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20-Minute Health Talk20MHT Classic: Inside a psych unit: Therapeutic insights from HBO's "One South" (Part 2)On the one-year anniversary of One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit, we're reposting this episode of 20-Minute Health Talk: In Part 2 of our conversation on 20-Minute Health Talk, Sandra Lindsay, RN, continues the discussion with the creators of HBO’s One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit and clinical psychologist Laura Braider, PhD. This episode dives deeper into the therapeutic skills highlighted in the documentary, including radical acceptance, mindfulness, and opposite action. Dr. Braider and filmmakers Alexandra Shiva and Lindsey Megrue explain how these techniques are not only helping patients at One South but can also be applied to...2025-06-2420 min

20-Minute Health Talk20MHT Classic: Inside a psych unit: Behind the scenes of HBO's "One South" (Part 1)On the one-year anniversary of One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit, we're reposting this episode of 20-Minute Health Talk: Host Sandra Lindsay, RN, sits down with the filmmakers of HBO's groundbreaking documentary series One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit. Also joining them is one of the clinicians featured in the doc, Laura Braider, PhD. Together, they explore the origins of this powerful two-part series, the challenges of working in an in-patient psychiatric unit, and the vital role of Northwell's unique Behavioral Health College Partnership at Zucker Hillside Hospital. You'll hear what it's really like for patients, healthcare providers — and fi...2025-06-2022 min

20-Minute Health TalkFrom New York to Jamaica: A healthcare partnership (Part 4)In this final episode of our four-part series on Northwell's global health efforts in Jamaica, host Sandra Lindsay, RN, sits down with Eric Cioe-Peña, MD, vice president of Northwell's Center for Global Health. Dr. Cioe-Peña shares his personal journey into global health and how he honed Northwell's vast, but scattered efforts around the world into one centralized program that is building sustainable partnerships and making a difference that endures. They also discuss Northwell's unique approach to maximizing the impact of philanthropic giving, harnessing the power of countries with large populations in the U.S., like Guyana and Ja...2025-06-1922 min

20-Minute Health TalkFrom New York to Jamaica: A healthcare partnership (Part 3) In part three of our four-part series, From New York to Jamaica: A Healthcare Partnership, host Sandra Lindsay, RN, reunites with the Northwell Health OB/GYN team who traveled to Kingston in September 2024 to provide pro bono fibroid surgeries. Drs. Michael Nimaroff, Monique Jones, Ruqayyah Abdul-Karim, and Dillon Gurciullo share personal reflections on their experiences collaborating with Jamaican healthcare professionals, navigating the challenges of limited resources, the joys of cultural exchange, and the profound impact of providing life-changing care for women who had been waiting years for surgery. Hear how this unique collaboration is strengthening the Jamaican healthcare system and...2025-06-1223 min

20-Minute Health TalkFrom New York to Jamaica: A healthcare partnership (Part 2)Fibroids are incredibly common. Anywhere from 40% to 80% of people with a uterus will develop this growth, which is benign but can bring severe symptoms like pain, heavy bleeding, and reproductive issues. These symptoms can be not only physically debilitating but also cause emotional and social issues. During a trip to her home country of Jamaica in September 2024, host Sandra Lindsay, RN, interviewed three women whose lives have been deeply impacted by uterine fibroids for years. With the country facing a large backlog in this type of surgery, these women, like so many more, were unable to get surgery, which...2025-06-0421 min

20-Minute Health TalkLife after lung transplant Lindsay Salguero-Lopez, 43, and Thomas Tartaglia, 64, share a love for kayaking, just one of the many activities both are now able to enjoy freely after receiving life-saving lung transplants. On this episode, they detail the realities of life before and after transplant, from the physical limitations and emotional toll of their conditions to the rigorous post-transplant care, lifestyle adjustments and ongoing medical management. Also joined by Aldo Iacono, MD, who oversees their care through the Northwell Transplant Institute, he explains the importance of finding the right program, longevity after transplant and the challenges of organ availability. Dr. Iacono is medical dir...2025-04-2522 min

20-Minute Health Talk5 Years after Covid-19, healthcare heroes share lessons learned (Pt. 3 of 3)The COVID-19 pandemic tested healthcare systems and workers like never before. Five years later, what lessons have we learned and how can we apply them to future health crises? In this final part of our three-part series, Sandra Lindsay, RN, continues her conversation with Northwell Health leaders John D’Angelo, MD, and Mangala Narasimhan, DO, to reflect on how this experience has changed them both personally and professionally. You'll hear their thoughts on: The emotional toll of COVID-19: From witnessing countless deaths to battling misinformation, the pandemic left a lasting impact on frontline workers. Drs. D’Angel...2025-03-1310 min

20-Minute Health Talk5 years after Covid-19, healthcare heroes share lessons learned (PT. 2 of 3)When Covid-19 first hit New York City, hospitals faced unprecedented patient surges. Queens, in particular, became an epicenter, overwhelming local facilities. Northwell Health’s John D’Angelo, MD, then operations chief for the Covid Command Center, recognized the urgent need to distribute this burden more evenly across the system. His solution: load-balancing. In Part 2 of this three-part conversation, you'll hear how load balancing helped Northwell hospitals manage months-long surges and served as a model for other health systems. You'll also hear from Mangala Narasimhan, DO who, like Dr. D'Angelo, played a pivotal role in Northwell's response to the C...2025-03-1221 min

20-Minute Health Talk5 years after Covid-19, healthcare heroes share lessons learned (PT. 1 of 3)Today marks five years since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic. To help us look back, Sandra Lindsay, RN, spoke with two leaders who were at the forefront of Northwell Health's response: Mangala Narasimhan, DO, director of critical care services for Northwell and medical director of the acute lung injury ECMO program John D'Angelo, MD, is the executive vice president and market president for Northwell Health’s Central Market Like Dr. Narasimhan, Sandra was based out of Long Island Jewish Medical Center when Covid hit New York. At the time, she was head of critical ca...2025-03-1121 min

20-Minute Health TalkWhen it comes to colorectal cancer, there's no such thing as "too young"Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. and, alarmingly, rates are rising in younger adults. On this 20-Minute Health Talk, Marc Greenwald, MD, discusses risk factors, symptoms, treatments and the importance of early screening. He also addresses common concerns about colonoscopy, from advances in prep to the lifesaving procedure itself, and helps listeners understand the importance of being proactive about their health. About the expert Dr. Greenwald is chief of colorectal clinical services; surgeon-in-chief; and director of the rectal cancer program at North Shore University Hospital. About Northwell Health Northwell Health is New...2025-03-0622 min

20-Minute Health TalkLiving donor liver transplant: How it works, what to expectMost of us have heard of kidney transplants, and maybe even know someone who's received a kidney from a living donor — typically a family member or a friend. But did you know that living donation is also possible for livers? It's an incredible procedure, and we're diving deep into this often-overlooked life-saving option. Northwell recently launched Long Island's first living donor liver transplant program, and today we're speaking with the expert leading the charge, Nabil Dagher, MD. He'll explain how this amazing procedure works – including how the liver can actually regenerate – why it's so important, and what you need to know about the gr...2025-02-1322 min

20-Minute Health TalkHow to ask about guns before a playdate: 4 tips for parentsOne simple question could save a life: Is there an unlocked gun in the house? Firearms are now the leading cause of death among children in the United States. Pediatric trauma Surgeon Chethan Sathya, MD, shares four strategies to help parents get started. Northwell’s national gun violence prevention awareness campaign helps parents raise critical questions about safe firearm storage. Featured experts Dr. Sathya is director of Northwell Health’s Center for Gun Violence Prevention Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health Sandeep Kapoor, MD, assistant vice president of addiction services at Northwell North...2025-02-1107 min

