Inspire Iredell: Understanding Health Insurance

Inspire Iredell: Understanding Health Insurance

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423386/fan_mail/new] What's a premium? How about coinsurance? What do PPO, HMO, and HSA stand for? Donna Dodd, Senior Account Manager for USI Insurance Services, breaks down health insurance in a way that makes sense.  Remember to call 911 in case of a medical emergency.

Inspire Iredell: Infectious Diseases

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2423386/fan_mail/new] Germs are sneaky—Dr. Robert Aryeetey, infectious disease expert, explains how they spread, what to watch for, and how to stay ahead of them. Some questions he will answer: When do you need to wear a mask in public? What's the difference between a bacterial and a viral infection? Is there something that people are overly concerned about that isn't a real risk?   Remember to call 911 in case of a medical emergency.

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.