Enjoy this holiday special that includes stories from patients of Washington County Hospital. Listen as they tell their personal stories of great medical care and offer their advice to others facing medical decisions.
Dr. Matthew G. Wagner, a board-certified psychiatrist with Behavioral Health Services, talks about personality disorders, including the different types, how they affect a person’s thinking, and the problems that may result.
Dr. Cynthia Kuttner-Sands, a Hagerstown physician who is board-certified in both internal medicine and geriatrics, talks about advanced directives and healthcare power of attorney, including what your options are, how advance planning helps you and your family, and some common questions surrounding this important issue.
Dr. Matthew Gibson, a board-certified physician with Williamsport Family Practice, discusses influenza, including the differences between the flu, pneumonia, and a common cold; ways to protect you against the flu; and what to do when experiencing symptoms.
Dr. Dan Cornell, director of radiation oncology at the John R. Marsh Cancer Center, talks about prostate cancer, including treatment options and new technologies that treat tumors while minimizing side effects.
Dr. Juan A. Tayler, a board-certified gastroenterologist with Digestive Disorders Consultants in Hagerstown, discusses celiac disease, including who it affects, ways of managing the disease, and what happens when it goes undiagnosed.
Garry A. Seligman, a board-certified psychiatrist from Behavioral Health Services, discusses bipolar disorder, including symptoms you may experience, challenges associated with this disease, and treatments to manage the disease.
Dr. Bibhas C. Bandy, a board-certified surgeon with Hagerstown Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates, talks about the larynx, including symptoms of a problem, medical conditions that affect the larynx, and possible treatments.
Dr. Scot Currie, a board-certified bariatric surgeon and director of the new Weight Loss Clinic at Robinwood, discusses the two main types of bariatric surgery, including the risks and benefits of each procedure.
Judith Conrad, registered nurse at Washington County Hospital’s Family Birthing Center, discusses the safest way for babies to be placed for sleep, including the causes and risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome.
Jenny Taylor-Gray, LCS W-C , Wash County Dept. of Health, Program Supervisor for HIV Services
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Jenny Taylor-Gray, program supervisor for HIV Services at the Washington County Department of Health, talks about HIV, including the prevalence of HIV infections in our region, who is at risk, how to protect against HIV, and testing and treatment options.
Dr. Carlo Cutler, a board-certified anesthesiologist with Blue Ridge Anesthesia Associates in Hagerstown, talks about the anesthesia used during bariatric surgery and the special concerns for severely obese patients.
Dr. Salvatore DiMercurio, a board-certified plastic surgeon with the Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Center in Hagerstown, discusses the many cosmetic procedures that are available today, what they involve, the characteristics of a good surgical candidate, and the risks that should be considered.
Dr. Stephanie D. Brown, a board-certified physician with Robinwood Family Practice, talks about Lyme disease, including available treatments and ways to protect yourself from this disease.
Dr. Martha Selonick, a board-certified cardiologist with the Robinwood Heart Center, discusses heart disease risk factors, symptoms, available treatments, and ways that women can protect their heart’s health.
Beth Hutzell, a registered dietician at Washington County Hospital, talks about the special nutritional concerns of cancer patients, including the role that good nutrition plays in healing and methods that cancer patients can use to get the calories and nutrients they need.
Dr. Sue Higgins, pharmacist and manager of the Home Care Pharmacy at the Fennel Building, talks about some of the issues surrounding generic drugs including making the choice between brand name and generic, insurance issues that may crop up, and some tips on managing medications when the name on the bottle isn’t what you expected.
Dr. Michael Carlos, board-certified cardiologist with Robinwood Heart Center, discusses the heart disturbance known as atrial fibrillation, including symptoms, possible complications, and treatment options.
Dr. George Manger, Jr., a board-certified OB/GYN in Hagerstown, talks about current theories on the possible causes of endometriosis, the symptoms to look for, who is at risk, and options for treating the pain, discomfort, and other problems associated with endometriosis.
Dr. Dino Delaportas, a Hagerstown physician who is board-certified in both internal medicine and infectious disease, talks about the health risks that people should address when they travel abroad, including immunizations, digestive problems, and other special issues.
Dr. Eugene Tudor, board-certified physician with Cumberland Valley ENT Consultants in Hagerstown, talks about chronic sinus disease, including what it is, how it differs from other sinus problems, and what you can do about it.
Dr. Abdul Waheed, board-certified pulmonologist with Pulmonary Consultants of Hagerstown, discusses lung cancer, including symptoms, the treatments that are currently available, and most importantly, how to prevent this deadly disease.
Dr. William Su, board-certified vascular surgeon, talks about the warning signs of vascular disease, including ways to prevent and alleviate vascular leg pain, and a surgical procedure called Silverhawk that attacks the problem at its source.
