#insideMWHC

Dr. Brian McDermott, orthopedic surgeon with Mary Washington Orthopedics in affiliation with FOA, visited Ted Schubel at Town Talk to talk about the benefits of ANTERIOR ADVANTAGE™ Hip Replacement.

This episode aired on November 9, 2020. For the original episode on Town Talk, visit https://www.newstalk1230.net/episode/town-talk-dr-brian-mcdermott/.

For more information on ANTERIOR ADVANTAGE™ Hip Replacement, visit https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/Anterior-Hip-Replacement.aspx.

Jody Long is a diabetes educator with Mary Washington Healthcare Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Services. In this episode she talks about different apps that could help you manage your diabetes, ranging from exercise to calorie trackers to meditation. 

Some of the apps Jody mentions in the podcast are the 7-minute Workout App, Calorie King, mySugr, and  Headspace.

Some websites Jody recommends for advice and reviews are the American Diabetes Association, diaTribe, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, and this article from the University of Illinois Chicago.

Mary Washington Healthcare Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Services is dedicated to providing quality education and support for individuals with diabetes. #insideMWHC talked with diabetes educators Laura Eubanks, BS, RD, CDCES, CPT; and Parminder Singh, BSN, RN, CDCES, about some common myths and misunderstandings many people have when it comes to managing their diabetes.

For more information, visit diabetes.mwhc.com.

Valerie Lemelin, RN, and Donna R Rolle, RN, both started as nurses in labor and delivery before discovering a passion for helping new moms get started breastfeeding.

These certified lactation consultants had great information to share, including reasons to breastfeed, what you need to know about breast pumps, and tips for overcoming potential roadblocks. They even busted a couple of breastfeeding myths.

Here are a few of the resources mentioned in the podcast:

• NYTimes first two weeks article: https://www.nytimes.com/article/breastfeeding-newborn.html
• Breastfeeding laws in VA: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/breastfeeding/virginia-public-breastfeeding-law/
• Breastfeeding and the workplace: https://acluva.org/en/news/know-your-rights-breastfeeding-work-and-go

For more information, visit mybaby.mwhc.com.

Dr. Arun Chhabra, Stroke Medical Director of Mary Washington Hospital, joined #insideMWHC to talk about stroke. Learn about the different types of stroke, what to look for in yourself or someone you know, and how to lower your risk factors. He also talks about how important it is to get treatment right away.

Dr. Denis Halmi (virtually) visited Town Talk with Ted Schubel for a great discussion about surgical weight loss at the new Mary Washington Weight Loss Center. Studies have shown that weight loss surgery can help you resolve or improve leading causes of heart disease including diabetes, high blood pressure, abnormalities in lipids, and obstructive sleep apnea.

Original show recording: https://www.newstalk1230.net/episode/town-talk-mary-washington-2/

Learn more about the Mary Washington Weight Loss Center: https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/Our-Services/Medical-Group/Weight-Loss-Center.aspx

#insideMWHC sat down with Licensed Professional Counselor LaToya Ray and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Stephanie Fidgeon from Mary Washington Hospital Snowden at Fredericksburg, to talk about postpartum depression, baby blues, and the vast range of feelings new moms may experience after giving birth.

Karen Bayer is a retired Fairfax County Public Schools educator of 31 years, and is also retired military. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 65, it was the beginning of a life-changing journey for the professional mobile DJ and small home business entrepreneur.

It is difficult to put into words the impact she had on the people she met, and the lives she touched throughout her cancer treatment, but we gathered Karen and her care team to talk about her journey in the hopes it will encourage others embarking on the same path.

For more information about radiation oncology at Mary Washington Healthcare's Regional Cancer Center, please visit cancer.mwhc.com. 

Medical Director Dr. Joshua Attridge and Nurse Manager Nancy Young talk about Mary Washington Hospital’s Level III NICU: services available, the neonatal transport team and involving parents in the plan of care.

For more information on the Level III NICU at MWH, please visit MyBaby.mwhc.com.

This episode originally aired on April 27, 2020, on News Talk 1230AM WFVA.

#insideMWHC sat down with Licensed Professional Counselor LaToya Ray and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Stephanie Fidgeon from Mary Washington Hospital Snowden at Fredericksburg, to talk about strategies to help your child identify and express emotion, and steps to take if you feel like your child is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts.

This podcast was recorded in February 2020 before the outbreak of COVID-19 closed schools and changed our way of life, but the advice from our experts will still apply.

Please know that if your child displays emotions and/or behaviors which cause concern, contacting a therapist is always a good option. If your child makes statements or displays behaviors consistent with wanting to hurt themself or others, contact 911 or bring your child to emergency department immediately. 

Two excellent local resources are Mental Health America of Fredericksburg (https://www.mhafred.org/, 540.371.2704) or the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board (https://rappahannockareacsb.org/, 540.373.6876).

To learn more about Mary Washington Hospital Snowden at Fredericksburg please visit https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/Our-Services/Brain-Health/Behavioral-Health.aspx