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#HoustonHealthcast Episode 12: Cardiovascular Disease with Rahil Kazi, MD, FACC

In honor of American Heart Month, on this episode of #HoustonHealthcast, Derek and Dr. Kazi discuss cardiovascular disease: the most common types of cardiovascular disease, their symptoms, treatments, and what preventative measures you can take to avoid them. To learn more about heart disease, you can visit https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm [https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm] for the latest facts and statistics. If you are concerned that you may be experiencing the symptoms of heart disease, or want to be proactive in your heart health, you can find a Houston Healthcare affiliated physician and get started on making an appointment by visiting https://www.hhc.org/find-a-physician/ [https://www.hhc.org/find-a-physician/] If you are experiencing a potentially life-threatening emergency, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room immediately.

#HoustonHealthcast Episode 11: The Community Health Needs Assessment with Sheldon Mattox, RN, MBA

On this episode of #HoustonHealthcast, Sheldon and Derek discuss the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA): what it is, how it benefits our community in Houston County, and what we're doing to at Houston Healthcare to serve the greatest needs of our community, which often reflect the needs of the country at large. To review the CHNA yourself, click the link below for a digital copy: https://www.hhc.org/documents/content/2023-PRC-CHNA-Report-Houston-County-GA.pdf [https://www.hhc.org/documents/content/2023-PRC-CHNA-Report-Houston-County-GA.pdf] To learn more about the classes and programs our EduCare Department is offering, visit our website at hhc.org/events [http://hhc.org/events] or give them a call at (478) 923-9771.

#HoustonHealthcast Episode 10: Sepsis Awareness with Donna Mettendorf, RN, CCRN

On this episode of #HoustonHealthcast, Derek and Donna tackle a little-known disease state that claims the spot as one of the biggest killers in the country, sepsis: what it is, how to identify it, and what can be done to prevent it. If you would like to learn more about sepsis, you can visit our website at https://www.hhc.org/~/patients-visitors/hospital-happenings/sepsis-awareness/ [https://www.hhc.org/~/patients-visitors/hospital-happenings/sepsis-awareness/] , the CDC's resources on sepsis at https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/what-is-sepsis.html [https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/what-is-sepsis.html] , or the sepsis alliance at www.sepsis.org [http://www.sepsis.org] To learn more about our sepsis support group, as well as other community healthcare education opportunities, reach out to our EduCare department at https://www.hhc.org/patients-visitors/community-education-educare-/ [https://www.hhc.org/patients-visitors/community-education-educare-/]

#HoustonHealthcast Episode 9: Anti-Obesity Medications with David Tran, PharmD

On this episode of #HoustonHealthcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/houstonhealthcast], Derek and David discuss anti-obesity medications: what they are, how they work in your body to help you lose weight, and when patients should consider taking them in their fight against obesity. If you're interested in anti-obesity medication and want to see if this treatment might be right for you, visit Primary Care | Houston Healthcare ( [https://www.hhc.org/services/primary-care/]hhc.org [http://hhc.org]) [https://www.hhc.org/services/primary-care/] to find and schedule an appointment with one of our physicians to discuss further.

#HoustonHealthcast Episode 8: Holiday Health & Safety with Uwa Iguobadia, MD

Happy Holidays! On this episode of #HoustonHealthcast, Derek and Dr. Iguobadia discuss holiday health and safety - some illnesses to look out for, best practices to keep your family and friends healthy during festive gatherings, and what toys to get for your little ones that are both safe and enriching this year. To learn more about our Pediatrics department at Houston Healthcare, visit https://www.hhc.org/services/pediatrics/ [https://www.hhc.org/services/pediatrics/]