Inspire Great Health
By Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Each month, the host will interview providers and various staff members to keep our community updated on topics related to health and wellness so you can inspire great health for yourself and others!
Inspire Great HealthMar 14, 2023
National Nutrition Month: When to Supplement
Inspire Great Health is back! On this week's episode we are joined by Cheyenne Regional dietitians Kali Lemaster and Lexi Lozano to discuss National Nutrition Month, when to incorporate supplements into your diet and why you should avoid "over-supplementing".
Resources for Heart Failure in Cheyenne with Cardiologist Abdelhadi Rifai
Heart failure is an ongoing medical issue for adults in the United States - with about one out of every four adults being diagnosed. Cardiologist Abdelhadi Rifai, MD from the Cheyenne Regional Medical Group (CRMG) Heart and Vascular Institute joins us to discuss important lifestyle changes that lead to improved heart health and how his clinic assists heart patients in their recovery.
For more information about the CRMG Heart and Vascular Institute, visit: https://www.cheyenneregional.org/location/heart-and-vascular-institute/.
DIET is a Four-Letter Word with Shala Swarm, DNP
This week we are joined by Shala Swarm, DNP from the Cheyenne Regional Medical Group Weight Management Program. Shala works with Dr. Igal Breitman and offers alternatives to weight loss surgery, including medications and behavior modifications. To learn more about Shala and the CRMG Weight Management Program, visit https://www.cheyenneregional.org/provider/swarm-shala-dnp-fnp-c/.
No Such Thing as a Normal Headache with Neurologist Dr. Liam Clark
Neurologist Dr. Liam Clark from the CRMG Medical Specialty Clinic joins us to talk about why there is no such thing as a "normal" headache and how to be more proactive in preventing headaches.
Beware of Important Medicaid Changes
Jason Mincer from Enroll Wyoming discusses important upcoming changes with Medicaid that can affect medical coverage. If you have health insurance through Medicaid, pay close attention to your mail for communication regarding your coverage!
Weight Loss Surgery with Dr. Igal Breitman
Dr. Igal Breitman from CRMG General Surgery discusses the three main weight loss surgeries - Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD/DS), gastric bypass (Roux-en-Y) and sleeve gastrectomy. We also touch on the social stigma regarding obesity and how patients can set themselves up for success leading up to and following the surgical procedure.
If you have questions about weight loss surgery, contact CRMG General Surgery at (307) 632-1114.
Open Enrollment for 2024
This week, Jason Mincer from Enroll Wyoming discusses the importance of the Open Enrollment Period (November 1, 2023 - January 15, 2024) and how Enroll Wyoming helps residents navigate the Healthcare Marketplace.
For more information about how Enroll Wyoming can help you, visit www.enrollwyo.org or call 211.
Suicide Prevention Month
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode will discuss suicide and suicide prevention. The purpose of this episode is to provide listeners with mental health resources. Some audiences might find this topic triggering. Please listen with caution.
Today we welcome Wyoming Institute of Population Health Community Health Project Directors, Brittany Wardle, MPH, CHES and Angela Vaughn, DHSc, MPH. Brittany and Angela provide insight into suicide prevention and local resources to help those who may be struggling with mental health.
Resources for Laramie County, Wyoming:
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
- Cheyenne Regional Behavioral Health Services: Call (307) 633-7370
- Liv Health Urgent Care: Call (307) 630-4729
- Laramie County Library Bulletin Board for niche interest groups
*If you are interested in scheduling a suicide prevention workshop for your employees, please email Brittany.Wardle@crmcwy.org or Angela.Vaughn@crmcwy.org.
Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab
This week we welcome, Carrie Nix, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Manager, and Logan Dahill, Exercise Physiologist with Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab!
Carrie and Logan discuss how Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab helps its patients both mentally and physically, the benefits of group exercise and the upcoming Great Bison Shuffle on September 23, 2023.
For more information about Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, call (307) 633-7060.
To register for the Great Bison Shuffle on September 23, 2023, visit https://www.cheyenneregional.org/location/cheyenne-regional-foundation/foundation-events/september-23-2023-great-bison-shuffle-presented-by-uniwyo-credit-union/.
Consultants in Surgery with Dr. Jeremy Gates
Today we are joined by Cheyenne Regional Medical Group Consultants in Surgery general surgeon, Jeremy Gates, MD.
Dr. Gates recently completed his 500th robotic surgery! In this episode, we talk about what types of surgeries he performs and the Intuitive Robotic Surgical tool he uses for minimally-invasive surgeries.
If you are in need of a surgical consultation, contact Cheyenne Regional Medical Group Consultants in Surgery at (307) 632-1114.
Mental Health featuring Jasper Chen, MD
Today we are joined by Behavioral Health Services psychiatrist and Medical Director, Jasper Chen, MD. Dr. Chen discusses different facets of mental health, how to ensure you are caring for yourself and why self-care is NOT selfish.
Stroke: Know Your Risk. Know Your Resources.
On today's episode, we talk with two of Cheyenne Regional's stroke experts, Hope Robinson, MSN, RN, ASC-BC and Gretchen Tisthammer, BSN, RN CNRN, SCRN. We discuss what it means to be a Primary Stroke Center, signs and symptoms of stroke and the Stroke Symposium, coming up on May 6. Register for the Symposium at cheyenneregional.org/strokesymposium.
National Nutrition Month
Welcome to the Inspire Great Health podcast! On our very first episode, we welcome Cheyenne Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Clinical Nutrition Manager, Leisann Paglia, RDN, LD, LDN, LMNT, CDN, FAND and Lead Outpatient Dietitian, Anna Hambright, MS, RD, LD, ACSM-CPT.
In this episode we discuss what National Nutrition Month is, bust nutrition myths, discuss how to make better nutrition more accessible as well as services our in-house dietitians and nutritionists offer to help get you on the right track!
For more information about Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, visit us at cheyenneregional.org, or hit us up on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!