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December 16, 2017

HUMAN PERFORMANCE LAB

On this episode of Wellness Matters will learn about the Human Performance Lab at Ball State University. 

In-studio guests:

  • Scott Trappe, Director of the Human Performance Laboratory and Human Bioenergetics Graduate Program and John and Janice Fisher Professor of Exercise Science
  • Todd Trappe, Professor of Exercise Science
  • Kevin Gries, Graduate Assistant, third-year doctoral student in the Human Bioenergetics Program

Resource:

Human Performance Lab

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November 24, 2017

ALZHEIMER’S & MEMORY CARE

Memory loss that disrupts daily life may be a symptom of Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. 

In-studio guests:

  • Kim Nelson-Blackburn, MSW, LCSW, Care Consultant for Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana

  • Alan Schmitt, MD, Neurologist at IU Health Ball Memorial

Segment features:

  • Alpha Center Adult Day Services
  • Ball State University Student Chapter, Music and Memory
  • Connie Clary, a personal story of Alzheimer’s caregiving

Resources:

Related Articles:

 

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October 21, 2017

PTSD AWARENESS

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is characterized by failure to recover after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event.

In-studio guests:

  • Amanda Whitten, Meridian Health Services Clinical Supervisor for Adult and Addiction Services, Delaware County
  • Patrick Weber, Army Veteran and Social Work Major at Ball State University

Other guests:

  • Dr. Terence Keane, Director of the Behavioral Science Division at the National Center for PTSD
  • Erin Schooler, LMHC, Therapist, Still Waters Professional Counseling
  • Clarissa Black, Founder and Executive Director of Pets for Vets

Resources:

National Center for PTSD

National Institute for Mental Health

Meridian Health Services:  (765) 288-1928 or 866-306-2647

Still Waters Professional Counseling:  (765) 284-0043

Pets for Vets

Veterans Crisis hotline 800-273-8255

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Vet to Vet (support group):  (765) 748-7856

 

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September 16, 2017

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

Healthy Communities is an approach to understanding and improving health and well-being that is built on decades of work and the thinking of individuals/organizations around the world. 

Guests:

  • John Disher, Healthy Community Alliance of Delaware & Blackford Counties Steering Committee, Ball Memorial Foundation
  • Molly Hunt, Healthy Community Alliance of Delaware & Blackford Counties Steering Committee
  • Heather Williams, Program Manager, Building Better Neighborhoods
  • Tonya Locke, Senior Program Director, YMCA of Muncie
  • Pastor Jerry O’Neill, Dawn-Marie Oberly, and Linda Hamilton, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
  • Heather Hosier, University Dermatology

Resources:

Building Better Neighborhoods

Cardinal Zumba

Healthy Community Alliance of Delaware & Blackford Counties

Muncie Action Plan

Schafer Leadership Academy

 

 

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August 19, 2017

BRINGING UP BABY

Whether you are a seasoned parent or a first timer, keeping your baby safe, and healthy is important for all.

Guests:

  • Carrie Bale, executive director, Muncie BY5
  • Lynn Baldwin, Director of Operations for Nurse-Family Partnership in Central Indiana
  • Kimberly O’Dell, RN, Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
  • Dr. Amanda Furr, M.D., Medical Director, Community Hospital Anderson

Safe Sleep Resources:

Safe Sleep Campaign
March of Dimes
Healthy Children.org
Indiana Perinatal Network
Indiana Dept. Of Child Services
Indiana Safe Sleep Education locations

Car Seat Safety Resources

Parents Central
Safe Kids Worldwide
Healthy Children.org
To find a certified child passenger safety technician visit http://cert.safekids.org/

 

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July 18, 2017

WELLNESS AND THERAPY

This month we look at how music, animals and gardens can be used as therapy tools in a variety of settings including schools, nursing homes and hospitals.

Guests:

  • Dr. Nancy Jackson – Music therapy director, IPFW
  • Ann Hannon, director; Kati De Petrillo, Lauren Servos and Cailtin Krater, Music therapists – Riley Hospital for Children Music Therapy Program

Animal therapy segment guests:

  • Allison Pareis and Hairy Truman,  Barb Crawford and Cookie –  Therapy dog teams
  • Marilyn Alberston, Executive director at Randolph Nursing and Rehabilitation

Horticulture therapy segment guests:

  • LeighAnne Starling – Therapist and president of the American Horticultural Therapy Association
  • Jennifer Lombard – Practice manager Suzanne Gresham Center
  • Aubrey Driscoll – Clinical supervisor Suzanne Gresham Center
  • Angela Siela – Project manager-wellness, Eskenazi Health


