Feed Editor 1 Jul 2008 14:01:35 GMT Patient Listening is a pod cast service of Marshfield Clinic designed to give patients information about services and programs offered at Marshfield Clinic centers throughout Wisconsin. Topics range from support group meeting schedules to meeting the specialized doctors of Marshfield Clinic to hear them speak about the latest procedures they offer. http://marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts Marshfield Clinic 2008 - 2009 en webmaster@marshfieldclinic.org Science & Medicine Marshfield Clinic Patient Listening Patient Listening is a pod cast service of Marshfield Clinic designed to give patients information about services and programs offered at marshfield Clinic centers throughout Wisconsin. Topics range from support group meeting schedules to meeting the specialized doctors of Marshfield Clinic to hear them speak about the latest procedures they offer. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications Marshfield Clinic, Wisconsin Health Care, Medical Advances in Wisconsin no Corporate Communications corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org http://www2.marshfieldclinic.org/rss/MC-stacked.gif http://marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts Marshfield Clinic Logo Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia were the topic during a Healthtalk presentation at Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center. Tom Gabert M.D., Internal Medicine, began the presentation from his perspective as a primary care physician and defining dementia. Mary Forester, D.O., Neurology, followed Gabert to discuss the testing methods used to arrive at a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Forester continued by discussing what interventions have proven to stall the progression of Alzheimer’s type dementia. Strategies to help care givers cope and manage patients who are suffering from dementia were addressed by Gabert and Julie St. Pierre from the Alzheimer’s Association. 9 November 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts-healthtalk-alzheimer corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org Science http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts-healthtalk-alzheimer Healthtalk: Understanding Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia were the topic during a Healthtalk presentation at Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center. Tom Gabert M.D., Internal Medicine, began the presentation from his perspective as a primary care physician and defining dementia. Mary Forester, D.O., Neurology, followed Gabert to discuss the testing methods used to arrive at a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Forester continued by discussing what interventions have proven to stall the progression of Alzheimer’s type dementia. Strategies to help care givers cope and manage patients who are suffering from dementia were addressed by Gabert and Julie St. Pierre from the Alzheimer’s Association. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications Alzheimer's disease, dementia, delirium, stroke, memory loss, depression, intervention, neurology, alheimer's association, Parkinson's, Lewy body, namenda, Dr. Tom Gabert, Dr. Mary Forester 36:33 no Part 2 of 2. Dr. Ed Belongia recently appeared on “Insight” a local radio program on AM 1450 WDLB Marshfield. The focus of the conversation was H1N1 influenza. Part 2 of the program discussed; the warning signs associated with H1N1 that should prompt people to go to the doctor, when the H1N1 vaccine becomes available how will it be administered and who is paying for the vaccine, the difference between this H1N1 virus and the swine flu of 1976, geon barre syndrome, the myth associated with consuming pork products. 27 October 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org Science http://www2.marshfieldclinic.org/podcasts/DrBelongia-Insight-10-21-2009Part1.mp3 Dr. Ed Belongia discusses H1N1 influenza part 2 Part 2 of 2. Dr. Ed Belongia recently appeared on “Insight” a local radio program on AM 1450 WDLB Marshfield. The focus of the conversation was H1N1 influenza. Part 2 of the program discussed; the warning signs associated with H1N1 that should prompt people to go to the doctor, when the H1N1 vaccine becomes available how will it be administered and who is paying for the vaccine, the difference between this H1N1 virus and the swine flu of 1976, geon barre syndrome, the myth associated with consuming pork products. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications H1N1, swine flu, influenza, research, CDC, flu vaccine, H1N1 vaccine, geon barre syndrome 19:44 no Part 1 of 2. Dr. Ed Belongia recently appeared on “Insight” a local radio program on AM 1450 WDLB Marshfield. The focus of the conversation was H1N1 influenza. Part 1 of the program discussed; pandemic flu, how the H1N1 virus is affecting people, why H1N1 is affecting a younger population then the normal seasonal flu, the effectiveness and safety of the vaccine, how Marshfield Clinic is working with the CDC on measuring the vaccine’s effectiveness, the stability of the virus and whether or not it is changing and what personal preventative protection measures individuals can use to stall the spread of the virus. 