For Your Health

Tune in each Saturday morning at 8:30 on KTLO-FM, 97.9, to hear For Your Health. The half hour show is hosted by Heather Loftis who visits with health care providers from our area each week.
Below is a list of past shows which are available to listen to.

Da Vinci System - Dr. Christopher Bryant of Baxter Regional Medical Center introduces us to the brand new Da Vinci surgical system being used now at BRMC.
Air date - Saturday, January 28, 2012
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3D Mammography - Radiologist Dr. William Landrum of Baxter Regional Medical Center discusses the brand new 3D Mammography service available at BRMC.
Air date - Saturday, January 21, 2012
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Foot pain prevention - Dr. Eric Arp of Arp Foot and Ankle discusses the various injuries and conditions of our feet and ways to prevent pain.
Air date - Saturday, January 14, 2012
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Assisted living preparations - Chris Weike of Riverlodge Assisted Living lays out a plan for how to prepare for assisted living.
Air date - Saturday, January 7, 2012
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Year's accomplishments - Barney Larry and Estella Tullgren of Baxter Regional Hospital Foundation give us an overview of the new equipment, new physicians and fundraising accomplishments of 2011 for Baxter Regional Medical Center.
Air date - Saturday, December 31, 2011
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Wound healing - RN Jamie Maness gives us an overview of the Baxter Regional Medical Center Wound Healing Center.
Air date - Saturday, December 17, 2011
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Spa Treatments - Cherie Pearman and Kathy Bettenhausen of Ozark Eye Center/Envision Med Spa discuss their array of highly specialized treatments, such as laser treatments, Botox, Restylane and what a day at the spa is like!
Air date - Saturday, December 10, 2011
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Chiropractic visits - Dr. Charles Osgood of Mountain Home Family Chiropractic describes what is involved in your first chiropractic visit, and he even explains what the ‘popping’ sound is!
Air date - Saturday, December 3, 2011
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Dental health - Dr. Ben Petkovich and Dr. Kim Petkovich of Petkovich Family Dentistry discuss the role sealants can play in preventing cavities, how genetics plays a part in your dental health and the importance of children’s primary teeth.
Air date - Saturday, November 26, 2011
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Home health services - Stephen Dunn and Janie Pugsley of Baxter Regional Medical Center’s Home Health discuss their services, including the Personal Care Department and Home Health Telemonitoring.
Air date - Saturday, November 19, 2011
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Customer Appreciation Month - Dr. Stacy Helmert of Helmert Hearing Clinic drops by to celebrate their November Customer Appreciation month and update us on the latest in hearing technology.
Air date - Saturday, November 12, 2011
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National Hospice Month - Phil Thompson and Lori Day Howe of Hospice of the Ozarks visit the show to discuss the events surrounding National Hospice Month.
Air date – Saturday, November 5, 2011
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National Drug Take Back Day – Baxter Country Sheriff John Montgomery joins the show to discuss National Drug Take Back Day and the growing problem of prescription drug abuse in our area.
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Treatment of veins - Dr. Matt Wilson of Wilson Interventional Clinic discusses the differences between spider veins and varicose veins and how to treat them.
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Breast cancer awareness - Regina Ellis, Coordinator of the Peitz Cancer Support House, discusses October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Weight loss - Dr. Mike Hagaman of Physician's Health & Fitness introduces us to Dennis North who has lost more than 170 pounds and kept it off for more than a year and a half.
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Assisted Living - Chris Wyke, Administrator for River Lodge Assisted Living, tells us about their new 72,000 square foot facility in Mountain Home.
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Disaster preparedness - Tina Cole and Chuck Birmes of the Baxter County Office of Emergency Management gives us a list of things every home and car should have in case of a disaster, plus they discuss opportunities to volunteer with the Community Emergency Response Team.
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Avoid injuries - Physical Therapist John Hilvert of Baxter Regional Medical Center tells us how to avoid overuse injuries caused by routine activities.
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Joint injuries - Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Tom Knox, who has practiced in this area since 1983, talks about a wide range of topics including how to deal with injuries to your knee, hip and shoulder.
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Hearing aids - Dr. Stacy Helmert breaks down the differences in hearing aids.
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Sleep lab - Dr. Paul Neis, Medical Director of the Sleep Lab at Baxter Regional Medical Center, discusses the symptoms of sleep apnea and what is involved with a sleep study.
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