20-Minute Health TalkSepsis: The biggest threat you've never heard ofSepsis rarely attracts the attention of the public, but it's distressingly common: Every year, about 1.7 million U.S. adults develop this overreaction to infection — and more than 350,000 of them die. On this bonus episode of 20-Minute-Health-Talk, you’ll hear the stories of doctors and patients fighting against this subtle yet deadly condition, and how the battle led to a global alliance to combat the silent killer. You’ll also hear how pioneering research and lifesaving protocols developed at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and Northwell Health have reduced sepsis-related deaths — both within their hospitals, throughout New York State, and around...2025-01-2715 min

20-Minute Health TalkA Little Wisdom: New Year's Resolutions from kids, for adultsIn this special New Year’s edition of 20-Minute Health Talk, host Sandra Lindsay, RN, welcomes Jaclene Jason, PhD, clinical psychologist and senior director of Behavioral Health and Addiction Services at South Oaks Hospital, to reflect on the delightful wisdom shared by kids in Northwell Health’s latest TV commercial,A Little Wisdom. From embracing play to reframing fear, these young voices remind us how simple shifts in perspective can lead to a healthier, happier 2025. Dr. Jason reacts to their advice and offers practical tips to help parents embrace these ideas, fostering wellness and joy for the whole family. 2024-12-2719 min

20-Minute Health TalkTop 5 medical advances of 2024As 2024 comes to a close, we look back on five exciting medical advances coming from the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research — the research arm of Northwell Health. In this episode, we spotlight studies that made strides in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, lung disease, mental health and dysphagia. Read more about these five notable Northwell advances of 2024. Chapters: 01:05 — The dark side of genetics and psychiatric disorders | Douglas F. Nixon, MD, PhD 05:21 — Sex, gender identity linked to human brain activity | Elvisha Dhamala, PhD 10:22 — Rethinking thick liquid diets | Liron Sinvani, MD 15:39 — Recognizing psychosis in Alzheimer's patients | Jeremy L. Ko...2024-12-2426 min

20-Minute Health TalkLung cancer screening: What women need to knowWith fewer smokers today, the number of Americans getting lung cancer has dropped. However, the decline has been slower in women. Not only are they diagnosed, on average, at a younger age than men, but multiple studies have found that women between the ages of 30 and 49 are developing the disease at higher rates compared to men in the same age group. November is lung cancer awareness month: In this episode, lung cancer experts Brett Bade, MD, and Nagashree Seetharamu, MD, MBBS, join host Sandra Lindsay, RN, to discuss the alarming trend in women and to raise awareness about lung...2024-11-0722 min

20-Minute Health TalkNews break: Northwell hospitals ranked in top 10% for specialty care by HealthgradesNorthwell Health hospitals received a total of 45 national awards and was recognized for 16 state achievements, according to the latest analysis by Healthgrades, one of the leading resources consumers use when choosing a hospital or doctor. Read the full article in the Northwell Newsroom. Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit http://bit.ly/2Z7iHFL and explore our many opportunities. Facebook – / northwellheal...2024-10-2302 min

20-Minute Health TalkNews break: Northwell makes top 10 of Healthiest 100 Places to Work in AmericaNorthwell Health has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year in the top 10 of the Healthiest 100 Places to Work in America. The assessment for employer wellness is conducted by Healthiest Employers, which recognizes people-first organizations that take a more proactive approach to employee health. Read the full article in the Northwell Newsroom. Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit http://bit.ly/2Z7iHFL ...2024-10-2302 min

20-Minute Health TalkNews break: Young Feinstein Institutes' researcher named STAT 2024 WunderkindFor his work with vagus nerve stimulation as a potential hemophilia treatment, Carlos Bravo-Iñiguez, MD, PhD, has been named a 2024 STAT Wunderkind. This recognition celebrates the brightest young minds in life sciences research who are pushing the boundaries of scientific innovation. Read the full article in the Northwell Newsroom. Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit http://bit.ly/2Z7iHFL and explor...2024-10-2103 min

20-Minute Health TalkNews break: AMA recognizes Northwell Health for support of physicians' well-being The American Medical Association’s 2024 Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program acknowledges the nation’s leaders in prioritizing proven efforts to enhance the well-being and professional fulfillment of physicians. Northwell joins the more than 100 organizations across the country that have received this honor since the program's inception in 2019. In 2024, a total of 62 health systems nationwide earned recognition with documented efforts to reduce system-level drivers of work-related burnout. Read the full article on the Northwell Newsroom. 2024-10-2103 min

20-Minute Health TalkNews break: Northwell’s Westchester hospitals name new chair of cardiologyAndrew Krumerman, MD, steps into cardiology programs acclaimed for excellence in coronary intervention as the new chair of cardiology at Northwell Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) and Northwell Phelps Hospital. He will focus on developing growth strategies, enhancing academic and research initiatives, and fostering collaboration with the goal of improving quality of care, patient outcomes and a reputation for cardiovascular excellence. Dr. Krumerman joined Northwell earlier this year as the director of cardiac electrophysiology at NWH. Read the full article on Northwell's Newsroom. 2024-10-2003 min

20-Minute Health TalkThe menopause movement (Part 3 of 3) Today is World Menopause Day. In recognition of that, we revisit our series on menopause. In Part 3 of this series, originally posted on August 8, host Sandra Lindsay, RN, opens up about living with menopause. Sandra emphasizes the importance of finding certified menopause experts, and her OB/GYN, Jane Noah, MD, NCMP, and clinical health coach, Nadia Bey, M. A. /NBC-HWC, both weigh in on Sandra's care and what every woman should know. Read more about this series and what everyone needs to know about menopause. Episode resources The Women’s Health Initiative Randomized Trials and Clinical Practi...2024-10-1821 min

20-Minute Health TalkThe menopause movement (Part 2 of 3) Ahead of World Menopause Day on Friday, October 18, we revisit our series on menopause. Spurred by host Sandra Lindsay's own painful journey to diagnosis and treatment, you'll hear from leading menopause experts and advocates about the emerging science and improved solutions for this difficult time of life. Part 2 of this series highlights the growing movement of women speaking up about the stigma surrounding this natural yet often misunderstood phase of life. Three inspiring women join the podcast to share their menopause journeys: Shani McGraham-Shirley, a popular fitness instructor and motivational speaker; Emmy Award-winning journalist Tamsen Fadal; and certified...2024-10-1725 min

20-Minute Health TalkThe menopause movement (Part 1 of 3) Ahead of World Menopause Day on Friday, October 18, we revisit our series on menopause. Spurred by host Sandra Lindsay's own painful journey to diagnosis and treatment, you'll hear from leading menopause experts and advocates about the emerging science and improved solutions for this difficult time of life. In Part 1, originally published on Jul 24, we cover the basics: Symptoms, stigma and the truth about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Vanessa Soviero, MD, an OB/GYN and certified menopause practitioner. She offers advice on what to look for in an OB/GYN and explores the push by Northwell's Katz...2024-10-1621 min

20-Minute Health TalkNews break: Northwell appoints new obstetrics and gynecology leaderNorthwell Health has appointed Kevin Holcomb, MD, as chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, and The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in Uniondale. Read the full article in Northwell's newsroom. 2024-10-0703 min

