It’s Time to Build a Relationship with Your Primary Care Provider

The relationship with your primary care provider is personal and should be built on honesty, trust and open communication. In today’s episode, Dr. Vikas Gampa, Internal Medicine Physician at MetroHealth, discusses how to build a good patient-provider relationship so you can get the most out of your…

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Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension

People living with Type 2 diabetes experience insulin resistance in the body, leading to high blood sugar levels and potentially hypertension, or high blood pressure. Although hypertension can significantly impact your health, with the right lifestyle adjustments and key help from your doctor, you …

Screenings and Health Issues Black Men Need to Discuss

While health conditions vary among individuals, Black men face unique health challenges that can impact their well-being and quality of life. In today’s episode, MetroHealth family medicine physician Dr. Wayne Forde identifies the most prominent health conditions that affect black men today and the…

What Are You Afraid Of? Talking About Phobias, Fears, Anxiety etc.

Being healthy involves more than just your physical health. Taking care of your mental and emotional health is just as important. This includes overcoming fears, phobias and anxiety. In today’s episode, we will speak with Dr. Eric Berko, Psychologist at MetroHealth, about how to tell the difference…

Discussion on Vaccines

Vaccines are a vital part of health care and save lives. In today’s episode, Kellie Krueger, MetroHealth Pharmacist, will discuss how vaccines work, the benefits and which ones are most important in preventing the spread of serious and potentially deadly diseases.

Cholesterol: Why It Matters for Your Health

A cholesterol test is often included as part of a primary care visit with your healthcare provider. Understanding what types of cholesterol there are and what effect they have on our bodies can be difficult, yet vital to our overall health and wellness. In today’s episode, Dr. Yan Sun, Internal Med…

It's Ok to Ask for Help

Feeling and being healthy involve more than just your physical health. Taking care of your mental and emotional wellbeing is just as important. Sometimes the hardest step is asking for help. In today’s episode, we will be speaking with Dr. Mary Dooley, Psychologist at MetroHealth, about the importa…