HeyJaredFranciscan Health Doc Pod
Get a healthy dose of useful information. Franciscan physicians and experts share their experience and insights on the latest in wellness, medicine and surgery. Hear it straight from the doctor's side of the stethoscope. Listen to the Franciscan Health Doc Pod series.
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- Aug 11, 2026
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When Should You See a Vein Specialist? (opens the original)
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Worried your leg heaviness, swelling, or visible veins mean something more? Adam Hicks, MD, Board-certified vascular surgeon with Franciscan Health, and Cassie Himes, NP, Board-certified Nurse Practitioner, explain when to seek evaluation for venous disease. They describe common symptoms (aching, swelling, end-of-day heaviness), risk factors like pregnancy and prolonged standing, how office ultrasound identifies reflux, and when lifestyle measures or procedural treatment may be recommended.
When Should You See a Cardio‑Oncologist? (opens the original)
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When should I be referred for heart care during cancer treatment? Roland Njei, MD, board-certified cardiologist who specializes in Cardio-Oncology and practices at Franciscan Health, explains when a referral helps. Learn which baseline risk factors (blood pressure, diabetes, prior heart disease) and treatments prompt evaluation, what tests a cardio-oncologist will order (echo, high-sensitivity troponin, EKG), and how oncologists, cardiologists, and primary care work together to decide if special
When Should You Take Probiotics? (opens the original)
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When should I take probiotics—during antibiotics, for IBS, or every day? Dr. Jasmine J Vayalil, DO, Board-certified family medicine physician at Franciscan Health, explains common timing and reasons to use probiotics. Hear why clinicians often recommend them during or after antibiotics to prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea and C. difficile, when they can ease IBS symptoms (bloating, gas, pain), and when to discuss long-term use with your provider. To learn more about Dr. Vayalil, go to Jasmi
When Is Weight Training Too Much for Teens? (opens the original)
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Is my teen doing too much weight training? Kyle Meyer, DO, CAQSM, Board-certified Sports Medicine Physician with Franciscan Health, explains how to tell when training has crossed the line. You’ll learn age-based guidance, why coachability and proper technique matter, the role of rest and recovery, and common warning signs such as fatigue or repeated pain. Dr. Meyer also reviews benefits like improved strength and injury prevention and why balanced programming matters for long-term bone health.
When Should You Seek Help for Knee Pain? (opens the original)
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"When should I see someone about my knee pain?" Knee pain evaluation is the topic. Nikhil Pandhi, DO, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine physician practicing at Franciscan Health, explains how clinicians decide when to evaluate knee pain. You’ll learn which symptoms (trouble walking, pain climbing stairs, swelling, focal pain with kneeling) warrant an exam, what an evaluation looks like (history, physical exam, X-rays), and the next steps—conservative care versus referral for
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