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12.25.2007
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A Special Time of Year |
Multiple Guests |
29:11
7.01mb |
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| Enjoy this Christmas day special that reflects on the meaning of the holiday season, especially for the doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff who continue working and caring for patients no matter what day it is. Some of the staff at Washington County Hospital share personal stories about memorable moments from the holiday season. |
12.18.2007
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Melanoma |
Frederic H. Kass III, MD, FACP |
27:33
6.37mb |
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| Dr. Frederic Kass, a board-certified oncologist and medical director of the John R. Marsh Cancer Center, talks about melanoma, including the risk factors, how to protect your skin, and how to recognize possible signs of skin cancer. |
12.11.2007
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Knee & Hip Replacement |
Thomas Amalfitano, MD |
25:04
6.02mb |
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| Dr. Thomas Amalfitano, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Mid-Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists, talks about joint replacement options for people with chronic pain in their hips and legs, including when to consider joint replacement, and the risks and benefits of this surgery. |
12.4.2007
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Helping Someone in Crisis |
Diane Sullivan, LCSW-C |
26:11
6.29mb |
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| Diane Sullivan, outpatient therapist at Behavioral Health Services, discusses ways to help those in crisis, whether they’re experiencing problems coping, showing signs of anxiety, or feeling the holiday blues. |
11.27.2007
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Shingles Vaccine |
Allen Ditto, MD |
28:58
6.71mb |
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| Dr. Allen Ditto, a board-certified physician with Potomac Family Medicine, discusses a new vaccine that prevents shingles, including who would benefit from the vaccine and why it’s important to prevent shingles and shingles-related complications. |
11.20.2007
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Spinal Cord Stimulation |
John Olenczak, MD |
25:22
6.09mb |
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| Dr. John Olenczak, a board-certified physician with Mid-Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists, discusses a method of pain management called spinal cord neurostimulation. |
11.13.2007
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Cholesterol |
Matthew Beckwith, MD |
24:03
5.77mb |
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| Dr. Matthew Beckwith, a board-certified physician with Robinwood Family Practice, discusses cholesterol, including what the different measurements mean, how high cholesterol affects the body, and how to improve your blood cholesterol numbers. |
11.6.2007
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Arthritis of the Foot |
Johny Motran, DPM |
23:27
5.63mb |
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| Dr. Johny Motran, a board-certified podiatrist with the Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Institute, discusses the different types of arthritis that can affect the foot, treatments, and ways of preventing or minimizing joint problems in the feet. |
10.30.2007
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Hypothyroidism |
Kia Tisdale, MD |
19:37
4.47mb |
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| Dr. Kia Tisdale, a board-certified internist at Women’s Specialty Associates, discusses hypothyroidism, including what causes it, the symptoms, the associated health risks, and ways of treating the disorder. |
10.23.2007
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Burns |
Thomas Gilbert, III, DO |
23:00
5.52mb |
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| Dr. Thomas Gilbert, a board-certified emergency physician and director of the hospital’s wound center, discusses the different types of burns and their treatments, as well as how to tell when a burn needs immediate medical attention. |
10.9.2007
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New Developments in Cancer Treatment |
Dan Cornell, MD |
25:19
6.08mb |
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| Dr. Dan Cornell, director of radiation oncology at the John R. Marsh Cancer Center, discusses the latest advances in cancer treatment. |
10.2.2007
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Pre-Diabetes |
Vishal Datta, MD |
25:58
5.99mb |
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| Dr. Vishal Datta describes pre-diabetes including the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments. |
9.25.2007
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Participating in Clinical Research |
Tom Pianta |
24:49
5.72mb |
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| Tom Pianta and Angela Angstadt from the Center for Clinical Research describe the process of participating in clinical research. |
9.18.2007
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Managing Pediatric Asthma |
Anand Budi, MD |
26:48
6.19mb |
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| Dr. Anand Budi, a board-certified pediatrician, talks about the parents’ role and the treatments for managing pediatric asthma. |
9.11.2007
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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis |
Dinakar Murthi, MD |
25:53
5.97mb |
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| Dr. Dinakar Murthi from Robinwood Orthopaedic Specialists talks about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for lumbar spinal stenosis. |
8.28.2007
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Cervical Radiculopathy |
Dinakar Murthi, MD |
22:04
5.3mb |
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| Dr. Dinakar Murthi from Robinwood Orthopedic Specialty Center talks about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of cervical radiculopathy. |
8.21.2007
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Autism |
John Reed, MD |
27:51
6.45mb |
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| Dr. John Reed, board-certified pediatrician at Smithsburg family medical center, describes autism and its symptoms. |
8.14.2007
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Sex After Sixty |
Larry Kugler, MD |
24:12
5.81mb |
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| Dr. Larry Kugler, board-certified physician from Mill Street Family Medicine, talks about the effects of aging on sexuality. |
8.7.2007
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COPD |
Shaheen Iqbal, MD |
24:36
5.67mb |
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| Dr. Shaheen Iqbal, a board-certified pulmonologist with Pulmonary Consultants of Hagerstown, explains chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatments for this disease. |
7.31.2007
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Therapeutic Massage |
Cheryl Hamby, CMT |
21:22
5.13mb |
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| Cheryl Hamby, certified massage therapist, talks about how a massage helps the body. Ms. Hamby also talks about the different types of massages.