20-Minute Health TalkNews Break: Northwell’s CLI hosts national spinal deformity course for neurosurgical residentsSpine surgeons and neurosurgical residents from across the U.S. convened at Northwell Health’s Center for Learning and Innovation (CLI) for the inaugural advanced spinal deformity course on September 7, 2024. Hosted by the Neurosurgical Research and Education Foundation (NREF), the event was designed to provide residents with a comprehensive understanding of the latest techniques for treating spinal deformities in a safe and controlled environment. Read the full article in the Northwell Newsroom. 2024-10-0603 min

20-Minute Health TalkNews Break: 32nd Annual Katz Institute Luncheon and Fashion Event raises $800KThe funds raised at the 32nd annual Katz Institute for Women’s Health Luncheon and Fashion Event will support various Northwell women's health initiatives. To date, the Katz Institute Luncheon and Fashion Event has raised nearly $14 million for women’s health programming and research across the regions that Northwell serves. Award-winning television broadcaster Rebecca Haarlow hosted the event. Iris and Saul Katz, the benefactors of Northwell’s Katz Institute for Women’s Health, served as lead sponsors. This year’s honorees included Michael Nimaroff, MD, senior vice president and executive director of Northwell Health Obstetrics and Gynecology services, an...2024-10-0604 min

20-Minute Health TalkNews Break: Northwell Family Health Center at Huntington launches Fare Meals ProgramThe Fare Meals Program is an 11-week series that combines in-person and virtual sessions to reinforce healthy food consumption and nutrition education. It supports participants of the Nutrition Pathways Program (NPP), a collaboration with Island Harvest. Read the full article in the Northwell Newsroom. Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit http://bit.ly/2Z7iHFL and explore our many opportunities. F...2024-10-0103 min

20-Minute Health TalkNews Break: South Shore University Hospital celebrates steel topping off ceremony for new pavilionSouth Shore University Hospital leaders joined in a ceremonial placement of the final steel beam on the $468 million state-of-the-art pavilion, expected to be completed by mid-2026. The six-story facility will greatly expand the surgical and inpatient capacity of the Suffolk County hospital, adding up to 90 private patient rooms, 10 additional operating rooms, and three procedure rooms. Read the full article in Northwell's Newsroom. Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Inte...2024-10-0103 min

20-Minute Health TalkNews Break: Northwell Direct's Finest Care promotes mental health awareness for NYPD officersWellness fair highlights mental health resources, suicide prevention efforts and law enforcement well-being during Suicide Awareness Month. Read the article in Northwell's Newsroom. Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit http://bit.ly/2Z7iHFL and explore our many opportunities. Facebook – / northwellhealth Instagram - / northwellhealth X - https://www.x.com/northwellhealth LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin/northwellhealth 2024-10-0103 min

20-Minute Health TalkNews Break: Meet Northwell Skin Cancer Program's new surgical directorAs surgical director of The Northwell Health Cancer Institute's new Skin Cancer Program, Bhuvanesh Singh, MD, PhD, will lead the development of multiple integrated centers that will provide state-of-the-art care, as well as clinical and translational research to help shape the future of skin cancer treatment. The new program will benefit patients with more complex skin cancers, offering single center where all needs are addressed. Read the full article Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Fac...2024-09-2604 min

20-Minute Health TalkNews Break: Northwell Health announces the 2024 Constellation ForumListen to this Northwell Newsroom article about the 7th annual Northwell Health Constellation Forum, taking place on October 17, 2024. This leading innovation summit brings together healthcare visionaries, investors and disruptors for a day of discussion and collaboration. Registrants can join virtually or in person in New York City starting at 9 a.m. EST. Register here. Speakers include industry leaders from United Therapeutics, IBM, the American College of Physicians, the FDA, and more. Andrea Califano, PhD, president, CZ Biohub New York, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Douglas Kelly, MD, deputy center director for science, chief scientist, Center for D...2024-09-2503 min

20-Minute Health TalkOvarian cancer: New ways women can protect themselvesOvarian cancer, often referred to as the "silent killer," has been misunderstood for years. In this episode of 20-Minute Health Talk, Jill Whyte, MD, a leading gynecologic oncologist at Northwell Health, demystifies the subtle symptoms that frequently go unnoticed and emphasizes the critical role of early diagnosis — particularly for those at the highest risk of ovarian cancer. She also explores the latest advances in treatment, from targeted therapies like PARP inhibitors, to minimally invasive surgeries and new preventive strategies. Prophylactic fallopian tube removal has been the standard of care for those at the highest risk but is now being use...2024-09-2519 min

20-Minute Health TalkBringing IBD care up to speed with a new CenterSurgery is supposed to lead to relief. For as many as 40% of inflammatory bowel disease patients, though, it leads to post-operative complications, which often lead to more surgery. It’s one of several problems facing IBD care, a field in which not enough specialists are available to accurately diagnose and treat it, medicinally or surgically. Gastroenterologist Feza Remzi, MD, recognizing this, helped form a Center for Advanced Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care at Northwell, which he’s led since April 2024. On this episode, Dr. Remzi discusses the disease and explains the work his Center is doing to improve care for pati...2024-09-1823 min

20-Minute Health TalkWorld Trade Center health program: Caring for 9/11 first respondersOnly 20 people survived the collapse of the Twin Towers and were pulled from the rubble on September 11, 2001. Two of them were saved by Scott Strauss and Eddie Reyes. The now-retired NYPD police officers joined 20-Minute Health Talk on the 20 anniversary of 9/11 in 2021 to share their stories and discuss the long-term health hazards they live with as a result of exposure to toxic fumes. Today, 23 years to the day, we revisit this somber, but important conversation, which also involved Jacqueline Moline, MD, MSc, who directs the Northwell Health World Trade Center (WTC) health program in Queens. She is also senior...2024-09-1122 min

20-Minute Health TalkInside a psych unit: Therapeutic insights from HBO's "One South" (Part 2)In Part 2 of our conversation on 20-Minute Health Talk, Sandra Lindsay, RN, continues the discussion with the creators of HBO’s One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit and clinical psychologist Laura Braider, PhD. This episode dives deeper into the therapeutic skills highlighted in the documentary, including radical acceptance, mindfulness, and opposite action. Dr. Braider and filmmakers Alexandra Shiva and Lindsey Megrue explain how these techniques are not only helping patients at One South but can also be applied to everyday life to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. They also explore the impact on staff and what Dr. Br...2024-08-2820 min

20-Minute Health TalkInside a psych unit: Behind the scenes of HBO's "One South" (Part 1)In this episode of 20-Minute Health Talk, Sandra Lindsay, RN, sits down with the filmmakers of HBO's groundbreaking documentary series One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit. Also joining them is one of the clinicians featured in the doc, Laura Braider, PhD. Together, they explore the origins of this powerful two-part series, the challenges of working in an in-patient psychiatric unit, and the vital role of Northwell's unique Behavioral Health College Partnership at Zucker Hillside Hospital. You'll hear what it's really like for patients, healthcare providers — and filmmakers — inside this psych unit, and how the documentary is shedding light on menta...2024-08-2122 min

20-Minute Health TalkMy menopause story: Host Sandra Lindsay reveals her experience In this episode, host Sandra Lindsay, RN, opens up about living with menopause with the goal of demystifying this phase of life and providing others in the same situation with hope and guidance. Sandra emphasizes the importance of finding certified menopause experts, and her OB/GYN, Jane Noah, MD, NCMP, and clinical health coach, Nadia Bey, M. A. /NBC-HWC, both weigh in as well. Dr. Noah helped Lindsay understand her symptoms and guided her through hormone replacement therapy; Nadia offered information about non-medicinal interventions for menopause, like diet, sleep and exercise. All three share their insights and advice on meno...2024-08-0821 min

