Best Southcoast Health Podcasts (2024)

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In the Thick of It: The Scope of Trauma Surgery 29:27

1M ago29:27

29:27

Catch this in-depth interview with Dr. Michael Grossman, Chief of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at Southcoast Health, where he sheds light on various facets of trauma surgery. Dr. Grossman elaborates on the definition of trauma, the spectrum of injuries treated including both traditional and modern cases, the distinctions between trauma surgery and…

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Vital Signs: Ensuring Safety for our Healthcare teams and Community 24:27

2M ago24:27

24:27

Keeping your staff healthy and productive is the objective of most companies. However, in the event there is an accident, Dr. Jon Mazur, Medical Director of Occupational Health, is there for treatment and recovery. Dr. Mazur explained how the federal organizations OSHA and NIOSH have standards in place since 1970. Dr. Mazur and his staff abide by t…

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Urgent Care Explained: From Patient Care to Passionate Service 20:50

2M ago20:50

20:50

Dr. Sush Prusty’s passion for medical care was ignited by his father in India. He watched his father’s patient’s reactions to his father. The reactions were that of sheer gratitude. Dr. Sush Prusty has over 20 years of experience in Urgent Care Services. As the medical director of Southcoast’s Urgent Cares he shared his passion for growing strong t…

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Tech Meets Spine: How a Neurosurgeon Integrates Computer Assistance in Modern Spinal Surgery 25:43

5M ago25:43

25:43

In this episode of Healthy Aging Podcast, learn how technological advances have provided neurosurgeons with the ability to be aided by a computer via stereo tactical navigation, allowing physicians to perform surgery more accurately. Dr. Steven Cobery, a neurosurgeon at Southcoast Health who was born and raised in Fall River, explains the benefits …

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From Diagnosis to Hope: A Journey with MS 30:50

5M ago30:50

30:50

“When we got back from vacation my symptoms got more intense.” In April 2023, Mia Hardman explained that half of her body couldn’t regulate temperature. Hot felt cold and vice versa! She experienced numbness on the left side of her body, couldn’t lift her arm, and by the time she saw Dr. Joshua Stone, she was dragging her leg to walk. Dr. Stone exp…

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Menopause: Expert Insights on Health, Hormones, and Harmony 29:23

6M ago29:23

29:23

Dr. Soares is in high demand due to her expertise in Menopause but was able to take a few minutes to discuss Menopause with us. She explained the clinical definition of menopause, the symptoms you may experience, and what causes those symptoms. She addressed the ups and downs of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) being prescribed over the years. Thi…

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Gut Check: A Gastroenterologist Insights on Gut Health 24:16

7M ago24:16

24:16

From heartburn to GERD to colon cancer, Dr. Charles Shana’s the expert! His objective is to diagnose and then choose an appropriate course of treatment. He treats the full digestive tract and works hand in hand with the internists and primary care physicians. A primary care physician is the first stop in seeking treatment, and from there they can r…

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Championing Early Lung Cancer Detection: Understanding Thoracic Surgery 28:17

8M ago28:17

28:17

Top three contributing factors to lung cancer? Smoking, Radon, and Asbestos! Screening is always key in detecting diseases and cancer. Dr. Tammy Gleeson, DO in Thoracics, joined us in this episode and it became very apparent how early detection is important to the success rate of surviving the disease AND life after. Dr. Gleeson really explained st…

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Physical Therapy: The Road to Getting Back in Action 29:39

8M ago29:39

29:39

After surgery, after injury…you can get back into action with a little physical therapy. Physical therapy focuses on movements of larger muscle groups and uses multiple modalities for recovery. Jeremy Ponte, physical therapist at Southcoast, has helped his patient Rick Kidder to recover multiple times after surgery. Rick joked that they must have p…

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Cancer Insights: Radiation Oncologist on Treatment, Detection, and Hope 29:13

8M ago29:13

29:13

When you grow up watching your dad be a radiology oncologist, and then your big brother, of course, you want to be one too. That was not what Dr. Patrick Gagnon thought initially. But after first-hand exposure to in rotations, he fell in love with this field. Dr. Gagnon candidly shared how he loves the hope and quality of life he can offer his pati…

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Health Care Proxies: Why Are They Vital? Insights from Providers 32:09

