Tune into Wellness

Tune into Wellness is a monthly radio show on 103.9 – WRBI that features health topics by some of MMCH’s very own health care professionals. The show airs on WRBI the second Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m., but you can also tune in right here!

If you’d like to hear a show that isn’t listed here, call (812) 933-5268 or email Becky Walter.

Many people know Becky Hand as a dietitian at Margaret Mary. What they may not know about her is she recently wrote her first book! “The Spark Solution” is a 14-day comprehensive diet program that’s proven, easy to follow and keeps readers motivated to reach healthy weight loss goals. Listen in to learn more.

Every April, Margaret Mary Health holds its annual Hospice 5k to raise funds for people who can’t pay for Hospice care. Listen in as Bev Schwier, manager of Home Health and Hospice, explains the difference between the services.

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Listen as Gastroenterologist Tom Imperiale, MD talks about risk factors for colon cancer, as well as screening recommendations. Dr. Imperiale sees patients at the Outpatient Clinic, located on the second floor of The Hansen Center.

February is Heart Awareness Month. Listen as our Cardiac Rehab duo, Barb Luff and Jeff Miller, talk about the symptoms, risk factors and tips for preventing heart disease.

Margaret Mary is excited to introduce our new full-time oncologist, Dr. Howard Cooper. Learn more about Dr. Cooper, and listen in as our oncology director, Katherine McElhoe, talks about the cancer services available at The Hansen Center.

Margaret Mary’s new Physician Center is finally finished, and many of our doctors are seeing patients at this beautiful building located behind The Hansen Center on Six Pine Ranch Road. Listen in as Dr. Jeff Hatcher and Dr. Scott Callahan talk about the advantages of the facility.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. If you have diabetes, it’s essential you take good care of yourself. Our diabetes program is led by registered nurses and dietitians who are certified in diabetes education. Listen in as Kathy Cooley, RD and Lori Mauer, RN tell you more about managing this dangerous, yet controllable, disease.

Margaret Mary is gearing up for two big events this fall and you’re invited. On Oct. 25, the Think Pink breast cancer awareness event will be held starting at 6:30 p.m. at Walhill Farm. On Nov. 3, a Health and Wellness Expo will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at the Southeastern Indiana YMCA. Registration is available online by visiting our Events section. To learn more, listen to Ashley Morris, event coordinator.

Margaret Mary is pleased to announce the establishment of a new non-profit Foundation. The Foundation creates an organization wholly focused on serving the needs of donors and engaging the community as partners in health improvement. Listen as Mary Dickey, Executive Director of the Foundation, talks about the goals and opportunities of this new initiative.

Margaret Mary welcomes rheumatologist Alejandra Rodriguez, MD to its medical staff. Rheumatologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, connective tissues and soft tissues. Listen in as Dr. Rodriguez introduces herself and talks about the types of patients she treats.

Margaret Mary Community Hospital is the latest healthcare organization to partner with Marian University to build its new College of Osteopathic Medicine. MMCH is investing $150,000 over the next 10 years to support the new medical school. Listen here as MMCH President Tim Putnam explains the partnership.

This summer, Margaret Mary is excited to announce it is opening a new medically supervised weight loss clinic in Romweber Flats. The clinic, called Health Management Resources (HMR), uses a combination of education and meal replacements to help people lose weight. Listen in as Trish Hunter, RD explains more about the program!

Many people can benefit from Speech Therapy. Children may exhibit language delays, stuttering or difficulty pronouncing certain sounds. For adults, Speech Therapy is often beneficial following a medical issue, such as a stroke, or for health conditions like Parkinson’s Disease or MS. Listen here as speech therapist Rick Hill discusses the Speech Therapy program at MMCH.

At MMCH, complimentary massages are available for patients on our cancer, OB and same-day surgery units. For many patients, receiving a massage calms them and brings them peace. Others have found receiving the service allows them to better handle pain, anxiety, nausea and fatigue. Listen to certified massage therapist, Carla Stenger, on the benefits of massage.

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. A colonoscopy is the most effective way to screen for colon cancer and is recommended for anyone 50 or older. Click here to hear from surgeon Brian Albers, MD as he talks about the risk factors for colon cancer, as well as what you can expect when you schedule a colonoscopy.

Margaret Mary is the first hospital in the state of Indiana to install a digital broadband MRI. This technology is used to examine soft tissues in areas like the brain, spine, breast, abdomen, pelvis and joints. Click here to listen to Radiologist James Browne, MD and MRI Tech Amanda Lamping talk about the benefits of the digital broadband MRI.

In this session of Tune into Wellness, you’ll hear from Kari Ann Rennekamp, a social worker with The Hansen Center. As a cancer survivor herself, Kari Ann knows, firsthand, what cancer patients go through while battling this terrible disease. She’ll talk about the Building Strength program, a class held at the Southeastern Indiana YMCA designed to help cancer survivors develop an excercise program that meets their needs.

Some people experience a serious mood change when the seasons change. They may sleep too much, have little energy and feel depressed. This condition is seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Click here to listen to Joyce Howell, a family nurse practitioner with Osgood Primary Care. She will discuss symptoms and risk factors, and provide tips for clearing up those winter blues.

This month’s speakers are Julie Keene, Vice President of Physician Services and Kim Incho, Vice President of Human Resources. Click here to learn about the new Margaret Mary Physician Center now being built near The Hansen Center on Six Pine Ranch Road. The building, which will also house on-site X-ray and lab services, is expected to be completed by November 2012.