Flourish- A Prisma Health Podcast

On this episode of the Prisma Health Flourish podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Irena Rupp, colorectal surgeon, to explain what it means when a polyp is found during a colonoscopy, how colon cancer is treated, and what patients should kno...

On this episode of the Prisma Health Flourish podcast, we’re joined by Dr. John D. Scott, bariatric surgeon, to discuss how GLP‑1 medications have changed the landscape of obesity treatment — and when bariatric or metabolic surgery ...

Today we’re talking about eyedrops—what they can and can’t do for your eyes. Joining us is Dr. Alejandro Espaillat, an ophthalmologist and expert in eye health, to answer the questions you’ve always wondered about: from allergy relief to ev...

Autoimmune diseases affect millions of people and can impact nearly every system in the body. In this episode of the Prisma Health podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Ana Elizabeth Gowani, a rheumatologist at Prisma Health, to help us ...

Today we’re talking about diabetes and a class of medications making headlines—GLP-1s. Joining us is Dr. Jaqui Jones, a family medicine physician at Prisma Health. We’ll explore what these medications do, who they help, and how they fit int...

Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a common but often overlooked condition that reduces blood flow to the legs and feet. In this episode of the Prisma Health podcast, we’re joined by vascular surgeon Dr. ...

Shoulder pain can affect everything from daily tasks to your favorite activities—but for some people, shoulder replacement surgery can be the key to restoring mobility and comfort. In this episode of the Prisma Health podcast, orthopedi...

Varicose veins are often dismissed as a cosmetic issue, but they can reveal much more about what’s happening inside your body. In this episode of the Prisma Health podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Frances Yu, a wound care and family med...

When most people hear the word aneurysm, they think of the brain. But did you know aneurysms can also develop in other parts of the body—like your arms, legs, or even after trauma? These peripheral aneurysms can be just as dangero...

“The holidays are a time for celebration, connection—and let’s be honest—a lot of food. But what happens when you’re on a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic or Wegovy? Can you still enjoy the stuffing, the pie, and the traditions without compromi...

Welcome to Flourish, the podcast from Prisma Health where we explore everyday health topics that can make a big difference in your life. Today, we’re talking about dehydration—not just the obvious signs, but the hidden ways it can affect your bra...

On this episode of Flourish, Prisma Health’s podcast, Dr. Kelly Spence, an Internal Medicine and Pediatrics physician will help explore how caffeine affects children and teens—from energy drinks to sodas—and why young people are especially vul...

Explore the cutting-edge technique of focused ultrasound, a non-invasive treatment that targets tremors related to Parkinson's disease. Join Dr. Erwin Mangubat as he discusses how this innovative procedure offe...

In light of a recent confirmed case of Naegleria fowleri—commonly known as the “brain-eating amoeba”—in South Carolina, we spoke with Dr. Anna Kathryn Burch, MD, a pediatric infectious disease physician at Prisma Health Children’s Hospi...

Welcome to Flourish, a podcast from Prisma Health where we help you live your healthiest life. In this episode, we’re talking with Ophthalmologist Dr. Alejandro Espaillat about how your vision changes after 40—what’s normal, what’s not, and how to protect your...

Welcome to Flourish, a podcast brought to you by Prisma Health, where we help you live your healthiest life. In today’s episode, we’re talking with Ophthalmologist Dr. Alejandro Espaillat about common eye injuries—how to recognize an emergen...

Today, we're joined by Dr. Pooja Ghai, a geriatrician with Senior Primary Care, to discuss the common causes of falls and effective strategies to keep seniors safe and healthy.

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