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HealthUHousecall: Kidney StonesToday we're covering a topic that's notoriously painful: kidney stones.
These little crystals can cause big problems, but thankfully, we have expert guidance to help us navigate the murky waters of kidney stone prevention and treatment. Joining us today is board certified Nephrologist of Hackensack University Medical Center and Palisades Medical Center, Dr. Nikhita Gadi, who's here to answer all our burning questions.
So, whether you're currently nursing a kidney stone or just want to stay informed, grab a glass of water and get ready to learn.2024-12-3121 minHealthUHousecall: The Rise of Eating Disorders in Our Kids: What Parents Need to KnowEating disorders are not just about food; they’re about control, fear, and deep-seated emotional pain. As parents, it’s our instinct to protect and nurture, but recognizing the signs of an eating disorder can be incredibly challenging. According to a recent study, girls as young as 6 years old begin to worry about their weight, and by age 14, 60-70% are actively trying to lose weight. In this episode, we are joined by adolescent medicine experts who specialize in pediatric eating disorders: Jennifer Northridge, M.D., who leads the adolescent medicine program at the Joseph M Sanzari Children's Hospital at H...2024-12-1757 min
Healthcare NOW Radio Podcast Network - Discussions on healthcare including technology, innovation, policy, data security, telehealth and more. Visit HealthcareNOWRadio.comDigital Health Talks: Insights from Hackensack Meridian Health's Digital TransformationRevolutionizing Healthcare Through Data: Insights from Hackensack Meridian Health's Digital Transformation
Host: Megan Antonelli
Guest: Sameer Sethi
Join host Megan Antonelli who sits down with Sameer Sethi, SVP and Chief Data Analytics Officer at Hackensack Meridian Health, to discuss pioneering efforts in healthcare data modernization, cloud migration, and AI implementation. Learn how these innovations enhance patient care, drive operational efficiencies, and shape healthcare delivery's future.
Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/2024-11-2035 minHealthUHousecall: Ear Tubes & Tots: Understanding Ear Infections in Children & What to DoNotesIt is estimated that approximately one in every three children will receive treatment for an ear infection before they turn three years old. Ear infections are the most common reason young children visit their doctor. And, about one in every fifteen children will have ear tubes inserted by the age of three.In this episode, we are joined by Michael Chee, M.D., pediatric otolaryngologist at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center., to shed some light on ear infections, eardrum ruptures, and when ear tubes are the best solution.2024-07-2338 minHealthUHousecall: Sunburn Prevention & Skin Safety TipsA lot of people seek to get that “healthy summer glow.” While they may love their sun-tanned skin, what is the cost? Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and many skin cancers are caused by sun exposure. Too much sun exposure can also lead to wrinkling and aging.Helping us understand how to protect our skin effectively, dermatologist Alexis Young M.D. joins the podcast.2024-07-0928 minHealthUHousecall: How to Avoid Common Causes of Injury & TraumaUnintentional injuries and accidents are the third leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the CDC.Joined by trauma surgeon Ibrahim Abd El-Shafy, M.D. and trauma nurse Mackenzie Murphy, both from Hackensack University Medical Center, we look at the most common causes of injury and how we can take proactive steps to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. From falls, poisoning, and drowning to motor vehicle crashes, we cover it all and provide practical strategies for avoiding trips to the emergency room. 2024-06-2545 min
The MM+M PodcastAI to headline Davos discussion, says Hackensack Meridian CEOJack O'Brien discusses what's on tap at Davos with Hackensack Meridian Health CEO Robert Garrett, who's chairing the World Economic Forum’s healthcare governance community. Lecia Bushak recaps Roivant Sciences founder Vivek Ramaswamy’s decision to drop out of the presidential race, and takes a look back at his campaign. And Christina Applegate’s MS-defying appearance at the Emmys tops our Trends segment, along with more TikTok “looksmaxxing” trends and Isabella Strahan’s docuseries about battling brain cancer.
Step into the future of health media at the MM+M Media Summit on October 30th, 2025 live in NYC! Join top...2024-01-1749 minHealthUHousecall: Surviving the Season - First Holiday After Losing a Loved OneAfter losing a loved one, everything changes. Traditions can look a bit different, and it can feel like a piece of you is missing during these moments that are supposed to be so joyous. Whether it’s your first or your 50th holiday season after losing a loved one, this podcast is for you. Sarah Eakins, a counselor certified in grief recovery from Carrier Clinic, helps us explore strategies for not just surviving but finding moments of healing and connection during this holiday season.2023-12-1946 minHealthUHousecall: What Your Doctor Wants You to Know About THC Gummies and EdiblesWith the growing popularity of marijuana edibles, also known as THC gummies or weed gummies, there is a lot of confusion about how to safely consume them. We brought in psychiatrist and medical director for Hackensack Meridian Behavioral Health, Eric Alcera, M.D. to provide a doctor's perspective on marijuana edibles, focusing on their safety, potential health benefits, and responsible usage.2023-09-2024 minHealthUHousecall: What Does a Brain Tumor Feel Like?There may be no scarier news than hearing, "you have a brain tumor." It not only affects your physical well-being but also has a deep emotional and psychological impact. Thomas Steineke, M.D., neurosurgeon and chair of Neurosurgery at JFK University Medical Center, joins the podcast to explain the early warning signs of a brain tumor and what treatments are available.
