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Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health
Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health is a podcast bringing you access to leading doctors who answer questions they wish you would ask. From routine care to rare conditions, our physicians offer tips to navigate medical decisions and build a healthier future.
Episodes
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The Key to Supporting Long-Term Brain Health
Join Carolina McCalmon, neurology physician assistant, to learn more about the role of Novant Health Preventative Neurology, a new clinic in Wilmington…
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Access Your Health Care Wherever You Are with Virtual Primary Care
In this episode of Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health, Meghan Huffman, vice president of Digital Health and Virtual Care Network, and Dr. Roshni Patel…
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When Shoulder Pain Won't Go Away: Exploring Your Treatment Options
Shoulder pain can make even the simplest daily activities feel challenging, from getting dressed and reaching overhead to sleeping comfortably at night. But…
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The Man Cold: Myth, Mystery or Medical Reality?
Is "man flu" a real biological phenomenon or just a long-running cultural joke? In this episode of Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health, we sit down with Dr…
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Navigating Pregnancy Advice With Confidence
Pregnancy can come with a flood of advice from family, friends, social media and online influencers, but not all of it is rooted in science. In this episode of…
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Midwifery 101: Everything You Need to Know About Midwife Care
Ann Iannitto, a certified nurse midwife at Novant Health, provides an overview of the range of midwifery care. Learn more about Ann Iannitto, CNM
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Navigating Postpartum with Confidence
The baby has arrived, but your own recovery and transition are just beginning. The fourth trimester can be a beautiful, exhausting and sometimes overwhelming…
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Getting Ready for Baby: A Midwife's Third Trimester Guide
Learn more about changes you can expert in the third trimester, Braxton Hicks contractions and signs of labor. Jessica Bentley, a certified nurse midwife, also…
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Feeling Baby Move? A Midwife Explains the Second Trimester
When will my baby start moving, what tests will I need, and how should I prepare? Ginny Gaulden, a certified nurse midwife at Novant Health, walks through the…
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First Trimester Survival Guide: Midwives Answers Your Biggest Questions
What should I expect during the first trimester? Mistee Formica and Kara Simpson, Certified Nurse Midwives at Novant Health, outline common early signs and the…
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Midwife Mythbusters: Separating Fact From Fiction, Part 2
Welcome back for Part 2 of our conversation with Emily Ellington, a Certified Nurse Midwife at Novant Health. She's back to address more common myths and…
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Midwife Mythbusters: Separating Fact From Fiction, Part 1
Wondering what a midwife does during pregnancy and beyond? Emily Ellington, Certified Nurse Midwife at Novant Health, explains how midwives differ from OB‑GYNs…
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How to Manage Parkinson’s and Other Movement Disorders
Dr. John Mason, a neurologist with Novant Health, provides an overview of movement disorders and explores treatment options available. Learn more about Dr…
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Rocky Business: Why Kidney Stones Form — and How to Treat Them
Kidney stones are tiny, but the pain they cause is unforgettable. In this episode of Meaningful Medicine, we tap into insights from Dr. Michael Perttunen, a…
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Keeping the Beat: How Pacemakers Protect the Heart’s Rhythm
This episode of Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health highlights heart rhythm disorders and how pacemakers work, who needs them, and why today’s devices are…
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What Triggers Food Noise and Cravings
Do you have constant, sometimes intrusive thoughts about food, even at times when you are full? Dr. Rhonda Mough, who specializes in obesity medicine, explains…
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New Hope For Advanced Heart Failure
Heart failure can feel like a slow loss of momentum — but modern medicine has found remarkable ways to help the heart stay strong and healthy. In this episode…
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Not Just a Smoker’s Disease: Rethinking Lung Cancer Risk
Lung cancer carries more myths than almost any other cancer — and many of them keep people from getting the screening, treatment or support they need. In this…
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How to Treat Aneurysms, Carotid Disease and PAD: A Vascular Surgeon Explains
Dr. Dale Coffey, a vascular surgeon with Novant Health, discusses carotid artery disease, risk factors for vascular conditions and treatment options for…