9M ago32:09

32:09

Christine Cernak, RN, BBA, MPH She received her Diploma in Nursing from the Christ Hospital School of Nursing, a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business and a Master of Public Health from the University of Massachusetts School of Public Health & Health Sciences in Amherst. Profes…

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Surgical Precision with Heart: Navigating Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting 31:36

9M ago31:36

31:36

Dr. Iraklis Gerogiannis, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Southcoast Health, shares insightful information on cardiovascular surgery prevention, and the peace of mind you should have about Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and other procedures that have been around for many years. The longer a surgery or procedure has been around the longer the med…

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Bariatric Surgery: A Head Start On Your Weight Loss Journey 36:16

9M ago36:16

36:16

Who is the appropriate patient to entertain Gastric Bypass or a sleeve Gastronomy? Dr. Huaco joined us to explain the appropriate patients that he would recommend this surgery to. One of the most obvious reasons is if you are obese. But Dr. Huaco broke down what obesity means and at what point could this be an option. He’s very careful to point out…

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Authentic Conversations: Fostering Honesty and Openness in Your Doctor’s Office 23:55

9M ago23:55

23:55

It is so important we set examples for our children. In business, family life, self-care, sleep, hygiene, and of course diet and exercise. Dr. Stephen Finney specifically points out normalizing eating and exercising. Dr. Finney realizes some people don’t grow up with that example. He ensures each patient who enters his office feels comfortable enou…

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Bouncing Back: The Patient Experience and Dr. Chung’s Expert Insights on Breast Cancer 33:12

10M ago33:12

33:12

Is there a cure? No, but Dr. Chung shares very encouraging insights that one day we can view this more as a disease than breast cancer. It's highly detectable and treatable these days. Doctors now have computers that assist and calculate and the field is looking into AI to help them more quickly detect and pinpoint treatment for breast cancer. Susa…

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Sports Medicine: A Doctor for All Joints 28:31

10M ago28:31

28:31

Sports Medicine Doctors are not just for professional, college, and high school athletes. Did you know they even help people with arthritis and occupational injuries? A Sports Medicine Doctor is for ALL joints and all ages! As we age the actual collagen we produce changes. Sports Medicine Doctors can offer a nonsurgical approach to musculoskeletal …

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Is a Stroke Like a Heart Attack? An Inside View with Dr. Sacchetti 26:48

10M ago26:48

26:48

A stroke, in its simplest explanation, is impaired blood flow to the brain. A heart attack is impaired blood flow to the heart. Did you know there are three types of strokes? In this episode, Dr. Sacchetti sat down and explained all aspects of stroke, the 5th most common cause of death in the U.S. and 2nd worldwide. Dr. Sacchetti explained modifiab…

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Urology and Pelvic Floor More Than Your Core Health 27:39

10M ago27:39

27:39

Is a Urologist just for women? Once you hear this episode you will know why a woman, man, and even pediatric patients are under Dr. Didi Theva's care. A Urologist cares for all the pelvic floor space including the organs in that area of the body, including the urinary tract. She explained the care she can provide and the frequent diagnoses that bri…

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There’s No Free Lunch: Diabetes-The Myths, Diagnosis & Management 32:30

11M ago32:30

32:30

Everything you need to know about diabetes was covered in this episode with Dr. Eil and his patient, whom he's treated for 20+ years, John McGlynn. Dr. Eli pointed out the difference between type I diabetes, being a deficiency in insulin, and type II where the body is still making insulin just not enough and not using it effectively. Dr. Eil & John…

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Empowering the Birth and Labor Journey In the Hands of Midwives 27:36

11M ago27:36

27:36

When Sarah Dexter, heard a loud pop, she knew her water broke. Her son, Prince, was on his way and fast. When Sarah saw Christine Pereira, CNM at Southcoast Health, Sarah knew everything was going to be ok despite labor pain suggesting otherwise. Christine Pereira and Sarah Dexter shared their journey as Christine provided prenatal care to Sarah. S…

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Plastic Surgery as Restoration for Function and Form; Not Just Beauty 29:03

11M ago29:03

29:03

When you think of plastic surgery do you see dollar sign and think it's just for vanity's sake? Dr. Bormes and Sofia Cabral-Murras, PA dispelled those myths and spoke about their patient-centric care practices. Sofia walked us through the steps of pre and post-operation. You can tell she cares about her patients and wants them to have a safe and pl…

