The Healing Voice: Healthy Living with Newman Regional Health

The Healing Voice: Episode 3 - Christina Faulkner, MD

In this episode Christina Faulkner, a board-certified OB-GYN in Emporia, KS, focuses on fertility health as overall health, the value of regular checkups, warning signs, and a commonly believed fertility myth. She discusses preconception counseling, local infertility evaluation and treatments, reputable information sources, and compassionate, listening-centered care. To learn more visit www.newmanrh.org/services/womens-health/ [https://www.newmanrh.org/providers/primary-care/] or call 620-343-2376.

The Healing Voice: Episode 2 - Anna LaSota, DO

This episode of The Healing Voice introduces Dr. Anna LaSota, a family medicine physician at Newman Regional Health Medical Partners in Emporia, and her primary nurse, Amanda Fischer. Dr. LaSota shares her training path, 14 years serving Emporia, and a holistic approach that considers patients’ lives, stressors, and symptoms. They discuss why primary care matters for continuity, trust, and coordinating specialty care. Find a Primary Care Provider in Emporia, KS at newmanrh.org. [https://www.newmanrh.org/providers/primary-care/]

The Healing Voice: Introduction with CEO Cathy Pimple

Hosts Kacie Hastings and Saylor Middleton introduce The Healing Voice podcast and interview Newman Regional Health CEO Cathy Pimple about why sharing providers’ stories matters in a close-knit community. Pimple emphasizes that healthcare is ultimately about people—providers are neighbors with personal stories—and this podcast will help the community know them beyond their roles. Despite rural healthcare challenges, her hope comes from committed people, community trust, and strong local relationships. She encourages listeners to support the hospital by choosing local care [https://www.newmanrh.org/providers/] and recognizing those who serve.

The Healing Voice: Episode 1 - Michael Lloyd, DO

In this episode of The Healing Voice, Newman Regional Health interventional cardiologist Dr. Michael Lloyd, shares his background, why he chose cardiology, his hobbies and community involvement. He explains how interventional cardiology differs from general cardiology and highlights teamwork in the Cath lab. Lloyd describes hospital quality improvements, urges the community to start heart health early, and discusses how stress affects the heart. Learn more about Dr. Lloyd [https://www.newmanrh.org/provider/michael-lloyd/] & Newman Regional Health's Cardiology Services [https://www.newmanrh.org/services/cardiology/].