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Pregnancy and Heart Health: A Cardiologist Explains
This episode explains how heart conditions can affect pregnancy and why coordinated care matters for both mom and baby. Dr. Courtnay Foxwell walks through…
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New Medications Changing Care for Rare Heart Conditions
Explore the latest treatment options that are supporting patients with uncommon heart conditions and why timely therapy can preserve quality of life. Dr…
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How to Know If You Need Heart Surgery
In this podcast Dr. Peter Kane, MD, a Wilmington-based cardiothoracic surgeon with the Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute, explains how doctors decide…
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Bunion Breakdown
Bunions may be small, but they can cause big frustration — and women experience them far more often than men. In this episode of Meaningful Medicine…
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Strengthening Cardiometabolic Health
In this episode, we explain the role of a clinical pharmacist practitioner and why their work matters for cardiometabolic health. Glenn Herrington, CPP…
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Understanding Memory, Cognition, and Dementia
In this episode of Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health, we take a closer look at a question many people quietly wonder about: Is my memory normal, or could…
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A Compassionate Approach to Adolescent Weight and Health
In this episode of Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health, Dr. David Voellinger introduce a new, comprehensive approach to supporting teens through the…
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Why Me? Understanding What Really Causes Breast Cancer
Why do some people develop breast cancer while others don’t — even when their lifestyles look similar? In this episode of Meaningful Medicine with Novant…
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Brand‑New Baby, Brand‑New Questions
Those first days with a newborn are a blur of feedings, diapers and wondering whether every tiny sound is normal. In this episode of Meaningful Medicine, we…
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From Hydration to Urination: When to Consult a Pediatric Urologist
In this episode, you’ll learn more about childhood urinary issues from Dr. Nicole Belko, a pediatric urologist with Novant Health, who explains more about…
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Before the Surgery: Expert Answers
Preparing for breast cancer surgery isn’t just about the day you go into the operating room — it’s about understanding your care team, knowing your options…
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Ringing in the Ears: Understanding Tinnitus
Tinnitus can feel like a mystery — a constant ringing, buzzing or whooshing that no one else can hear. In this episode of Meaningful Medicine with Novant…
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Moments That Matter: Understanding Pediatric Seizures and Epilepsy
In this episode Dr. Mohammad Shahnawaz, pediatric neurologist and epileptologist at Novant Health, explains what you need to know about pediatric epilepsy…
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Destroying Liver Tumors Without Surgery
Imagine treating a complex liver tumor without making a single surgical incision. Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center recently became the first hospital in…
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“Hormones, Myths and Menopause: A Doctor’s Real Talk Guide”
Hormone replacement therapy is having a moment, but for many women, it’s still confusing, misunderstood or even a little intimidating. In this episode, Dr…
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How Neurosurgeons Save Healthy Brain Tissue
Dr. Jeffrey Beecher, a neurosurgeon with Novant Health, shares information on signs of strokes and aneurysms and the importance of timely treatment. Dr…
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How Spine Surgery Can Support Mobility
This episode explains how modern minimally invasive spine surgery shortens hospital stays and improves outcomes. Dr. J. Alex Thomas, a neurosurgeon, walks…
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Move More, Hurt Less: Avoid These Common injuries
In this episode, we talk with orthopedic specialist Dr. Edward Blocker about how to stay active while avoiding common injuries from sports like tennis…
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Common Misconceptions About Pain
Today we’re digging into a topic that touches nearly all of us at some point in life -- pain and the myths we often subscribe to that can keep us hurting…
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Caring for Courageous Kids: Advancing Pediatric Sickle Cell Care
In this episode of Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health, pediatric hematologist Dr. Felipe Bautista joins us to talk about the realities, breakthroughs, and…
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Understanding Lung Cancer Screening - And Lung Nodules
In this episode, we discuss the critical importance of early detection of lung cancer with Dr. Nathaniel Meier, a pulmonologist at Novant Health. You'll learn…
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Beyond the NICU: Supporting Development, Growth & Families After Early Beginnings
