Vitality Med Practice & Wellness Solutions of Community Health Nursing

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 Marna Revlock, Certified Nurse Practitioner at Vitality Med and Professor of Community Health Nursing at Kent State Stark Campus.

Do you remember a time when you had abundant energy and felt vibrant?  When you slept well, you didn’t need caffeine, you were able to consume foods that didn’t result in weight gain.  If you did gain weight you could make some easy adjustments and lose it fast.  As we age, things change.

Perhaps you are struggling to recall words easily or you are wishing you were experiencing that passionate spark with your spouse or loved one.  Are you wondering what happened?

The Mayo Clinic has published studies that show changes in hormone levels and metabolism as we age. When you were younger, hormones like thyroid, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and pregnenolone were produced in abundance and in balance, but aging and stress can deplete many of the hormones that kept your body young, healthy, and strong.  The good news is that they can be replaced with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT).  Bioidentical hormones are not magic, they do not cure all diseases, but they can restore your body to a healthier place, similar to when you were younger. This morning we will talk with Marna about BHRT and the services offered at Vitality Med. 

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Tune in to Learn More About the BHRT and the Services Offered at Vitality Med:

• Why is hormone replacement therapy controversial?

• What did we learn as result of the Women’s Health Initiative study that was halted in 2002?

• What is the difference between the bioidentical hormones as opposed to the commercially made hormones?

• What does the research currently say about hormone replacement?

• What type of symptoms do people experience throughout their life that might indicate a hormone imbalance?

• Why is it important to maintain hormone balance as you age?

• What are the benefits of bioidentical hormones during menopause?

• Do men go through menopause?

• When should be hormones is tested?

• Is hormone testing just for women, or does hormone imbalance also affect men?

• What type of patient would benefit from hormone replacement?

• How do you arrive at choosing a therapy and a dosage level for a patient?

• What methods do you use to monitor patient progress and customize the therapy to meet the individual needs of each patient?

• Do you only focus on drug therapy, or do you incorporate other tools in your wellness approach?

• How is Vitality Med different than a traditional doctors office?

Thank you to our guest Marna Revlock Certified Nurse Practitioner at Vitality Med and Professor of Community Health Nursing at Kent State Stark Campus. We would 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 Services Offered at Yanke Bionics

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 Roger Marzano, Vice President of Clinic Services and Certified in Prosthetists, and Orthotists, and managing comprehensive Pedorthic Patient Care.

At Yanke Bionics, their philosophy is that life should be lived to its fullest extent.  It’s about a spirit, a winning life, and accept no limitations.  Their mission is to help patients attain their personal goal.  Whether a prosthetic or orthotic device is needed, Yanke Bionics can help create a customized bionic device that enables patients to enjoy their favorite activities whether it’s walking, running, dancing, playing golf, or climbing mountains ….. even after the patient has lost a limb. Today we will talk with Roger about the services offered at Yanke Bionics and how they can help you achieve your personal goals.

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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Tune in to Learn More About the Services Offered at Yanke Bionics:

• How Yanke Bionics improved lives?

• How has technology changed in the field in the 40 years you have been doing this?

• How has the insurance / reimbursement for these types of services been impacted by Medicare and 3rd party insurers?

• What do you see changing or improving for those with physical challenges in the future?

• What do you see as the next big health crisis that we may be faced with in the years to come?

• I know that Yanke Bionics has a fabrication facility that features CAD/CAM manufacturing in Akron.  Can you tell our listeners about that facility and how it improves the services you are able to provide?

• Where and how can the listeners of this program that need the services of Yanke bionics arrange to be seen?

• How many locations does Yanke bionics operate in Ohio and what are the normal hours of operation?

Thank you to our guest, Roger Marzano Vice President of Clinic Services and Certified in Prosthetists, Orthotists, and managing comprehensive Pedorthic Patient Care. We would 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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Robotic Colorectal Surgery is better than Traditional Surgery!

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. Chase Beach, General Surgeon at Aultman General Surgery.

Aultman general surgery specializes in general surgery with a wide scope of procedures, including the latest in robotic assisted surgeries for the highest level of comprehensive surgical care.  State of the art treatments include robotic assisted minimally invasive procedures, colon and rectal cancer surgeries, comprehensive breast care, abdominal and gallbladder procedures, and hernia surgeries.  This morning we will talk with Dr. Beach about robotic surgery and other procedures provided by Aultman General Surgery.