20-Minute Health TalkThe menopause movement: Breaking the silenceIn this episode, three inspiring women share their menopause journeys: Shani McGraham-Shirley, a popular fitness instructor and motivational speaker; Emmy Award-winning journalist Tamsen Fadal; and certified nutrition coach Stephanie Shaw. This episode, Part 2 of our three-part series on menopause, highlights the growing movement of women speaking up about the stigma surrounding this natural yet often misunderstood phase of life. Through sharing their personal stories, Shani, Tamsen and Stephanie provide invaluable insights and inspire women everywhere to join this movement, seek proper care, and reclaim their health and well-being. Episodes 1 and 3 are available in our feed. Ep. 1: Menopause: Symptoms, sti...2024-08-0125 min

20-Minute Health TalkMenopause: Symptoms, stigma and the truth about hormone replacement therapy (HRT)Despite being a condition that impacts more than half the world’s population, menopause remains understudied, over-stigmatized and clouded by myths and misconceptions. To help clear up the confusion, host Sandra Lindsay, RN, speaks with leading menopause experts and advocates about the emerging science and improved solutions for this difficult time of life. In Ep. 1 of this three-part series, Sandra welcomes Vanessa Soviero, MD, an OB/GYN and certified menopause practitioner, to discuss the wide range of physical and emotional changes that occur during menopause. Dr. Soviero delves into familiar symptoms and ones that are less common, explaining how to...2024-07-2421 min

20-Minute Health TalkThe fight for age-friendly health care in AmericaAs we live longer, some even into their 100s, those 65 and older have become the fastest-growing population in the U.S. While an incredible victory for public health, it also presents a unique set of challenges, to which Maria Carney, MD, says the country's health system must quickly adapt. On this episode, she and her co-author Michael Dowling join host Sandra Lindsay, RN, to discuss their new book, The Aging Revolution: The History of Geriatric Health Care and What Really Matters to Older Adults. Along with their fellow co-author, Charles Kenney, they share the remarkable history of geriatric medicine in...2024-07-1825 min

20-Minute Health TalkACL tears and the menstrual cycle: Is there a connection?This fall, nearly 200 female college athletes from Pace University will help Amy West, MD, try to answer a question that has troubled her since her college sports career: What effect, if any, does the menstrual cycle have on sports-related injuries? In a first-of-its-kind study, Dr. West, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Northwell Health, will be particularly interested in ACL injuries; compared to men, women have three to six times greater risk of an injury to this knee ligament. On this episode, Dr. West discusses her study, the dire need to improve injury prevention in female athletes across...2024-06-2023 min

20-Minute Health TalkWomen's health: Funding better research, saving more livesFor the first time in 30 years, the federal government is taking action to improve women's health through funding better research, a move that took shape in March with President Joe Biden's executive order promising hundreds of millions of dollars in funding. The administration says this initiative, supported by numerous federal agencies, will galvanize new research on a wide range of topics, such as heart disease, menopause, autoimmune disorders, migraines, certain cancers. It will also address the barriers that women face in joining clinical trials, among other proposed actions. The last major initiative around women's health research came in...2024-05-2223 min

20-Minute Health TalkHow good leadership equals good health — for people and businessesWhen you hear words like abundance and scarcity, you think of food, water and other essentials. For Laura Freebairn-Smith, PhD, author of "Abundance Leaders: Creating Energy, Joy, and Productivity in an Unsettled World," those words apply to styles of leadership. As she explains to host Sandra Lindsay, RN, these concepts can guide you in becoming a better leader, co-worker, partner and person. Listen in as they explore the intersection of leadership and health and reveal how embracing abundance leads to a fuller, happier life. About the expert Prior to co-founding OPG, where she is a...2024-04-1722 min

20-Minute Health TalkSolar eclipse glasses: What you need to knowWhether you're planning to watch from your backyard or travel, it's important to watch the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse safely. On this episode, you'll hear from two experts on what to expect and how to prepare for the celestial phenomenon of the moon blocking out the sun. Northwell Health ophthalmologist Matthew Gorski, MD, explains the risks of staring into the sun and how solar eclipse glasses can protect your vision no matter where you're watching from. Retired meteorologist Joe Rao shares his extensive knowledge on the topic, including personal accounts from many years spent "chasing eclipses." The instructor and...2024-03-2820 min

20-Minute Health TalkA kid-friendly (and opioid-sparing) scoliosis surgeryOpioids are a necessary part of surgery, but they come with many downsides — addiction risk being the most worrisome. So, when Vishal Sarwahi, MD met a young patient with a history of opioid misuse who needed scoliosis surgery, he knew he had to find another way. On this 20-Minute Health Talk, he shares his pioneering efforts to reduce reliance on opioids in pediatric scoliosis surgery, as well as the technical advances he has brought to the operating room that are making it possible — something he calls the Rapid Recovery Protocol. Dr. Sarwahi is director of Northwell Health's Center for Minimal...2024-03-2025 min

20-Minute Health TalkKeeping moms and babies safe: Improved heart care during and after pregnancy Heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of women in America, but many don’t realize that symptoms commonly associated with pregnancy, like shortness of breath, swollen hands and feet, could also be indicators of a serious underlying heart condition. Another startling fact: All women are at risk, according to Evelina Grayver, MD, director of Northwell Health’s Women’s Heart program for the Central region. In this episode, Sandra Lindsay revisits her conversation with Dr. Grayver from 2023, where the women's heart health expert explains what symptoms to look out for, when to seek help and the ins and outs of a n...2024-02-1420 min

20-Minute Health Talk100-plus: Centenarians reveal their healthy-aging secretsYou might think that living a full life past 100 is a stretch, but these centenarians say otherwise: They’re active, inspired and full of energy after 100-plus years and counting. They shared their New Year's resolutions in a commercial from Northwell Health, and now they’re revealing their thoughts on healthy aging. From diet and exercise to purpose, pets and stress, these centenarians share their wisdom on a life well lived. And joining us in the 20-Minute Health Talk studio with a professional perspective on healthy aging: Maria Carney, MD, FACP, chief of geriatric and palliative medicine at Northwell Heal...2024-01-3119 min

20-Minute Health TalkTop 5 medical advances of 2023As 2023 comes to a close, we look back on five exciting medical advances coming from the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research — the research arm of Northwell Health. In the last year alone, investigators published more than 3,000 papers in peer-reviewed journals. In this episode, we spotlight studies that made strides against cancer, knee pain, paralysis, postpartum depression and inflammatory bowel disease. Read more about these five notable Northwell advances of 2023. Chapters: 00:46 – A pill for post-partum depression | Kristina Deligiannidis, MD 05:30 – Sea coral leads to an arthritis treatment | Kenneth Zaslav, MD 11:30 – Detecting cancer early with AI | Daniel King, MD 1...2023-12-2724 min

20-Minute Health TalkHealing veterans: Understanding the long-term effects of burn pit exposureExposure to the smoke from burn pits — the large open-air fires the military has used to dispose of waste — harmed veterans such as Juan Serrano, Patrick McCaffery and Robert Auletta, who work with Northwell Health's Military Liaison Services. Of the more than 10K U.S. veterans who have already been diagnosed with burn pit damage to their airways, the picture is grim and the reaction, most often, is shock. Conditions range from asthma and COPD, to sleep apnea, to a long list of cancers. On this episode, Juan Patrick and Robert talk about their experience and efforts in a...2023-11-1020 min

