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In this episode, we sit down with nationally recognized orthopedic surgeon Dr. Todd Sekundiak to explore a modern approach to joint replacement: the Jiffy Knee.

Dr. Sekundiak walks us through:

• What makes Jiffy Knee surgery different
• The difference between total and partial knee replacements
• What patients can expect before, during, and after surgery
• And a little about Dr. Sekundiak himself

For more information about Jiffy Knee surgery at Cass Health, visit casshealth.org/jiffy-knee.

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Board Certified Advanced Diabetic Management Physician Assistant Mary Robinson joins us for the final installment of our series together.

Our topics include:

• Defining diabetes
• Common symptoms of diabetes
• Importance of blood sugar management
• Nutritional recommendations
• Mental health's role in managing diabetes
• Continuous glucose monitors

This episode is a great introduction to learning about living with diabetes —whether you are newly diagnosed or wanting to support a loved one.

American Diabetes Association (ADA) Website: diabetes.org/about-diabetes

ADA Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test: diabetes.org/diabetes-risk-test

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Board Certified Advanced Diabetic Management Physician Assistant Mary Robinson joins us to chat about all things prediabetes. Our topics included:

• Defining prediabetes
• Who is at risk
• How it is diagnosed
• Consequences of untreated prediabetes
• MyChart test results
• Resources for managing prediabetes

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Board Certified Obesity Management Physician Assistant Mary Robinson joins us to chat about the growing world of Weight Loss Medications. Our topics included:

• Weight loss medications that are now available.
• How weight loss medications work
• What makes someone a good candidate for these weight loss medications
• Common side effects of weight loss medications and how to manage them
• Long term saftey and effectiveness of weight loss medications
• What types of out of pocket expenses can people expect
• Mary's advice for patients starting weight loss

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Cass Health's Mary Robinson, PA-C joins us as we talk through defining obesity, our topics included:

• Causes of obesity
• Treatment options
• Significance of diet and exercise
• Physiological factors & barriers
• Obesity & mental health
• Relapse avoidance strategies
• & more!

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Get to Know Cass Health's newest Family Medicine Physician, Dr. Hunter Pflughaupt. Dr. Pflughaupt chatted with us about:

• Why he chose family medicine
• Why Cass Health
• What he wants new patients to know
• Championship Basketball Experience
• Favorite books, movies, and more!

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Cass Health's ENT Dr. Rick Rinehart joins us to chat about sinus and nasal issues. Some of the highlights include:

• How many sinuses humans have
• Common causes of sinus issues
• When to see your primary care provider for sinus issues
• When to schedule an appointment with Dr. Rinehart
• ENT approved at-home treatments for sinus issues

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Emergency Department Physician Dr. Heather Hergott joins us for a conversation about strokes. Listen to learn more about:

▪️ Types of strokes

▪️ Symptoms

▪️ Treatment

▪️ How to reduce your risk of stroke

▪️ & learn a little bit about Dr. Hergott as well!