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7.24.2007
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High Definition MRI |
Kerri Hesley, MD |
23:17
5.59mb |
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| What is an MRI? Dr. Kerri Hesley from Associated Radiologists gives an overview of the MRI scan as well as the high-definition MRI scan. Dr. Hesley also explains how it differs from the CAT scan and PET scan. |
7.17.2007
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Ladies, Take Care! (The Well-Woman Exam) |
Brittany Coffman, PA-C |
24:44
5.7mb |
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| Brittany Coffman is a certified physician’s assistant at Williamsport Family Practice. Ms. Coffman walks us through the well-woman exam, a form of preventative care recommended for women who are sexually active or over age twenty-one. |
7.10.2007
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Smart Medication Management |
Denise Ellis, PharmD |
23:27
5.63mb |
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| Are you taking a lot of medicine? Pharmacist Denise Ellis explains what you can do at the pharmacy and the doctor’s office to help keep track of all the medications you are taking. |
6.26.2007
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Laser Dentistry |
Daniel McEowen, DDS |
24:20
5.84mb |
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| Do you like going to the dentist? Do you hate the drill? Daniel McEowen, a dentist at Robinwood Dental Center, discusses the process of using a laser for a variety of dental procedures. |
6.12.2007
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Alzheimer's |
Jamal Ali, MD |
22:15
5.34mb |
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| Dr. Jamal Ali from Tristate Neurology Center discusses the recognition, symptoms, and treatments of Alzheimer’s. Dr. Ali also talks about a link between depression and Alzheimer’s disease, and a way to slow down the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. |
6.5.2007
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Headaches |
Stephanie Brown, MD |
20:01
4.81mb |
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| For those who suffer from headaches, listen in as Dr. Stephanie Brown from Robinwood Family Practice talks about two different types of headaches: primary and secondary. Learn the differences between the headaches and when you need to consult a doctor. |
5.22.2007
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Arthritis of the Wrist and Hand |
Gary M. Sherman, MD |
24:37
5.67mb |
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| Can cracking your knuckles really cause arthritis? Dr. Gary M. Sherman, an orthopedic surgeon at Robinwood Orthopaedic Specialty Center, discusses some of the best ways to help prevent and treat arthritis of the wrist and hand. |
5.8.2007
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Diagnosing and Treating Spring Allergies |
Nicholas Orfan, MD |
26:59
6.24mb |
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| Can running a humidifier really help with allergies? Dr. Nicholas Orfan from the Allergy and Asthma Center in Hagerstown answers many questions about seasonal allergies. |
5.1.2007
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Caregiver Health Issues |
Cindy Earle, and Mindy Probst |
22:20
5.36mb |
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| Guests Cindy Earle and Mindy Probst explain the nature of caregiving. They also talk about the negative effects of being a caregiver, such as depression, lack of sleep, and feeling isolated. |
4.24.2007
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Metabolic Syndrome and Toxic Foods |
Larry Kugler, MD |
23:43
5.45mb |
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| About 25% of the population has metabolic syndrome. But what is it? Join our hosts Lou Scally and Dr. Mark Rulle as they talk to Dr. Larry Kugler from Mill Street Family Medicine. |
4.17.2007
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Teen Pregnancy |
David Solberg, MD and Carrol Lourie |
24:42
5.69mb |
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| Dr. David Solberg from the Capital Women’s Care and Ms. Carrol Lourie from the Washington County Teen Pregnancy Coalition discuss how to talk to your teen about sex. |
4.10.2007
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Stroke |
Samina Anwar, MD |
24:36
5.67mb |
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| Are you at risk for a stroke? Dr. Samina Anwar from Neurology Consultants talks about the risk factors for a stroke, and why fast treatment is so important. |
