BayCare HealthChat™ is the official podcast series of BayCare and features our health care professionals sharing the latest health and wellness topics relevant to you and your family.
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Dr. Germanuel Landfair discusses part two of the Smoking and Your Health discussion where he covers how the chemicals in smoking affect the wound healing and surgery process.By BayCare Health System
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There are at least 70 known cancer-causing chemicals in tobacco smoke. Listen to Dr. Germanuel Landfair, an orthopedic surgeon with BayCare discuss the chemicals in smoking and how it impacts our health.By BayCare Health System
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Frozen shoulder is a painful condition that causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder. Dr. Christopher Donaldson discusses symptoms, causes and treatment options.By BayCare Health System
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Gallstones are common and treatable, but there are times when removal of the gallbladder is the right option. General Surgeon, Ryan Enders discusses gallstones, the treatment options and when surgery is the best option.By BayCare Health System
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When it comes to menopause, sometimes the stages can be confusing. Obstetrician and gynecologist, Dr. Irene Wahba explains what perimenopause is, signs and symptoms, perimenopause transition and stages and testing. To listen to part two of our perimenopause series on Treatments and Hormone Replacement Therapy, click here.…
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In part two of our episode focusing on perimenopause with obstetrician and gynecologist, Dr. Irene Wahba, we'll be focusing on perimenopause treatments and hormone replacement therapy.By BayCare Health System
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Agnes Jastrzebski, a breast nurse navigator and Jennifer Tisdale, a patient accounts coordinator and breast cancer survivor discuss the importance of early detection and what happens following a breast cancer diagnosis.By BayCare Health System
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Pickleball is the fastest growing recreational sport in America, and as a result, people are getting injured. Dr. Georges Haidamous discusses common injuries, treatments and prevention tips for the popular sport.By BayCare Health System
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Learn about what happens when someone has a stroke, the different types of strokes and what the recovery is like.By BayCare Health System
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1 in 5 women in the U.S will experience some degree of infertility. Listen to Dr. Astrid Mondaca discuss secondary infertility.By BayCare Health System
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According to the CDC, one in three American adults gets less than the recommended amount of sleep, and sleep deficit is linked to many chronic diseases that threaten our health. So, how can we get the rest we so desperately need, and why is it important?By BayCare Health System
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Headed to the OB-GYN and embarrassed to ask certain questions? Dr. Peyton Marr shares some tips and common questions to ask when you go for your check-up.By BayCare Health System
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Dr. Fred Brennan shares what you need to know if you have a sprained ankle.By BayCare Health System
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Dr. Rogelio Perez, a board-certified gastroenterologist with over 20 years of expertise in providing treatment for a wide variety of difficult GI disorders shares information about the signs and symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease, how it can impact other body systems, and options for how to treat it.…
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The colon is a crucial part of our digestive system. A healthy colon can mean a longer, richer life. How do you know if your colon is healthy? And what can you do to keep it that way? General Surgeon Dr. Sahand Bamarni answers those questions and offers insight into keeping your colon healthy.By BayCare Health System
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Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, yet up to 90% of colorectal cancers are preventable. Dr. Keshav Kukreja and Dr. Harsh Patel discuss risk factors, prevention strategies, and raising general awareness of colorectal cancer.By BayCare Health System
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Listen to Dr. Jessica Kennard, a gynecologic oncologist as she discusses signs, symptoms, treatment options of ovarian cancer.By BayCare Health System
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There is a lot of information about breast cancer awareness and prevention, sometimes it might be overwhelming to take it all in. Listen to Dr. Alicia Billington break down and discuss some of the main things you should know.By BayCare Health System
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Learn about skin cancer and prevention tips from dermatologist, Dr. Dahlia Saleh.By BayCare Health System
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The National Foot Health Assessment estimates approximately 18 million women and four million men report having bunions every year. Listen to Dr. Felipe Peterson, a board-certified podiatrist, share his knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of bunions.By BayCare Health System
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Listen to Dr. Andrew Boltuch, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in primary and complex surgeries of the upper extremity discuss the common shoulder and elbow injuries he sees, how they happen, how they're treated, and most of all, how they can be avoided.By BayCare Health System
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Dr. Pete Petrson, a general and bariatric surgeon with BayCare, discusses the causes, symptoms and treatments of gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly called GERD.By BayCare Health System
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PCOS is a common hormonal disorder that affects women and can often go undiagnosed. Listen to Dr. Sarah Smith, a family medicine physician with BayCare, discuss the diagnosis and treatment of PCOS.By BayCare Health System
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Listen to Dr. Clifford J. Raymond, an Interventional Radiologist with BayCare, discuss fibroids and the treatment options available including uterine fibroid embolization.By BayCare Health System
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Dr. Christopher Donaldson, an orthopedic surgeon with BayCare, discusses how to know when a shoulder is broken and what to do if it happens.By BayCare Health System
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Do you know your health numbers? Listen to Dr. Ernest Gilmore as he discusses four important health numbers you should know including cholesterol, blood pressure and more.By BayCare Health System
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Dr. Nick Sexton, an orthopedic surgeon with BayCare, discusses symptoms, causes and treatments of a torn rotator cuff.By BayCare Health System