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Colorectal Cancer Symptoms:

• Constipation

• Bleeding from the Rectum

• Blood in the Stool

• Diarrhea

• Changes in Stool Color

• Changes in Stool Shape, such as Constricted Stool

• Too much Gas

• Abdominal Cramps

• Abdominal Pain

Benefits of Robotic Colorectal Surgery

• Reducing Pain and Trauma

• Less Bleeding

• Less Postoperative Suffering

• Fewer Scars

• Shorter Clinical Stay

• Faster Improvement and Return to Work

Tune in to Learn More About the Colorectal Cancer & Benefits of Robotic Surgery and Procedures:

• What types of procedures do you perform at Aultman?

• Does colorectal cancer affect a lot of people?

• What are the common risk factors of colorectal cancer?

• Does diet impact colorectal health?

• Does obesity or other health conditions play a role in colorectal health?

• Is it true that colorectal cancer is the only preventable type of cancer if it is detected early enough?

• How can colorectal cancer be detected?

• Should everyone have a colonoscopy?

• Is robotic-assisted surgery conducive to this type of condition?

• When it comes to robotic-assisted surgery in general, are there risks, or complications associated with robotic surgery vs. traditional surgery?

• Do robotics seem to be expanding, and is it the way of the future in surgery?

• During surgery, where are you positioned in relation to the robot?

• What other types of surgery can be done robotically?

• What are some of the differences between robotic and laparoscopic procedures?

Thank you to our guest, Dr. Chase Beach, General Surgeon at Aultman General Surgery. We would 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, 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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How We Keep Our Heart Healthy?

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 White and I are broadcasting from our administrative offices and our guest is Dr. Ataul Qureshi, Cardiologist at Aultman Deuble Heart & Vascular Hospital, and Cardiovascular Consultants.

February is American Heart Month.  Why do we observe American Heart Month every February? Well, every year more than 600,000 Americans die from heart disease. The number one cause of death for most groups, heart disease affects all ages, genders, and ethnicities. Risk factors include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and excessive alcohol use. This year’s Heart Month theme is Take up a Heart Healthy Habit. You can pick a new heart-healthy habit like jogging or substituting sodas with water and try to stick to it for a whole month.

We would like to challenge you to a very important heart health habit:  Understand your medication and take it as prescribed.  Did you know that nationally only 30% of patients take their blood pressure medications correctly? 

If you struggle with taking your medication correctly, let us help you manage your medication refills and pack them in individual dose packs to help you follow one of the most important health habits – taking your medication correctly! 

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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How to maintain a healthy heart habits?

• Eat Healthy Foods

• Maintain a Healthy Weight

• Completely Quit Smoking

• Stay Away from Secondhand Smoke

• Control Cholesterol and Blood Pressure

• Drink Alcohol in Moderation

• Manage Stress

• Get Physically Active

• Taking Medicine to Lower the Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke

Tune in to Learn More About the Heart Healthy Habit:

• What is congestive heart failure?

• What are some common conditions that lead to heart failure?

• Who is typically at risk for heart failure?

• Are there measures people can take to prevent heart failure and cardiac disease in general?

• What are the common signs of heart failure and are they the same for men and women?

• Is it more common for women to overlook symptoms than men?

• What happens if a pregnant woman has hypertension?

• How does smoking lead to heart failure?

• Does vaping have the same effects as cigarettes?

• What about those affected by secondhand smoke?  Do these people commonly have issues?

• What are some of the latest developments in heart failure diagnosis and treatment?

• Which developments have had the most impact on the patients?

Thank you to our guest, Dr. Ataul Qureshi, Cardiologist at Aultman Deuble Heart & Vascular Hospital, and Cardiovascular Consultants. We would 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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SERVICES OF THE MEDICINE CENTER PHARMACY

• REFILLS

• COVID TESTING

• EASY DOSE PACKS

• EASY MAX BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITOR

• GET STARTEDLAB TESTS AND IMMUNIZATIONS

• LONG TERM CARE

• PRESCRIBERS SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

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, pharmacist Brad White and I are broadcasting from our administrative offices. Today our show is all about you. We have an exciting new program to share with our listeners today, as well as responses to questions our friends and neighbors
posted on our Facebook pages.

After all, who doesn’t want to save money on prescriptions? If you have used SingleCare or Good Rx to help save money on prescriptions, you know it isn’t always easy. You have to go to their website, print a coupon or save it on your phone to show your pharmacist. Or maybe you can join their program and “save even more.”

