ST. LOUIS (KMOX) — Guidelines to prevent dementia, new mammography guidelines, and a virtual visit program everyone can use — all among the topics discussed in the current edition of Health Matters Presented by SSM Health.
Here is a complete list of the many topics discussed during Health Matters Presented by SSM Health — which aired May 25, 2019 at 4 p.m. on KMOX:
- Dr. Jennifer Wessels, SSM Health VP of Medical Affairs and a family medicine physician. Dr. Wessels comments on new WHO guidelines to prevent dementia; the benefit of brain games; high cholesterol in kids; risk of daily use of low dose aspirin; dangers of drinking soda; and the FDA approves a new smoking cessation device called IQOS.
- Dr. Andrea Behr, breast surgeon for SSM Health Medical Group, practicing at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake Saint Louis. Dr. Behr tells us about new mammography guidelines just released by the American Society of Breast Surgeons. She also shares her thoughts on genetic testing for breast cancer.
- Kathy Bonser, Regional VP of Nursing for SSM Health St. Louis. Bonser talks about the current nursing shortage now being seen not just in the St. Louis area but nationwide as well. Bonser also reflects on the nursing profession in general and the skills needed to be a good nurse.
- Erin Powell, System Director of Retail Health for SSM Health. SSM Health has launched an innovative virtual visit program costing $25 per visit for anyone — regardless of insurance. PLUS — our health tip for the week focuses on the cardiac risk of being an avid sports fan. SLU Care Cardiologist Dr. Michael Lim at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital tells us about the science behind research showing fans with heart conditions could stand an elevated risk of a cardiac event if they get too excited during big games. He has some prevention tips.
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