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Pizza, Brews and Two DudesEpisode 52 - Alementary Brewing Co, Hackensack, NJ | Pizza, Brews and Two DudesIt's Alementary with an "Ale"! That's right the dudes continue their road tour with a hometown favorite brewery in Hackensack New Jersey. Grab a brew and embark on a journey of beer, pizza, drinking, and SCIENCE!!
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2023-08-021h 06HealthUHousecall: Celebrating Nurse's Week: The Stories of Nurses and What Inspires Them to ServeOn this week’s special edition of Housecall, three nurses from across Hackensack Meridian Health join us to share their stories and advice for nurses everywhere. We talk about impactful memories, career journeys and what drives our nurses to come back every day with a renewed sense of purpose.2023-05-0944 minHealthUHousecall: My Story Finding Hope & Navigating Having a Child Who is SickWhen your child is sick the emotional, physical and mental toll can weigh heavy on families. Our podcast host, Katie, shares her journey of having a child with birth defects, and discusses with Alissa Sandler, manager of social work at Joseph M. Sanzari’s Children’s Hospital, how parents and families can find hope and support when their child is sick.2023-04-191h 08HealthUPop Culture RX: Living with Pain?Did you know about 50 million Americans live with some form of chronic pain? And not surprisingly celebrities including Paula Abdul, George Clooney, and Lady Gaga are among them. We sit down with Patrick Roth, M.D., chairman of Neurosurgery at Hackensack University Medical Center, who offers insight on some of the common questions about chronic pain.2023-01-1733 minHealthUHousecall: Tridemic: COVID, Flu & RSVThe triple threat from the COVID-19 virus, RSV and the flu simultaneously are spreading this winter. Hitting health care systems hard and overwhelming pediatric hospitals, these viruses are affecting families everywhere. on our first podcast of the new year, we sit down with Pediatrician, Melissa Wallach, M.D., who shares predictions for the season and how to stay safe.2023-01-0332 min
The Story Song PodcastHackensack by Fountains of WayneThe bell just rang for period one, and that means it’s time for another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts as they review the 2003 alternative rock song, “Hackensack,” by Fountains of Wayne. Get back to Hackensack (you’ll take the PATH and transfer to Jersey Transit at Secaucus) and learn every fun fact about the city of Hackensack, which we think was named after the song. And if you ever get back to Hackensack, THE STORY SONG PODCAST will be here for you.Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. F...2022-08-221h 51The Story Song PodcastHackensack by Fountains of WayneThe bell just rang for period one, and that means it’s time for another episode of THE STORY SONG PODCAST. Join your hosts as they review the 2003 alternative rock song, “Hackensack,” by Fountains of Wayne. Get back to Hackensack (you’ll take the PATH and transfer to Jersey Transit at Secaucus) and learn every fun fact about the city of Hackensack, which we think was named after the song. And if you ever get back to Hackensack, THE STORY SONG PODCAST will be here for you.Continue the conversation; follow THE STORY SONG PODCAST on social media. F...2022-08-221h 51HealthUPop Culture RX: Understanding EndometriosisA number of celebrities have been very candid about their endometriosis diagnosis and most recently Fantastic Beasts actress Jessica Williams shared her personal journey about living with the painful disease. We sat down with Kathleen Walsh, M.D., to talk through this diagnosis and the many treatments available.
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HealthUPop Culture RX: Men Would Rather Do WHAT Than Go to The Doctors?!We sat down with Michael Stifelman, M.D., to talk about all things men's health and why men sometimes are the biggest obstacle to their own health.2022-06-2827 minHealthUHousecall: Chronic Stress & CopingFrom one world crisis to another, we are living through some remarkably stressful times. David Leopold, M.D., network medical director for Hackensack Meridian Integrative Health & Medicine, discusses the mind-body connection to stress and tips for coping with chronic stress.2022-06-1445 minHealthUPop Culture RX: Hailey Bieber suffers a stroke? But she's so young!?Model Hailey Bieber suffered a mini-stroke due to a hole in her heart. Is this common? Is it dangerous? Find out the answers and so much more as we sit down with Martin Gizzi, M.D. to learn all about strokes.2022-05-2433 minHealthUPop Culture RX: Dealing With a Bit of Diabetes?Since 2005, Nick Jonas has been an advocate for type 1 diabetes and diabetes management. He has even teamed up with 'The Global Movement for Time in Range', to help others understand that they are deserving of adequate care and education to help manage their condition. We sat down with Colette Knight, M.D. to talk about this diagnosis and how treatable of a condition diabetes is.2022-05-1032 minHealthUHousecall: Massage GunsAt-home massage guns have been growing in popularity, but are they good for you? Courtney Powell, a physical therapist at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, talks us through how to use them, who should and shouldn’t use them and best qualities to look for when making that purchase.2022-04-2615 minHealthUPop Culture RX: Pandemic PTSDIt has been well over two years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic and with that brought a year of loss, separation, anxiety, and uncertainty. Eventually, the physical