Health Matters

A head injury may not always seem serious—but concussions can have lasting effects if left untreated. In this episode of Health Matters, Shelley S. Callender, MD, a board-certified physician at Summit Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surg...

¿Y si la persona sentada a tu lado en el área de emergencias fuera una víctima de trata de personas y nadie lo supiera? Lamentablemente, esta pesadilla es muchas veces una realidad. En este episodio, destapam...

What happens when a routine mammogram turns into a life-changing diagnosis? In this episode, we welcome Dicy A. Peppers, Supervisory Training Instructor with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Academy, breast cancer survivor and founder...

In this episode of Health Matters, baseball legend Jim Kaat opens up about his remarkable journey to the Baseball Hall of Fame and the unexpected challenge he faced with hip pain after his long, successful career in the major leagues. J...

Medications can be life-saving, but they can also be confusing, frustrating, and scary for some patients. This episode of the Health Matters podcast is dedicated to answering tough questions about prescriptions, side effects, and wha...

First-time mom, Anna Moore, didn’t anticipate how much support she’d need after giving birth—but when breastfeeding challenges arose, she turned to Southeast Georgia Health System’s Lactation team and found her village. In this episode of H...

Winiferd “Winnie” Lockett, a foster and adoptive mother in Glynn County, shares her experiences navigating pediatric therapy for children with medical and therapeutic needs. Since 2014, Winnie has cared for numerous children requiring occu...

Are you struggling with obstructive sleep apnea? Always feeling tired and sluggish? Did you know that repeated interruptions to your breathing during sleep can lead to serious health complications, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, d...

After being diagnosed with high blood pressure, Jerome Sheldon made the difficult decision to change his eating habits and improve his heart health. Despite these efforts, he experienced exactly what he was trying to avoid: a heart attack. In this ep...

What if the person next to you in the Emergency Care Center was a human trafficking victim, and no one knew? Unfortunately, this nightmare is oftentimes a reality. In this episode, we uncover the hidden world of hum...

Recibir a tu bebé en el mundo es una experiencia llena de alegría, y nada es más personal y especial que alimentarlo. Escucha este episodio de *Health Matters* para una interesante discusión con nuestros consultores de lact...

Our health care experts unpack the confusing world of insurance and hospital care in our newest episode of Health Matters! From understanding key terms like co-pays and deductibles to choosing the right plan (PPO, HMO, CDHP), this discussion is bursting with essential i...

Being screened for lung cancer isn’t always a top priority, but for those at a higher risk of developing this deadly disease, doing so may just save your life! In this episode of Health Matters, we learn about Janis Gilder’s journey to wellness...

A retired Department of Army Civilian Team Leader and current Bailiff for the Wayne Sheriff, Lana Wright enjoys a rich and active lifestyle, so in late 2023 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she refused to let even a cancer diagnosis...

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders, but because the gastrointestinal (GI) tract processes nutrients and fights diseases, gut health impacts overall health. In this episode on Health ...

Welcoming your little one into the world is a joyous experience, and nothing is more personal and special than feeding your infant. Tune into this episode of Health Matters for an exciting panel with our lactation consultants! They disc...

Not getting sick is reason enough to roll up your sleeve for a flu vaccine every fall, but did you know that such a simple, preventative measure can have the power to potentially save your life? The flu shot prevents millions of cases of influ...

What do custom splits, exercises and ultrasounds have in common? Occupational therapists use such devices to help patients rediscover their independence following an injury, illness, surgery or disability. In this episode of Heal...

Whether you or a loved one needs an annual wellness screening; confirmation of a potential diagnosis, such as a tumor or broken bone, or a life-saving scan during an emergency, access to innovative imaging technology is imper...