The ISH Dish Podcast

Matt Danilson is a Physician Assistant who can help you with the treatment and management of orthopedics, sports medicine, and spine. Matt will assist Dr. Li, Kakade, Odland, and Palit in surgical and non-surgical procedures for the spine, shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, and knee.

Iowa Specialty Pharmacy, located at Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion, is an important piece of our healthcare team and of the business community. In addition to dispensing medication, our pharmacists can give you clinical and lifestyle advice on how to become healthier. This includes advice and information on how to stop smoking, reduce high blood pressure, lose weight, and improve your diet. Join us on this podcast and hear from Trish Hoffman about our pharmacy services, the challenges they face, how the retail pharmacy works with the inpatient pharmacist, how they handle shortages, and what a typical day looks like behind the glass.

Nearly 1 in 5 American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year. The role of our gut biome in our health and well-being keeps unfolding and is an area of growing research. The gut includes every organ involved in digesting food and processing it into waste. The lining of the gut is often referred to as the "second brain". We've all felt emotions in our gut - gut feelings, stomach in knots and even butterflies. Amy also touches on the term "leaky gut" and how it activates the immune system.

In Part 2 of our podcast about breastfeeding, Karen covers the overall benefits of breastfeeding; what skin-to-skin contact is and how it has been scientifically proven to be one of the best things you can do for mom and baby; how the body produces milk; feeding cues and signs of fullness; how pumping can be a critical part of your feeding routine; what the difference is between a deep and shallow latch; and finally, what to look for the first 2 weeks and some brief information about weaning and how she can help with that too.

In part one of our conversation with Karin Semans, we learn about her education and role with the Iowa Specialty Hospital Maternity Center. What she can do for mom and baby includes breastfeeding classes, in-hospital assistance with breastfeeding as well as outpatient lactation services. If you are expecting, are a new mom, or have been down this road before, there is something in this podcast for everyone. We promise you will learn things you never knew you needed to know! In Part 2, dig deeper into the benefits of breastfeeding, skin-to-skin contact, breast pumps, feeding frequency, and the 1st 2 weeks at home including common concerns, diet and Lactogenic Foods, etc.

Tiffini sits down with us and defines the difference between ADD and ADHD and breaks down the main signs and symptoms. She tells us why getting a proper diagnosis is important and how this disorder affects children and adults. She also gives our listeners some tips on how to manage ADHD with your school-aged child and how important it is to get your child's teacher involved in the process; particularly goal setting for the school year, rewards, praise, and encouragement and why it's essential to stick to a routine.

At The Meadows, we offer a comfortable place to live and thrive. We provide you with the means to live as independently as you like. There are a number of independent and assisted living options in our sprawling community. Enjoy the great Clarion, Iowa outdoors the way they were meant to be enjoyed. Interact with other happy residents. Live out the best years of your life without having to worry about home maintenance. Our friendly staff is always on-hand to make sure you have everything you want and need. Plus, you will have direct access to Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics.

"I was once almost 300 pounds, couldn't run to the end of my driveway, and hated how I looked and felt. I had just moved up another pants size and was afraid I would soon have to shop in big and tall stores. I was also newly married and had a wonderful little toddler at home. I knew I wasn't healthy, and I wanted to be around long term for them. Fast forward 8 years and I've lost 85 pounds and kept it off, I've run a 1/2 marathon, and I am currently training for my first triathlon. Now, I want to help other people on their journey! I recently became a certified personal trainer! I am starting an online coaching business so that I can help anyone anywhere. If you are ready to get started. Message me today!"

Steve Simonin is the President & CEO of Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics and has been an avid bike rider for many years. In this episode, he dishes about all the fun things that happen during RAGBRAI, what it takes to prepare for a bike ride across Iowa in a week, answers some intriguing questions about his journey with weight loss, and explains what the heck "clipping in" means as well as some other "RAGBSAI speak".

Cassie dishes about her career working with children in the field of Pediatrics, what it's like to fly in a helicopter, work in the pediatric ICU, and how being a mom has helped her in her career.

The Cardiopulmonary Department at Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics strives to provide a better quality of life for our patients that have been diagnosed with heart and lung health conditions. ISH employs experienced cardiopulmonary specialists that are dedicated to providing their patients with the best medical care available today. Our doctors and specialists work hard to provide cardiopulmonary services and treatments to reduce health risks and give our patients longer and happier lives.

Jody dishes about the Iowa Weight Loss Clinic team, our comprehensive program and what sets us apart, what a real food approach looks like, what to expect at a consultation, and the tools we have available to assist you in your weight loss journey! She even touches on the newest diet medications that are flooding social media right now.

Matt Moritz dishes about all things "Orthopedic Specialists". We visit about the clinic in Fort Dodge, his commitment to the community and school system, our ROSA Knee Robotic Technology, our newest DNV certification (the only facility in the state of Iowa to receive a designation in four areas: Spine Surgery, Orthopedic & Spine Center of Excellence, Hip & Knee Replacement, and Shoulder Surgery) and the cases he's most likely to see in the clinic.

Dr. Nelson is seeing neck and back patients at our Iowa Weight Loss clinic in Des Moines and also locally in north central Iowa in Fort Dodge, Webster City, and Belmond. From chronic neck pain to sciatica to injuries such as a herniated disc, Dr. Nelson offers advanced personalized treatments. Treatments range from neck and back surgery to non-surgical treatments for back, neck, and shoulder pain.

The Clarion Family Practice Clinic is so much more than just Family Practice. We have many services including behavioral health, diabetes education, laboratory services, nutrition coaching, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatric medication services, hormone therapy, internal medicine, autism/ADHD services plus genetic testing.

We’re dishing on the various ways Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics truly cares about each and every employee and their overall wellness. Wellness including physical, emotional, social, financial, intellectual and spiritual. We offer 1:1 wellness coaching, monthly themes, annual biometric screenings, Wellness Wednesday offerings in our cafeterias and so much more.

We're dishing on the Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics employment opportunities and programs available. Whether you are trained to provide care directly to patients or wish to provide care in a supportive role, award-winning opportunities in a wide range of disciplines and fields are available at Iowa Specialty Hospital. For more information, click this link on our website

Alexis Morgan, LISW, talks about the ISH Behavioral Health team, and what they can do for you and your family and she shares a few of the various ways they can take care of your mental health and how important it is that we treat the way we think and feel just like we would any other ailment; not ignore it.

Let’s DISH on some ISH fun!

Amy Faga (Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner) talks about gut health. Ms. Faga explains the benefits of visiting a gastroenterologist she also talks about why she became a nurse practitioner. For more information on Amy Faga