stress of the infection might end, but for some, the emotional scars from the pandemic can last for months and years, often in the form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We sit down with Dr. Gary Small, a behavioral health physician and chief and psychiatrist with Hackensack University Medical Center to talk through what this might mean for our community’s mental health in the future.2022-04-0526 minHealthUPop Culture RX: DopesickHulu's 'Dopesick' brings attention to the opioid crisis in rural Appalachia and highlights the efforts that community took to fight addiction and hold those responsible accountable. We spoke with Rachel Wallace, the director of substance abuse counseling services at the Retreat & Recovery at Ramapo Valley, to talk through the reality of the crisis here in our own community.2022-03-1545 minHealthUPop Culture RX: Don't Become a Statistic - Get Your ColonoscopyWill Smith shared his colonoscopy with the world via a vlog to help promote colorectal cancer screenings. We brought in Rosario Ligresti, M.D. a gastroenterologist from Hackensack University Medical Center to talk us through this important screening.2022-03-1524 minHealthUPop Culture RX: Be Still My HeartA racing heart can make anyone nervous, including actress La La Anthony. We brought in Taya Glotzer, M.D. an Electrophysiologist from Hackensack University Medical Center to help us understand what a healthy heart rate looks like and how many beats are one too many.2022-03-0118 minHealthUPop Culture RX: Run That Marathon!For those who have running a marathon (or maybe just running in general) as a 2022 goal, we brought in Stephen Silver, M.D., Chief of Sports Medicine and Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon from Hackensack University Medical Center, to talk us through making that goal a reality.2022-02-1519 minHealthUPop Culture RX: How To Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals This YearHans Schmidt, M.D., a bariatric surgeon from Hackensack University Medical Center, helps us understand how we can achieve our own personal weight loss goals this year.2022-02-0123 minHealthUPop Culture RX: What You Can Do While Waiting For Help To ArriveDaniel Yu, M.D., an emergency medicine physician from Bayshore Medical Center walks us through a couple of scenarios and what we can do while help is on the way. To view classes, please visit https://events.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/c/calendar/5add99e2-c1d9-462e-b53b-40d71d775290?_ga=2.166276412.320529785.1642432709-952710805.1615215176&hgcrm_agency=client&hgcrm_campaignid=5593&hgcrm_channel=email&hgcrm_source=healthgrades&hgcrm_tacticid=13297&hgcrm_trackingsetid=189272022-01-1828 minHealthUPop Culture RX: Managing MSActress and star of Netflix’s ‘Dead to Me’, Christina Applegate revealed that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, calling her experience thus far a “strange journey” and “a tough road.” We sat down with Krupa Pandey, M.D., director of the MS Comprehensive Care Center in the Neuroscience Institute at Hackensack University Medical Center, to talk through what this diagnosis means for Christina moving forward.2021-12-1421 minHealthUPop Culture RX: COVID Vaccine & Kids: What You Should KnowThe CDC has officially given the green light for emergency use of the COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 15. While this may be a welcome piece of news, many parents are still hesitant to schedule their children for an appointment. We sat down with Katherine Clouser M.D., to help us navigate through some of the top questions about the vaccine for younger children.2021-11-3027 minHealthUHousecall Quicks: New Advice for Aspirin and Heart Attack PreventionAdults ages 60 and older are no longer advised to take aspirin for heart disease and stroke prevention.
Brett Sealove, M.D., chief of cardiology at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, weighs in on the guideline changes.2021-11-2307 minHealthUHousecall Quicks: COVID-19, the Vaccine & MyocarditisLearn more about the risk of heart inflammation from COVID-19 and the vaccine. Brett Sealove, M.D., chief of cardiology at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, explains the risks of each.2021-11-0904 minHealthUPop Culture RX: Relationship Red FlagsWith what feels like the whole world wondering what happened to Gabby Petito, it’s hard not to notice some of the red flags in her relationship with her boyfriend Brian Laundrie. We sit down with Dr. Gary Small, a behavioral health physician and chief and psychiatrist with Hackensack University Medical Center to talk through red flags in a relationship and how to handle them both personally and mentally.2021-11-0131 minHealthUPop Culture RX: When Vertigo StrikesReal Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Teddi Mellencamp experienced an episode of vertigo in the middle of the night, which resulted in her taking a scary tumble and suffering some minor injuries to her face. We sat down with Virginia Toth, the Manager of Audiology, Tinnitus and Balance Programs at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, to talk through what vertigo is and how we can treat it.2021-10-1927 minHealthUPop Culture RX: Feeling Gloomy? You're Not Alone.Schitt’s Creek star Annie Murphy shared how she experienced depression at the start of the COVID-19 lockdown and how taking antidepressants and participating in regular therapy sessions saved her life. Gary Small, M.D., a behavioral health physician with Hackensack Meridian Health joins us and shares the different types of therapy that can help those experiencing a change in their mood.
