FirstHealth & Wellness Podcast

Not Your Mother's Menopause: What Has Changed and What Matters

In this episode we explore how menopause care and conversation have evolved, why that shift matters for women today, and what to ask your provider to personalize treatment. Dr. Lisette Machin, MD, OB-GYN, explains how ad

Episode about the changes in the way women experience menopause "Not your mother's menopause"

Gut Check: What Your Digestive System Says About Your Health

Gut health affects far more than digestion — it influences mood, immunity, energy and everyday well‑being. In this episode, FirstHealth functional medicine specialist Dr. Scott Jamison breaks down what “gut health” reall

Revisions & Real Talk: Life After Your First Bariatric Surgery

When weight‑loss surgery doesn’t deliver the results you hoped for, you’re not alone — and you’re not out of options. This series breaks down what bariatric revision surgery is, why someone might need it, and what to exp

Is Good Sleep Your Ultimate Superpower?

Today, we are diving into something that we all do - but maybe not enough of: sleep. Sleep is much more than downtime. It’s when your body repairs itself, your brain processes memories and your mind resets for the next d

Pelvic Floor Health: Why It Shouldn’t Be Taboo

Pelvic floor health can be a taboo subject, but it doesn't need to be. Women's Health Nurse Practitioner talks about common pelvic floor issues, breaks down some myths and discusses surgical and non-surgical treatment op

Understanding Urinary Incontinence: Why Do So Many Women Experience It?

Urogynecologist Dr. G. Will Stone unpacks the prevalence of urinary incontinence among women. Discover the complex interplay of anatomy, pregnancy, and menopause that contributes to this common condition. Learn how open

Lung Cancer Screening: How a Simple Test Can Save Lives

Lung cancer causes about 160,000 U.S. deaths a year, which is greater than the toll of the next three most common cancers—colon, breast and prostate—combined. Yet only about 30% of lung cancer cases are diagnosed early,

All Things Pregnancy: Answers to Key Questions as You Prep for Baby

You're pregnant: congratulations! Now what? We know you likely have questions about your first pregnancy, and we have answers. Dr. Kendall Zmiewsky, an OB/GYN with Southern Pines Women's Health Center, helps you get read

Specialized Team Makes Sure No Laboring Moms are Without OB Care

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is excited to announce the introduction of a new obstetrics (OB) hospitalist program designed to enhance the care and support provided to laboring moms at Moore Regional Hospital. The OB/GYN

How FirstHealth Nurses Are Fighting Human Trafficking

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is committed to fighting human trafficking. Crystal Alam, BSN, R.N., serves at the FirstHealth Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program Coordinator at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pine

Integrative Oncology

FirstHealth of the Carolinas has launched a new Integrative Oncology & Survivorship Program, which provides evidence-informed integrative therapies to support patients' cancer treatment. Dr. Chasse Bailey-Dorton, who lea

Mythbusters | Breaking Down Common Misconceptions About Hospice Care

Hospice provider Dr. Timothy Beittel and director Tina Gibbs break down some common misconceptions about Hospice care.

Dementia vs. Alzheimer's: Spotting Key Differences During the Care Journey

There can often be confusion about the differences between dementia and Alzheimer's. Neuropsychologist Karen D. Sullivan, PhD, ABPP, discusses how caregivers can advocate for older family members who begin suffering from

Sleep 101: What's Keeping You Up At Night?

If you often feel tired or cranky, or have trouble concentrating, it could be because you aren’t getting enough good, sound sleep. Some people function well on as little as six hours of sleep at night, while others requi

Ready for a New Fitness Routine? Tips on How to Start

Wanting to get fit but not sure where to start? Certified personal trainer Mark Landry highlights the important steps to take as you make health and wellness part of your routine.

Navigate the Grocery Store for Healthier Lifestyle

Navigating the grocery store can be difficult, especially if you are trying to make healthy choices and avoid processed foods and drinks. Registered dietitian Michelle Cole, the program manager of FirstHealth's Diabetes

Cardiac Oncology A Game-Changer for Cancer Patients, Survivors

Cardio-oncology is a relatively new field, and it is changing how cancer patients and survivors receive their treatments. At FirstHealth, Roy Shammas, M.D., is helping patients understand unique cardiac side effects of c

What is Travel Medicine and How Can it Help You Plan Your Next Trip?

FirstHealth's Travel Medicine Clinic provides immunizations and advice for travelers as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Whether traveling for pleasure or work or embarking on a humani

Gynecologic Cancers: How to Spot the Signs

There are five main types of gynecologic cancers: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar. Each comes with different signs and symptoms, risk factors and different prevention strategies. Gynecologic Oncologist Mic