27 October 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org Science http://www2.marshfieldclinic.org/podcasts/DrBelongia-Insight-10-21-2009Part1.mp3 Dr. Ed Belongia discusses H1N1 influenza part 1 Part 1 of 2. Dr. Ed Belongia recently appeared on “Insight” a local radio program on AM 1450 WDLB Marshfield. The focus of the conversation was H1N1 influenza. Part 1 of the program discussed; pandemic flu, how the H1N1 virus is affecting people, why H1N1 is affecting a younger population then the normal seasonal flu, the effectiveness and safety of the vaccine, how Marshfield Clinic is working with the CDC on measuring the vaccine’s effectiveness, the stability of the virus and whether or not it is changing and what personal preventative protection measures individuals can use to stall the spread of the virus. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications H1N1, swine flu, influenza, research, CDC, flu vaccine, H1N1 vaccine 29:00 no Dr. Kori Krueger explains how the innovative team approach of care for patients with chronic conditions such as, diabetes and hypertension, at Marshfield Clinic effects his day to day practice and has an overwhelming positive effect on the patients he treats. The innovations that were driven by the CMS PGP Demonstration represent the current shift in health care from a fee for service payment model to a value driven outcome improvement model of payment. 2 October 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org Science http://www2.marshfieldclinic.org/podcasts/10-2009-CMS-Krueger_podcast.mp3 How the CMS PGP demonstration changed one doctor's daily practice of medicine. Dr. Kori Krueger explains how the innovative team approach of care for patients with chronic conditions such as, diabetes and hypertension, at Marshfield Clinic effects his day to day practice and has an overwhelming positive effect on the patients he treats. The innovations that were driven by the CMS PGP Demonstration represent the current shift in health care from a fee for service payment model to a value driven outcome improvement model of payment. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications Medicare, Medicaid, CMS demonstrations, health care reform, phsycician group practice 16:04 no On August 17th, 2009 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that after three years of participation in the Physician Group Practice Demonstration - Marshfield Clinic saved the federal government over 48 million dollars. The first logical question then is how? Providing that answer is Dr. Karl Ulrich President and CEO of Marshfield Clinic. 2 September 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org Science http://www2.marshfieldclinic.org/podcasts/9-2009-CMS-Ulrich_podcast.mp3 How do you save the federal government $48 million over three years? More on the CMS PGP demonstration. On August 17th, 2009 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that after three years of participation in the Physician Group Practice Demonstration - Marshfield Clinic saved the federal government over 48 million dollars. The first logical question then is how? Providing that answer is Dr. Karl Ulrich President and CEO of Marshfield Clinic. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications Medicare, Medicaid, CMS demonstrations, health care reform, phsycician group practice 21:56 no According to the Pew Internet and American Life Project 2 out of 3 adult American internet users have looked for answers to a specific disease or medical problem. Today’s podcast discusses a tool located on Marshfield Clinic’s Health and wellness library, called Home Care for children and adults, which is accessible from the Clinic’s homepage www.marshfieldclinic.org. And how you can evaluate health content and resources you find on other web sites. 10 August 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org Science http://www2.marshfieldclinic.org/podcasts/20090810-homecare.mp3 Home care for children and adults tool at www.marshfieldclinic.org and validating health information on the Web According to the Pew Internet and American Life Project 2 out of 3 adult American internet users have looked for answers to a specific disease or medical problem. Today’s podcast discusses a tool located on Marshfield Clinic’s Health and wellness library, called Home Care for children and adults, which is accessible from the Clinic’s homepage www.marshfieldclinic.org. And how you can evaluate health content and resources you find on other web sites. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications Health on the web, validating web resources 13:05 no Dr. Melissa Stoffel of Marshfield Clinic's Weston Center provides valuable insight on preconception counseling, the practice of getting a woman as healthy as they can be prior to getting pregnant, and describes what women should expect during and post pregnancy. 2 July 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts-pregnancy101 corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org Science http://www2.marshfieldclinic.org/podcasts/20090629-prepregnancy101.mp3 Pregnancy 101: Preconception counceling through stretch marks Dr. Melissa Stoffel of Marshfield Clinic's Weston Center provides valuable insight on preconception counseling, the practice of getting a woman as healthy as they can be prior to getting pregnant, and describes what women should expect during and post pregnancy. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications pregnancy counceling, preconception, Melissa Stoffel, Marshfield Clinic 5:05 no In part two of the podcast series "Staying Healthy in Tough Economic Times" Marshfield Clinic dietician and nurse practitioner Trina Ford examines the many ways you can save money at the grocery store and maintain or even improve your health. 