2021-10-0531 minHealthUPop Culture RX: Bouncing Back from Suicidal ThoughtsRecently, Grammy Award Winner, Mary J. Blige got candid about her mental health. Sharing that she credits her fans for helping rescue her from suicidal thoughts early in her professional career. We sat down with behavioral health physician, Gary Small, M.D., to talk through warning signs and coping skills people can work on when struggling with suicidal thoughts.2021-09-2131 minHealthUHousecall: COVID Vaccine Conspiracy Theories - What to BelieveConspiracy theories about the COVID vaccine are running rampant with talk of magnetism, 5G and more. Microbiologist Barry Kreiswirth, Ph.D., opens up on what we should believe.2021-09-0722 minHealthUPop Culture RX: RSV: Another Virus on the RiseAs children's COVID-19 cases surge, there's another virus on the rise: RSV. We sat down with pediatric hospitalist Katharine Clouser, M.D., to talk about what this means for kids.2021-08-2418 minHealthUPop Culture RX: What You Need to Know About Ovarian CancerCNN anchor Christiane Amanpour recently shared with the world her ovarian cancer diagnosis. We sat down with Mira Hellmann, M.D., a board-certified gynecologic oncologist, to talk through what this diagnosis means for Christiane and how to be vigilant in noticing the signs and symptoms of this diagnosis early on.2021-07-2725 minHealthUPop Culture RX: Let's Talk InfertilityToday we sit down with William Ziegler, D.O., a fertility specialist, to talk about infertility, birth control, COVID, family balancing and much more on this episode.2021-07-0628 minHealthUPop Culture RX: What is Angelman Syndrome?Actor Colin Farrell recently filed for conservatorship of his teenage son with Angelman Syndrome. We connect with Dr. Michelle Sirak to talk about what Angelman Syndrome is and if a conservatorship is the right move for this family.2021-06-0130 minHealthUPop Culture RX: Watch Your Head!The Hills’ star Lo Bosworth revealed that she secretly suffered a traumatic brain injury two years ago and still struggles with side effects. We dive in with Dr. Christine Greiss the director of the concussion program at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute to further understand what a traumatic brain injury is.2021-05-1818 minHealthUPop Culture RX: Demi Lovato and Addiction Medicine Part 2On today's special two part episode, we pick up from when we last sat down with Dr. Aakash Shah, Director of Addiction Medicine
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. In this episode's conclusion, we have an in depth conversation about Celebrity Demi Lovato, and her struggles with addiction, which she opens up about in her new documentary, "Dancing With The Devil" on YouTube. Dr. Shah gives us great insight on addiction, some real world examples, and some heart breaking stories that end with hope.2021-05-0421 minHealthUPop Culture RX: Demi Lovato and Addiction Medicine Part 1On today's special two part episode, we sit down with Dr. Aakash Shah, Director of Addiction Medicine
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. We have an in depth conversation about Celebrity Demi Lovato, and her struggles with addiction, which she opens up about in her new documentary, "Dancing With The Devil" on YouTube. Dr. Shah gives us great insight on addiction, some real world examples, and some heart breaking stories that end with hope.2021-04-2020 minHealthUThe COVID-19 Vaccine and YouThe COVID-19 Vaccine is a topic on everyone's minds right now. We brought in an expert to talk through some common questions we have been asked about the vaccine and how you can gain access to it.2021-04-0622 min
HealthUPop Culture RX: Over the ShoulderBack in August, weatherman Al Roker underwent a total shoulder replacement due to arthritis pain he was experiencing. We talk with Frank Alberta, M.D. about what one can expect when having shoulder surgery in 20202020-11-1728 min
HealthUPop Culture RX: 2020 Baby Boom! Having A Baby During A Pandemic.2020 has been quite the year so far but something we can look forward to is even more celebrity babies! It feels like every day someone is either announcing their pregnancy or we are welcoming in a new little one. Most recently we welcomed Daisy Dove Bloom (daughter of Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom) into our hearts and we are patiently waiting for plenty of other stars to all become parents! But with everything - pregnancy looks a bit different in the time of COVID-19. So, whether you’re thinking about starting a family or are already pregnant, knowing what to ex...2020-09-2915 min
HealthUPop Culture RX: The Mayr MethodRebel Wilson declared 2020 her "Year of Health." With that shes been hitting the gym 6 to 7 days a week and strictly follows the Mayr Method for her diet. We dive in with Susan Kraus M.S.R.D., Registered Dietician, to talk through sustainable weight loss and are these fad diets really healthy for us to pursue.2020-09-2226 min
HealthUPop Culture RX: Why 'This Is Us' fans are so worried about Rebecca PearsonThe matriarch of the Pearson family on the hit show ‘This is Us’ discovered she is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease when she went to the doctor to get the results of her MRI. Mandy Moore's character, Rebecca Pearson's health has been one of the major storylines this season, and back in February the show revealed her devastating diagnosis. We dive in with Kristie Soriano MS/CCC-SLP, to help us understand Alzheimer's a bit more.2020-08-2524 min
HealthUHouse Call: Working from Home can be a Pain in the Neck (Literally)Can your work-from-home situation cause neck, shoulder and back pain? According to Dr. Sagar Parikh, an interventional pain medicine specialist at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, there are a handful of factors that may contribute to discomfort and pain in these areas. Listen to the expert share his thoughts and also provide advice on improving your home office.2020-07-2833 min
HealthUHouse Call: The ‘Weigh’ Obesity and COVID-19 are ConnectedCan being obese put you at an increased risk of suffering from COVID-19 or other viruses? According to Dr. Aram Jawed, a U.S. board certified general surgeon with a specialization in bariatric and robotic surgery, obesity decreases the immune system and effectiveness of viral vaccinations while increasing viral shedding and potential changes of viral mutations. Listen to the expert share his thoughts and discuss why losing weight is of utmost significance amidst the pandemic.2020-07-0731 min
HealthUPop Culture RX: Slow and Steady (Speech) Wins the RaceAfter seeing Emily Blunt in movies like The Devil Wears Prada, The Girl on the Train, and most recently in Into the Woods, you would never guess a childhood stutter helped this actress stumble into acting. In fact, without the speech problem, she might have never become one of Hollywood’s leading ladies. Now, Emily Blunt is a big supporter and activist for the American Institute for Stuttering being living proof that your struggles do not have to define you. We dive in with speech pathologist, Kristie Soriano, and talk through all things speech and stuttering.2020-03-1816 min
