Lyster Health Talks feature lively conversations with health care professionals at Fort Novosel. The Lyster Army Health Clinic team examines challenges, explores techniques, and discusses solutions for improving your health education. Gain health care insights and practical tips with relevant and relatable health content. The podcast is produced by the Lyster Army Health Clinic's Public Affairs Office. Stay Healthy, Fort Novosel.
Lyster Health Talks Podcast Episode 43
Aviation Medicine: Complete 8-Part Mini-Series Compilation
For Army Aviators constantly on the move, maintaining medical readiness just got easier. Lyster Army Health Clinic has officially released a complete, seamless compilation of its highly acclaimed eight-part Aviation Medicine mini-series on the Lyster Health Talks podcast.
Designed as the ultimate masterclass in how Aviation Medicine ties directly into Army Aviation, this compilation episode provides aircrews with a single, convenient audio resource. Listeners can now access the entire educational series in one comprehensive file. Hosted by Lt. Col. Leah Steder, Commander of Lyster Army Health Clinic, the series features subject matter experts from across the clinic and the U.S. Army Aeromedical Activity (USAAMA). Together, they break down the critical medical components that keep Fort Rucker aviators in the air and mission-ready.
Episode 35
1. When to Start your Flight Physical
Episode 36
2. How to Book Your Flight Physical
Episode 37
3. Why Isn’t My Flight Physical Done Yet?
Episode 38
4. Flight Surgeon of the Day
Episode 39
5. Let’s Talk About It: Mental Health
Episode 40
6. Sound Advice: Navigating Hearing Health in Aviation
Episode 41
7. Grounded: Myths vs. Facts
Episode 42
8. The Teamwork Behind Aviation Medicine
Lyster Health Talks, the podcast dedicated to keeping you and your team healthy and mission-ready, is produced by the Lyster Army Health Clinic's Public Affairs Office and is for informational purposes only and not designed to replace a medical provider's assessment. Always consult first with your primary care manager about health-related matters. To learn more about Lyster Army Health Clinic visit https://lyster.tricare.mil.
6 Jul 2026
Lyster Health Talks Podcast Episode 42
Lyster Health Talks Podcast Episode 42
The Teamwork Behind Aviation Medicine
Medicine and aviation are both fields defined by precision, communication, and a zero-fail mission mindset. But what happens when you put a pilot and a medical provider in the same room to discuss force readiness?
Let's prep for takeoff one last time.
In the highly anticipated finale of the special eight-part Aviation Medicine mini-series, Lyster Health Talks brings the conversation full circle. Host Lt. Col. Leah Steder, Commander of Lyster Army Health Clinic, sits down with two unique guests to bridge the gap between patient care and flight operations: Lt. Col. Rebecca Mercer, Deputy Commander for Nursing, and Capt. Christian Sprinkle, Medical Company Commander and Medevac Pilot.
Together, they wrap up the comprehensive mini-series by offering dual perspectives on aviation medicine. By contrasting the clinical viewpoint of a senior nurse with the operational realities of a Medevac pilot, this final episode highlights exactly how the medical team and the aviation community work in tandem to keep Fort Rucker’s aircrews safe, healthy, and in the sky.
Join us now for the conclusion of the Aviation Medicine mini-series!
Missed an episode? You can stream the entire 8-part Aviation Medicine mini-series on your favorite podcast platform or via the Lyster Army Health Clinic Website.
Lyster Health Talks, the podcast dedicated to keeping you and your team healthy and mission-ready, is produced by the Lyster Army Health Clinic's Public Affairs Office and is for informational purposes only and not designed to replace a medical provider's assessment. Always consult first with your primary care manager about health-related matters. To learn more about Lyster Army Health Clinic visit https://lyster.tricare.mil.
5 Jul 2026
Lyster Health Talks Podcast Episode 41
Lyster Health Talks Podcast Episode 41
Grounded: Myths vs. Facts
Welcome to the seventh installment of our special Aviation Medicine mini-series on Lyster Health Talks. In this fact-finding episode, host Lt. Col. Leah Steder, Commander of Lyster Army Health Clinic, sits down with two leading experts to bust the most common myths surrounding flight status: Maj. Daniella Pettinari, Deputy Commander for Clinical Services, and Liz Johnson-Bailey, Physician Assistant with the U.S. Army Aeromedical Activity (USAAMA).
What is the actual reality behind the dreaded down-slip? Together, they tackle the misconceptions head-on. They explain what actually triggers a temporary down-slip, how the waiver process really works, and why being transparent about your health is the fastest and safest way to stay mission ready. Don't let flight line rumors dictate your medical readiness. Get the facts directly from the experts who keep you in the air!
Lyster Health Talks, the podcast dedicated to keeping you and your team healthy and mission-ready, is produced by the Lyster Army Health Clinic's Public Affairs Office and is for informational purposes only and not designed to replace a medical provider's assessment. Always consult first with your primary care manager about health-related matters. To learn more about Lyster Army Health Clinic visit https://lyster.tricare.mil.
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Dr Latoya Lynn
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Maj. Blayne Rankin
Susie Barber
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