4.3.2007
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Managing Diabetes Through Diet |
Adriana Maldonado-Brem, MD |
27:21
6.57mb |
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| Dr. Adriana Maldonado discusses adult onset diabetes, and how to manage your blood sugar through what you eat. |
3.27.2007
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Avoiding Sports Injuries After Inactivity |
Roberta Rothen, MD |
24:16
5.83mb |
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| Dr. Roberta Rothen from the Center for Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine answers questions about starting an exercise program. |
3.20.2007
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Endoscopy Cancer Screenings |
Nelson Ferreira, MD |
24:18
5.84mb |
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| Dr. Nelson Ferreira, board-certified in internal medicine and in gastroenterology from Digestive Disorders Consultants, discusses using endoscopy to detect ulcers, cancer of the esophagus, and colon cancer. |
3.13.2007
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Hypertension |
William Bodenheimer III, MD |
27:57
6.47mb |
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| Dr. William Bodenheimer from South Mountain Family Practice talks about hypertension. Dr. Bodenheimer explains systolic and diastolic blood pressure, risk factors for hypertension, and treatments. |
3.6.2007
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Pain Control During Childbirth |
Norman Bradford, MD |
23:49
5.48mb |
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| Dr. Norman Bradford from Blue Ridge Anesthesia Associates talks about pain-relieving options during childbirth. |
2.27.2007
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How Sleep Affects Your Health |
Kalim Ahmed, MD |
23:26
5.63mb |
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| Are you getting enough sleep? Dr. Kalim Ahmed, board-certified physician from Pulmonary Consultants of Hagerstown, talks about why the body needs rest, how much sleep children and adults need, and the symptoms of a sleeping problem. |
2.20.2007
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Childhood Vaccination Controversy |
Gail Brown, MD |
22:43
5.21mb |
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| Should your child get vaccinated? Is there a link between vaccinations and autism? Dr. Gail Brown, a pediatrician from Smithsburg Family Medical Center, discusses whether giving the MMR vaccine to your child is safe and possible side effects. |
2.13.2007
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Eating Disorders |
Diane Sullivan |
24:55
5.74mb |
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| Diane Sullivan, outpatient therapist from Behavior Health Services, discusses the signs and symptoms of anorexia and bulimia and how these diseases begin. |
2.6.2007
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Navigating the Hospital System |
Susan Lyons, RN |
23:01
5.52mb |
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| Registered nurse Susan Lyons from Washington County Hospital explains how to prepare for a stay at the hospital. |
1.30.2007
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Pediatric Asthma |
Anand Budi, MD |
23:50
5.48mb |
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| Do you think your child might have asthma? Dr. Anand Budi, a board-certified pediatrician, discusses the warning signs of asthma, including symptoms easily mistaken for other problems. |
1.23.2007
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Obesity |
Kia Tisdale, MD |
21:33
4.93mb |
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| Dr. Kia Tisdale from Women’s Specialty Associates speaks on the epidemic of obesity and how to manage your weight. Carol Grove, educator at Washington County Hospital, gives information about the Sisters helping Sisters weight loss program. |
1.16.2007
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Diabetic Eye Disease |
Robert Parnes, MD |
22:04
5.3mb |
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| Dr. Robert Parnes, an ophthalmologist, talks about how diabetes affects the eyes and what people with diabetes can do to protect their sight. |
1.9.2007
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Women and Heart Disease |
Joyce Lee, CRNP (Hagerstown Heart) |
24:36
5.67mb |
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| Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Joyce Lee, a nurse practitioner from Hagerstown Heart, discusses heart disease symptoms in women and how to lower your risks. |