HealthUHouse Call: Parents, Teens—Pay Mind To Dangerous Viral Challenges Like The ‘Skull Breaker Challenge’The internet is constantly flooded with memes, trends, gifs and viral challenges—but sometimes these challenges post serious health threats. One in recent news includes TikTok’s ‘skull breaker challenge,’ where two people prank a third person into jumping into the air and kicking the jumper’s feet mid-air. According to Christine Greiss, D.O., director of the Concussion Program at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, this person then lands on his or her back, which can lead to brain injury and other health conditions.2020-03-1127 min
HealthUPop Culture RX: Let’s Make A Bladder!Oscar winners and co-directors of the documentary “American Factory,” Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar took the stage to accept their award. Both were proudly bald... Unfortunately, this was not a publicity stunt, Julia is battling bladder cancer. We dive in with Dr. Dr. Mutahar Ahmed, to talk through all things bladder.2020-03-0415 min
HealthUPop Culture RX: Lover Fest East and Lover Fest West, we wish Taylor’s Mom all the Best!Watching a loved one battle cancer is a topic that resonates with millions of people worldwide including singer/songwriter Taylor Swift. Recently Taylor shared that in addition to cancer, her mom also has a brain tumor and how she’s trying to be home with her as much as possible this year. Tune in as we talk with Dr. Joseph Landolfi and dive into the illness behind the lyrics of “Soon You’ll Get Better”.2020-02-2614 min
HealthUPop Culture RX: ‘What Do You Mean’ Justin Bieber has Lyme Disease?While most of the world was commenting on the way Justin Bieber looked they failed to notice how he actually felt. Justin Bieber revealed his recent diagnoses of not only Lyme disease but also a serious case of chronic mono at the same time which affected his skin, brain function, energy and overall health. tune in as we talk with Dr. Kristi Kosarin from Hackensack Meridian Medical Group, and dive into what Lyme disease is and how to avoid it in our area.2020-02-1912 min
HealthUPop Culture RX: Guillain-Barré syndrome strikes husband of former ‘Bachelorette’@TheBachelorette alum (@JP Rosenbaum) (married to season 7 star Ashley Herbert (@Ashley Lynn Rosenbaum)) woke up one morning with some tightness in his hands and by the time he picked up dinner for his family he couldn’t walk right or even hold the pizza box with one hand. Hoping he would sleep it off he went to bed and by the next morning he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
Tune in as we talk with Dr. Emad Noor, a neurologist at JFK Medical Center, as we discuss what exactly Guillain-Barre Syndrome is.2020-02-1215 min
HealthUHouse Call: HPV, an STD More Common Than You ThinkDid you know that 80% of sexually active people will contract human papillomavirus, or HPV, at some point in their lives? Karim ElSahwi, M.D., a board certified gynecologic oncologist at Hackensack Meridian Health, offers his expert insight on the virus and discusses potential health risks and cancers associated with HPV, the importance of routine screenings and prevention methods.2020-02-0517 min
HealthUPop Culture RX: ‘It’s OK to not be OK’ Chyler Leigh talks bipolar disorderAfter years of confusing ups and downs, Actress Chyler Leigh received a diagnosis of bipolar disorder 10 years ago. However, only recently has she chosen to talk about it publicly. Tune in as we talk with Dr. Eric Alcera about bipolar disorder and how we can support loved ones who might have it.2020-01-2912 min
HealthUPop Culture RX: Peter Frates’ Legacy: The Push to Put ALS on Ice@petefrates3, the inspiration for the #ALSIceBucketChallenge, saw his illness as an opportunity to inspire and raise awareness for his disease. According to the @alsassociation, more than 17 million people participated in the challenge and raised more than $200 million worldwide. The money raised by the Challenge led to the discovery of five new genes connected to ALS. Tune in as we talk with Dr. Mary Sedarous about ALS and the advances we have made in the last couple of years.2020-01-2217 min
HealthUSpotlight on U: Need an Inspiring Cancer Survivor Story? Maybe it’s Maybelline’sIt all started with a cough that wouldn’t go away. Suspicious of this lingering irritation, Maybelline Hicks
went to her primary care physician hoping for relief. Seeming to be just a cold, her doctor suggested an
X-ray to be safe. After additional testing, the results showed that Maybelline had an aggressive case of
breast cancer.
At Southern Ocean Medical Center, Maybelline underwent a minimally invasive procedure to remove
the lesion and nearby lymph nodes. Following surgery, Maybelline received highly targeted radiation at
Jersey Shore University Medical Center -- a balloon was implanted where the lesion had been, and
delivered radiat...2020-01-0817 min
HealthUHouse Call: A ‘2020’ Vision for Sticking to your Healthy New Year’s ResolutionsDid you know that roughly 93% of people make New Year’s resolutions, according to the American Psychological Association? But did you know that another study reported that almost 45% of people fail to keep their resolutions by February? Jeffrey Fein, D.O., an internal medicine doctor at Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group, joins House Call to discuss some healthy resolutions and offers tips to help individuals actually stick to these goals throughout the year.2020-01-0123 min
HealthUHouse Call: Tips to Avoid the ER this Holiday SeasonWhen the weather outside is frightful, a visit to the emergency room is not so delightful—especially during the holidays. Michael Eagan, M.D., Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Raritan Bay Medical Center, outlines some scenarios that may land you in the ER this winter and provides healthy, safe tips to avoid them.2019-12-2523 min
HealthUPop Culture RX: Lady Gaga Tells Those with Mental Illness: ‘You and I’ are Not AloneLady Gaga recently opened up about her mental health struggles in an interview featured in Elle Magazine. Gaga shared her story and how she wants others to know that they too can keep going, they can also be survivors and can win their Oscar. She also encourages those to try, when they’re ready to ask for help. Tune in as we talk with Stacy Doumas M.D., about mental health and how Gaga is leading the charge when it comes to removing the stigma.2019-12-1824 min
HealthUPop Culture RX: Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ DiagnosesKim Kardashian shared her medical journey with the world when she opened up about her autoimmune blood test results on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” The good news was after further testing, she did not have lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. The bad news was that she does did have psoriatic arthritis.
