Doc Discussions with Dr. Jason Edwards
THIS is the podcast you have been looking for! "Doc Discussions" are just what the title says they are: physicians from a wide range of specialties, talking about relevant, up-to-date medical topics, not to mention tips on habits to help you live your best life. Your host, Jason Edwards, MD, is a board-certified radiation oncologist with a PhD in cellular and integrative physiology at St. Luke's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Edwards explores not only diseases but also suggests techniques to optimize mental and physical health for a long and good life. Real people. Real advice. Real good. This is Doc Discussions, with Dr. Jason Edwards!
Podcasting since 2024 • 47 episodes
Doc Discussions with Dr. Jason Edwards
Latest Episodes
From Mammograms to Mindset: Navigating High-Risk Breast Care with a Nurse Practitioner’s Guide
A routine mammogram can change everything—especially when a letter arrives labeling you “high risk.” We sit down with nurse practitioner Jill Flores, whose career spans labor and delivery to advanced breast care, to unpack what that label actua...
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Beyond Profit Margins: How Donor Dollars Transform Patient Care
Ever wondered how hospitals afford those multi-million dollar machines that save lives? The answer might surprise you.Dan McCormack, Vice President and Executive Director of Development for St. Luke's Hospital, pulls back the curtain on...
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From Crawfish to COVID: Tales from the Infectious Disease Frontline
What happens when a park ranger eats a raw crawfish on a dare? According to infectious disease specialist Dr. Matthew German, it can lead to a rare parasitic infection typically only seen in Tibet. This surprising case exemplifies why the most ...
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Soccer, Seven-On-Seven-Off, and Saving Lives: Inside a Hospitalist's World
The modern hospital experience has dramatically transformed over recent decades, and few understand this evolution better than hospitalists - physicians who specialize exclusively in caring for hospitalized patients. Dr. Lin Liu, head of intern...
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What happens when patient care meets business reality?
Michelle Eichelmann, Executive Director for Oncology Services at St. Luke's, shares her journey from chiropractor to healthcare administrator and discusses the challenges of running a cancer center in today's healthcare environment.• Or...
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