Health Simplified

Health Simplified

Health Simplified is your trusted guide to making sense of your health. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, exploring the latest health and wellness trends, or just trying to understand your health insurance, we’ve got you covered. In every episode, our trusted subject matter experts answer real questions and break down complex health topics - cutting through the big words and simplifying it into language you can easily understand. At Sentara Health Plans, our mission is to improve health every day, and we’re here to help you make confident, informed decisions at every stage of life. Tune in monthly for expert-backed answers to your most pressing health questions – no fluff, just facts.

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July 1, 2025 31 mins

Over the past two decades, vaping has become increasingly common, often replacing traditional cigarettes, especially among young people. Vaping, or the use of e-cigarettes, involves using an electronic device to turn a liquid into an aerosol that is inhaled. These aerosols often contain nicotine, which is highly addictive, along with other chemicals and flavorings that can carry health risks. 

 

In this episode, our host sits down ...

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In Part 2 of our conversation on the opioid crisis, we shift focus from understanding opioid use to navigating the difficult path of recovery. 

 

Opioids — including oxycodone, fentanyl, morphine, and heroin — are powerful pain relievers, but their misuse has led to addiction, overdose, and a growing public health emergency. Recovery is possible, but it takes more than willpower. It takes knowledge, support, and compassion. 

 

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Opioids impact the brain and body in powerful ways, making this one of the most challenging forms of addiction. In this episode, we explore how opioids affect both the brain and body, how addiction often begins with a prescription, and what signs to look for in yourself or someone you love. 

 

Our guest, Shambri Myers, Manager of Behavioral Health Care Management at Sentara Health Plans, shares insights on the psychological and phy...

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Postpartum depression is the most common pregnancy complication—yet many parents suffer in silence. Postpartum depression and perinatal mood disorders can affect anyone. In this episode, we’re breaking the stigma and shedding light on the realities of postpartum mental health. 

 

Join us for a conversation with Kate Maas, Manager of Marketing Development and Outreach on the Maternal Child Health team at Sentara Health Plans. We’ll ...

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Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life, marking the end of her menstrual cycle, and it often brings with it a range of changes—physical, emotional, and social. In this episode of Health Simplified, host Fallon Morey sits down with Suzanne Coyner, a healthcare leader with both personal and professional experience, to break down the facts about menopause and perimenopause, debunk some common myths, and offer practical advice....

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