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Wellness Wednesdays Archives

Previous Wellness Wednesday Presentations

Northside Hospital experts host a weekly "virtual" presentation of timely health information called Wellness Wednesdays.

For your convenience here is our Wellness Wednesday archive, with links to the presentations. All presentations are approximately one hour.


2025 Presentations

Chronic Pain Management: Navigating Alternatives to Opioids - December 17, 2025
Dr. Tanja Lindsey 
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Every Breath Counts: COPD Education for Community Wellness - December 10, 2025
Jignasa Desai, B.S., RRT
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The Truth About Antibiotics - December 3, 2025
Dr. Avanthi Doppalapudi
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Dangers of Mixing Medications & Supplements November 12, 2025
Dr. Saresh Akmal
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Urinary Tract Infections - November 12, 2025
Dr. Chris Kim

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Women's Health 101: From Menstruation to Menopause - November 5, 2025
Dr. Hannah Potter 
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Move Freely Again: Understanding Hip & Knee Osteoarthritis - October 29, 2025
Elliot Dunoff-Romero, PA-C
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From Myths to Medicine: What You Should Know About Imaging and Results - October 22, 2025
Corie Stawicki, radiology manager
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Understanding Your Hormones: How They Affect Your Health - October 15, 2025
Drew Balchus, CNM, MSN, BSN 
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Diabetes Decoded: Medications, Lifestyle, and Long-Term Wellness - October 8, 2025
Dr. Priyanka Chaudhari 
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Understanding Ovarian Cancer - September 24, 2025
Dr. Michelle Glasgow

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Keeping the Gut Biome Happy! The Pros and Cons of Probiotics - September 17, 2025 
Dr. Christina Dennis 
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Cancer Prevention: Building a Healthier Tomorrow September 17, 2025
Kelly Jackson, CNP 
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Falling into Fitness: Getting Moving Before the Holidays Hit - September 10, 2025
Kelli McLaren, PT, DPT, SCS, CMTPT 
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Women's Midlife Health: What to Expect in Your 40s and 50s - September 3, 2025
Dr. Clayton Fulbright 
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Kidney Check: The Silent Organ That Deserves a Voice - August 27, 2025
Memorie Wilcoxon, PharmD, BCPS
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Parkinson’s Disease: Early Signs, Treatment, and Living Well with the Condition - August 20, 2025
Dr. Gavin Brown 
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Osteoporosis: Risk Factors and Preventing Fractures August 20, 2025
Dr Alexis Alva 
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The Role of Exercise in Mental Health - August 13, 2025
Dr. Stacy Stewart
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After the Vacation: Routines That Stick (and Ones That Don't) - August 6, 2025
Jennifer Modi, LCSW
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Digestive Tune-Up: How to Keep Your Gut Happy During Summer Travel - July 30, 2025
Dr. Aparna Shreenath 
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The Evolving Idea of Food Prescriptions - July 23, 2025
Dr. M. Elizabeth Kimbrough
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The Science of Habit Formation - July 9, 2025
Dr. Wilayneth Gonzalez 
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Fiber is the New Superfood - June 25, 2025
Dr. Sonam Vashista
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From A to Zinc: The Top 10 Most Common Supplements Explained - June 11, 2025
Brooke Jacobs, PharmD
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Move Better, Feel Better: Exploring Aquatic Therapy and Exercise for Health & Wellness - June 4, 2025
Sharon Greene, P.T., M.S., OCS 
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Managing Cardiovascular Risks in Pregnancy - May 28, 2025
Dr. Parham Eshtehardi 
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Budget-friendly & Balanced: Nutritious Lunches for $50 a Week - May 21, 2025
Amy O'Donnell, M.S., R.D., L.D., CSR
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Yoga and Modern Medicine - May 14, 2025
Dr. Arati Joshi
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The Truth about Gallbladder Disease - May 14, 2025
Dr. Ashley Pinette
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Appendix: Tiny Organ, Big Problems - May 7, 2025
Dr. Jose Lopez-Vera
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Allergy Management: More than Just Seasonal Sneezing - April 30, 2025
Dr. Daniel McMahon 
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Heart & Teeth: The surprising connection - April 23, 2025
Dr. Eric Nelson 
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The Impact of Sedentary Lifestyles: Solutions for Active Living - April 16, 2025
Dr. Sujata Gill 
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Vaccines Beyond Childhood: What Adults Need to Know - April 9, 2025
Dr. Larry Anderson 
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Managing Ulcerative Colitis: Effective Solutions for Better Health - April 2, 2025
Dr. David Meyer
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How to Prepare for Your Annual Wellness Visit: Maximizing Your Appointment - March 26, 2025
Wimberly Dayton, CNP
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Understanding Asthma: Symptoms, Triggers & Management - March 19, 2025
Dr. Akhil Vallabhaneni
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Mental Health Awareness and Self-care Practices - March 12, 2025
Dr. John Reitz
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The Power of Preventive Care - March 5, 2025

Dr. Nokuthula Msimanga
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The Impact of Air Quality on Lung Health - February 26, 2025
Dr. Angel Brown
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Menopause and Cardiovascular Disease Risks - February 26, 2025

