Health Matters
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Immediate vs. Emergency Care: Choosing the Right Care When It Counts (opens the original)
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Have you ever been sick or injured and wondered, “Do I really need the ER, or can I go to urgent care?” You’re not alone – and making the right choice can save you time, stress and money. In this episode of Health Matters, our emergency and immediate care physicians break down exactly where to go for common injuries and illnesses, from sprains and fevers to more serious, life-threatening symptoms. They discuss what you can expect when you arrive, how care differs at each location and how to make
The Christmas Before Chemo: A Santa Success Story (opens the original)
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When beloved Santa performer Tony Adams was diagnosed with breast cancer just before the 2024 holiday season, he faced a unique challenge: how to begin treatment without giving up his long-standing role as Santa. In this moving Health Matters episode with his oncologist, Duane Moores, MD, PhD, Tony shares how they worked together to balance his health and identity—and how he's now in remission. A story of resilience, compassion and patient-centered care.
Pregnancy Later in Life: Finding Confidence Through the Right Care (opens the original)
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When Mallory Manners learned she was pregnant after careful planning later in life, her excitement was matched by a thoughtful awareness of the journey ahead. A recent move to a new town made finding a doctor she could truly trust especially important. In this episode of Health Matters, Mallory and Trace C. Deighan, MD, board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, sit down for an open, easy-to-understand conversation about pregnancy later in life. Together, they explore Mallory’s personal jour
Yo puedo.... (poco a poco): El camino de una mamá con la lactancia (opens the original)
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Anna Moore, mamá primeriza, no anticipaba cuánto apoyo necesitaría después de dar a luz, pero cuando surgieron desafíos con la lactancia, acudió al equipo de lactancia de Southeast Georgia Health System y encontró su comunidad de apoyo. En este episodio de Health Matters, Anna está acompañada por Celia Robertson, RN, IBCLC, consultora de lactancia del Health System. Juntas comparten una conversación honesta y conmovedora sobre las realidades de la maternidad temprana, incluyendo los momentos dif
Toe-tally Better: Big Toe Fusion Explained (opens the original)
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How do you know when big toe pain has crossed the line from annoying to needing surgery? Big toe pain can quietly take over daily life, affecting how you walk, exercising and even stand comfortably. In this episode of Health Matters, board-certified orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon Jason Bowman, MD, joins patient Brenda Podoll for an honest, informative conversation about big toe fusion (1st MTP arthrodesis). Together, they break down what the procedure involves, when it’s recommended, what re
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