1 June 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org Science http://www2.marshfieldclinic.org/podcasts/MC-podcast-20090601-tough-economy-part2.MP3 Staying healthy in tough economic times Part 2 In part two of the podcast series "Staying Healthy in Tough Economic Times" Marshfield Clinic dietician and nurse practitioner Trina Ford examines the many ways you can save money at the grocery store and maintain or even improve your health. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications economy, health care, nutrition, dietician, groceries, healthy eating 7:10 no Marshfield Clinic recognized that as the economy softened so would the usage of medical services. But at what costs? Short term gains by cutting doctor visits can adversely affect their long term health goals. This is one of the reasons that a group of physicians, dieticians and staff of business counselors designed a presentation called “Staying healthy in tough economic times.” In this first in a series of podcasts addressing patients' difficulty balancing budgets and health care Dr. Tom Gabert offers advice on how to maximize your time with your physician, how utilizing generic drugs for prescriptions can add up, and how to avoid some common traps often presented by marketers of prescription drugs and nutritional supplements. 15 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org Science http://www2.marshfieldclinic.org/podcasts/MC-podcast-20090512-tough-economy-part1.MP3 Staying healthy in tough economic times Marshfield Clinic recognized that as the economy softened so would the usage of medical services. But at what costs? Short term gains by cutting doctor visits can adversely affect their long term health goals. This is one of the reasons that a group of physicians, dieticians and staff of business counselors designed a presentation called “Staying healthy in tough economic times.” In this first in a series of podcasts addressing patients' difficulty balancing budgets and health care Dr. Tom Gabert offers advice on how to maximize your time with your physician, how utilizing generic drugs for prescriptions can add up, and how to avoid some common traps often presented by marketers of prescription drugs and nutritional supplements. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications economy, health care, presription drugs, generic drugs, nutritional supplements 11:14 no Marshfield Clinic dermatologist, Dr. John Melski, answers questions about a spring time skin condition that is commonly refered to as sun poisoning or sun allergy. The real cause, polymorphous light eruption, is somewhat rare and very treatable, but can cause alarm for patients experiencing it for the first time. 8 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org Science http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/proxy/MC-Media-podcast-20080717-sun_allergy.1.mp3 Sun poisoning or sun allergy are common ways to refer to Polymorphous Light Eruptions Marshfield Clinic dermatologist, Dr. John Melski, answers questions about a spring time skin condition that is commonly refered to as sun poisoning or sun allergy. The real cause, polymorphous light eruption, is somewhat rare and very treatable, but can cause alarm for patients experiencing it for the first time. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications sun poisoning, sun allergy, polymorpous light eruption, sun rash 12:46 no The recent swine flu outbreak and it's declaration as a public health emergency has set the health care industry into full motion. Dr. Ed Belongia, M.D. senior epidemiologist/director at the Epidemiolgy Research Center at Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation, discusses what the current investigation approach is, what the State of Wisconsin and Marshfield Clinic are preparing for and how you as an individual can prevent the spread of the virus to family, friends, and co-workers. 29 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org Science http://www2.marshfieldclinic.org/podcasts/4-27-09-swineflu.mp3 Swine flu sets the Epidemiology Research Center at Marsfield Clinic Research Foundation into motion The recent swine flu outbreak and it's declaration as a public health emergency has set the health care industry into full motion. Dr. Ed Belongia, M.D. senior epidemiologist/director at the Epidemiolgy Research Center at Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation, discusses what the current investigation approach is, what the State of Wisconsin and Marshfield Clinic are preparing for and how you as an individual can prevent the spread of the virus to family, friends, and co-workers. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications Swine flu, swine infuenza, epidemiolgy research, Wisconsin swine flu, Marshfield Clinic swine flu, Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation, Epidemiology Reseach Center 7:10 no Allergist, Dr. Marshall Cusic, Jr. discusses allergy injections or allergy immunotherapy, as a method to treating allergies. Seasonal allergies can range from a minor nuisance to a dangerous asthmatic event. One thing is for certain, that the pollens that cause these reactions will begin to appear in our area very soon. 10 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org Science http://www2.marshfieldclinic.org/podcasts/seasonalAllergy-injectionTherapy-20090408.mp3 Marshfield Clinic allergists define allergy injection therapy or allergy immunotherapy Allergist, Dr. Marshall Cusic, Jr. discusses allergy injections or allergy immunotherapy, as a method to treating allergies. Seasonal allergies can range from a minor nuisance to a dangerous asthmatic event. One thing is for certain, that the pollens that cause these reactions will begin to appear in our area very soon. