Healthy You Podcast

Revisiting the story of Maria Kellner, a person diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes which she refers to as The Invisible Disease. First diagnosed as a toddler, Maria now she shares with us her world of insulin injections, blood sugar checks, and the rollercoaster ride of what happens if she makes the wrong medical decision.To help fight Type 1 Diabetes, please consider making a donation to JDRF by visiting: http://www.jdrf.org/onewalkFor more information about Diabetes, please visit: http://www.northshore.org/diabetesProduced by Jon Hillenbrand and Carolyn Starks.Edited by Jon Hillenbrand.0:00 INTRO0:28 SHOW START 2:16 WELCOME 3:34 T1D DESCRIPTION 4:21 INTRO OF MARIA KELLNER 4:35 Tell me how you were diagnosed. 6:49 How did your parents explain diabetes to you? 9:20 Is it hard to deal with while growing up? 11:04 MUSIC BREAK 1 11:10 Relentless Descisions 13:49 The Risk of Wrong Blood Sugar 17:31 The Consequences of Decisions 19:26 Embarassment 19:58 MUSIC BREAK 2 20:37 How long have you had it? 21:21 Injections 22

Artificial Intelligence is being used to enhance the diagnosis tools used by radiologists.  We talk with Georgia Spear, MD, Division Head of Breast Imaging at NorthShore University HealthSystem about the latest screening tools, the future of radiology, and what you need to know when you get your mammogram. Georgia Spear, MD, speaks about the past, present and future of breast cancer screening including her efforts to create new laws to help women with dense breast tissue get the right screening.  She is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and works at NorthShore University HealthSystem. To learn more about NorthShore’s Breast program, including info about the Automated Whole Breast Ultrasound (ABUS), go to www.northshore.org/mammogram/ or call 888-364-6400 for scheduling.Produced by Jon Hillenbrand and Carolyn Starks.  Edited by Jon Hillenbrand.

How contagious is monkeypox? Should we worry about trying on clothes in a department store? Touching public doorknobs and handrails? NorthShore Infectious Disease Physician Jennifer Grant, MD, returns to the podcast to explain that monkeypox is not COVID-19 but we should still take precautions.Please visit northshore.org/monkeypox to get the latest information on what we need to know.Produced and Hosted by Carolyn Starks and Jon HillenbrandEdited by Jon Hillenbrand

Just like medicine, food can also cure, prevent or ease symptoms of disease. Join us as we talk to NorthShore Integrative Medicine Physician Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark who gives her expert recommendations on which foods to eat and avoid, the significance of the microbiome and the gut-brain connection.For more information, here are 5 Ways to Bring Better Nutrition into Your Life.

NorthShore Psychologist Lindsay Fazio, PhD, helps us process the complex emotions following the July Fourth parade in Highland Park that turned into a scramble for survival. Seven people were killed when a gunman opened fire on the crowd; 39 of the gunshot victims were treated at four NorthShore hospitals. Dr. Fazio discusses PTSD, resolving anger and new fears, and tips that will help you overcome.The article "Coping Following a Tragic Event" can be found here: https://www.northshore.org/healthy-you/coping-following-a-tragic-event/If you or someone you know is struggling with anxiety, depression or stress, you can get help by visiting https://www.northshore.org/psychiatry.

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) is an incisionless weight-loss procedure that can help people with a BMI over 30 lose weight.  Michael Ujiki, MD answers all of your questions about pain, recovery, insurance and most importantly, results.  Patient Diane Helin explains how ESG changed her life.  You can also read about Diane’s journey here. Join us for this engaging conversation with one of the first surgeons in the United States to perform the Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty procedure.  For more information, please visit northshore.org/bariatric. Have an episode idea? Want more info on a topic? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at PublicRelations@northshore.org.  Follow us on social media at @NorthShoreWeb on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  Produced by Carolyn Starks and Jon Hillenbrand.Edited by Jon Hillenbrand