In this episode of Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health, Kari Mohrien, PA-C, joins us to shine a light on an essential, but often unfamiliar, resource for…
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How Electrical Pulses Can Target Cancer Cells
In this episode, Dr. Michelle Fillion, a specialist in complex general surgical oncology, explains how NanoKnife technology targets tumors, including in the…
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How an Injection Can Treat Prostate Cancer
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Rex Kiteley, a radiation oncologist with Novant Health, about the importance of prostate cancer screening. Learn the latest…
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How Doctors Treat Brain Emergencies
In this episode, Dr. Jafar Hashem, a neurocritical care physician with Novant Health, discusses signs of brain emergencies such as stroke and aneurysm. Learn…
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Beyond the Scale: The Science, Myths, and Future of Bariatric Surgery
On this episode of Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health, bariatric surgeon Dr. David Voellinger joins us to unpack the truth behind one of the most…
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Pickleball and the Achilles: Staying in the Game Without Getting Sidelined
Pickleball is sweeping the nation — but so are Achilles injuries among older adults taking up the sport. In this episode, orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon Dr…
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Steadying Hands, Changing Lives: The Incisionless Brain Surgery Giving Hope to Tremor Patients
In this episode of Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health, neurosurgeon Dr. Charles Munyon joins us to discuss a groundbreaking treatment that’s transforming…
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Calming the Flare: Understanding and Advancing Care for Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis
In this episode of Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health, gastroenterologist Dr. Robert Czuprynski helps us better understand two complex and often…
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More Than a Phase: Helping Picky Eaters Thrive
In this episode of Meaningful Medicine with Novant Health, pediatrician Dr. Sumon Bhowmick joins us to talk about one of the most common - and often stressful…
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Your First Line of Defense Against Diabetes: Your Primary Care Doctor
Diabetes is one of the most common — and sometimes preventable — chronic diseases in the U.S. In this episode, primary care physician Dr. Carrie Alexander…
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Why You Can’t Out-Exercise a Crummy Diet
Can you sweat your way out of a bad diet? Not exactly. In this episode, we talk with a bariatric surgeon and nutrition expert Dr. Neil McDevitt to unpack the…
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Hormone ‘Balancing’ Myths: What Women Really Need to Know
From trendy online clinics to “roadside” hormone centers, misinformation about women’s hormones is spreading fast- potentially putting patients at risk. In…
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GLP-1s Unpacked: What to Know About Today’s Weight-Loss Medications
GLP-1 medications have quickly become household names for weight loss — but what’s myth and what’s medical breakthrough? Obesity medicine specialist Dr. John…
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What to Expect When You're Stressing: A Heart Doctor Explains Your Stress Test
If your doctor has ordered a stress test, you might be wondering: What is it? Why do I need it? And should I be worried? In this episode, Novant Health…
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Overhead Athletes: Protecting the Shoulder & Elbow to Stay in the Game
From weekend pickleball players to competitive pitchers, overhead athletes put unique stress on their shoulders and elbows, making injuries more common than…
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Ahead of the Game: Protecting Young Athletes’ Knees
Knee injuries are on the rise in young athletes, from ACL tears to patellar issues that can sideline a promising season. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Marc Haro joins…
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The Stigma Associated with Weight-Loss Surgery
Obesity is more than a matter of willpower – it's a chronic disease that affects about 40% of Americans and increases the risk of serious health issues like…
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Top Hand and Wrist Injuries
Eric Angermeier, MD, usually sees an uptick in outdoor-related hand and wrist injuries when the weather gets warmer. From dog walking to sports, you may be…
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How Preventive Care Performance Helped Drive a No. 1 in the Nation Score for Quality
Join us to explore how preventive measures can lead to significant health improvements. Discover the importance of screenings and early interventions from Dr…
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Before the Scalpel: Helpful Injections Ahead of Knee Replacement
Thinking about knee replacement? You may have more options than you realize. In this episode, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert Hoffman breaks down the range of…