Check-up Chat with EvergreenHealth
Check-up Chat is a podcast featuring Evergreen Health doctors, providers and professionals discussing a spectrum of health and wellness topics that are important to you. Check out Check-up Chat to enrich your life.
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- Sep 7, 2026
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Vagal Nerve Stimulation: A New Era in Post-Stroke Recovery (opens the original)
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For many years, post-stroke rehabilitation has been limited to oral medication, Botox and physical, occupational and speech therapy. But there's a new game in town – Vivistim a first-of-its-kind vagal nerve stimulator designed specifically for post-ischemic stroke patients. After EvergreenHealth became the first hospital to offer Vivistim in 2025, its patients saw a 13-point average increase in functionality, more than double the improvement cited in clinical trial results. In this episode, you’
Dangers of Delaying Care: How to Get Help Paying for Care (opens the original)
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It seems like everything is more expensive these days, including healthcare. EvergreenHealth never wants you to delay care for any reason so in this episode, we review the financial resources we offer all our patients including financial counselors, cost estimates for all procedures and financial assistance/charity care options.
Dangers of Delaying Care Part II: Avoiding Orthopedic Surgery (opens the original)
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In this episode of Check-Up Chat, EvergreenHealth orthopedic surgeon Dr. Avi Goodman discusses the types of injuries and conditions like broken bones, cuts to tendons or nerves, infections and animal bites that need prompt attention, and what can happen if you delay necessary care. Learn when imaging, physical or hand therapy or steroid injections may be recommended instead of surgery and how you and provider can make proactive, personalized decisions if you seek care before your condition becom
Dangers of Delaying Care: How to Stay Out of the Emergency Room (opens the original)
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Delaying necessary care might seem like a safe idea at the time, but ignoring symptoms can create bigger problems later, says Dr. Kevin Hanson, Executive Director of Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care at EvergreenHealth. Hear examples of how preventative care with your primary care provider or telehealth can prevent a condition from worsening and keep you out of the Emergency Room. Watch the full vodcast on the EvergreenHealth YouTube page and visit evergreenhealth.com to connect with a provider
Why Are More Young Adults Getting Colorectal Cancer? (opens the original)
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Dr. Ehsaan Akhtar and our host unpack the rising rates of colorectal cancer in younger adults, what the research suggests, and what patients should watch for. Learn about risk factors like diet and sedentary lifestyle, common colorectal cancer symptoms, and practical screening advice for hospitals and clinicians to share with patients. Learn more about Ehsaan Akhtar, MD
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