Jeanmarie Bechtle, certified nurse practitioner with Rheumatology Consultants, talks about rheumatoid arthritis, including immune related diseases that predispose you to get arthritis, symptoms of arthritis, and the treatments for arthritis.
Dr. Chintamaneni Choudari, board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine with Gastroenterology Associates, talks about gastrointestinal bleeding, including the difference between an upper and lower gastrointestinal bleed and explains the capsule endoscopy test.
Dr. Dara Tash, board-certified ophthalmologist with the Retina Center of Western Maryland, talks about retinal disease, including the different conditions that can affect the retina, which diseases and conditions are most common, how retinal diseases are treated, and how to prevent vision problems.
Robert Bastress, a licensed acupuncturist with the Integrative Medicine Center in Hagerstown, talks about the use of acupuncture for pain management, including the principles behind acupuncture, what a typical treatment session is like, and what conditions can be relieved through the use of acupuncture.
Dr. Kevin Hackett, board-certified urologist and surgeon with the Urological Center in Hagerstown, talks about prostatitis, including what it is, the different types, symptoms you might experience, and treatments.
Dr. David Solberg, board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, talks about high-risk pregnancy, including what makes it high risk, what foods can increase your risks, and tests that can determine genetic risks.
Dr. Cynthia Kuttner-Sands, board certified in both internal medicine and geriatrics, discusses nutrition and the elderly, including unique nutritional needs, vitamins and minerals that are especially important for health in the elderly, and special concerns that affect healthy eating habits.
Dr. Tania Crussiah, board-certified physician with Williamsport Family Practice, discusses heat stroke and heat exhaustion, including why they happen, how to recognize the symptoms, who is at risk, and when to seek medical attention.
Dr. Kia Tisdale of Women's Specialty Associates at Robinwood Medical Center talks about menopause and perimenopause, including the symptoms, associated health issues, treatment options like hormone therapy, and other ways to alleviate the discomforts of menopause.
Meredith Cirtwell, a certified hand therapist with Total Rehab Care at Robinwood, talks about repetitive motion disorders like carpal tunnel, bursitis, and trigger finger, including the causes, ways they can be treated, and tips for preventing this type of injury.
Dr. Peter Bui, a board-certified physician with Hagerstown Family Medicine, talks about obesity in children, including why kids are overweight and the reasons to be concerned.
Dr. Ann DeClue, a board-certified physician with Robinwood Internal Medicine, talks about stress, particularly chronic stress and how it affects the body.
Dr. Harold Butler from Robinwood Dental Center discusses temporomandibular joint disorders, including the causes of TMJ, how they are diagnosed, and the current treatments.
Dr. Samina Anwar, a board-certified physician with Neurology Consultant in Hagerstown, discusses Parkinson's disease, including how it affects the body, how doctors diagnose it, and the treatments that are currently available.
Dr. Branislav Romanic, a board-certified physician specializing in kidney disease and hypertension, discusses the relationship between kidney function and hypertension, including how high blood pressure can damage the kidneys, and the effects that kidney disease can have on blood pressure.
Dr. Bibhas Bandy from Hagerstown Ear, Nose and Throat Associates discusses hearing loss, including the causes, tests, and ways to prevent hearing loss.
Dr. Gail Brown, board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics from Smithsburg Family Medical Center, talks about the recommended adult immunizations.
Dr. Samuel Chan, board-certified in internal medicine, describes pre-diabetes, including the symptoms, risk factors, treatments, and the effects of a good diet.
Dr. Aryeh Herrera, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with the Allegheny Center for Reconstructive Surgery, describes surgical options for restoring a woman's body to its pre-pregnancy appearance.
Speech Therapy for Stroke and Parkinson's Disease Patients
Kymberli Dixon, CCC/SLP, CBIS
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Kymberli Dixon, a certified speech therapist at Total Rehab Care, talks about the importance of speech therapy for patients who have Parkinson's Disease or have had a stroke.
Dr. Mahesh Krishnamoorthy, a board-certified physician with Robinwood Internal Medicine, talks about the challenges facing patients who receive treatment for more than one medical condition, and some ways these individuals can more effectively manage their healthcare.
Dr. Steven Hatleberg, a board-certified physician with North Pointe Internal Medicine in Hagerstown, discusses nicotine addiction and ways to kick the smoking habit.
Dr. James Cremins, a board-certified gastroenterologist with Digestive Disorders Consultants in Hagerstown, talks about the causes and symptoms of diverticulitis, possible complications of the disease, and ways of treating it.
Diedre Trapp from Home Health Care in Hagerstown talks about the kinds of services home care agencies offer, and when to consider using home care services, whether for yourself or for a loved one.
