Episodes
Oct. 10, 2025
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Back Pain
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, m ultidisciplinary approach to back pain...
May 13, 2024
In the Thick of It: The Scope of Trauma Surgery
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 trau...
May 2, 2024
Vital Signs: Ensuring Safety for our Healthcare Teams and Community
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 ...
April 18, 2024
Urgent Care Explained: From Patient Care to Passionate Service
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 experi...
Jan. 29, 2024
Tech Meets Spine: How a Neurosurgeon Integrates Computer Assistance in Modern Spinal Surgery
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 acc...
Jan. 8, 2024
From Diagnosis to Hope: A Journey with MS
“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 ...
Dec. 18, 2023
Menopause: Expert Insights on Health, Hormones, and Harmony
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 cau...
Dec. 4, 2023
Gut Check: A Gastroenterologist Insights on Gut Health
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 inter...
Oct. 23, 2023
Championing Early Lung Cancer Detection: Understanding Thoracic Surgery
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 ...
Oct. 16, 2023
Physical Therapy: The Road to Getting Back in Action
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 therapis...
Oct. 9, 2023
Cancer Insights: Radiation Oncologist on Treatment, Detection, and Hope
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...
Oct. 2, 2023
Health Care Proxies: Why Are They Vital? Insights from Providers
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 an...
Sept. 25, 2023
Surgical Precision with Heart: Navigating Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
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 an...
Sept. 19, 2023
Bariatric Surgery: A Head Start On Your Weight Loss Journey
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...
Sept. 11, 2023
Authentic Conversations: Fostering Honesty and Openness in Your Doctor’s Office
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. Finn...
Sept. 4, 2023
Bouncing Back: The Patient Experience and Dr. Chung’s Expert Insights on Breast Cancer
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 a...
Aug. 29, 2023
Sports Medicine: A Doctor for All Joints
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! A...
Aug. 21, 2023
Is a Stroke Like a Heart Attack? An Inside View with Dr. Sacchetti
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 explai...
Aug. 8, 2023
Urology and Pelvic Floor More Than Your Core Health
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 t...
July 31, 2023
There’s No Free Lunch: Diabetes-The Myths, Diagnosis & Management
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 deficien...
July 24, 2023
Empowering the Birth and Labor Journey In the Hands of Midwives
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 pa...
July 17, 2023
Plastic Surgery as Restoration for Function and Form; Not Just Beauty
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 u...
July 10, 2023
From Struggle to Success: Conquering Obesity and Sustaining Weight Loss
"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 o...
July 3, 2023
Unlocking Heart Health with Cutting Edge Technology and Lifestyle
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...