The Alegent Health Podcast #22 - Snow Shoveling Dangers

If you live in the midwest during the winter, chances are you’re familiar with dangerous conditions out on the roads. But slick streets aren’t the only things you need to watch out for. Shoveling your driveway and sidewalk can also lead to some serious health hazards if not done properly. In this Alegent Health Podcast, an emergency room physician explains how a few simple rules can help you avoid serious injuries.

The Alegent Health Podcast #21 - Weight Management

We all know that carrying around a little extra weight doesn't do a body good. But new numbers shed light on the fact that more people in the U.S. are considered obese than merely overweight. It's concerning to doctors because extra pounds can lead to serious health risks including high blood pressure, arthritis, diabetes--even heart disease.

In this Alegent Health Podcast, Family Practice Physician Dr. Matthew Bott gives you the facts on what's considered a healthy weight & how you can properly shed pounds for good & for good health.

The Alegent Health Podcast #20 - Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S. – an estimated 24-million Americans live with it every day. A new study suggests that diabetes cost Americans more than $200 billion last year. The human cost is much greater – if if’s left uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to long-term health complications including stroke, heart disease and blindness.

There are two forms of diabetes—type 1, which typically hits children and adolescents and type 2, which has traditionally been adult onset. More and more, experts are finding children with type 2 diabetes largely due to unhealthy lifestyles. In this Alegent Health Podcast, Dr. John Harris talks about the risks associated with diabetes and the steps you can take now to protect yourself and your family.

The Alegent Health Podcast #19 - Smoking Cessation

For the first time in four decades, smoking rates have fallen below the 20-percent mark. Experts say this dramatic decrease is due to the higher cost of cigarettes, city-wide smoking bans along with education and medications that curb the urge to light up.

While great strides are being made, the reality is that smoking is still the leading cause of cancer deaths in the US. In this Alegent Health Podcast, hear expert advice on how we’re helping employees and the public kick the habit for good.

The Alegent Health Podcast #18 - The Future of Healthcare with Newt Gingrich

With nearly 15-percent of Americans living without health insurance, policy makers and President Obama’s administration is taking a hard look at healthcare reform. Alegent Health believes there’s a better way and it begins with consumers taking charge of their health.

In this Alegent Health Podcast, CEO Wayne Sensor joins former Speaker of the House of Representatives and founder of the Center for Health Transformation Newt Gingrich to talk openely about their wish list for the future of healthcare and the new administration.

The Alegent Health Podcast #17 - Taking Charge with Newt Gingrich

With the U.S. economy in a recession, the smartest place for Americans to invest right now is in their health. While eating right and exercising are important – there is so much more. When was the last time you went to the doctor for a check up? Do you actively seek out information about the cost and quality of your healthcare providers? In this Alegent Health podcast, CEO Wayne Sensor joins Newt Gingrich, Former Speaker of the House and Founder of the Center for Health Transformation, to discuss the changing face of healthcare in America and what you can do to take charge of your health.

The Alegent Health Podcast #16 - High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is known as the silent killer. It is a major risk factor for two of this country’s leading causes of death—heart attack and stroke. Seventy-three million people in the U.S have high blood pressure and a third of them don’t know it—they say they feel just fine.

In this Alegent Health Podcast, Cardiologist Dr. Shirley Huerter breaks down what you need to know about high blood pressure and what steps you can take to lower yours.