Podcasts

Surgical Services Offered at RMH

Director of Surgery Summer LeSar, explains both the common general surgeries and the lesser-known specialty surgeries offered by RMH Specialty Services. As Summer points out, so many new services have been added, that it is hard to keep up with all of the changes. This is a great show for anyone who needs surgery and […]

Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Listen to Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist Dr. Gregory Hyde talk about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Hyde explains the importance of finding out not only if patients have obstructive sleep apnea, but why they have it. He also talks about the link between obesity and obstructive sleep apnea, including the potential for […]

The Warning Signs of Sepsis

In the second part of our sepsis series,  Director of Surgery Summer LeSar talks about the warning signs of sepsis, a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the body has an extreme reaction to an infection. Summer explains that 80% of sepsis cases begin in the home and 30% of severe sepsis cases end in […]

Sepsis

Summer LeSar, Director of Surgery at RMH discusses Sepsis, the number one cause of death worldwide. Summer is a former trauma nurse with extensive experience working in Level One Trauma Units. This experience has given her many opportunities to observe and care for patients suffering from sepsis. Summer explains that sepsis is not an infection, as many people assume, but […]

The RMH Hiring Process with Recruiter Debbie Meek

Listen to our latest podcast to learn about hiring and onboarding procedures at RMH. Recruiter Debbie Meek talks about how these procedures help RMH maintain its signature culture of a warm and friendly environment while maintaining high standards of patient-centered care. 

Child Well Visits – Part 2

In this podcast, Family Nurse Practitioner Mandy Price explains the importance of identifying potential health issues early so that treatment can begin as soon as possible. She explains the value of the parent/provider partnership, which combines the parent’s day-to-day experience and observations with the healthcare provider’s expertise and training. This is part two in a two-part podcast. 

Child Well Visits – Part 1

In this podcast, Family Nurse Practitioner Mandy Price explains the importance of identifying potential health issues early so that treatment can begin as soon as possible. She explains the value of the parent/provider partnership, which combines the parent’s day-to-day experience and observations with the healthcare provider’s expertise and training. This is part one in a two-part podcast. Visit https://www.rushmemorial.com/podcast/child-well-visits-part-2 for part 2. 

Treating Back Pain Part 2

Listen to the second half of “Treating Back Pain”, with Dr. Sahba Charkhzarrin, RMH Pain Management Specialist. In this episode, Dr. Charkhzarrin discusses pain management interventions that can be used to treat back pain that does not respond to more conservative therapies. He describes the process of using radio ablation to deaden the nerves that carry pain messages to the brain. […]

Treating Back Pain Part 1

Pain Management Specialist Dr. Sahba Charkhzarrin talks about innovative treatments for back pain, particularly when it results from osteoarthritis. Dr. Charkhzarrin explains the progression of treatment from conservative management to more aggressive forms of treatment. He also discusses ways to prevent osteoarthritis in the back, and who is most at risk.

Allergy Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Dr. Gregory Hyde, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist, discusses allergy symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Hyde explains why winter is the best time to treat allergies to pollen and other airborne allergens that can make spring such an uncomfortable time of year for those with seasonal allergies. He also describes his use of injection-free allergy […]