Healthy Aging with Southcoast Health

Breathing Better: Understanding COPD & Pulmonary Care with Pulmonologist Dr. Daniel Sousa, MD Explanation of Pulmonology and the types of conditions most commonly treat. Defining COPD what the major diseases are that fall under this umbrella. Early signs or symptoms of COPD that people often overlook. Smoking - the major risk factor for COPD. Other causes of COPD such as environmental exposure, workplace irritants, or genetics like alpha‑1 antitrypsin deficiency. Diagnosis & Testing: Description

Vanessa Valcorba will discuss: t Understanding the Program & Team What the Total Joint Replacment Program is at Southcoast Health, and what makes it unique compared to other providers in the region. 2 Who qualifies for total joint replacement surgery 3 What the role is of the nurse navigator in the joint replacement journey 4 How the nurse navigator supports patients before, during, and after surgery 5 What the POSH Clinic is and how it works in collaboration with the orthopedic team Patient Ed

Maternity with Southcoast Health Podcast Season 3: New Beginnings Moms Do Care – Supporting Mother and Infants Impacted by Substance Exposure – with Katelyn Caton and Lauren Souza at Southcoast Health Mission: E. Explanation of the New Beginnings, Moms Do Care Program and roles of the Katelyn Caton and Lauren Souza · Mission of the program. · Why this program was created, and what needs it fills within our community. Care Approach & Philosophy: How the program emphasizes “meeting mothers where

Wound Care with Southcoast Health Podcast Season 3: Healing at Southcoast Health Wound Care: Advanced Treatments for Better Outcomes with Dr. Pilar Alonso, Medical Director and Cheryl Thompson, Market Director of Wound Care Dr. Pilar Alonso is a graduate of the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Medical Center, Philippines. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at St. Agnes Hospital, MD and furthered her medical expertise at Brown University, RI specializing in Infectious Disease

Pediatrics with Southcoast Health Podcast Season 3: Raising Healthy, Active Children: Advanced Pediatric Care at Southcoast Health with Dr. Ashley Kenyon, Pediatrician About Ashley Kenyon DO Ashley Kenyon, DO, grew up in Plymouth, MA and spent much of her life in Massachusetts. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She furthered her education and earned her medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences,

F.R.E.S.H. Start: GLP-1s and the Future of Medical Weight Loss with Jessica Inwood, Director of Medical Weight Management About Jessica Inwood, MD Dr. Jessica Inwood is in practice at Southcoast Health Weight Management Center in Fall River and Wareham, where she specializes in Obesity Medicine. She is on the medical staff of Charlton Memorial Hospital. A 2004 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Dr. Inwood completed her residency at the Self Regional Healthcare/Mo

SHOW DESCRIPTION: Jorge Huaco Cateriano MD, MPH, MBA, FACS will discuss: • How general surgery differs from specialized surgeries •Range of surgical services available at Southcoast Health •What to expect from Surgery •How to prepare for surgery •How to ease anxiety before surgery •Use of advanced technologies •Patient -centered approaches and personalized care •Steps for recovery at home •Role and importance of the multidisciplinary team · ABOUT: Jorge Huaco Cateriano MD, MPH, MBA, FACS is a bo

Antimicrobial Stewardship Program at Southcoast Health Our Mission: Our mission is to ensure that every patient gets optimal antibiotic therapy during their hospital stay. The Antimicrobial Stewardship Program is actively working towards making this a reality for every patient, every day, in every setting at Southcoast Health. Who we are: A designated group of individuals charged with the role to optimize antimicrobIal therapy for all patients. The team includes the Executive Sponsor of the ASP

In this episode, Dr Matthew Philips, Chief of Brain & Spine at Southcoast Health will discuss: What is normal and abmormal back pain, causes for back pain, diagnostic tests available, multidisciplinary approach to back pain including treatment plans, surgical options and risks and benefits of surgery, pre-surgical steps to help improve outcomes, post surgey recovery time and treatment. Dr. Philips will also discuss minimially invasive techniques and imaging technologies. BIO: Dr. Matthew Phil

BIO: Dr. Anuradha S. Veluswamy, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician. She earned her medical degree from PDU Medical College, India. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital in New York, where she also served as Chief Resident. After finishing her residency, she began her career as a Hospitalist at Southcoast Health, building over a decade of experience in comprehensive inpatient care. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Veluswamy serves

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 elective surgery, and the critical role of patient outcomes in determining surgical approaches. Additionally, he discusses the evolving landscape o

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 these standards when conducting routine assessments, like DOT physicals, and treating injuries. Musculoskeletal injuries are the most common injury Dr