,  and Jenior Appraisals and Liquidations. Today pharmacist Brad White & Paul White are broadcasting from our administrative offices and our guest is, Darrell Maze, Hospital Chaplain with Aultman Health Systems.

Hospice care is designed to help terminally ill people live out their final days in as much comfort as possible. The practical application of palliative care, in most cases, focuses on alleviating physical pain. But there are other elements involved. Emotional, Psychological, and Spiritual comfort all take on vital importance at the end of life. Faith may take precedence over everything else in these moments.

No matter what a hospice patient believes, the interconnected concepts of mind, body, and soul are deeply ingrained across most cultures. When faced with their own mortality, people often feel an urgent need to get their spiritual affairs in order. At its best, hospice care can allow patients to incorporate faith into their life during their final days as much or as little as they desire.

Today, Darrell will talk with us about his role as a Hospice Chaplain at Aultman Hospital. We’d like to remind our listeners that today’s program is also available on our podcast which can be downloaded from the app store on your mobile phone. Look for Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy and you can listen to any of our programs, anytime.

Tune in to Learn More About the Benefits of Hospice Chaplaincy Services:

• How did you get involved in becoming a hospice chaplain?

• What are some ways hospice chaplaincy may differ from hospital chaplaincy?

• What does a hospice chaplain do?

• Who might benefit from hospice chaplaincy services?

• What are some misconceptions about hospice chaplain services?

• How do you define spirituality and how it might differ from religion?

• What is a common question you encounter from patients?

• What is one of the main concerns patients in hospice have?

• How do you continue to stay open and engaged in this kind of work while dealing with so many deaths?

• What are some challenges you encounter in hospice as a spiritual care provider?

• How do you navigate the spiritual needs of the patients if they differ from that of their families?

• What are some indications that a person is experiencing spiritual distress?

• When are people more prone to have spiritual distress?

• How are spirituality and loss connected?

• What would you name as some of the biggest challenges in dealing with loss?

• How do you help a person who is questioning their spiritual beliefs?

• What are some tips you would give listeners on how to help people dealing with loss?

• What does preventative maintenance look like in handling loss during the holidays?

• What characteristics have you observed in individuals who cope well spiritually?

Thank you to our guest, Darrell Maze, Hospital Chaplain with Aultman Health Systems. We’d like to remind our listeners if you suspect you have a medical issue, please contact your healthcare provider. Thanks to our sponsors Aultman Health Systems, Studio Arts & Glass, and Jenior Appraisals and LIquidations. As always, we thank our listeners for joining us on Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy.

Have a healthy week and we’ll see you again next Friday right here on News Talk 1480 WHBC.

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The Emergency Room And Urgent Care

Welcome to Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy. I’m your pharmacist, Brad White. We’re glad you joined us. Before we begin, I’d like to thank our sponsors, Aultman Health Systems, Studio Arts & Glass, and Jenior Appraisals and Liquidations.

Today we are broadcasting from our administrative offices and our guest is, Dr. Jon Elias, Medical Director of Aultman Now Urgent Care. learn about the difference between the Emergency Room and Urgent Care, while also discussing common health concerns during this cold and flu season.

When these situations occur, we’re often faced with uncertainty about where to go for care, especially if the symptoms seem severe and our regular doctor’s office is closed. While the answer is not always simple, knowing the difference between a walk-in clinic, an urgent care center, and a hospital emergency room can make a huge difference, especially if you have a medical emergency.

We’d like to remind our listeners that today’s program is also available on our podcast. Look for Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy in your favorite podcast app and please subscribe.

Tune in to Learn More About the Difference Between The Emergency Room And Urgent Care in this Program:

• Urgent Care vs the Emergency Department.  How does a person know which place to go?

• When should a person visit their primary care provider instead of an urgent care?

• Should people have a primary care provider?

• What are the differences between the flu, Covid and the common cold?

• What are the treatments for cold, flu and covid?

• When are antibiotics appropriate to use in respiratory infections?

• Is there a risk to using antibiotics?

• How about respiratory conditions – how do you know when you should seek treatment?

• What are the pulmonary effects of colds, flu and covid?

• Is pulmonary rehab required for any of these conditions?

• During winter months you probably see other weather-related health conditions like falls and issues related to shoveling snow and being outdoors for long periods of time. What can our listeners do to avoid falls?

• Do you see people of all ages at risk for falling?

• How about health risks related to shoveling snow?

• What would you tell people who have health conditions about shoveling?

• Is there a risk to children and others of staying outside too long during cold weather?

• Is frostbite a major concern?

• Where are the Aultman Urgent care facilities located?

• How can people find out more information about hours, etc?

Thank you to our guest, Dr. Jon Elias, Medical Director of Aultman Now Urgent Care.  We’d like to remind our listeners if you suspect you have a medical issue, please contact your healthcare provider. Thanks to our sponsors Aultman Health Systems, Studio Arts & Glass, and Jenior Appraisals and LIquidations. As always, we thank our listeners for joining us on Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy.

Have a healthy week and we’ll see you again next Friday right here on News Talk 1480 WHBC.

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Important Information About Fall Prevention

Welcome to Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy. I’m your pharmacist, Paul White. We’re glad you joined us. Before we begin, I’d like to thank our sponsors, Aultman Health Systems, Studio Arts & Glass, and Jenior Appraisals and Liquidations.