20-Minute Health TalkHow safe spaces save LGBTQ lives and what parents, schools and communities can do to create themOn the third and final episode in our series on child suicide prevention, we discuss the spike in suicidality among our LGBTQIA+ youth, as reported in 2023 by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, as well as The Trevor Project. David Rosenthal, DO, PhD, and Helena Roderick, PhD, highlight the many challenges negatively impacting these kids, including minority stress, discrimination and unconscious bias, and how each contributes to this horrifying trend. They share what individuals and community institutions can do to help curb the high rates of suicidal ideation and behaviors. Podcast transcript More about the experts: ...2023-09-2821 min

20-Minute Health TalkScreening smarter: How Northwell is improving prostate biopsyWhile cancer deaths are in decline in the United States, there is one glaring exception: Prostate cancer. Over the last decade, the number of prostate cancer deaths has risen by 3%. Our guest today, Ardeshir Rastinehad, DO, has made it his mission to turn that number around. In addition to his leading role in developing a safer, more accurate approach to prostate biopsies, the former National Institutes of Health researcher is now part of the team at Northwell Health implementing a new fast-track system that has dramatically cut the time it takes to go from screening to diagnosis. Dr. Rastinehad i...2023-08-0717 min

20-Minute Health TalkFood insecurity: How Northwell is helpingThe lack of consistent access to quality food, or food insecurity, can have a devastating impact on people's health and well-being. In the wealthiest nation in the world, 34 million people, including 9 million children, are food insecure — a silent crisis that our guest, Debbie Salas-Lopez, MD, MPH, says is only getting worse. She explains how food insecurity impacts health at every age and what Northwell Health is doing to support these communities. This is Part 2 of our three-part series on food as health. Listen to Part 1, highlighting how Northwell's hospital food transformation and how two experts, Seven Gierlinger an...2023-07-0518 min

20-Minute Health TalkFood is health: How these two experts made hospital food delicious and nutritiousHospital food has a reputation for being bland and inedible — something that's no longer true at Northwell's 21 hospitals. Over the last seven years, our guests — Sven Gierlinger and Chef Bruno Tison — have transformed hospital meals by ditching frozen food and sugary drinks for fresh meats, fruits and vegetables. They've ensured that hospital kitchens prioritize fresh ingredients and cater to the patient population, and now chefs are able to deliver meals that look, smell and taste better — and the food is much healthier, as well. This is Part 1 of a three-part series all about Food as Health. Continue listening to this series: Pa...2023-06-2225 min

20-Minute Health TalkHeart disease and pregnancy: Prevention, treatments and a new approachPregnancy is like a stress test on the body. Most women adapt just fine, but for some, the strain can dramatically raise the risk of heart disease — even in young women. Worse, that risk can remain elevated for years and even decades. On this episode, host Sandra Lindsay, DHS-c, RN, speaks with Evelina Grayver, MD, about how to prevent heart-related problems before, during and after pregnancy. Because heart disease continues to be the No. 1 cause of maternal mortality in the US, Dr. Grayver helped launch a cutting-edge Cardio-Obstetrics Program at Northwell Health to help detect and prevent heart issues fo...2023-06-0721 min

20-Minute Health TalkPreparing high schoolers for medical careers: Northwell partners with FutureReadyNYCKnowing what you want to be when you grow up can be tricky, but the New York City's Department of Education internship program, FutureReadyNYC, is designed to help. The program provides high school students with exposure to professional careers; Northwell is the program's first healthcare partner. Lenox Hill Hospital on Manhattan's Upper East Side, LIJ Forest Hills Hospital in Queens, and Lenox Health Greenwich Village in lower Manhattan gave students a sense of what a career in medicine could be like. On this episode, Sandra Lindsay, DHSc, MBA, MSN, RN, speaks with two of the 65 participating teens, Suravi and...2023-05-2424 min

20-Minute Health TalkBetter care for Black mothers and babiesFor too long, Black women have faced high maternal mortality rates, largely due to institutional bias, says Dawnette Lewis, MD, director of Northwell Health's Center for Maternal Health. She joins host Sandra Lindsay, RN, DHSc on this episode during Black Maternal Health Week to discuss the barriers to care Black women face, and what her team is doing to improve access to life-saving services before, during, and after pregnancy. Dr. Lewis has practiced for more than 20 years in maternal-fetal medicine and now oversees all aspects of Northwell’s Maternal Health Program. Read more about our efforts to re...2023-04-1221 min

20-Minute Health TalkEmergency NYC: A new Netflix series featuring NorthwellThis new docu-series follows the lives of a diverse cast of healthcare pros, including paramedics, nurses, emergency physicians and surgeons. On this podcast, we speak with two of the people featured in Emergency NYC: David Langer, MD, and his patient Julian Primiano, a young opera singer who underwent brain surgery. Dr. Langer is the chair of neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, one of several Northwell hospitals where filming took place. Others include: Cohen Children's Medical Center, North Shore University Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Huntington Hospital and South Shore University Hospital. Cameras even followed one Sky Health flight nur...2023-03-2920 min

20-Minute Health TalkWhy Black women are at higher risk of heart disease — and what we can do about itStacey Rosen, MD, joins Sandra Lindsay on this 20-Minute Health Talk to discuss why heart disease disproportionately impacts Black women, what factors contribute to their risk and what health systems like Northwell are doing to change the statistics. Meet the expert Stacey Rosen is the senior vice president of Katz Institute for Women's Health at Northwell Health; partners council professor of women's health at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell; and a spokeswoman for the American Heart Association. Sandra Lindsay, DHSc, MBA, MSN, RN, is Northwell’s ambassador to...2023-02-1522 min

20-Minute Health TalkWhat everyone needs to know about obesityThere are many misconceptions around weight — starting with the fact that people burn fat differently depending on their size, says Mitchell Roslin, MD, director of bariatric surgery at Lenox Hill and Northern Westchester hospitals. On this episode, he breaks down the factors that contribute to obesity, from genetics and lifestyle to the way our bodies convert food into energy. Obesity itself has an impact on one's ability to lose weight due to something he calls the "metabolic switch." Dr. Roslin explains how weight gain is linked to other illnesses like cancer and when people should consider talking to their do...2023-02-0821 min

20-Minute Health TalkCan famotidine — a heartburn drug — treat Covid?People with Covid-19 often get sick because the body’s inflammatory response to the virus overreacts. To tamp down that inflammation, researchers at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, turned their sights toward famotidine, the active ingredient in a common over-the-counter heartburn medication with anti-inflammatory potential. On this bonus episode, we speak with the lead researcher of a unique clinical trial testing famotidine for Covid. Tobias Janowitz, MD, PhD, AN Assistant Professor, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and adjunct professor at the Feinstein Institutes, shares the results of the study, as well as how the pan...2023-01-1916 min

20-Minute Health TalkBONUS: Top 5 moments of 2022On this episode, we look back on Northwell Health’s most newsworthy moments from 2022. Our experts made headlines with life-saving treatments and innovative approaches that improved care for patients from New York to Ukraine. Here are Northwell's Top 5 moments of 2022: 00:36 - Extending benefits of telemedicine to War in Ukraine 02:22 - Heart, double lung transplant saves young mother's life 03:35 - Sandra Lindsay awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom 04:40 - Ross Prize awarded to mRNA inventors 05:36 - A celebration of service Listen to our episode reviewing the Top 5 medical innovations of 2022. Read more on the Northwell newsroom. Watch epi...2023-01-0406 min

