The Checkup brings you inside your local hospital with expert advice, real stories, and the latest in community healthcare—straight from the people who know it best.
Family Nurse Practitioner Clara Barthelme and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Megan Williams are back with advice to make 2026-2027 your best school year ever. We talk everything from breakfast to bullying to head lice. Tune in now!
6 Oct 2026
Ask us anything - part 2
It's the second half of our super popular ask me anything podcast! We're talking GLP-1s, screen time and mental health. Tune in now!
22 Sept 2026
Ask Us Anything - Part 1
We're back in your feed!! And back with our long-awaited podcasts answering your questions. Give us a listen and submit questions for our next edition! Part 2 airs on Oct. 6.
28 Jul 2026
Gut Health Advice - from 3 real experts
This is a fascinating interview (stool transplants are involved) about how important your "gut health" really is, and some things you can do to stay healthy. Warning: you may find yourself buying several tubs of Metamucil after listening to this.
14 Jul 2026
Smarter Supplements with Dr. Jo Edwards
If you've ever stared down the supplement aisle at the drugstore and left confused, this is the podcast for you. Dr. Edwards breaks down what you need to know about supplements, safety and everything else. Don't miss this one!
30 Jun 2026
Your Mind Has an Off Switch—Here's How to Find It
What if you could train your mind to be calmer, quieter, and less reactive? Dr. Scott explains how your brain responds to stress, why it's so hard to "just relax," and simple techniques that can help you take back control. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, everyday stress, or trouble sleeping, this conversation offers practical tools to help your mind—and body—slow down.
16 Jun 2026
The Mental Health Gap Between Generations
Mental health doesn't discriminate by age, but attitudes about getting help can vary greatly from one generation to the next. In this episode, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Megan Williams talks about why some people are reluctant to seek support, how those views are changing, and what you can do when someone you care about isn't sure they want help.
2 Jun 2026
What Your Doctor Wants You to Know About Skin Cancer
Now that summer is here, we asked General Surgeon Dr. Fred Scott to sit down with us and talk skin cancer and sun protection. He explains what we all need to know in plain, easy to understand terms! You'll never have to stare down a sunscreen aisle in confusion again!
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19 May 2026
The Health Issue You Didn’t Feel Coming
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Most people don’t think about their liver — until there’s a problem. In this episode of The Checkup, we’re talking about fatty liver disease: what it is, why it’s becoming more common, and how it can quietly develop without obvious symptoms.
Join us as we break down the risk factors, early warning signs, lifestyle habits that matter most, and simple steps you can take to protect your liver health before small issues become bigger ones. Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed, have questions about your risk, or just want to better understand your health, this conversation offers practical information without the overwhelm.
Because sometimes the health issues you don’t feel are the ones worth paying attention to most.
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5 May 2026
Managing Anxiety in a Noisy World - a conversation with LCSW Megan Joergens
If your world feels more than a little overwhelming right now, you're not alone. Megan Joergens, our licensed clinical social worker, answers all of our questions about how to manage anxiety in a noisy world and when it's time to call an audible and seek professional help. CMH offers tons of mental health services - call (618) 544-8500 to schedule an appointment.
21 Apr 2026
Give foot trouble the boot
This is a fascinating conversation with Dr. Brissey, our newest foot & ankle surgeon. Find out how bad it is to wear shoes without socks (guilty!) and hear about the surgery Dr. Brissey invented (!).
Want to schedule an appointment with him? Call (618) 546-2678.
7 Apr 2026
Talking with Katie & Jenna - everything you wanted to know about women's health
We sat down with OB/Gyn Nurse Practitioners Jenna Kintner and Katie Parker and talked menopause, first checkups and supplements. If you've ever had a question about women's health, this is an episode you won't want to miss!
24 Mar 2026
Habits, Screenings, and What Matters Most - a chat with our oncology nurse practitioner
We sit down with Jamie Knoblett, a familiar face around CMH, and our new oncology nurse practitioner. She talks about the services we offer, but also delves deeper into prevention, screenings and lifestyle changes that we all need to embrace. After you listen, schedule the screening you’ve been putting off, and try a new vegetable at the grocery store this week.
10 Mar 2026
The Prostate Episode with urology Nurse Practitioner Cassi Fiscus
It's the men's health issue they really don't want to talk about. Yup - we're talking prostate health. Cassi Fiscus sat down with us to sort through the noise and explain why taking care of your prostate is essential to good health, and a much better quality of life. Find out what your plumbing might be telling you!
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24 Feb 2026
What's next for CMH? A chat with our CEO
CEO Doug Florkowski sits down with us today for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of healthcare here at CMH. We talk about everything from AI and robotic surgery to the one thing he's most proud of here.
Thanks for listening to our brand new podcast! We love hearing from you so tell us what you think and be sure to subscribe and leave us a review. Your rating helps us reach more listeners.
17 Feb 2026
Welcome to The Checkup - CMH's brand new podcast
Welcome to our brand new podcast, where hospital expertise meets real life. In this series, we bring you trusted advice straight from the front lines of healthcare — delivered by the professionals who live it every day.
From prevention and wellness to treatment insights and myth-busting conversations, our experts break down complex medical topics into clear, practical guidance you can actually use. Whether you're looking to better understand your health, support a loved one, or stay informed, this podcast is your direct line to credible, compassionate hospital-based knowledge.
Tune in, stay informed, and take your health into your own hands — with advice you can trust, straight from the hospital.
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