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From Struggle to Success: Conquering Obesity and Sustaining Weight Loss 35:41

11M ago35:41

35:41

"It's not your fault, it's not your fault, it's not your fault" were the empathetic words from Dr. Inwood, during this interview. Do you know the average American consumes 250-300g of carbs!! Dr. Inwood reviewed Ozempic and other weight loss drugs as well as she explained their unique Fresh Start program that gives patients well-rounded solutions t…

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Unlocking Heart Health with Cutting Edge Technology and Lifestyle 35:00

12M ago35:00

35:00

One could only hope to marry a Cardiovascular doctor when you have all the risk factors for a heart attack. That's what happened to Judy when she married Dr. Peter Cohn. She gently guided him to go into cardiovascular when he was deciding what area of medicine he wanted to focus on. His wife, Judy Cohn, has had a lot of loss in her family due to he…

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Journey to Healing: Patient and Doctor Perspectives on Orthopedic Care 29:30

12M ago29:30

29:30

"Get it done!" Mike's wife said, Dr. Lifrak's patient, when they left from getting a "second" opinion. Dr. Lifrak shared information about the Ortho department, cutting-edge technology, and signs you may need to see him. Mike shared his successful knee replacement and recovery experience. Dr. Lifrak's advice: Continue nonimpact exercise, stay activ…

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Joint Endeavors: Navigating Arthritis Together 31:12

12M ago31:12

31:12

If you have had persistent pain and it’s not getting better, there’s no better time than the present to seek medical advice. In a partnership with Dr. Luc, Martha Dorney has found relief! Martha shared her experience under Dr. Luc’s care. Dr. Luc provided information about arthritis and everyday advice for living with Arthritis from your diet to ne…

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”Build Resilient Bones and Live” A Conversation About Bone Health 26:08

12M ago26:08

26:08

Can Osteoporosis be reversed? According to this conversation Wildenhain N.P. and one of her patients, Christine, it can be improved with lifestyle and medication. Wildenhain NP shared that 69% of the U.S. are vitamin D deficient. Christine shared her results and looks forward to a long life, now, with much lower risk of injury slowing her down. Lea…

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In the Thick of It: The Scope of Trauma Surgery 29:27

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Vital Signs: Ensuring Safety for our Healthcare teams and Community 24:27

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Urgent Care Explained: From Patient Care to Passionate Service 20:50

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Tech Meets Spine: How a Neurosurgeon Integrates Computer Assistance in Modern Spinal Surgery 25:43

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From Diagnosis to Hope: A Journey with MS 30:50

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Menopause: Expert Insights on Health, Hormones, and Harmony 29:23

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Gut Check: A Gastroenterologist Insights on Gut Health 24:16

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Championing Early Lung Cancer Detection: Understanding Thoracic Surgery 28:17

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Physical Therapy: The Road to Getting Back in Action 29:39

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Cancer Insights: Radiation Oncologist on Treatment, Detection, and Hope 29:13

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Health Care Proxies: Why Are They Vital? Insights from Providers 32:09

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Surgical Precision with Heart: Navigating Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting 31:36

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Bariatric Surgery: A Head Start On Your Weight Loss Journey 36:16

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Authentic Conversations: Fostering Honesty and Openness in Your Doctor’s Office 23:55

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Bouncing Back: The Patient Experience and Dr. Chung’s Expert Insights on Breast Cancer 33:12

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Sports Medicine: A Doctor for All Joints 28:31

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Is a Stroke Like a Heart Attack? An Inside View with Dr. Sacchetti 26:48

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Urology and Pelvic Floor More Than Your Core Health 27:39

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There’s No Free Lunch: Diabetes-The Myths, Diagnosis & Management 32:30

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Empowering the Birth and Labor Journey In the Hands of Midwives 27:36

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Plastic Surgery as Restoration for Function and Form; Not Just Beauty 29:03

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From Struggle to Success: Conquering Obesity and Sustaining Weight Loss 35:41

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Unlocking Heart Health with Cutting Edge Technology and Lifestyle 35:00

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Journey to Healing: Patient and Doctor Perspectives on Orthopedic Care 29:30

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Joint Endeavors: Navigating Arthritis Together 31:12

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”Build Resilient Bones and Live” A Conversation About Bone Health 26:08

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