20-Minute Health TalkTop 5 medical innovations of 2022As 2022 comes to a close, we look back on five exciting medical advances coming from clinical researchers at Northwell Health and the health system's Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. In the last year alone, investigators published more than 2,500 papers in peer-reviewed journals. In this episode, we spotlight studies that made strides against endometriosis, diabetes, lupus, pancreatic cancer and (yes) Covid-19. Read more about these Five notable Northwell advances of 2022. Chapters: 02:05 – Treating pancreatic cancer in a petri dish | Matthew Weiss, MD 05:51 – A powerful lupus treatment in the pipeline | Richard Furie, MD 10:25 – Famotidine for Covid | Tobias Janowitz...2022-12-2923 min

20-Minute Health TalkTripledemic: Should you be concerned?Heading into the holidays, surging cases of Covid-19, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) pose a unique threat, which many are calling a "tripledemic" or "tridemic." While RSV cases have plateaued, Covid-19 and the flu are on the rise. Hospitalizations for the flu are the highest seen at this time of year in a decade. While unprecedented, experts in infectious disease and emergency medicine say the convergence of these illnesses is not a reason to live in fear. On this episode, Bruce Farber, MD, and Eric Cruzen, MD, explain what people can do to avoid serious illness this winter, par...2022-12-1524 min

20-Minute Health TalkDoctor/therapist: How a NYS program is expanding access to behavioral health careWhile we associate mental health care with psychologists and psychiatrists, primary care doctors are often the first to see children and families with behavioral health issues. To strengthen and support doctors' ability to deliver that care, a state-wide program called Project TEACH provides free psychiatric consultation support and training. Since its inception in 2010, Project TEACH has enrolled nearly half of the 9,000 primary care physicians in New York State, leading to over 23,000 consultations of pediatric patients. This is a critical resource amidst an ongoing maternal and child mental health crisis in the US. On this episode, two of the founders...2022-12-0820 min

20-Minute Health TalkHow hyperbaric oxygen therapy heals the body - Part 2More than just a treatment for scuba and deep sea divers experiencing decompression sickness, hyperbaric oxygen therapy has evolved during the last 70 years and become an option for more than a dozen other conditions. In part two of this episode, Owen J. O’Neill, MD, MPH, and John Peters, two experts in undersea and hyperbaric medicine, discuss the research driving this field forward, including a clinical trial conducted during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic that offered patients an alternative to ventilation. The study was led by Dr. O’Neill, medical director Division of Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine at Phelps Hosp...2022-11-3012 min

20-Minute Health Talk6 myths about hospice care: Educating patients, families and cliniciansFrom pain and symptom management to emotional and spiritual support, hospice care can improve and even extend life for some patients with advanced illness, as well as offer respite for their families. Yet, this vital resource is severely underutilized, particularly in New York, which ranks 50th among all states in the utilization of hospice. On this episode, two palliative care experts discuss barriers to care and debunk the most common myths about hospice. Guests: Tara Liberman, DO, is executive director for Northwell Health’s Hospice Care Network, which takes care of patients from Putnam, Westchester, St...2022-11-0220 min

20-Minute Health Talk20MHT BONUS w/ Sandra Lindsay: What women need to know about heart diseaseDespite the best efforts of heart health experts, only 56% of women recognize that heart disease is their No. 1 killer; among African American women that number drops to just 25%. Jean Cacciabaudo, MD, medical director at Huntington Hospital, renowned cardiologist and member of Northwell Health's Katz Institute for Women's Health, sits down with Sandra Lindsay, RN to discuss the differences between men and women when it comes to heart disease, what health systems are doing to address disparities in care, and what women seeking a cardiologist or cardiac surgeon should know. This bonus edition of 20-Minute Health Talk continues the c...2022-10-1912 min

20-Minute Health TalkHow to pick a cardiologist or cardiac surgeonCardiovascular disease remains the number one killer of both women and men in the United States. Most of us will need to see a cardiologist or cardiac surgeon at some point in our lives. But, how do you find the best doctor who is right for you? On this episode, three experts representing different subspecialties within cardiovascular health offer advice to patients facing the question: How do I pick a cardiologist or cardiac surgeon? Jeffrey Kuvin, MD, is senior vice president of Cardiology for Northwell’s Eastern & Central Regions and chair of the Department of Cardiology at...2022-10-0521 min

20-Minute Health TalkRegenerative medicine: Helping the body heal itselfIt sounds like science fiction, but researchers today are unlocking the body's natural healing ability as part of an emerging field of science called regenerative medicine. Although the field is relatively young, some regenerative treatments are already approved to help repair joints and relieve pain, allowing some patients to avoid surgery altogether. Two leaders in the field detail their research into current and future clinical applications within orthopedics. Kenneth Zaslav, MD, is director of The Center for Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine at Northwell/ and part of the Lenox Hill Orthopedic Institute Seth Sherman, MD, is a sports medicine and or...2022-07-2620 min

20-Minute Health TalkHow philanthropy is improving health equityMedical research often depends upon the generosity of donors: In this episode we talk to philanthropy experts about the role of donations in driving medical breakthroughs and achieving health equity across all zip codes. The panel includes: Brian Lally, senior vice president and chief development officer for Northwell Health and head of Northwell's Foundation. Mark Butler, PhD, assistant professor in the Institute of Health System Science, part of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. He is leading a study using smart prescription pill bottles to help address medication adherence and reduce cardiovascular disease in the...2022-07-1320 min

20-Minute Health TalkTelemedicine in Ukraine: A system to support frontline healthcare workersOn this episode of the podcast, we speak with two Northwell leaders who have led the effort to create and deploy a 24/7 consultation and support service to Ukraine. This real-time, doctor-to-doctor platform is now offering health care workers a vital resource, particularly for those displaced by the ongoing hostilities in the country. Eric Cioe-Pena, MD, director of Northwell's Center for Global Health, and Jonathan Berkowitz, MD, medical director for the Center for Emergency Medicine, discuss: Northwell's Ukraine Relief Fund The benefits of telemedicine in a conflict Adapting existing infrastructure for Ukraine Reactions from doctors in Ukraine and Northwell ...2022-05-2520 min

20-Minute Health TalkCCTA: Diagnosing chest pain just got a lot easierFor the millions of US patients who go to an ER or medical office with chest pain every year, doctors have several options for screening. New national guidelines recommend a quick and non-invasive heart scan known as CCTA for stable chest pain. Our guests today are leading experts in the field of advanced cardiac imaging and discuss the history and many applications of this technology, which produces a 3D image of the heart and can be used to rule out several potentially deadly conditions. The updated guidelines come from the American College of Cardiology (ACC), American Heart Association (AHA...2022-05-1024 min

20-Minute Health TalkWhat does a lung transplant sound like?There are only 73 lung transplant centers in the United States and, until recently, none on Long Island. As a result, many have fought an uphill battle waiting for transplant, including Lindsay Salguero-Lopez, 40. In late January, end-stage heart and lung failure left her near death, with transplant as the only treatment that could save her life. Fortunately, Northwell had just launched its program days prior. Even more fortunate, donor organs became available just three days later and in the early morning hours of February 5, Lindsay became the first person to receive a lung transplant on Long Island. Register...2022-03-3122 min