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications Allergy, seasonal allergy, seasonal allergy treatment, allergy immunotherapy, allergy shots, allergy injections 13:58 no "Weighs" to help your kids; is a presentation about strategies families can take to help fight the increasing population of children that are considered obese or borderline obese. During the program you will learn the deference between obesity and overweight and how the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably. Jay Halminiak recommends exercise and activity levels for kids to help build lean muscle and strong bones. He also suggests numerous strategies you and your kids can take to become more active. Jamie Meyer follows Jay with a discussion about proper nutritional needs for young growing children. She provides an in depth look at the new food pyramid, which has changed dramatically over the last few years. She will also give you concrete examples on why making healthy food choices at meal times and snack times has a tremendous impact on fighting childhood obesity. 1 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org Science http://www2.marshfieldclinic.org/podcasts/weighs-to-help-kids-podcast-20090330.mp3 Marshfield Clinic staff discuss childhood obesity trends Weighs" to help your kids; is a presentation about strategies families can take to help fight the increasing population of children that are considered obese or borderline obese. During the program you will learn the difference between obesity and overweight and how the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably. Jay Halminiak recommends exercise and activity levels for kids to help build lean muscle and strong bones. He also suggests numerous strategies you and your kids can take to become more active. Jamie Meyer follows Jay with a discussion about proper nutritional needs for young growing children. She provides an in depth look at the new food pyramid, which has changed dramatically over the last few years. She will also give you concrete examples on why making healthy food choices at meal times and snack times has a tremendous impact on fighting childhood obesity. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications Childhood obesity, childhood weight management, exercise programs for children, dietary needs for children 38:00 no Brother and sister, Doug and Rhonda, discuss their weight loss experience one year after their Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgeries. During this candid patient testimonial Doug and Rhonda talk about post operative pain, dietary restrictions as a result of gastric bypass surgery, the resulting increase of energy due to their weight loss, and dumping syndrome, a common manageable side effect of gastric bypass surgery. 19 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org Science http://www2.marshfieldclinic.org/podcasts/MC-media-podcast-20090318-bariatric-patient-interview.mp3 Marshfield Clinic patients discuss their experience with gastric bypass, Roux-en-Y, surgery Brother and sister, Doug and Rhonda, discuss their weight loss experience one year after their Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgeries. During this candid patient testimonial Doug and Rhonda talk about post operative pain, dietary restrictions as a result of gastric bypass surgery, the resulting increase of energy due to their weight loss, and dumping syndrome, a common manageable side effect of gastric bypass surgery. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications Gastric Bypass surgery, weight loss surgery, Wisconsin, Rouex-en-Y, 14:40 no Rare but serious complications can occur in patients dealing with the common bacterial infection known as strep throat. Marshfield Clinic pediatrician Vicki Viegut talks about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, contagiousness and complications that can arise in patients with step throat. 16 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org Science http://www2.marshfieldclinic.org/podcasts/strep-throat.MP3 Strep Throat: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and complications Rare but serious complications can occur in patients dealing with the common bacterial infection known as strep throat. Marshfield Clinic pediatrician Vicki Viegut talks about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, contagiousness and complications that can arise in patients with step throat. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications strep, strep throat, strep throat diagnosis, strep throat symptoms, strep throat treatment, strep throat complications 9:50 no Marshfield Clinic Infection Preventionist, Sharyn Juneau and Dr. Rana Nasser, Physician Director for infection prevention and control, discuss pertussis or as it is more commonly referred to, whooping cough. The discussion talks about when you should see a doctor and what course of treatment the doctor may choose. Whether you suspect you or someone you know has contracted the disease or has come in contact with someone who has the disease and how to prevent the spread, within your household, family, work environment and schools. 