Kirby Connections Health Podcast

About Kirby Connections Health Podcast

Kirby Connections is offering a public vodcast and podcast, bringing expert health education straight to you. KMC's healthcare professionals will share episodes related to important health topics, from managing medical conditions and preventative care to coping strategies for overall well-being. Designed to empower and inform our community, Kirby Connections delivers trusted, expert-driven insights to help you take charge of your health. Stay connected, stay informed, and stay healthy with Kirby Connections.

Publisher

Kirby Medical Center

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Feb 2025

Latest episode

1 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Sept 2026

   Alpha-gal Syndrome: Tick Bite Allergic Reaction

   (https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/1c1937664b7000d78356d178dcd66a3d_Generic.jpg) Laci Rascher, APRN-FPA, Nurse Practitioner at Kirby Medical Center, explains how to recognize alpha-gal syndrome, why a thorough history is essential, and how testing fits in: serum blood tests can be positive without symptoms, and skin tests are generally unreliable. She reviews common triggers, hidden sources, and practical steps clinicians and patients can take. Prevention strategies are emphasized, and she summarizes that therapies and vaccines are under early investigation.

2. 

   28 Aug 2026

   Could Cyclospora Be the Cause of Your Long-lasting Diarrhea After Eating Produce? How is it Detected, Treated, and Prevented?

   (https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/4cd7369504ae909315cb010bc268b4be_Generic.jpg) Worried about prolonged or relapsing watery diarrhea after eating fresh produce? Leslie Sheets, RN, BSN, MPH, Director of Quality & Infection Prevention at Kirby Medical Center, and Lisa Castang, MLT/MBA, Director of Laboratory Services at Kirby Medical Center, explain what Cyclospora is, why it can linger for weeks, and how it differs from short-lived stomach bugs.

3. 

   16 Jun 2026

   Why Rural Communities Face Higher Rates of Depression and Anxiety

   (https://support.doctorpodcasting.com/media/k2/items/cache/a251c6540889f6fd3dfb7fc512358c70_Generic.jpg) In this conversation we break down the most common risk factors driving higher rates of depression and anxiety in rural communities and why early detection matters. Taylor Ferguson, MSN, RN, Director of Integrated Behavioral Health at Kirby Medical Center, discusses access to care, social determinants of health, and occupational stress like farming pressures.

Who has been a guest on Kirby Connections Health Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Elizabeth McGarry
• Leslie Sheets
• Maryam Garrett
• Dr Nada Lygrisse
• Dan Burkybile

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

143,861

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

8

Social presence

91

YouTube

76

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.