20-Minute Health TalkWhen hospitals close: How to address ’care deserts’Millions of Americans live 30 miles or more from the nearest hospital. Not just an inconvenience, this access issue known as “care deserts” affects a shocking 80 percent of counties in the United States and can exist in both rural and urban areas. A scarcity of medical resources, however, does not have to doom the health of entire communities, says Onisis Stefas, PharmD, Northwell’s chief pharmacy officer and CEO at Vivo Health Pharmacy. He joins Alex Hellinger, DPT, MBA, FACHE, Northwell's senior vice president and regional executive director for the Brooklyn region, who shares his experiences working to fill the care d...2022-03-1523 min

20-Minute Health TalkThe latest on long CovidResearchers have identified more than 200 symptoms associated with the long-term effects of Covid-19, but much remains unknown. Peter Silver, MD and Sonali Narain, MD shed light on some of the mysteries that surround long Covid, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC). They offer context to the current state of the disease and actions being taken by the medical and research communities to combat and better understand it. Meet the experts Peter Silver, MD is the Chief Quality Officer at Northwell Health. He is responsible for system-wide initiatives in care quality and patient safety.2022-03-1020 min

20-Minute Health TalkFrom New York to Guyana: Building cross-cultural understandingA group of medical professionals arrived in Guyana this week to deliver care, exchange knowledge and develop a plan to support the more remote areas of the South American country. This work is part of a five-year medical partnership between the Ministry of Health of Guyana and Northwell Health, through its Center for Global Health (CGH). Daniel Leon is among those who traveled 2,500-plus miles for the three-week trip. He shares his experiences and connection to Guyana, as well as his passion for global health and the critical role the CGH plays. Also joining the show is Launette Woolforde, Ed...2022-03-0320 min

20-Minute Health TalkThe Cancer Moonshot: Increasing cancer survivorship for everyoneWith the goal of cutting cancer deaths in half by 2047, the White House's Cancer Moonshot initiative is pumping $1.8 billion into cancer research over the next seven years. Achieving this goal, however, will require clearing research hurdles — including the lack of diversity in clinical trials, say Richard Barakat, MD, and David Tuveson, MD, PhD. They discuss the exciting research being funded by the Moonshot initiative, describe efforts to improve and diversify clinical trial recruitment, and explain the fruitful collaboration between Northwell Health and Cold Spring Harbor. Chapters: 01:33 - What is the Cancer Moonshot? 02:16 - Replicating success, speed of...2022-02-2323 min

20-Minute Health TalkBetter child mental health services: How Northwell is helpingDemand for mental health services for children has once again accelerated as the latest Covid-19 surge impacts daily life. Lack of resources in the community have resulted in delays in care for children experiencing anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation. Vera Feuer, MD, talks about the challenge of expanding mental health care access, and how health systems can partner with school districts to bridge that gap. She shares the success of the Northwell School Mental Health Partnership, which contracts with 30 school districts in Nassau and Suffolk counties, to bring mental health care services directly to the places where...2022-02-0819 min

20-Minute Health TalkWhat everyone needs to know about omicron, kids and Covid-19 testingCharles Schleien, MD, describes the effect the omicron variant has had on children amid the recent surge of Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations. In addition, Dwayne Breining, MD, joins the podcast to answer common questions about Covid-19 testing. Meet the experts: Dr. Schleien is senior vice president and chair of pediatric services at Northwell Health and chair of pediatrics at the Barbara & Donald Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Dr. Breining is executive director of Northwell Health Labs and Pathology Chapters: 00:38 - Covid-19 antigen test vs PCR test 2022-01-2020 min

20-Minute Health TalkWhat is a caregiver? How to prepare for—and manage—caregiving More than 1 in 5 Americans provide unpaid care to an adult family member or friend. Whether an act of love or sense of duty, carrying out this critical role takes a toll. On this episode, three experts in caregiving share practical tips, advice and resources to help guide listeners through this difficult and demanding time. They discuss caregiver support groups, planning for retirement, how hospital-based caregiver centers help and how Covid-19 has changed caregiving. Meet our guests: Maria Torroella Carney, MD, FACP is chief of geriatric and palliative medicine at Northwell Health, and former health commissioner for...2022-01-1119 min

20-Minute Health TalkTop 5 medical innovations of 2021The advent of the Covid-19 vaccines propelled us into 2021 and put a spotlight on the critical role of research and clinical trials. In this episode we spotlight five innovations coming out of the last year from researchers at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. The innovations aim to improve life for patients living with paralysis, schizophrenia, cardiovascular disease, Covid-19, brain cancer and PTSD. Chapters: 00:42 – Treating PTSD with inner-ear stimulation – Dr. Rebecca Schwartz and Dr. Theodoros Zanos 04:13 – Virtual trials – Dr. Christina Brennan and Dr. Mark Butler 08:30 – Artificial intelligence to help diagnose schizophrenia – Dr. Sunny Tang 11:17 – Restoring movement in paralyzed patien...2022-01-0420 min

20-Minute Health TalkPreventing gun violence: The role doctors can playA .38-caliber bullet nearly killed Joseph Sakran, MD, when he was 17 years old. Now a trauma surgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Dr. Sakran has dedicated much of his "second chance" at life to advocating for gun violence prevention. In 2018 he sparked a movement that became known as "This is our Lane." On Dec. 15 he will speak at Northwell Health's Gun Violence Prevention Forum on a panel moderated by Chethan Sathya, MD. Ahead of the event, the pediatric trauma surgeon and director of Northwell's Center for Gun Violence Prevention joins Dr. Sakran to discuss: helping clinicians learn how to...2021-12-1022 min

20-Minute Health TalkClinical trials and the blood brain barrierThe COVID-19 vaccines have put a spotlight on the importance of clinical trials. During the early days of the pandemic in New York, researchers like John Boockvar, MD, had to shut down ongoing trials to contribute to the fight against the novel virus. Since, he has resumed his work investigating novel approaches to treating brain cancers. He has been internationally recognized for his research in brain tumors and stem cell biology throughout his 20-year career. He explains the importance of clinical trials, his connection with the inventor of mRNA technology, and his experience leading investigations into experimental treatments for...2021-10-1920 min

20-Minute Health TalkHow our environment shapes our healthWhat goes on in our home, neighborhoods and community all have a major impact on our health. Chronic issues like diabetes and heart disease are more prevalent in vulnerable communities, which also tend to face more environmental challenges. Northwell is hosting the 1st Annual Raise Health Forum on Oct. 5, 2021. This free virtual event will cast a light on issues including Health Equity, Women’s Health and Environmental Health. Debbie Salas-Lopez, MD, Stacey Rosen, MD, and Jacqueline Moline, MD, will each host panels addressing these issues and the role health systems can play. Register at https://raisehealth21.app.rsv...2021-10-0220 min

20-Minute Health TalkOvercoming substance use disorder, Part IICOVID-19 has skyrocketed rates of substance use disorder. Sandeep Kapoor, MD, joins Shatterproof executive director Stephen D'Antonio to explain how people can find resources, educate themselves, diffuse stigma and save lives. Meet the experts Dr. Sandeep Kapoor is Assistant Vice President of Addiction Services for Northwell’s Emergency Medicine Services, as well as Director of SBIRT, that’s Northwell’s Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment program. Stephen D’Antonio is the Executive Vice President for Shatterproof, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the addiction crisis. He also helped create the podcast s...2021-09-3019 min

20-Minute Health TalkOvercoming substance use disorder, Part IApproximately 93,000 drug overdoses took place in 2020, the highest number ever in a single year. Many life-saving resources are available, yet only one in 10 receive treatment. So many suffer in silence and stigma plays a major role. Stephen D'Antonio shares his experience becoming an advocate for his son, who overcame an alcohol use disorder, and partnering with other parents and health care organizations. He joins Sandeep Kapoor, MD, to discuss substance use disorders, shattering stigma and more. Meet the experts Dr. Sandeep Kapoor is Assistant Vice President of Addiction Services for Northwell’s Emergency Medicine Services, as...2021-09-3020 min