Wouldn’t it be nice to simply trust your pharmacist to offer you the lowest price available? Today we would like to introduce a simple, easy way to save money at your local Medicine Center Pharmacy. You don’t have to spend time visiting a website, waste time and money printing coupons, and hope the pharmacy you use will accept them. You simply talk to one of our friendly staff members and ask if there is a better price…… it’s that easy! The Health Matters Drug Savings Program.

Today, 66% of the US population takes one or more prescription medications and among that group of the population, on average they take four prescriptions a day. It is a sad statistic to share, but 30% of Americans have skipped a medication or refill because it is too expensive. If a patient has a co-pay for their medication, especially a generic, oftentimes we find they are paying 100% of the expense of the medication and their insurance isn’t paying anything at all. Those are the medications where patients may have the best chance of paying less if they ask for our cash price.

You might be surprised to learn that most insurance companies are encouraging their members to look for the lowest price.  Some even allow members to turn in their receipts for reimbursement.  We encourage patients to check with their insurance company and see if they will reimburse for cash prescriptions and apply them to any deductible if allowed.

Example of some of the potential savings at Medicine Center Pharmacy:

If we have diabetes, we may be on Metformin 1000 mg. A common co-pay for a 30-day supply is $5.75. We are offering a 90-day supply for $10.00. So, instead of paying $5.75 for 3 months, a total of $17.25 – you can simply pay $10.00 for a 90-day supply and save $7.25 in addition to saving two trips to the pharmacy.

Atorvastatin is another common medication. An average co-pay for a 30-day supply is $9.00. We are offering a 90-day supply of Atorvastatin for $10.00. So, instead of paying a total of $27.00 for a 3-month supply, you can simply pay $10.00, save $17.00, and two trips to the pharmacy. Customers need to talk to a staff member at Medicine Center Pharmacy and ask for a price quote; it’s that easy!

Over 150 of the most common generic medications prescribed are included in this list.  There are medications in all major disease state categories including allergies, diabetes, gastrointestinal, men’s and women’s health, etc.

We hope that every customer will take a moment to talk with one of our pharmacists and feel comfortable asking for the best price on any medication they are prescribed. We may not be able to provide a lower price on every medication, but we are happy to help.

Not only do not have to pay a monthly fee at Medicine Center Pharmacy but also don’t have to pay an annual Prime Fee to even be eligible to get the lowest prices!  But I am happy to remind our listeners that like Amazon Prime, we do deliver for free within a radius of each of our stores!

The high deductible plans were created with the intent of making consumers more cost-conscious about health care because they are paying more out of pocket than in traditional health plans. In our marketplace, the average deductible is approaching $3,000.00. In addition to low-priced prescriptions, we offer low-cost health screenings including A1C, Vitamin D, Thyroid TSH, Lipid profiles, and covid tests. We even offer free blood pressure checks to every customer who asks. Please check out the full list of services we offer on our website: medshoprx.com

The patient has the right to choose. Any patient that is concerned about their medication expenses are invited to participate in this program and simply has to ask the pharmacy for the cash price.

In some cases, if a Medicare patient has a deductible and they pay cash for a prescription, it may not apply towards meeting their deductible. However, consider that most drugs on this list are only $10 for a 90-day supply and due to the low dollar amount, the patient may not be concerned that it did not apply toward their deductible.

That is a really good point. It is important for patients to have all of their medications at one pharmacy for many reasons. First, so there is a complete record of all their medications to check for interactions, but the second and equally important reason is to have a personal relationship with their pharmacist - a trusted healthcare professional.

It is also why we work hard to offer a complete and comprehensive review of all of your medications to help you maximize your savings while simplifying your life.

We are happy to share that our compound lab in New Philadelphia recently passed a rigorous re-credentialing process to remain an accredited compounding lab.

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Tune in to Learn About the Potential Savings, Medication Discount Program and Compounding Questions Answered:

• Example of some of the potential savings?

• Do customers need to present a coupon or a savings card to get these prices?

• Are there a lot of medications on our Drug Savings Program?

• What if someone looks at our list and their medication is not on the list?

• What about our friends on Medicare?  Can Medicare patients participate in our Drug Savings Program?

• What about diabetes testing supplies?

• What compounding is and provide some examples?

• How is a compounding pharmacy monitored and how can our patients be confident in the products that Medicine Center Pharmacy is compounding and dispensing?

• How does compounding benefit a patient?

• What exactly does the term “Bioidentical Hormone” means?

• Is hormone replacement therapy only for women?

• How can a patient know if their doctor or prescriber is aware of compounding?

• How can anyone reach out to Medicine Center Pharmacy Drug Savings Program or Compounding Service?