Paige Larkin, PhD, Director of NorthShore Molecular Microbiology lab, explains why at-home tests issue false negatives, the best time to take the test, how to read the results and MORE. At-home tests are rapid, and can be ordered for free from the federal government at www.covidtests.gov.  For a list of FDA-approved home tests you can purchase, please visit: www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-emergency-use-authorizations-medical-devices/in-vitro-diagnostics-euas-antigen-diagnostic-tests-sars-cov-2.  For more information on COVID-19, including vaccine info, what to do if you get infected, and Frequently Asked Questions, please visit www.northshore.org/covid-19.   Have an episode idea? Want more info on a topic? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at PublicRelations@northshore.org.  Follow us on social media at @NorthShoreWeb on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Are kids little germ balls for COVID-19? What kind of reactions are they getting to the vaccine? Is the vaccine safe for little kids? NorthShore Infectious Disease Physician Jennifer Grant, MD, answers your questions and more.Jennifer Grant, MD is board certified in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine. For information on how you can get your children vaccinated against the flu or COVID-19, please visit northshore.org/covidvaccine.Produced by Carolyn Starks and Jon Hillenbrand.Edited by Jon Hillenbrand

Housecalls ended in the 1960s. But today, doctors have the technology to do an exam in your home via a televisit.  We talk to Family Medicine Physician Nadim Ilbawi, MD, who introduces us to TytoCare, new technology that helps make this happen.A TytoCare visit provides your physician with high-quality digital sounds of the heart and lungs, high-quality digital images and video of the ears, throat, and skin and measures heart rate and body temperature.  Using this examination data, your doctor can provide you with a diagnosis, treatment plan, and prescription if needed. The TytoCare exam kit includes an otoscope (ears), stethoscope (heart, lungs, and abdomen), basal thermometer, and digital camera (skin and throat) and is designed to provide your healthcare provider with the same type of examination data he or she would use in the office. For more information, visit www.northshore.org/tytocare.SPECIAL OFFER: Retail cost is $299.99; listeners can save $100 on the purchase of a kit using code “NSPODCAST” at chec

The doctor of the oldest American to summit Mt. Everest talks about caring for a world-class climber. In Part 2, you’ll hear from Art Muir’s orthopaedic surgeon, Mark Bowen, M.D., his reaction when Art Muir told him he was climbing Mt. Everest, how he helped Muir get stronger despite injuries and his advice for patients of any age who want to chase adventurous dreams.  For more information on the NorthShore Orthopaedic & Spine Institute, please visit www.northshore.org/ortho. 

Art Muir, 75, the oldest American to summit Mount Everest, shares his journey to the top of the world and how NorthShore University HealthSystem helped him to achieve his goals. In this first episode of a two-part series, listen to Art Muir, 75, the oldest American to summit Mount Everest, share his journey to the top of the world, what he did to prepare his body, the hardest days of the climb, and his message that you can do extraordinary things no matter your age. In Part 2, you’ll hear from his NorthShore Orthopaedic & Spine Institute surgeon Mark Bowen, MD, about how he helped Art prepare for the climb that made the record books. For more information on the NorthShore Orthopaedic & Spine Institute, please visit http://www.northshore.org/orthopaedics. 

Dietician Emmaline Rasmussen helps us find new ways to nurture ourselves through healthy eating goals and simple tips and tricks after a year-long COVID hibernation.

In this episode, we debunk myths and fact-check fears of the COVID-19 vaccines with Dr. Jennifer Grant, a NorthShore infectious disease physician.

Today we take a closer look at how COVID-19 may be causing heart complications among athletes. NorthShore cardiologist Dr. Jason Robin explains myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, what symptoms are concerning and when athletes can return to sports. You will also hear from athlete Sarah Barbosa, 19, who had her heart checked after suffering concerning symptoms post COVID-19.

Luisa Penepacker is an ICU nurse with 29 years of experience. She shares her experiences of life and death on the frontlines of the pandemic.

Maria Kellner was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was a toddler. Now at 36, she shares her world of insulin injections, blood sugar checks, and the rollercoaster ride of what happens if she makes a wrong medical decision.

Stressed? Mental health therapist Jeffrey Sholemson shows us how to feel like we’re wrapped in a warm blanket by clearing our minds of stress, anxiety and negative thoughts.

A lot is riding on the development of a safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine. Nirav Shah, MD, an Infectious Disease expert, talks about the truth behind vaccines, how they are developed, how safe they are and why you should get it.

“I’m not going to let you die.” Risking it all, an ER physician shares the resilience and hope found on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jim Ingle thought COVID-19 wasn’t any worse than having the flu, until he got it. He describes his three-week fight at home experiencing symptoms “five times worse” than the flu to the point of asking to try an untested experimental treatment.