Valley Health Check with Horizon Health

Valley Health Check with Horizon Health

This is a series of Podcasts about Health. We bring in different health professionals and specialists from Horizon Health to do an interview on their specialty.

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June 16, 2026 24 mins

It's Valley Health Check with Horizon Health!  This episode Kevin chats with Erin Frank & Urologist Michael Shanks! We talk Prostate!  We find out what a Urologist does. Most specifically this episode we talk to the men!  We talk prostate health, what age to get screenings, and is cancer the only concern.  We talk symptoms & if they can be managed at home.  Find out about therapies & t...

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It's Valley Health Check with Horizon Health!  This episode we talk "Sunscreen" with Angie Hamilton, full service dermatology & certified nurse practitioner!  

Sunscreen is very important, but did you know your cloths & hats can play a big role as well! With the summer temps, we wear less clothing, so what type of sunscreen is the best!  Vitamin D is important, maybe you're not getting eno...

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May 18, 2026 19 mins

It's Valley Health Check with Horizon Health!  This episode we chat with Erin Frank & Family Nurse Practitioner Millie Kooistra!  In this episode we chat about Osteoporosis!  What is it?  How prevalent is it? Does race & gender play a role?  Millie talks about how it's diagnosed, preventative steps, symptoms and most importantly Wellness Screenings!  A lot of great info in this episod...

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May 4, 2026 25 mins

It's Valley Health Check with Horizon Health!  This episode we chat with Horizon Health's Urologist Dr. Michael Shanks about incontinence beyond physical therapy!  What is Incontinence?  Is there a difference between that & an overactive bladder? Can therapy, medications or treatments help? Find out some great information in this episode!

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It's Valley Health Check with Horizon Health!  This episode we chat with Erin Frank & Danielle Colvin, Doctor of Physical Therapy!  In this episode we talk about what "Physical Therapy" is.  What kind of patients need to go?  What is the difference between PT & DPT? And this is great for parents, we talk Pediatric Development!

All these questions & more are answered in this important episode!&nb...

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April 6, 2026 16 mins

This episode of Valley Health Check with Horizon Health, we chat with Surgical Podiatrist, Dr. Anna Ballard!  We talk Heel Pain!  Is heel pain common?  What causes it? Does gender, age & type of shoe come into play?  We discuss how to treat & prevent it!  Take a listen & share!

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March 23, 2026 13 mins

It's Valley Health Check with Horizon Health!  This episode we chat with Erin Frank & Horizon Health's General Surgeon Dr. Cozacov!  In this podcast we talk Heartburn!  Why do we get it?  Can it be reversed?  Is surgery a safe option?  Take a listen as we answer these questions..and check out https://www.myhorizonhealth.org/

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March 9, 2026 11 mins

It's Valley Health Check with Horizon Health!  This episode we chat with Erin Frank & Full Time Surgical Podiatrist Brittany Wojnicki!  What is a surgical podiatrist? What kid of patients does she see? In this episode we chat about Bunions!  What are Bunions & who is mostly affected? Are they always painful, and where are they located on your foot?  Can we prevent them? Take a listen & learn mor...

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January 27, 2026 16 mins

It's Valley Health Check with Horizon Health!  This episode we chat with Erin Frank & Horizon Health's General Surgeon Dr. Cozacov!  In this podcast we talk obesity!  Why do diets fail?  Is surgery a safe option?  Take a listen...and check out https://www.myhorizonhealth.org/

Locations include:

Paris Community Hospital
The clinics in Paris, Oakland and Chrisman
EZ Care locations in ...

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January 11, 2026 21 mins

This episode of Valley Health Check we chat with Speech Language Pathologist Brenda Stevens & Annie Barrett, Doctor of Physical Therapy from Horizon Health! We talk about Parkinson's Disease & Therapy! What is this disease? What programs will help? We talk new programs that Horizon Health use and how they see improvement.  What can a patient or family do at home to help? All of these questions are answered and so ...

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October 14, 2025 17 mins

This episode of Valley Health Check Kevin & Erin Frank chat with Emilee Campbell, Radiology Staff Manager at Horizon Health!!  We talk about the Coronary Calcium Scan!  It's also known as the $49 Heart Scan!  We talk about about what type of scan this is, as well as who should get this scan. We chat about heart disease & why this scan is so important! Some great info in this episode of Valley Health...

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October 14, 2025 16 mins

This episode of Valley Health Check Kevin & Erin Frank chat with Emilee Campbell, Radiology Staff Manager at Horizon Health!!  We talk about a Lung Scan!  We talk about about what type of scan this is, as well as who should get this scan. The American Cancer Society recommends a yearly lung cancer screen who are 50-80 years old in fairly good health!  We chat about lung health & why this scan is so impor...

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October 13, 2025 25 mins

It's Valley Health Check with Horizon Health!  This episode we talk with Licensed Clinical Social Worker Sarah Rohder. We talk about Addiction Recovery & Treatment! We find out what addiction is!  Are you an addict forever, and is that the right term to use? We talk recovery, impatient facilities & most importantly treatment plans. We also talk about how you can support someone going through addiction tr...

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October 13, 2025 20 mins

Welcome to Valley Health Check with Horizon Health!  In this episode Kevin chats with Licensed Clinical Social Worker Terre Ogle!  We talk Seasonal Affective Disorder!  What is it?  Some of us get the winter blues, is that it?  What are the symptoms? Is it depression?  When should you see a healthcare provider?  Get a better understanding of Seasonal Affective Disorder in this episode, and pass it...

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It's Valley Health Check with Horizon Health!  This episode we chat with Erin Frank & President of Managed Care Partners, Keith Leitzen! We talk Medicare! What Medicare questions should you be asking during the enrollment period?  We talk about changes this year & if you travel, how will that affect you? Find out your options & more in this episode! 

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October 13, 2025 34 mins

It's Valley Health Check with Horizon Health!  This episode we chat with Erin Frank & President of Managed Care Partners Keith Leitzen! Keith talks about the ABC's of Medicare & Medicare Advantage.  What is Medicare & who is it relevant too?  We talk enrollment.  Can you qualify for income based assistance? Keith breaks it down for you with timely information you can understand! Also check out Keith'...

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October 3, 2025 36 mins

This episode of Valley Health Check Kevin & Erin Frank chat with Pharmacist with Horizon Health, Beth Keys!!  We talk about over the counter medication & what helps with Cold & Flu season!   We chat about common viruses & how we can manage the symptoms.  What's the best line of defense for fever, headache, body aches, cough, congestion & more!   Check out this ti...

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September 22, 2025 15 mins

This episode of Valley Health Check Kevin & Erin Frank chat with Abi Snyder, Physical Therapist with Horizon Health!  We talk about improving balance & mitigating falls.  Who are most at risk for falls?  How can falls be prevented?  How can we improve our balance?  Find out the answers to all these questions & more in this episode.  This is a perfect one to share with a parent or ...

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September 8, 2025 19 mins

This episode of Valley Health Check Kevin & Erin Frank chat with Beth Keys, Pharmacist with Horizon Health! We talk Medication Management with your Provider! Med management is very important if you have different doctors, OTC & supplements! Is there a better way to keep track of everything?  Your Pharmacist can be a big help with all of this & more  Check out our latest episode of Valley Health Check...

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August 21, 2025 18 mins

This episode of Valley Health Check we chat with Speech Language Pathologist Brenda Stevens from Horizon Health! We talk with Brenda about children's speech development.  When should my child start saying words?  If they aren't by a certain age, what do I do?  Do schools do screening?  Can I be doing anything at home to help my kids?  All of these questions are answered and so much more in this episode of V...

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