While women make up more than half of all medical school applicants, students and graduates¹, they're not entering Cardiology. Currently, women only comprise about 10% of all Cardiologists². With these troubling statistics in mind, we talk with ⁠Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Sabeeda Kadavath⁠ to hear how she became a heart doctor, overcoming numerous challenges to reach her goal. She also discusses how we can encourage other women to enter Cardiology and why having women in this field is important for all women and men. ¹ - ⁠Women in medical schools: Dig into latest record-breaking numbers⁠ ² - ⁠American College of Cardiology⁠

Many of us only go to the doctor if we feel sick, if that. Having an established relationship and regular check-ups with a primary care physician, however, plays a major role in preventing future health problems. In the latest Health Wav podcast, Mitchell Nail talks with Family Medicine Specialist Dr. Dylan Barnett about the importance of establishing with a primary care provider as well as the unique challenges he sees for patients in rural areas.

Virtual care. Telemedicine. Telehealth. We have many names to describe how healthcare professionals of all levels are reaching patients remotely. And the service is only growing, fueled by increasing demand and a drive for access. What does the future look like, and what can patients expect going forward? Vincent Turner, FACHE, and Dr. John Thompson, Pulmonologist, both with St. Bernards Healthcare, discuss how their healthcare system is tackling these issues throughout their rural service area in northeast Arkansas and southeast Missouri.

As we enter 2023, Health Wav host Mitchell Nail recaps 2022 podcast highlights in this special year-end episode.

We count on our bodies for everyday movement. When something doesn't go right, we need someone to help us get moving again, and that's where physical therapists, or "movement experts," come in. In this edition of Health Wav, we discuss why someone facing an injury or surgery should strongly consider physical therapy as part of the recovery process. Our thanks to Andy Shatly, PT, and Carly Swain, PT, with St. Bernards Sports Medicine for their expertise!

Dr. Whitney Rich, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with St. Bernards OB-GYN Associates, embarked on a career in medicine to "empower and encourage women." She describes what women should expect at their first OB-GYN appointments, all the way through menopause and beyond.

Urologist Dr. Rudolph Bowens with St. Bernards Urology joins Health Wav discussing the importance for eligible men to receive regular prostate screenings. Because prostate cancer typically presents as a slow-growing disease, these screenings are saving mens' lives and their quality of life.

Each year, lung cancer kills more Americans than any other cancer. But hope is on the horizon. Advanced, low-dose CT screenings are saving lives by detecting those cancers early while they're still treatable. Dr. Sharp Malak, Radiologist with St. Bernards Imaging Center, explains how the screenings work and who might benefit from them.

Dr. Matt Hendrich, Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with St. Bernards, explains what patients need to know about aneurysms — What are they? Who is at risk? What are the symptoms? Does family history matter? How are they fixed?

Despite seeing headlines that read 'Hiring Now,' 'We Offer Sign-On Bonuses,' and 'No Experience Required,' choosing the right work environment can prove overwhelming, even among a job-seekers market. Lori Smith, Vice President of Human Resources for St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, Arkansas, discusses her experiences working in human resource capacities throughout the private sector and why she believes healthcare holds numerous, unexplored job opportunities, regardless of a person's education background.