Dr. Courtney Bess
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The Most Common Questions Your Pediatrician will Ask and Why - February 19, 2025
Dr. Beatrix Ohienmhen
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Heart Healthy Behaviors - February 12, 2025
Dr. Venu Gourineni
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Recognizing a Heart Attack - February 5, 2025
Dr. Hussein Rayatzadeh
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Cervical Health Awareness - January 29, 2025
Dr. Melissa Vogt
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Move Without Limits: A Guide to Hip Pain Relief - January 22, 2025
Dr. Matthew Simmons
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Navigating New Year's Weight Loss Goals - January 15, 2025
Dr. Jyoti Manekar
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Breast Cancer Surgery: Less is More - January 8, 2025
Dr. Pamela Strickland
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2024 Presentations

Nourish & Flourish: A Joyful Guide to Holiday Eating - December 11, 2024
Sara Morris, RDN, L.D.
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Osteoporosis Essentials: Protecting Your Bones for Life - December 4, 2024
Dr. Ashley Abbott
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Get Your Back on Track: Lower Back Pain Evaluation and Management - November 20, 2024
Dr. Saint-Aaron Morris
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Dream On: Unlocking the Secrets to Better Sleep Habits - November 13, 2024
Dr. Wilayneth Gonzalez
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Balance Your Hormones: Understanding Estrogenic Exposures and Cancer Risk - November 6, 2024
Dr. Anthony Alfano
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Sculpting Success: Safeguarding Muscle While Shedding Pounds Using Injectable Medications - October 30, 2024
Dr. Diana Denman
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Lung Nodules - October 23, 2024
Dr. Akhil Vallabhaneni
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Cardiac Stents - October 16, 2024
Dr. Venkata Gogineni
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Herbal Medicine and Dietary Supplements - October 9, 2024
Dr. Samantha Grant
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Colorectal Cancer Screening - October 9, 2024
Dr. Justin Forde 
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Gallbladder Disease - October 2, 2024
Dr. Jose Lopez-Vera
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Endometriosis - September 25, 2024
Dr. Clayton Fulbright
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Audiology and Hearing Aids - September 11, 2024 
Jacqueline Kim, AuD, CCC-A 
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Sleep Apnea - September 4, 2024
Dr. Akhil Vallabhaneni
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Fuel for success: A parent's guide to back-to-school nutrition - August 28, 2024
Becky Karousatos, M.S., RDN, LDN
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Pulmonary Fibrosis - August 21, 2024
Dr. Angel Brown
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Women's Health 101 - August 21, 2024 
Dr. Whitney Barnes 
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Breast Cancer Risk - August 14, 2024
Kiana Ohlson, MSN, FNP-C
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Benign Brain Tumors: Meningioma - August 7, 2024 
Dr. Ribhu Tushar Jha 
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Building Healthy Habits for Back to School - July 31, 2024
Milan Johnson-Wade, DNP, CPNP
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Vaping Education for All Ages - July 24, 2024
Kenny Haney
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Hydration & Wellness Tips - July 17, 2024
Dr. Kayla Miller
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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) to Stem Cells: Science vs. Myths - June 26, 2024
Dr. Daniel Nicholson
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Nutrition for Active Adults - June 19, 2024
Lauren Cicinelli, M.S., R.D., CSSD
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Diabetes Technology - June 12, 2024
Peggy Williamson, R.D., L.D., CDCES
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What’s New in Growing Old? Tips for Every Generation - June 5, 2024
Dr. Gavin Brown
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Diverticulosis - May 29, 2024
Dr. Anit Vettukattil
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Frozen Shoulder - May 22, 2024
Dr. Matthew Simmons
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Exercise is Medicine - May 15, 2024
Kami Simmons, B.S., E.P., CCRP
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Vestibular Physical Therapy - May 8, 2024
Sharon Greene, P.T., M.S., OCS
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Urinary Incontinence in Women: From Start to Finish - May 8, 2024
Dr. Joseph Song
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Prioritizing Mental Health: In a changing world - May 1, 2024
Shauna Michaels, LCSW
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome - April 24, 2024
Dr. Nandha Kanagarajan
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Nutrition Strategies to Reduce Cancer Risk - April 17, 2024
Savannah Duffy, M.S., RDN, L.D.
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Chronic Care Management - April 10, 2024
Dr. Anne Todd
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Overactive Bladder - April 3, 2024
Emily Andreano, PA-C 
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Gout vs. Pseudogout: Similar Yet Different Causes of Crystal-Induced Arthritis - March 27, 2024
Dr. Yeohan Song 
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GERD and Treatment Options - March 27, 2024
Dr. Nathaniel Lytle 
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Lung Cancer Screening Program and Lung Nodule Clinic - March 20, 2024
Dr. Akhil Vallabhaneni 
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Urinary Tract Infections - March 6, 2024
Emily Andreano, PA-C
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Coronary Calcium Imaging for Prevention of Heart Disease - February 28, 2024
Dr. Parham Eshtehardi 
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Heart Healthy Nutrition - February 21, 2024
Dashia Antunes, M.S., R.D., L.D.
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Heart Disease Prevention - February 14, 2024
Dr. An Young
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7 New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep - February 7, 2024
Lois Vergis, M.S., RDN, L.D., CDCES
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Hip and Knee Arthritis Treatment: Latest Updates - January 31, 2024
Dr. Adam Land

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Cervical Cancer Awareness - January 24, 2024
Dr. Michelle Glasgow 
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Nutritional Deficiencies and Blood Disorders - January 17, 2024
Dr. Haris Hatic
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Understanding Clinical Lab Results - January 17, 2024
Amy Wheeler, MEd, B.S., MLS (ASCP)
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Swallowing Issues and Food Impactions - January 10, 2024
Dr. Bruce Kalmin
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