We're joined by Jeremy Herring, St. Mary's Regional Director of Imaging and Cardiovascular Services to hear about all things imaging and heart care here in northeast Georgia. From the new HeartFlow FFR-CT capabilities, to comprehensive stroke care and upcoming capacity increases, you'll learn about all the ways our imaging teams are a crucial part of our ability to care at the highest level.

Links:

• What is a "biplane", and how is it used with regards to neurological conditions?

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• (00:00) - Medical Imaging Is The Eyes Of Medicine
• (00:14) - Welcome Jeremy Herring!
• (00:48) - Overview of Imaging and Cardiovascular Services
• (01:52) - Stroke Care at St. Mary's
• (04:48) - How Does The HeartFlow FFR-CT Procedure Work?
• (07:04) - The Prep Jeremy's Teams Undergo To Launch Services
• (08:15) - Future Developments in Imaging and Cardiovascular Care
• (09:15) - Mammography and Breast Health Services
• (10:24) - Shaping the Future of Heart and Vascular Care
• (13:26) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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The St. Mary's Health Care Foundation is the driving force behind fundraising that keeps the hospital going and growing in excellence, technology, and the ability to help all our patients. We're joined by Anneliese Woodall, who shares about why this support is so important, gives details on some exciting upcoming events, and points out how board members are extremely valued volunteers.

Links:

• Attend or sponsor the 2026 Courageous Leaders Gala
• What is a "biplane", and how is it used with regards to neurological conditions?
• Learn more about Financial Assistance and Charity Care (a.k.a. indigent care)
• The St. Mary's Foundation website

Learn more on the St. Mary's website.

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Creators & Guests

• Brooke Marshall - Host
• Anneliese Woodall - Guest

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• (00:00) - Honoring Our Donors Through The St. Mary's Health Care Foundation
• (00:14) - Welcome! Meet Anneliese Woodall
• (00:52) - Role and Importance of Donor Relations
• (01:41) - The Foundations of St. Mary's Health Care System
• (03:23) - Upcoming Events and Their Impact
• (04:35) - The Courageous Leaders Gala 2026 by the St. Mary's Health Care Foundationz
• (07:46) - Date For The Courageous Leaders Gala 2026: March 28, 2026
• (09:18) - Other Foundation Events
• (09:27) - The Good Samaritan Foundation 2026 Fashion Show
• (11:07) - Engaging Donors and Community at the St. Mary's Foundation in Athens, GA
• (12:56) - Employee Giving and Community Support at St. Mary's
• (16:35) - How The St. Mary's Foundation Makes Excellent Events
• (18:44) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

We're joined by Dr. Kathleen Jeffery, a breast surgeon at St. Mary's Breast Health Center who is a storied leader and breast cancer expert. She shares her journey to Athens, the comprehensive services provided by the Breast Health Center, the importance of mammograms and what age women should start getting them, and so much more.

Links

• Learn more about the St. Mary's Breast Health Center here in Northeast Georgia.

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Creators & Guests

• Brooke Marshall - Host
• Kathleen Jeffrey, MD - Guest

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• (00:00) - You're Safe With Her: Interviewing Dr. Kathleen Jeffery About The St. Mary's Breast Health Center
• (00:14) - Introduction and Guest Welcome
• (00:49) - Creating the Breast Health Program at St. Mary's
• (01:48) - Understanding St. Mary's Breast Health Center in Athens, Georgia
• (03:03) - Importance Of Early Detection For Breast Health
• (04:04) - When To Get A Mammogram, And How Often
• (07:04) - Genetic Counseling And Testing For Breast Health
• (08:08) - Dr. Jeffery On Trends In Imaging And Treatment For Breast Health
• (09:21) - Navigators Are A Crucial Part Of Our Patient Journey
• (10:55) - Stories from Dr. Jeffery's Work With Families Fighting Breast Cancer
• (11:57) - Community Initiatives and Financial Support
• (13:19) - Why Dr. Kathleen Jeffery Saves Lives
• (14:46) - Year-Round Breast Health Awareness
• (16:55) - Key Takeaways and Contact Information
• (18:31) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

The bariatric surgery program here at St. Mary's of northeast Georgia is comprehensive and everyone takes a team approach in giving you the best health journey possible. Julie Richardson, our Bariatric Program Coordinator, joins us on the show as she and our host Brooke Marshall discuss our patient support approach, how we use multidisciplinary care to acheive the best outcomes for patients, and innovations the team is working on. We know you have many questions regarding bariatric surgery (also called weight loss surgery), and we are here to answer them!

Links to helpful blog posts:

• Learn more about bariatric surgery at St. Mary's
• Criteria for bariatric surgery
• See illustrations of Roux-en-Y and gastric sleeve procedures
• Read Julie's blog post on the bariatric surgery diet

Learn more on the St. Mary's website.

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Creators & Guests

• Brooke Marshall - Host
• Julie Richardson - Guest

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• (00:00) - Better Bariatric Surgery through Safety and Innovation
• (00:14) - Introduction
• (00:59) - Overview of St. Mary's Bariatric Program
• (01:43) - Why Choose St. Mary's Bariatric Program?
• (03:10) - Building a Successful Bariatric Program
• (03:32) - Patient Selection Criteria and Pathways
• (04:22) - Criteria for Bariatric Surgery
• (06:29) - Surgical Procedures Explained
• (08:47) - Patient Resources and Support
• (11:32) - Team Roles in the Bariatric Program
• (12:21) - Day in the Life of a Bariatric Program Coordinator
• (13:03) - Communication and Coordinated Care at St. Mary's Bariatric
• (14:25) - Post-Surgery Support and Follow-Up
• (15:28) - Patient Success Stories
• (16:41) - Wellness Center and Community Support
• (18:03) - Future Goals and Initiatives
• (20:36) - The Future of Bariatric Surgery
• (22:51) - Conclusion and Next Steps

Welcome to More Than Medicine, the official podcast of St. Mary's Health Care Sytem in Northeast Georgia. We span three hospitals, many physician practices, and so much more. On this show you'll hear from the people at St. Mary's who care at the highest level. Follow the show to hear each episode when they launch, and find us on YouTube!

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