Tune in as we talk with Dr. Deborah Alpert about what the difference is between lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, and what symptoms to look out for with in each.2019-12-1121 min
HealthUSpotlight on U: Genetic Testing for Cancer Risk Saves the Barbour FamilySomething didn’t feel right for Sue Barbour. She was experiencing pressure in her urinary tract, and thought perhaps it was a UTI. After seeing a urologist, a CT scan was ordered which revealed growing cysts on her pancreas. Although there were no indications of pancreatic cancer, Sue has a family history of various cancers. Sue was referred to Ocean Medical Center for genetic testing. Instead of only testing for the cancers that run in her family, a multigene panel test was conducted. Testing revealed a particular gene mutation that comes with an 87% risk of thyroid cancer. Sue was referred to...2019-12-0415 min
HealthUHouse Call: The Truth About Holiday Heart AttacksAmidst the joyous jingles and seasonal spreads of the holiday season, a gloomy fact also exists: many studies have reported an uptick in holiday heart attacks and deaths during these months in comparison to other periods throughout the year. Sheila Sahni, M.D., an interventional cardiologist at JFK Medical Center and Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group, joins “House Call,” part of HealthU, to talk about this phenomenon.2019-11-2715 min
HealthUPop Culture RX: Beyonce’s Dad is Living Proof: Breast Cancer Knows No GenderMathew Knowles, Father of Beyoncé, recently revealed his battle with breast cancer. Tune in as we talk with Dr. Yolanda Tammaro about breast cancer in men – how rare it is, when to see a doctor, and how men should also be tested for the BRCA gene.2019-11-2013 min
HealthUHouse Call: When ‘Urine’ Trouble with Urinary IncontinenceUrinary incontinence, or the loss of bladder control, is a common and sometimes embarrassing problem.
Those with incontinence may face the occasional ‘tinkling’ of urine during a cough or sneeze or, on the extreme end of the spectrum, may face these overwhelmingly strong—and sudden—sensations of having to urinate so much so, that they might not get to a restroom in time. We’ve brought in Laurie Kane, M.D., a urogynecologist at Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group and Southern Ocean Medical Center, to discuss this medical condition that affects millions of Americans—most of which are women.2019-11-1318 min
HealthUUp For Debate: The Concussion and Safety DiscussionWhen it comes to recreational activity, safety is always the goal regardless if you are a professional athlete or a child getting into sports for the first time at a young age. The topic of sports safety is usually dominated by they word “concussion” but how many people really know what a concussion is, how it is diagnosed and most importantly how concussions can be prevented? To get the medical professional's point of view, we ask our panel of Dr. Felicia Gliksman, Director of the Concussion Center at Hackensack University Medical Center and Dr. Christine Greiss, Director of The Concussion Prog...2019-11-0626 min
HealthUPop Culture RX: Rattlesnakes, Ticks, Mosquitos OH MY!Singer Mike Posner is currently on a Walk Across America releasing a song in each state he crosses (he actually started his journey in Asbury Park, NJ!). While on his walk he was bitten by a rattle snake and air lifted to a nearby trauma center. He luckily received the anti-venom treatment in time but wasn’t able to walk for a few weeks. We dive in with Kevin Hewitt, M.D., Vice Chairman of Emergency Medicine for the Emergency & Trauma Center at Hackensack Meridian University Medical Center. He shares more about what to do when coming into contact with ve...2019-10-3029 min
HealthUHouse Call: Is Vaping Really That Dangerous? The Short Answer: Yes.A trend has swept across the country over the past few years: vaping.
The World Health Organization reported about 7 million vapers across the globe in 2011. As of 2018, the number has skyrocketed to 41 million.
Dr. Ziad Hanhan, medical director for minimally invasive thoracic surgery at Riverview Medical Center and Bayshore Medical Center, joins us on the HealthU podcast today to clear up some of the ‘smoke’ about vaping.2019-10-2315 min
HealthUPop Culture RX: Save the Kidneys!Hallmark channel host and former All My Children soap star Cameron Mathison revealed his kidney cancer prognosis. We dive in with Michael Stifelman, M.D., Chair And Professor Of Urology And HMH Seton Hall Medical School As Well As The Director Of Robotic Surgery For Hackensack Meridian Health. He shares more about how the kidneys work and how to keep them healthy.2019-10-1623 min
HealthUSpecial Edition: Live(ish) From PropelifyWe were able to join hundreds of entrepreneurs at the October 3 event in Hoboken, where ideas are turned into action! Think about all of those tools you use on a daily basis – Google, Uber and Verizon, to name a few. All of these companies started with a single great idea and Propelify gives those ideas a platform from which tomorrow’s Google could launch.
Listen in on the conversations we had with innovators in the healthcare market. Find out, like we did, what innovations we can expect in the near future, or the lofty goals the market is reaching for. (IF T...2019-10-0919 min
HealthUHouse Call: Behavioral Health with Patrick KennedyA report by the National Institute of Mental Health stated that 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. above the age of 18 live with a mental illness.