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Dr. Joshua Rovin discusses causes, symptoms and diagnosis of mitral valve regurgitation as well as the preventative measures at treatment options available.By BayCare Health System
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Listen as Samantha DeWalt, an Orthopedic Nurse Navigator with BayCare shares some resources for caregivers, especially when it comes to joint replacement surgery.By BayCare Health System
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Dr. Ryan Enders, a general surgeon with BayCare discusses hernias and how robotic surgery is making their repair easier and faster for surgeons and patients.By BayCare Health System
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Sinusitis a type of sinus infection is a condition that causes a variety of uncomfortable symptoms including headache, facial pain, runny nose, and nasal congestion. Listen to Dr. Mariah Pate an otolaryngologist specializing in head and neck surgery discuss the symptoms and treatments of sinusitis.By BayCare Health System
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Heart arrhythmias are an irregular heartbeat. It feels like a fluttering or a racing heart sometimes and can often be harmless. However, some heart arrhythmias may be indicative of serious underlying conditions. Listen to Dr. Rodrigo Bolanos, the electrophysiology lab director, director of Arrhythmia Services at Bostick Heart Center at Winter Haven…
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What health questions do you type into Google? Listen to Dr. Julia Jenkins, a family medicine physician and assistant director of the USF/MPM Family Medicine Residency breaks down the top five most Googled health questions.By BayCare Health System
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Being pregnant can be a wonderful time for many women, but it does also include some unexpected realities and changes to your body. Listen as neurologist Dr. Laura Dresser discusses migraines and pregnancy, what causes them, how you know the difference between that and a regular headache, remedies and more.…
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La diabetes gestacional es un tipo de diabetes que puede desarrollarse durante el embarazo en mujeres que no sufrían de diabetes anteriormente. Según los CDC, cada año, del 2% al 10% de los embarazos en los Estados Unidos se ven afectados por la diabetes gestacional. Escuche a Rosa Rojo, Especialista Certificada en el Cuidado y Educación de la Diab…
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The ACL is a ligament in the knee that helps stabilize the joint. Unfortunately, ACL tears are common and they affect your stability and mobility. Listen to Dr. Peter Howard, an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon discuss recent innovations and techniques for treating ACL tears.By BayCare Health System
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Dr. Peter Howard, an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon with BayCare discusses the benefits and qualifications for a cartilage replacement surgery.By BayCare Health System
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Technology is always developing and changing to satisfy what we need in society and the same can be applied to health care. Listen to Craig Anderson, the Director of Innovation at BayCare discusses the future of technology in health care.By BayCare Health System
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease that causes breathing-related issue and roughly 16 million Americans suffer from it. Living with it is difficult, but not impossible. Listen as Dr. Michael Alvarez, board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary diseases, and critical care medicine at BayCare, discusses tips on how to live …
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Each year over 300,000 people 65 and older are hospitalized for hip fractures, according to the CDC. Listen to Dr. Anthony Florschutz, an orthopedic surgeon with BayCare, discuss different types and treatments of hip fractures and various tips to help prevent a hip fracture.By BayCare Health System
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Listen as Dr. Jay Amin, a cardiologist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment and management of heart conditions, discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments of heart failure.By BayCare Health System
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Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death, making up almost 25% of all cancer deaths. Early diagnosis is key in trying to prevent or possibly cure it. Dr. Jonathan Waxman, a board-certified general and thoracic surgeon discusses lung cancer, lung cancer screening, and the benefits of low-dose CT scans.…
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Cada 40 segundos en los EE. UU. alguien tiene un derrame cerebral, según las CDC. Las posibilidades de sobrevivencia son mayores cuando el tratamiento de emergencia empieza rápidamente. Escuche mientras el Dr. Juan Gallego nos guía a través de las señales y síntomas para que pueda actuar de prisa si está teniendo un derrame cerebral.…
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During aging, as our bodies change, so does how we should go about staying in good health. Listen to Dr. Fred Brennan, a family and sports medicine physician with BayCare discuss staying healthy after 65.By BayCare Health System
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Interested in weight loss surgery but unsure on what to expect after? Listen as Cindy Campione, a patient access representative at the Metabolic and Bariatric Center at St. Anthony's Hospital and a former patient of weight loss surgery discusses recovery time, nutrition and diet, support after surgery and more.…
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When it comes to weight loss surgery, there are more options than ever to consider. Listen as Dr. Kevin Huguet, Medical Director at the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center at St. Anthony's Hospital discusses the different types of weight loss surgery available, so you can make a better-informed decision.…
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If you're considering weight loss surgery, you probably have a lot of questions. Dr. Kevin Huguet, medical director for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center at St. Anthony's Hospital and Gretchen Miller, bariatric program manager at St. Anthony's Hospital discuss how to know if weight loss surgery is right for you, common myths about surgery,…
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With so many pain relief medications available, which types are best for you? Listen to a discussion about knowing the difference between your pain relievers with Dr. Fred Brennan, a family and sports medicine physician with BayCare.By BayCare Health System
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Are you a multitasker? Do you handle all of your tasks efficiently and in a timely manner or do you sometimes find it difficult to get everything done on your list? Listen as Tracy Daniels, a Behavioral Health Educator and Master Level Practitioner, discusses time management and how we manage our time.…
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Tracy Daniels, a behavioral health psychologist and master level practitioner discusses what empathy is, why it's important and how to practice being empathetic.By BayCare Health System
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