Resources

Music Therapy

Indiana Schools with Music Therapy Programs

Animal Therapy

Equine Therapy

Horticulture/Garden Therapy

 

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May 20, 2017

AGING WELL

Guests:

  • Dr. Sarfraz Khan, Chief Medical Officer, Meridian Health Services
  • Julie Hale, Wellness Manager, LifeStream Services, Inc.
  • Rich Ivy PHR, CAPS, Quality Improvement Officer, LifeStream Services, Inc.
  • David Riggs, Trust Investment Officer, MutualWealth Management Group

Aging Well Resources:

Aging and Finances:

Aging Indiana

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April 15, 2017

SMOKING TRENDS

This month, WELLNESS MATTERS examines smoking trends in Indiana.

Guests:

  • Jon Macy, PhD, MPH – Associate Professor of Applied Health Sciences School of Public Health, IU Health Bloomington
  • Deborah Hudson – Tobacco Specialist at IU Simon Cancer Center
  • Brian Wolfe Pharm M.D., BCPS – Coordinator, Clinical Pharmacy Services and Residency Program Director, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
  • Jacey Foley, MAE & CTTS – Director, Tobacco Control and Resources and Delaware County Coordinator for Tobacco Free Coalition of Delaware County
  • Heather Rhodes BS, CHES – Health Educator, Family Medicine Residency at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital

Smoking Trends Resources:

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March 18, 2017

CANCER TREATMENTS

On Wellness Matters in March we will look at cancer treatments.

Cancer has had a major impact on society in the United States. While there is still no cure for cancer, research has helped come up with new ways to fight it. Using a person’s own DNA scientists and doctors can customize a course of treatment for those affected with advanced forms of cancer and advances in radiation technology have made it possible to be more precise when treating tumors or specific regions of the body.

Dr. Jeff Bird will be joined in studio by Dr. Salfi Ibrahim, director of the precision genomics program at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital to talk about their unique program. We take a tour of the new linear accelerator at the IU Health Ball Memorial Cancer Center with Radiation physicist Joe Butts and we will learn why colonoscopies are an important screening tool in the fight against colorectal cancer.

Cancer Treatment Resources:

 

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February 18, 2017

MATTERS OF THE HEART

Kicking off the season will be matters of the heart. February is Heart Health month, after all.

Heart Disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association, and one of the most widespread and costly health problems facing our nation. There are many types of heart disease, but according to the AMA, heart failure is one of the most common reasons for hospital admissions for older adults.

Dr. Jeff Bird will be joined in the studio by Dreu Doestler, Nurse Practitioner of the IU health Ball Memorial Heart and Lung Center, to talk about heart failure and what services are available though the Heart and Lung Center, which opened in the fall of 2016. WELLNESS MATTERS will also visit the IUBMH Cardiac Rehab program and facilities, learn about paramedicine, and offer up some low sodium diet tips.

Heart Health Resources:

For more information about the IU Health Ball Memorial Heart and Lung Center or the Cardiopulmonary Rehab Facility and services, call (765) 747-3773.

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February 11, 2017

A WELLNESS MATTERS SPECIAL: METH AND THE ROAD TO RECOVERY

WELLNESS MATTERS presents a special live program on Feb. 11, immediately following the broadcast of the Ball State University documentary UNMASKED: THE STIGMA OF METH. The call-in program, hosted by Dr. Jeffrey Bird of IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, will feature panelists who are tackling the issues of meth addiction in our community.

The BSU documentary is a unique interdisciplinary, cross-platform student led immersive experience. The project includes the 30-minute documentary that will air on WIPB, a series of radio broadcasts for Indiana Public Radio, a website with podcasts and web video at stigmaunmasked.com, and a 40-page high-end, glossy magazine.

Panelists:

Tom Sloan, recovering addict

Amanda Whitten, Clinical supervisor of the adult and addictions program, Meridian Health Services, Delaware County

Jessica Hardin, UrbanLightHouse drug addiction recovery program

Visit the website: stigmaunmasked.com

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About the host

 

Jeffrey C. Bird, MD
President, East Central Region for IU Health

Jeffrey Bird, MD leads a staff of more than 400 physicians representing 45 medical specialties. Prior to assuming the leadership role as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Bird served 14 years as the Associate Director of the Ball Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program. Prior to that, he was owner in a thriving private practice of family medicine.

Dr. Bird was born and raised in Muncie, Indiana, graduated from DePauw University with a BA in Zoology in 1981, matriculated to the Indiana University School of Medicine, and graduated in 1986. He then entered the Family Medicine Residency at Ball Memorial Hospital and served as Chief Resident of that nationally renowned program in 1988-89.

 

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