Former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy and Don Parker, President of Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic, discussed the prevalence of mental health and outlined how public policy has changed to help improve access on our latest episode of #HealthU.2019-10-0212 min
HealthUPop Culture RX: Real Thyroid of Beverly HillsPop Culture RX: Real Thyroid of Beverly Hills by Hackensack Meridian Health2019-09-2511 min
HealthUHouse Call: Not-Always-So-Healthier Food AlternativesDiet soda, fat free peanut butter and dried fruit snacks—they must be healthy, right? Well, that’s not always the case.
David Leopold, M.D., Medical Director of Hackensack Meridian Integrative Health & Medicine, and Marissa Winters, an integrative nutritionist, break down some of these “healthy” alternatives and provide tips for clean eating.2019-09-1826 min
HealthUPop Culture RX: How One Family Decided to Help Others Through Organ DonationCountry artist Granger Smith recently opened up to his fans about the loss of his three-year old son, River, who accidentally drowned at the family’s home. In the midst of this tragedy, the family decided to help others through organ donation – saving the lives of two people. We dive in with Michael Goldstein, M.D., Director of Abdominal Organ Transplant at Hackensack University Medical Center. He shares more information about the need for organ donation and busts myths that come along with the topic.2019-09-1115 min
HealthUHouse Call: The Hype on HypertensionIn the United States, it is estimated that 77.9 million adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
Given these staggering statistics, we’ve brought in Suelyn Boucree, M.D., an internal medicine doctor at Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group, to outline the condition and provide tips for managing a healthy lifestyle.2019-09-0414 min
HealthUPop Culture RX: Sharon Stone and her strokePop Culture RX: Sharon Stone and her stroke by Hackensack Meridian Health2019-08-2819 min
HealthUUp For Debate: Narcan®: The Facts vs. The (Pulp) FictionAre we saving lives or enabling addicts by reversing overdoses? Is receiving Narcan® a wakeup call or does it provide an incentive to keep using drugs? How do you reverse an overdose? Is it like they show it in Pulp Fiction?
Join us for this Up for Debate podcast as we look to separate the fact from fiction around overdoses and reversing it with Narcan®. Dr. Rajiv Prasad, Chairman of Emergency Medicine at Bayshore Medical Center, and Steve Drzewoszewski, Director of Substance Abuse Counseling Services and Director of the Blake Recovery Center at Carrier Clinic, discuss the facts around overdoses an...2019-08-2129 min
HealthUHouse Call: Undereating: When it Comes to Cutting Calories, How Far is Too Far?The key to losing weight is cutting calories.
So, if you cut hundreds of calories a day then you are bound to shred pounds of fat away, right?
Actually, that’s not always the case. Betsy Varghese, M.D., a board certified internal medicine and obesity medicine physician at Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group, explains in our latest podcast that you might be undereating.
If you aren’t eating enough, Dr. Varghese warns that you may actually not be able to lose weight—and you may be faced with a few additional unhealthy side effects.2019-08-0720 min
HealthUHouse Call: Gut check! Talking Keto with Dr. HollywoodIt may only be four letters, but it is one trending diet program: keto.
Jacqueline Hollywood, M.D., a board certified in cardiologist and nuclear cardiologist at Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group, helps to digest this fat-packed diet. As someone who has tried the diet in the past and noticed temporary weight loss, Dr. Hollywood distinguishes a ‘dirty’ keto plan from a healthy, ‘clean’ keto.2019-07-3118 min
HealthUUp For Debate: Not So Hard to Prepare: A Look Into End-Of-Life DecisionsDespite the fact that everyone dies, most people, avoid discussing end-of-life care choices for themselves or a loved one. It isn’t an easy conversation to have and very few people want to go through the effort of making a legal document. But it isn’t as scary a topic or as daunting a task to prepare for as you may think! Join us as our three experts: Ellen Davis, DNP, APN, ACHPN, ACNP-C, the Palliative Care Program Coordinator at Bayshore Medical Center; Sara Owen, a Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse from the Intensive Care Unit at Raritan Bay Medical Cent...2019-07-2432 min
HealthUHouse Call: Pack Your Plates with Facts on OvereatingBeing that we’re in the peak of July and some of the hotter summer weeks—there’s nonstop barbecues and food-centric festivities popping up left and right. That being said, it can be easy to eat a little too much—which can almost turn into a habit.
Betsy Varghese, M.D., a board certified internal medicine and obesity medicine physician at Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group, packs our plates with knowledge on overeating and provides tips on creating a healthy relationship with food.2019-07-1729 min
HealthUPop Culture RX - Getting your body ‘royal’ baby ready!Recently the world came together to celebrate the newest member of the royal family! On May 6th 2019 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed their first child, son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. We dive in with Kristen Aland, M.D., an OB/GYN with Hackensack Meridian Medical Group to learn how to get our bodies ‘baby ready’, the benefits of pre-natal vitamins, and more!2019-07-1027 min
HealthUSpotlight On U: Billie Klecko Overcoming Breast CancerAn agonizing, burning pain in her left breast plagued Billie Klecko, then 37, for weeks as she breast-fed her baby girl. “I felt like I had a hot coal under my skin,” she recalls. Frightened, but not discouraged, the Jackson resident decided to be proactive and discuss the symptoms with her primary care doctor — a week after her daughter’s first birthday in January 2017.
After closer examination, Billie’s doctor advised she get a mammogram.
Her mammogram results were abnormal enough to require a follow-up ultrasound. Two days later, Billie found herself undergoing further examination with a biopsy.
Her tests revealed Billie’s d...2019-07-0321 min
HealthUSpotlight On U: JFK Nurse Calls His Own Stroke!On his last day as a stroke and telemetry observation nurse at JFK Medical Center, Phil Castillo was preparing to end his shift when he was struck with an unusually painful headache. The following Monday, he was set to start a training program to work in the operating room – he did not anticipate that he would end up in the operating room that night, as a patient.