16 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org Science http://www2.marshfieldclinic.org/podcasts/pertusis_final.MP3 Pertussis or whooping cough prevention, immunization, and treatment Marshfield Clinic Infection Preventionist, Sharyn Juneau and Dr. Rana Nasser, Physician Director for infection prevention and control, discuss pertussis or as it is more commonly referred to, whooping cough. The discussion talks about when you should see a doctor and what course of treatment the doctor may choose. Whether you suspect you or someone you know has contracted the disease or has come in contact with someone who has the disease and how to prevent the spread, within your household, family, work environment and schools. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications bluetooth hearing aide devices, bluetooth hearing aid, directlink bluetooth hearing aid, bte hearing aid 14:12 no Marshfield Clinic Audiology now offers hearing aids that are compatible with Bluetooth® technology. By using Bluetooth® enabled hearing aids, people who are affected by hearing loss can enjoy many of the latest audio devices like iPods, and cell phones that many of us already take for granted. Christine Albertus, Au.D, CC-A from Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center specializes in the development, anatomic physiology and pathology of the auditory system; determiniation of the type and degree of hearing impairment and its effects on comprehension and speech; and implementation of preventative or rehabilitstive services. Christine explains the differences between analog, digital and Bluetooth® enable hearing devices. 18 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org Science http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/proxy/MC-Media-podcast-20081218_hearingAids.1.mp3 Bluetooth® hearing aid technology is available at Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Clinic Audiology now offers hearing aids that are compatible with Bluetooth® technology. By using Bluetooth® enabled hearing aids, people who are affected by hearing loss can enjoy many of the latest audio devices like iPods, and cell phones that many of us already take for granted. Christine Albertus, Au.D, CC-A from Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center specializes in the development, anatomic physiology and pathology of the auditory system; determiniation of the type and degree of hearing impairment and its effects on comprehension and speech; and implementation of preventative or rehabilitstive services. Christine explains the differences between analog, digital and Bluetooth® enable hearing devices that use directlink technology to manage multiple listening devices. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications bluetooth hearing aide devices, bluetooth hearing aid, directlink bluetooth hearing aid, bte hearing aid 8:30 no Healthy Solutions® by HMR is offered at Marshfield Clinic and can help you lose 20 to 30 pounds in just 12 weeks. In a addition the weight loss program offers an extensive weight maintenance program that stays with a person to either assist them in losins a few more pounds or keep them at their ideal weight. The participants in this weight loss program are to eat 5 cups of fruits and vegetables a day along with two of the Healthy Solutions® shakes and three prepared meals. If that isn't enough HMR's slogan of more is better helps people stay on track. 10 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org Science http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/ldf/audio/MC-Media-podcast-20081031_HMRhs.1.mp3 Weight loss programs by HMR offered at Marshfield Clinic Healthy Solutions by HMR is offered at Marshfield Clinic and can help you lose 20 to 30 pounds in just 12 weeks. In a addition the weight loss program offers an extensive weight maintenance program that stays with a person to either assist them in losins a few more pounds or keep them at their ideal weight. The participants in this weight loss program are to eat 5 cups of fruits and vegetables a day along with two of the healthy solutions shakes and three prepared meals. If that isn't enough HMR's slogan of more is better helps people stay on track. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications Wisconsin, weight loss, weight management, long term weight loss, fasting diet, HMR, HMR shakes, HMR meal replacement, HMR Healthy Solutions 22:35 no Short term weight loss programs are effective but often allow a person to go back to their old habits after the diet ends. This causes them to put it all that weight, and more, back on. A medically managed weight loss program offered at Marshfield Clinic can help you lose significant amounts of weight. In a addition the weight loss program offers an extensive weight maintenance program that stays with a person to keep them at their ideal weight. 31 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org Science http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/ldf/podcasts/MC-Media-podcast-20081031_HMRdf.1.mp3 Effective weight loss programs by HMR offered at Marshfield Clinic Short term weight loss programs are effective but often allow a person to go back to their old habits after the diet ends. This causes them to put it all that weight, and more, back on. A medically managed weight loss program offered at Marshfield Clinic can help you lose significant amounts of weight. In a addition the weight loss program offers an extensive weight maintenance program that stays with a person to keep them at their ideal weight. