Inspire Iredell: Working Dogs — What You Need to Know

Inspire Iredell: What is Skilled Nursing?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423386/fan_mail/new] What is a skilled nursing facility? How is it different from a regular nursing home? How do I know which is best for me or my loved one? Tracie Faircloth, Director of the hospital based skilled nursing facility inside Iredell Memorial Hospital, answers frequently asked questions about SNFs — Their purpose, what patients can expect if admitted there, and how these facilities are regulated for quality.  Remember to call 911 in case of a medical emergency.

Inspire Iredell: Rheumatology Explained

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423386/fan_mail/new] Rheumatology is one of the most investigative specialties in medicine and involves daily collaboration across the field. Ashley Tipper, PA-C, of Iredell Carolina Specialty, discusses diagnoses, treatments, and what patients can expect. Remember to call 911 in case of a medical emergency.

Inspire Iredell: National Donate Life Month

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423386/fan_mail/new] Over 4,000 North Carolinians are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant. Beth Hinesley, Community Relations Coordinator for HonorBridge, busts myths, shares the process of organ donation, and why it's so important to be a donor. Remember to call 911 in case of a medical emergency.

Inspire Iredell: Exploring Vaccines

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423386/fan_mail/new] On this episode, Dr. Kimberly Vass-Eudy, Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician at Family Care Center of Troutman, discusses the science, safety, fears and myths surround vaccines. As a physician and a mother herself, she empathizes with patients and their parents who seek to make the very best decisions for themselves and their children.  She encourages patients and parents to make informed decisions using honest conversation with their trusted primary care providers. Dr. Vass-Eudy is accepting new patients. Visit fcctroutman.com for more information. Remember to call 911 in case of a medical emergency.

Inspire Iredell: The Risks of Vaping

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423386/fan_mail/new] Vaping has been touted as a healthier alternative to cigarettes. The truth is, this habit is more dangerous than you would think. Marie Hayworth, Director of Respiratory Therapy at Iredell Memorial Hospital, discusses the risks. Remember to call 911 in case of a medical emergency.