Today Brad and I are broadcasting from our administrative offices and our guests are, Melissa Overly, RPh, Manager of the Medicine Center Pharmacy in Minerva, Ohio, and Michelle McCann, Physical Therapist with Aultman Therapy Services.  It’s a family show today as Michelle and Melissa are sisters working together to share important information about fall risks today. 

Fall prevention may not seem like a lively topic, but it’s important. Each year, millions of adults aged 65 and older fall.  Falls can cause moderate to severe injuries, but the most important message is that falls can be prevented.  Falls are often considered to be part of a syndrome. 

In other words, more than one thing may be causing the condition.  As a result, there is often a benefit from a team approach where various disciplines can contribute to the assessment and treatment of the condition.  Today, our discussion includes both a physical therapist and a pharmacist to get their perspectives on fall prevention. 

We’d like to remind our listeners that today’s program is also available on our podcast.  Look for Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy in your favorite podcast app and please subscribe.

Tune in to Learn More About the Perspectives on Fall Prevention in this Program:

• When we discuss fall prevention therapy, who should we be considering?

• How serious and costly are falling?

• What does fall prevention involve and what are the goals of a multidisciplinary approach to treating falls?

• What does a Physical Therapy Evaluation for falls look like?

• What a comprehensive medication review by a Pharmacist is?

• How can a comprehensive medication review by a pharmacist help prevent falls?

• What “deprescribing” is?

• What are the three main categories of medications that can directly impact falls, and can you share some examples in each category?

• What do you recommend if a patient is taking these medications and want to reduce their fall risk?

• For every potentially risky medication, what are some questions I should ask my family doctor or pharmacist?

• What should our listeners do or consider if they want to make their homes safer?

• How can we be best prepared in the event of a fall?

• How do you address the stigma that accompanies the use of assistive devices?

• What can happen after a fall?

• How do schedule a time to see a physical therapist?

• How can patients reach schedule a time for a consultation or comprehensive medication review?

Thank you to our guests, Melissa Overly, RPh, Manager of the Medicine Center Pharmacy in Minerva, Ohio, and Michelle McCann, Physical Therapist with Aultman Therapy Services We’d like to remind our listeners if you suspect you have a medical issue, please contact your healthcare provider. Thanks to our sponsors Aultman Health Systems, Studio Arts & Glass, and Jenior Appraisals and LIquidations. As always, we thank our listeners for joining us on Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy

Have a healthy week and we’ll see you again next Friday right here on News Talk 1480 WHBC.

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Sinus and Allergy Treatments

Welcome to Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy. I’m your pharmacist, Paul White. We’re glad you joined us. Before we begin, I’d like to thank our sponsors, Aultman Health Systems, Studio Arts & Glass, and Jenior Appraisals and Liquidations.

Today Brad and I are broadcasting from our administrative offices and our guest is, Dr. Aaron Brescia, Board certified Head and Neck surgeon from Ohio Head and Neck.

Allergic Rhinitis, also called hay fever, is an allergic reaction that causes sneezing, congestion, an itchy nose, and a sore throat. Pollen, pet dander, mold, and insects can lead to hay fever symptoms. Hay fever can make you feel awful, but you can find relief with lifestyle changes, allergy medications, and immunotherapy allergy shots.  This morning we will talk with Dr. Bresica about allergies, sinusitis, and Ohio Head and Neck Surgeon’s Ascent Surgery Center.

The Ascent Surgery Center means you and your family have a choice!  Your family’s ear, nose, and throat outpatient surgery can now be performed closer to home at the Ascent Family Surgery Center by the caring doctors at Ohio Head and Neck Surgeons. If you or a loved one suffer from allergies or sinusitis, you won’t want to miss today’s show as we discuss sinus and allergy treatments with Dr. Brescia.

We’d like to remind our listeners that today’s program is also available on our podcast. Look for Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy in your favorite podcast app and please subscribe.

Tune in to Learn More About the Pros & Cons of OTC Hearing Aids in this Program:

• What are the most common allergies?

• How do diagnose a patient with allergies?

• What are the best medications to treat allergies?

• What is allergy immunotherapy?

• How long do you need to be on allergy shots?

• Do allergies change over time?

• Are there conservative measures that can be used to treat allergies such as air filters, mattress covers, etc?

• Are sinus problems related to allergies?

• How are sinus problems diagnosed?

• What testing can be done to diagnose sinus issues?

• What medications do you recommend when treating sinusitis?

• What are the signs and symptoms of a sinus infection?

• How do I know if I have a cold or a sinus infection?

• Why are surgery centers better for most patients versus surgery in a hospital?

• Are there surgeries that don’t qualify for surgery centers?

• Can patients expect the same quality care in a surgery center as a compared to a hospital?

• Do patients have a choice where their surgery is performed?

• Will Ascent be a good place for children to have ENT surgery?

Thank you to our guest, Dr. Aaron Brescia, Board certified Head and Neck surgeon from Ohio Head and Neck Surgeons. We’d like to remind our listeners if you suspect you have a medical issue, please contact your healthcare provider. Thanks to our sponsors Aultman Health Systems, Studio Arts & Glass, and Jenior Appraisals and LIquidations. As always, we thank our listeners for joining us on Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy.

Have a healthy week and we’ll see you again next Friday right here on News Talk 1480 WHBC.

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