Ohio Health - Marion General Hospital

OhioHealth is opening their new Marion Cancer Center on Monday, October 24th. Dr. Curt Gingrich, the President of OhioHealth-Marion General Hospital, joined the podcast to talk about the new center, the services offered, the doctors and providers and the new, innovative treatments that this new facility will also provide. Get details and a virtual tour at www.OhioHealth.com

Charity Coffman, Nursing Director, Women's Health and Dr. Kelly Tucker, OB-GYN at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital joined the podcast to detail the renovations of Marion General's Labor and Delivery department and to fill us in on the upcoming Women's Wellness Wednesday!

Dr. Frank Morocco, DO, a Dermatologist at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital, joined the podcast to discuss Skin Cancers, their prevention, how to recognize a potential problem and Melanoma Monday.

March is National Colorectal Awareness Month and Dr. Akeek Bhatt, a GI Specialist from OhioHealth Marion General, joined the podcast to help raise awareness in regards to this common and preventable cancer.

OhioHealth Marion General Hospital President Dr. Curt Gingrich joined the podcast to talk about the new Comprehensive Cancer Center coming to Marion in Fall of 2022. www.OhioHealth.com

OhioHealth-Marion General Hospital President, Dr. Curt Gingrich, joined the podcast to discuss why you should not delay your care. He details why you should see your doctor if you're not feeling well, even if you think it's a mild symptom. He also talks about the expanded visitors at the hospital and coming out of a pandemic at the hospital.

Todd McClay joined the podcast to talk about OhioHealth-Marion General Hospital's Post-Hospitalization Rehab Program for patients who have recovered from COVID-19 to get back to their lives as quickly as possible.

Dr. Mrunal Shah, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Marion General Hospital, joined the podcast to explain how residents can register and get their vaccine in the Phase 1B Rollout of Ohio's plan. Dr Shah also talked about the groundbreaking monoclonal antibody treatment being used here to keep COVID patients out of the hospital and back on their feet faster, after a diagnosis.

Dr. Curt Gingrich updates us on the COVID-19 situation with surging numbers and the new Antibody Infusion Center in Marion. Dr. Gingrich also address' the new expansion at OhioHealth-Marion General Hospital, due to open in January 2021.

OhioHealth Infectious Disease Expert, Dr. Joseph Gastaldo joined the podcast to discuss the latest developments with the COVID-19 pandemic. He addressed where we are today in this marathon, he talked about best practices for now and through the next 90 days and he gave us the science surrounding the recent good news about a vaccine and antibody treatments that will save lives.

Cassandra Israel, a family medicine physician in Marion, working for OhioHealth joined the podcast to discuss resiliency for children and families amid the pandemic. She offered plenty of tips and advice as well as a link for more: https://mha.ohio.gov/Families-Children-and-Adults/For-Children/Building-Resiliency If you're in crisis, call 911 or The National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255

Nurse Practitioner, Connie Porter from OhioHealth's Marion General Hospital Heart Failure Clinic in Downtown Marion, joined the podcast to talk about the clinic, what they do, and how they've adapted and changed due to the pandemic. For more: https://www.ohiohealth.com/services/heart-and-vascular/our-programs/heart-failure/

OhioHealth-Marion General Hospital's Dr Mrunal Shah Getting Back To Business and Safety With Elective Procedures. He discussed the great measures that are being taken for safety and the increased testing that is happening to keep you even healthier.

Beth Meadows, OhioHealth Marion General Hospital Foundation and Volunteer Coordinator joined the podcast to talk about the volunteers and their work for all the patients and staff of the hospital. She also digs into the work of the Foundation and how they support the hospital.

OhioHealth-Marion General Hospital Psychiatrist, Dr Shyamala Bheemisetty joined the podcast to talk about our stress and mental health during the Stay At Home order. Many are struggling and Dr. Bheemisetty offered some great advice on how to lower our stress, improve our mental health and help our kids during this time of isolation and togetherness.

Dr Heather Columber, a family practice Doctor in Marion and a Associate Medical Director for Primary Care for OhioHealth, address the COVID-19 Pandemic and how it effects Marion. PLUS she offers her advice on staying healthy, how you should react if you're not feeling well and how to keep yourself mentally healthy with this new way of living.

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Akeek Bhatt, a gastroenterologist, stopped by to talk about the importance of getting a colon cancer screening from a GI Specialist. He talks about how a simple colonoscopy can save your life.

OhioHealth Marion General general surgeon Dr. Jose Vale spent time on this episode talking about healthy eating habits, exercise and diets. He also tell us "That One Thing" that can make all of us healthier!

We learn about antibiotics with Dr. Joseph Gestaldo and Erin Wibberly.

Dr, Bhatt explains the benefits of getting a colonoscopy.