“Suddenly everything changed – I went from having a headache, to everything not functioning,” Phil reflects. At the age of 30, Phil suffered a catastrophic hemorrhagic stroke. The team at JFK saved his life. After various...2019-06-2620 min
HealthUPop Culture RX: What do Game of Thrones and Brain aneurysms have in common?Emilia Clarke, known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen on HBO’s Game of Thrones, revealed prior to the last season of the show that she suffered not one but TWO life-threatening brain aneurysms during her role as the mother of dragons. We dive in with Dr. Thomas Steineke M.D., Ph.D., chairman of Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center Neuroscience Institute, to learn what a brain aneurysm is and how they are treated.2019-06-1921 min
HealthUHouse Call: Fasting Furious: Exploring Intermittent FastingNitin Patel, M.D., a family medicine physician at Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group, discusses a popular health and diet trend—one which involves partially abstaining from eating for a set amount of time. That’s right, he’s talking all things intermittent fasting. He talks through the different variations and methods, possible health benefits of fasting safely and tips for someone looking to give this a try.
Visit https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/HealthU/2019/04/10/11-things-to-know-about-intermittent-fasting/ for more information.2019-06-1216 min
HealthUUp For Debate: The Dangers of Dr. GoogleEveryone wants to be more informed before they visit their physician, but are there downsides to relying on internet search engines to tell us what we are feeling and why? Searching out our symptoms may put us at ease but it can also create anxiety, usually unjustified without consulting our doctor first. To get the medical professional's point of view, we ask our panel of Dr. Adrian Pristas, Corporate Medical Director of the Hackensack Meridian Health Centers for Sleep Medicine and Dr. Jason J. Sayanlar, cardiologist board certified in cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology and internal medicine to discuss the pro's...2019-06-0526 min
HealthUSpotLight on U: Gary & Lynn’s Story of Love and the Support of Home Hospice CareFrom the first moment they kissed, Gary Bartnicki knew that he and Lynn would share a lifetime of love and happiness together. Unfortunately, Lynn was diagnosed with breast cancer in the 90’s, and after going into remission, in 2012 the cancer had returned and aggressively spread. Gary shares the journey of his life and love with Lynn, and praises the incredible care he and Lynn received when they had made the decision to bring on hospice treatment. Praising the Hackensack Meridian Health Home Hospice team in Ocean County, Gary acknowledges their warmth and gentle nature, “It was as if they were comi...2019-05-2920 min
HealthUPop Culture RX: Multiple sclerosis, It takes an expertA few months ago Cruel Intentions and Legally Blonde actress, Selma Blair shared not only her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis but also did a Good Morning America interview showing the world how debilitating this disease truly is. It was inspiring to say the least. We dive in with Florian Thomas, M.D., M.A., Ph.D., M.S., director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center and chair of the Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Neurology at Hackensack University Medical Center, to learn what we could do right now to prevent MS and how we can help others who may currently...2019-05-2220 min
HealthUHouse Call: Growing Pains Talking About Childhood ArthritisWhen the word “arthritis” is mentioned, most people tend to associate the condition with the elderly. However, this fails to include the nearly 300,000 children in the nation with some form of the disease.
According to Ginger Janow, M.D., a pediatric rheumatologist at Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group and Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital, arthritis is a term used to encompass over 100 types of joint pain and diseases—and will chronically develop in approximately 1 in every 1,000 children.
As one of the leading causes of disability in the United States, Dr. Janow answers some commonly asked questions about juvenile arthritis.2019-05-1531 min
HealthUPop Culture Rx: Can’t We Just Take The Pancreas Out?This past March, long time host of Jeopardy, Alex Trebek announced that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. We dive in with Ronald Matteotti, M.D., a surgical oncologist who specializes in pancreatic cancer, to learn what this means for our favorite TV Game Show Host and what lifestyle changes we can make today to help keep pancreatic cancer at bay.2019-05-0818 min
HealthUHouse Call: Navigating Uncomfortable Questions to Ask Your OBGYNTalking about your private parts is something that you might want to keep, well, private. But let’s face it, ladies, sometimes we may have questions regarding our vaginal health. While a visit with an OB/GYN can feel awkward for some women, Louisa Essandoh, M.D., a board certified OB/GYN at Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group, explains that not a single question exists that she hasn’t heard before.
Though an open and honest dialogue is always encouraged, Dr. Essandoh reviews some questions that she finds her patients are often initially hesitant to ask.
Visit https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org...2019-05-0832 min
HealthUSpotLight On U: 2 Trips to the ED & the VIP Treat-mentThe emergency department team members at Mountainside Medical Center have made a lifelong friend in Cardie Mortimer. The Verona, NJ resident has a unique story in visiting the ED on two separate occasions. Cardie shares his story and how the ED team members made him feel like a true VIP.2019-05-0714 min
HealthUUp For Debate: Vaccination NationIn 2019 there have been over 600 cases of measles confirmed in the United States, with many cases in our New Jersey/New York area and communities. How does this disease spread and what questions should parents ask when it comes to vaccinations for their children? We get the facts and learn more in a panel discussion with pediatrician, Amy Peardon, M.D., Julia A. Piwoz, M.D., FAAP, Chief, Section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital and Jerry M. Zuckerman, M.D., Vice President of Infection Prevention & Control, Hackensack Meridian Health.2019-05-0722 min