The Checkup

What Your Doctor Wants You to Know About Skin Cancer

Now that summer is here, we asked General Surgeon Dr. Fred Scott to sit down with us and talk skin cancer and sun protection. He explains what we all need to know in plain, easy to understand terms! You'll never have to stare down a sunscreen aisle in confusion again! Have you subscribed yet? It really helps us out.

The Health Issue You Didn’t Feel Coming

Can we ask a favor? Please follow us - it really helps! Most people don’t think about their liver — until there’s a problem. In this episode of The Checkup, we’re talking about fatty liver disease: what it is, why it’s becoming more common, and how it can quietly develop without obvious symptoms. Join us as we break down the risk factors, early warning signs, lifestyle habits that matter most, and simple steps you can take to protect your liver health before small issues become bigger ones. Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed, have questions about your risk, or just want to better understand your health, this conversation offers practical information without the overwhelm. Because sometimes the health issues you don’t feel are the ones worth paying attention to most. Subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Managing Anxiety in a Noisy World - a conversation with LCSW Megan Joergens

If your world feels more than a little overwhelming right now, you're not alone. Megan Joergens, our licensed clinical social worker, answers all of our questions about how to manage anxiety in a noisy world and when it's time to call an audible and seek professional help. CMH offers tons of mental health services - call (618) 544-8500 to schedule an appointment.

Give foot trouble the boot

This is a fascinating conversation with Dr. Brissey, our newest foot & ankle surgeon. Find out how bad it is to wear shoes without socks (guilty!) and hear about the surgery Dr. Brissey invented (!). Want to schedule an appointment with him? Call (618) 546-2678.

Talking with Katie & Jenna - everything you wanted to know about women's health

We sat down with OB/Gyn Nurse Practitioners Jenna Kintner and Katie Parker and talked menopause, first checkups and supplements. If you've ever had a question about women's health, this is an episode you won't want to miss!