Schneck Radio

Pain, for any length of time, is a burden and of the most common reasons patients seek medical care. New treatment modalities include frequency specific microcurrent and a treatment called Pain Neutralization Technique (PNT).

Listen in as Dr. Aaron Compton explains new treatments for chronic pain management and how a treatment program developed for your individual needs can change your quality of life for the better.

According to the CDC, people with diabetes can develop serious problems with their feet that can affect how easily they can walk, and even can lead to amputation.

Many of these serious problems can be prevented by taking good care of your feet and your health. Manage your diabetes, including keeping your blood pressure, blood sugar (glucose) and cholesterol at levels your health care provider recommends.

The flu virus was blamed for more than 50,000 deaths within the US in 2014. Many of those were in high-risk groups: 65+, under the age of 4, and those with a chronic disease such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, COPD, and others. Schneck Medical Center is a strong advocate of the flu vaccination. You need one each year at the beginning of flu season. It will take two weeks for your body to grow the antibodies to fight off the flu.

Listen in as Dr. David Hartung explains the importance of getting your flu vaccine every year.

The American Cancer Society recommends a first, or "baseline," mammogram for all women at age 40. Thereafter, a mammogram should be performed every year. Remember, all women are at risk for breast cancer! Even in families where there is no history of breast cancer, mammograms can and do save lives. 

Nationally recognized for excellence by the Commission on Cancer, Schneck's Breast Health Program brings women the most advanced breast health care, close to home. From diagnosis and treatment to recovery, here patients get the best care with the least worry for a quicker return to well.

Listen in as Sally Acton, RN helps you to learn more about mammograms and know what to expect when you arrive for your test.

Dr. Ryan Malone (along with Dr. Ganesh Kartha and Charity Welch, NP) have partnered with Schneck Medical Center to open a new urology practice in Seymour. The new practice will allow patients to receive urology services locally with timely appointments and attention to patient care and service.

Listen in as Dr. Ryan Malone discusses his new partnership with Schneck Medical Center.

If you suspect your teen is abusing drugs, remember there are always symptoms and signs to look for that could support your suspicions. 

Red eyes, always tired, always hyperactive, failing grades are just a few of the signs you may notice.

Listen in as Dawn Goodman-Martin, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Schneck Medical Center, discusses the signs and symptoms that might confirm your teen may be abusing drugs.

Shoulder surgery is a means of treating injured shoulders. Many surgeries have been developed to repair the muscles, connective tissue, or damaged joints that can arise from traumatic or overuse injuries to the shoulder.

Listen in as Dr. Jill Mikles explains that when pain takes the joy out of life, call on Schneck Orthopedics & Sports Medicine to provide advanced treatment options to help you move again. When it comes to caring for orthopedic and podiatry disorders, only the best treatment and care will do.

Schneck Orthopedics & Sports Medicine knows that when student athletes are sidelined with an injury, they want to get back in the game as soon as possible. Schneck Orthopedics & Sports Medicine's goal is to help ALL athletes prevent injury, manage pain, and get back in the game. We have developed a premier sports medicine program offering comprehensive sports medicine services from fellowship-trained physicians, specialists, and staff. 

Listen in as Kyle Coates, Athletic Trainer with Schneck Medical Center, discusses what your high school athlete can do to be better prepared for the upcoming sport season.

The first step in diagnosing and treating a person with a sleep disorder is a sleep study, a test in which a technician monitors you while you sleep. Sleep studies allow sleep specialists to evaluate how well you sleep, and can provide a wealth of information that doctors can use to successfully treat sleep disorders. 

Listen in as Susan Wynn, RRT discusses the sleep center at Schneck Medical.

Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses, focused on providing patients with relief from symptoms, pain, and stress.

No matter the diagnosis, our goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family. Our services are appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness. Palliative care can be provided together with other medical treatment for the underlying illness.



Listen in as Donna Butler, MSN, a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, discusses palliative care and how it can help your loved ones get the compassionate care they need at a very difficult time of life.