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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Welcome to Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy. I’m your pharmacist, Paul White. Our guest today is Shannon Urena, Physician Assistant from Aultman Medical Group Plastic Surgery.

Have you ever wondered about the term “plastic” surgery?  The term plastic surgery comes from the Greek language, and literally means reshaping or remodeling from the original flesh. 

Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two main categories: reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery.  Today we welcome Shannon Urena from Aultman Medical Group Plastic Surgery and we will be discussing different types of plastic surgery.    

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We’d like to remind our viewers 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 these topics in this program:

• Why did you pick plastic surgery as a specialty as opposed to another specialty?

• What is the role of a PA-C in plastic surgery?

• What are the thoughts on non-plastic surgeons doing plastic surgery procedures like Botox and Fillers?

• Do men get cosmetic surgery?

• Is there such a thing as trending procedures among men and women?

Thank you to our guest, Shannon Urena, PA-C from Aultman Medical Group Plastic Surgery. We would like to remind our listeners if you suspect you have a medical issue, please contact your healthcare provider. Thanks to our sponsor, Studio Arts, and Glass, and of course our technical producer, JD D’Angelis. 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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Radiation Treatment for Cancer Patients

Health Matters is a weekly radio show sponsored by the Medicine Center Pharmacy on WHBC 1480 AM in Canton, Ohio. In this episode, Paul White, Brad White, Dr. Steven Olyejar ( Aultman Radiation Oncology ), and Tina Biasella ( Vice President, Cancer Services ), and thanks to our sponsors Aultman Health System, Studio Arts & Glass, and Jenior Appraisals and Liquidations. discusses radiation treatment for cancer patients.

More than 14 million new cases of cancer are diagnosed globally each year; radiation therapy (RT) has the potential to improve the rates of cure for 3.5 million people and provide palliative relief for an additional 3.5 million people. These conservative estimates are based on the fact that approximately 50 percent of all cancer patients can benefit from Radiation Therapy in the management of their disease. 

A Radiation Oncologist is a doctor who specializes in providing radiation treatment to cancer patients.  They work closely with team members to create a treatment plan. We will talk with Dr. Olyejar and Tina about radiation treatments for cancer as well as the exciting news they have to share about the opening of Aultman’s new cancer center.

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 these topics in this program:

• What made you decide to specialize in radiation oncology?

• What kind of training did you need to specialize in radiation oncology?

• What types of cancers do you treat with radiation?

• Do you have a specific cancer type that you have an interest in or treat more of?

• When someone needs to have radiation, what types of treatment are available?

• What are the differences in those treatment types?

• How often and for how long do patients need to receive radiation?

Thank you to our guests, Dr. Jessica Olyejar, with Aultman Radiation Oncology, and Tina Biasella, Vice President, Cancer Services.  We’d like to remind our listeners, if you suspect you have a medical issue, please contact your health care provider.

Thanks to our sponsors, Aultman Health System, 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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Better Public Health in a Healthy Community

Health Matters is a weekly radio show sponsored by the Medicine Center Pharmacy on WHBC 1480 AM in Canton, Ohio. In this episode pharmacists, Brad White and James M. Adams (RS, MPH) Health Commissioner of Canton City Public Health discusses healthy lifestyles, researching the disease, injury prevention, and detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious diseases.

Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting “Prevent, Promote, Protect.” Overall, public health is concerned with protecting the health of entire populations. 

Tune in to learn more about these topics in this program:

James M. Adams (RS, MPH)
Health Commissioner of Canton City Public Health

• What monkeypox is and what the risk is to the general public?

• What are the symptoms of MonkeyPox and how easily transmittable is it?

• What is important to know so that we can help friends, neighbors, or relatives who may be in this situation?

• What should we do to keep our school-age population safe?

• Getting both a covid vaccine and a flu vaccine at the same time?

Public health professionals try to prevent problems from happening or recurring through implementing educational programs, recommending policies, administering services, and conducting research—in contrast to clinical professionals like doctors and nurses, who focus primarily on treating individuals after they become sick or injured. Public health also works to limit health disparities.

A large part of public health is promoting health care equity, quality, and accessibility. James M. Adams and the staff of Canton City Board of Health deserve our thanks and appreciation for all they do to keep us and our community healthy.

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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James M. Adams, Health Commissioner of Canton City Public Health

Thanks for listening today! We’d like to remind our listeners if you suspect you have a medical issue, please contact your healthcare provider. Thanks to our sponsor Health Commissioner of Canton City Public Health As always, we thank our listeners for joining us on Health Matters with the Medicine Center Pharmacy. 

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