20-Minute Health TalkWhen to consider a second opinionSeeking a second opinion can be the difference between a slow recovery or a positive outcome. Daniel Sciubba, MD, and Matthew Weiss, MD, explain their approach when a patient comes in asking for a second opinion. Meet the experts Daniel Sciubba, MD, is senior vice president of neurosurgery at Northwell Health; and chair of neurosurgery at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Matthew Weiss, MD, surgeon and deputy physician in chief at Northwell’s Cancer Institute. 2021-09-2021 min

20-Minute Health Talk9/11 first responders reflect on 20th anniversary, Part IIIn Part II of this conversation, our panel of heroes explores the mental health concerns for 9/11 first responders 20 years later, and what Northwell is doing to help them cope. The Queens World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program integrates mental health into its program, which Jacqueline Moline, MD, MSc, details. Eddie Reyes, program director for Northwell Health Emergency Management, and Scott Strauss, vice president of Northwell Health Corporate Security, share their experiences coping with the memories they carry and how they mark the anniversary of 9/11. They also reflect on those who they consider heroes - the civilians who a...2021-09-0220 min

20-Minute Health Talk9/11 first responders reflect on 20th anniversary, Part IRetired NYPD officers Scott Strauss and Eddie Reyes spent nine months working on and in "the pile" after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. Now 20 years later, both suffer from health issues related to those heroic efforts, which include a remarkable rescue famously portrayed in the Oliver Stone-directed film, "World Trade Center." Both also have found treatment -- and hope -- at Northwell Health's Queens World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program. Administered by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the program tracks medical research into physical and mental health conditions related to 9/11 exposures. ...2021-09-0220 min

20-Minute Health TalkER on Demand: A new emergency telehealth program“ER on Demand” is a new telehealth program that makes it easy for patients to consult an emergency medicine doctor at home, even in the middle of the night. Jonathan Berkowitz, MD, medical director of emergency medical services at Northwell Health, and John D'Angelo, Northwell's chief of integrated operations, talk launching an overnight telehealth service and making it accessible from anywhere in New York State. Read more about ER on Demand. Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube. 2021-08-2520 min

20-Minute Health TalkFacial feminization surgeryApproximately 1.4 million people in the U.S. identify as transgender or gender diverse. One of the biggest challenges to transgender individuals is acceptance in society. Facial feminization surgery (FFS) is a gender-affirming procedure that not only helps trans women become their authentic selves, it saves lives. The goal of FFS – which employs multiple facial procedures of the brow, nose and chin – is to ease the transwoman’s psychosocial burden. It has been associated with improved mental health and quality of life. James Bradley, MD, vice chair of plastic surgery at Northwell Health, and his colleagues were th...2021-08-1120 min

20-Minute Health TalkPreventing sports injuriesNew York Islanders legend Bobby Nystrom teams up with Certified Athletic Trainer Roger Gerland, MSPT/ATC, to talk sport injury prevention. As a director at Northwell Health's STARS Rehabilitation, Roger treats athletes at all levels and offers tips on how to stay in the game, as well as what to look for in a doctor if you do get hurt. After his playing career, Bobby refocused his energy on bicycling, marathons and spartan races. He shares how he has adapted his training to fit his new passions. Watch episodes of the podcast on YouTube. More from...2021-07-0720 min

20-Minute Health TalkGlobal health experts reflect on first mission trip since COVID-19Shari Jardine spent the last week in Ecuador vaccinating locals as part of Northwell's Center for Global Health (CGH) and joins the podcast from one of its vaccination pods. In March 2020, COVID-19 grounded Northwell's growing Global Health program, which had developed core sites in Guyana, India, and Ecuador. Eric Cioe-Pena, MD, CGH director, explains how the team maintained their global relationships virtually, and eventually resumed travel, starting with this three-week mission. More from the experts Dr. Cioe-Pena explains how to develop an effective global public health program. 2021-07-0120 min

20-Minute Health TalkPost-COVID recovery programs offer hopeThe lingering effects of COVID-19 can be alarming for patients, some of whom are still dealing with shortness of breath, brain fog or other symptoms for weeks, months, or longer after recovering from the virus. Ankita Sagar, MD, is the director of Northwell's COVID Ambulatory Resource Support (CARES) program, which offers its patients, currently more than 4,000, everything they may need to safely and comfortably recover. She joins David Battinelli, MD, chief medical officer, to discuss Northwell's unique approach and the latest research being done on post-acute sequelae of COVID-19. 2021-06-1620 min

20-Minute Health TalkA new approach to lowering health insurance costsHow do you lower the cost of health insurance? Rather than working through insurance companies, large health systems are cutting out the middle man to offer customizable services directly to self-insured employers. Northwell Health launched Northwell Direct in 2020 to do just that and has seen great success in just one year. The company has partnered with Whole Foods, JetBlue, local schools and more to offer health benefits tailored to each employer's needs. Nick Stefanizzi, CEO of Northwell Direct, and Joe Moscola, PA, executive vice president of enterprise services for Northwell Health, explain. 2021-05-1020 min

20-Minute Health TalkKids, the COVID vaccines and clinical trialsChildren are the key to reaching herd immunity, but those younger than 16 are not yet eligible to receive the COVID vaccines. Clinical trials are underway testing the efficacy of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines in children. But, what does that mean for you and your family, as well as reaching community immunity? Drs. Charles Schleien and Henry Bernstein discuss. Meet the experts Dr. Schleien is the senior vice president and chair of the pediatric services at Northwell Health Dr. Bernstein is a member of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the Centers...2021-03-0920 min

20-Minute Health TalkBeyond vaccines — the need for more COVID treatmentsMore research and clinical trials are needed to develop COVID-19 treatments, says Kevin Tracey, MD, President of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. The "father of bioelectronic medicine" talks: COVID’s impact on medical research What medications exist — remdesivir, convalescent plasma, monoclonal antibodies, etc. Research studies underway What we need to prepare for future pandemics Northwell research making news: The healing power of vagus nerve stimulation New research identifies potential therapeutic target for fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome Feinstein Institutes research finds sex, gender identity are linked to human brain activity Feinstein Institutes study identifies Alzheimer's disease blood bioma...2021-02-1820 min

20-Minute Health TalkIs the COVID vaccine safe for pregnant women?With limited research available, Michael Nimaroff, MD, senior vice president and executive director, Ob-Gyn Services, explains why Northwell recommends pregnant women get vaccinated. Also, hear Elizabeth Espinal, a research coordinator in her second trimester, discuss her experience getting the first dose of the medication. Watch this episode of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube Despite the World Health Organization's announcement that it does not recommend the Moderna vaccine for pregnant women, Northwell Health along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and other national societies remain supportive of vaccinating p...2021-01-2320 min

20-Minute Health TalkWhat's in the COVID-19 vaccine?As more people are becoming eligible for the historic vaccine, Onisis Stefas, PharmD, Northwell's chief pharmacy officer, breaks down the science behind the medication, as well as the massive undertaking to distribute it. More from the experts Relive the delivery of the first COVID vaccines at Northwell Health Dr. Stefas talks the importance of vaccinations with Healthline Watch this episode of 20-Minute Health Talk on Youtube 2021-01-1320 min