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications Wisconsin, weight loss, weight management, long term weight loss, fasting diet, HMR, HMR shakes, HMR meal replacement 14:26 no There's no debate that obesity in America is a serious problem. Scan the bookstores, newspapers, TV and radio stations and you're sure to find mention of the problem almost as frequently as you'll find a proposed solution. For many who are affected by this chronic illness simply dieting to get to a healthy weight doesn't work. Bariatric or gastric bypass surgery is a tool that can assist a patient in getting to a healthy weight. The results speak for themselves. 30 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org Science http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/ldf/podcasts/bariatric_20080930.mp3 Bariatric surgery at Marshfield Clinic There's no question that obesity in America is a problem. Scan the bookstores, newspapers and TV and radio stations and you're sure to find mention of the problem almost as frequently as you'll find a proposed solution. For many who are affected by this chronic illness simply dieting to get to a healthy weight doesn't work. Bariatric surgery is a tool that can assist a patient in getting to a healthy weight. The results speak for themselves. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications Wisconsin, bariatric, lap-band, Roux-En-Y,gastric bypass, laproscopic gastric bypass 30:30 no WINGS is the chosen accronym for a new cancer survivorship program at Marshfield Clinic. Mindy Gribble, R.N. defines the program as We Inspire, Nurture, and Give Support. It is designed to help people who have been diagnosed with cancer and their support network deal with all aspects of their care from diagnosis through the remainder of their life. Mindy's task as the cancer survivorship coordinator is to build the cancer survivor network throughout the Marshfield Clinic service area. During this episode she provides details about the foundations for the program, what it has meant to those involved, and where she anticipates the program in the future. 30 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org Science http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/proxy/MC-Media-podcast-20080819_wings.1.mp3 We Inspire, Nurture, and Give Support WINGS is the chosen accronym for a new cancer survivorship program at Marshfield Clinic. Mindy Gribble, R.N. defines the program as We Inspire, Nurture, and Give Support. It is designed to help people who have been diagnosed with cancer and their support network deal with all aspects of their care from diagnosis through the remainder of their life. Mindy's task as the cancer survivorship coordinator is to build the cancer survivor network throughout the Marshfield Clinic service area. During this episode she provides details about the foundations for the program, what it has meant to those involved, and where she anticipates the program in the future. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications Wisconsin, cancer treatment, cancer survivor, cancer support, cancer survivorship, cancer education 27:43 no A long lasting partnership between St. Joeseph's Hospital and Marshfield Clinic is one of the many reasons that U.S. News and World Reports Magazine recently named Ministry Health Care's St. Joeseph's Hospital as one of the Top 50 Hospitals in the United States for performing ear, nose and throat procedures. Dr. Andrew Urquhart of Marshfield Clinic discusses the award and what it took to get there. 31 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org Science http://marshfieldclinic.org/proxy/MC-Media-podcast-20080731_usnews.1.mp3 Marshfield Clinic physicians named in US News and World Reports Top 25 Hospiatals A long lasting partnership between St. Joeseph's Hospital and Marshfield Clinic is one of the many reasons that U.S. News and World Reports Magazine recently named Ministry Health Care's St. Joeseph's Hospital as one of the Top 50 Hospitals in the United States for performing ear, nose and throat procedures. Dr. Andrew Urquhart of Marshfield Clinic discusses the award and what it took to get there. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications US News and World Reports, Top 25, Otolaryngologist, Ear Nose and Throat, Baja Implant, Cochlear Implant 12:46 no Marshfield Clinic's Kelly Noreen and Julene Diedrich, Nurse Practitioners, talk about breast cancer issues from early risk evaluation to diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. Each persons journey through the process is unique but knowing what to expect can greatly reduce the anxiety often associated with breast cancer. 30 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://marshfieldclinic.org/patients/?page=podcasts corpcomm@marshfieldclinic.org Science http://marshfieldclinic.org/proxy/MC-Media-podcast-breastCancer_061108r1.1.mp3 Breast Cancer a patients journey from diagnosis to cure Marshfield Clinic's Kelly Noreen and Julene Diedrich, Nurse Practitioners, talk about breast cancer issues from early risk evaluation to diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. Each persons journey through the process is unique but knowing what to expect can greatly reduce the anxiety often associated with breast cancer. Marshfield Clinic Corporate Communications Breast Cancer, Cancer diagnosis, cancer treatment, cancer survivorship 18:31 no