Episodes

Dr. John Podkowa is the Executive Chief of Primary Care at Southcoast Health. He began this role in 2026 and has served as a Southcoast Health Primary Care Provider since 2009. Today, he is responsible for leading Southcoast Health’s Primary Care Practice in delivering exceptional patient care, ensuring excellent quality outcomes, and improving access to primary care services. Together with the primary care team, he focuses on partnering with numerous specialties across the Southcoast Health Sys...

Laura Tenekjian, DPT PRPC is a Board-Certified Physical Therapist at Southcoast Health who specializes in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction. Sara Knight, PT, DPT is a Physical Therapist at Southcoast Health. specializing in pelvic floor rehabilitation In this interview, Laura Tenekjian and Sara Knight discusss: What pelvic health rehabilitation is and who it’s for 4 Why Pelvic Health such an important, but often overlooked, part of overall wellness 5 Common symptoms that might indicate s...

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...

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 teams in safe facilities accredited by Urgent Care Association of America. Dr. Prusty explained that while staff is trained in basic and advanced life...

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 of using a computer to aid in surgery such as patient recovery time being expedited due to smaller incisions made possible by the computer system. He ...

“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 explained that Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease affecting the nervous system. It can affect your brain and spinal cord. He went on to explain...

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. This episode may just change your mind about HRT. Dr.s have really learned a lot over the years about HRT. Dr. Soares really took an interest in Menopau...

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 refer you to a gastroenterologist for more complex symptoms. For heartburn and GERD he can offer treatment by starting with weight loss by looking at ...

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 stages 1,2, and 3 of lung cancer. She also shared how those stages change your surgery, recovery, and life after lung cancer. Dr. Gleeson is no strang...

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 psychology training too. He was referring the the support and encouragement he has received, when in pain, as he was being pushed to heal his body. Je...

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 patients. Did you know radiation can alleviate pain due to cancer or remove obstructions? Radiation is not always to cure but rather to offer quality of ...

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. Professionally Christine has practiced Medical-Surgical and Hematology-Oncology nursing in the Acute Care setting, home infusion therapy nursing and chroni...