Episode 39: Pain Management in Cancer Patients – New Technology!

When pain becomes part of a cancer diagnosis, quality of life can change dramatically. In this episode of the Team Senior Podcast, Jamie Callahan sits down once again with Dr. Sean Sills of Touchstone Interventional Pain Center to discuss modern, minimally invasive pain-management options that many patients and families don’t realize exist.

Dr. Sills explains how interventional pain management can help cancer patients—and others suffering from chronic or neuropathic pain—find meaningful relief when traditional medications are no longer enough. The conversation focuses on spinal cord stimulation, new advancements in technology, what the process looks like for patients, and who may be a good candidate.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What interventional pain management is and how it differs from traditional pain treatment
• How spinal cord stimulation works and why it’s changing pain care
• What cancer-related and diabetic neuropathy pain can feel like
• What the trial process looks like before permanent implantation
• Real-life success stories and quality-of-life improvements
• Risks, benefits, and long-term outcomes of this technology

Guest Information:
Dr. Sean Sills
Touchstone Interventional Pain Center
🌐 Website: https://www.touchstonepain.com

📞 Phone: 541-773-1435

As always, if you hear something in this episode and need help getting connected—or can’t remember who to call down the road—Team Senior is just a phone call away.

📞 Team Senior: 541-295-8230

Tune in for an important conversation about pain, dignity, and hope through modern medical innovation.

At Team Senior™, our mission is to guide you and support you through the maze of Southern Oregon Long-Term Care.

📞 For Team Senior resources, call: 541-295-8230

Or visit our website for more information: https://www.teamsenior.org/

In this episode of the Team Senior Podcast, Jamie Callahan sits down with Kathie Sauders of JOCO Vita, a trusted nonprofit providing IRS-certified, completely free tax preparation services to residents of Southern Oregon.

JOCO Vita has served Josephine County for decades, helping seniors, families, students, and low-income individuals file accurate tax returns while uncovering credits and refunds that are often missed by paid or big-box tax services.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Who qualifies for JOCO Vita’s free tax preparation services
• How JOCO Vita prepares 1,400+ tax returns each year
• Why JOCO Vita volunteers are IRS-certified at the advanced level
• Common tax credits people often overlook
• How amended returns can recover thousands of dollars
• JOCO Vita’s transition to 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
• Future goals, including expanded services and education

This is an essential episode for anyone looking to reduce tax stress, protect their income, or help a loved one navigate tax season with confidence.

Contact JOCO Vita

🌐 Website: www.jocovita.org

📞 Phone: 541-326-8182

Need help but don’t know where to start?

You can always reach Team Senior at 541-295-8230, and we’ll help connect you to the right resources.

At Team Senior™, our mission is to guide you and support you through the maze of Southern Oregon Long-Term Care.

📞 For Team Senior resources, call: 541-295-8230

Or visit our website for more information: https://www.teamsenior.org/

Episode 37

House Bill 3320: How Oregon Can Help Eliminate Medical Bills

Medical debt is one of the biggest financial stressors facing seniors and families—but a new Oregon law is quietly changing that.

In this episode of the Team Senior Podcast, Jamie Callahan sits down with Tesa Park of Park Health Insurance to break down House Bill 3320, a financial assistance program that went into effect in 2024 and applies to nonprofit hospitals across Oregon.

You’ll learn:

• What House Bill 3320 is and why it was created
• Who qualifies for free or deeply discounted hospital care
• How income and household size affect eligibility
• What to say when the hospital asks about financial assistance
• Why many medical bills can be reduced—or completely written off

If you or someone you love has ever worried about hospital bills, deductibles, or medical debt, this is essential information you don’t want to miss.

At Team Senior™, our mission is to guide you and support you through the maze of Southern Oregon Long-Term Care.

📞 For Team Senior resources, call: 541-295-8230

Or visit our website for more information: https://www.teamsenior.org/