Health Focus

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Teresa Kelechi about the health effects of loneliness and finding interventions to help.  Dr. Kelechi is a Professor and the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Nursing at MUSC. 

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Maggie Westfal about a blood test being used to detect the return of colon cancer. Dr. Westfal is an Assistant Professor of Colorectal Surgery and a colorectal surgeon at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Michelle Macias about speech and language delays in early childhood. Dr. Macia is a Professor of Pediatrics and a developmental behavioral pediatrician at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Amanda Overstreet about maintaining brain health and reducing risk of cognitive decline in the older adult years. Dr. Overstreet is a geriatrician and Interim Medical Director of Geriatrics at MUSC. 

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Amanda Kastrinos about young adults caring for parents with cancer. Dr. Kastrinos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences and a researcher at Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Rachel Kaplan about managing atrial fibrillation. Dr. Kaplan is an Associate Professor in the College of Medicine, and a cardiac electrophysiologist, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Natalie Freidin about resistant hypertension, or hard-to-control high blood pressure. Dr. Freidin is an Associate Professor of Medicine and a kidney specialist who treats patients in the Advanced Hypertension Clinic at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Christopher Sege about treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).  Dr. Sege is a clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Joshua Tutek about cognitive behavioral therapy to treat insomnia. Dr. Tutek is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Division of Sleep, Mood, Anxiety Research and Treatment at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Thomas Di Salvo about heart health and prevention, when you have a family history of heart disease.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Teresa Kelechi about research linking loneliness to increased inflammation in wound-care. Dr. Kelechi is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research in the College of Nursing at MUSC. 

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Diana Layne about research underway in SC to develop early support and guidance for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Dr. Layne is an Assistant Professor and researcher in the College of Nursing at MUSC. 

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Silvia Pereira-Smith about keeping children with autism safe from wandering.  Dr. Pereira-Smith is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and a developmental behavioral pediatrician at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Courtney Stewart about breast cancer risk and detection in younger women. Dr. Stewart is an Assistant Professor of Radiology and a radiologist specializing in breast imaging at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Bailey Allen about medication safety for families. Dr. Allen is a pediatrician and pediatric resident at MUSC Children’s Health.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Gina Perez about lifestyle routines to help manage multiple sclerosis (MS). Dr. Perez is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and a neurologist specializing in multiple sclerosis at MUSC. 

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Thompson Barr about hypertension and the benefits of monitoring blood pressure at home.  Dr. Barr is an Assistant Professor in the College of Medicine and an internist and primary care physician at MUSC.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Shelli Ciandella about preventing overuse sports injuries in children and teens. Dr. Ciandella is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine and a non-surgical sports medicine physician at MUSC. 

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Thomas Curran about the increase in colon cancer in younger adults and options for screening. Dr. Curran is an Associate Professor of Surgery and a colorectal cancer surgeon at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Michelle Woodbury about stroke telerehabilitation research underway in SC. Dr. Woodbury is a Professor and occupational therapist in the College of Health Professions at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Rosmary Ros-Demarize about the importance of early therapy for young children with autism. Dr. Ros-Demarize is a clinical psychologist and an Associate Professor in the Division of Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Joshua Neal about the health benefits of nutritious home cooked foods.  Dr. Neal is an obesity medicine physician and Assistant Professor at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Gregory Fear about the issues and challenges of polypharmacy in the older adult years. Dr. Fear is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at MUSC Health.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Ashton Getchell about follow up care for head and neck cancer survivors after completing active cancer treatment. Ashton Getchell is a physician assistant who is leading the survivorship program within the Head and Neck Oncology Department at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Christina Mingora about the impact of recent advances in treating cystic fibrosis. Dr. Mingora is an Assistant Professor in the College of Medicine and a pulmonologist at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Amanda Overstreet about managing anxiety, specifically in the older adult years. Dr. Overstreet is a geriatrician and Interim Medical Director of Geriatrics at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Andrea Abbott about right-sizing, or tailoring breast cancer treatment to the individual patient. Dr. Abbott is a surgical oncologist and Section Chief of the Comprehensive Breast Program at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Charles Rittenberg about reducing risk of preterm birth. Dr. Rittenberg is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at MUSC Women’s Health.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Kathleen Head about strategies and tips to help prevent obesity in children. Dr. Head is an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, and Associate Medical Director of the MUSC Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Vanessa Hinson about research underway to explore the use of stem cell therapy for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Hinson is a Professor of Neurology and Director of the Parkinson’s Center of Excellence at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Andrea Rinn about the science of sleep. Dr. Rinn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Claire Smith about postpartum anxiety and the importance of early treatment. Dr. Smith is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and she’s a perinatal psychiatrist in the Women’s Reproductive Behavioral Health Clinic at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Mary Hart Bryan about Parkinson’s disease and mental health. Dr. Bryan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and a geriatric psychiatrist at MUSC.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Besim Ogretmen about research exploring new cancer therapies. Dr. Ogretmen is the Assistant Vice President of Research and the Associate Director of Basic Science at Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Kelly Hyland about coping with the emotional challenges of cancer.  Dr. Hyland is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and a clinical psychologist at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. 

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Arasi Maran about heart attack symptoms in women. Dr. Maran is an Associate Professor of Medicine and an interventional cardiologist at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Megan Brunckhorst about the benefits of taking a power nap. Dr. Brunckhorst is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and a physician in the Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Christine Holmstedt about recognizing the signs of stroke and getting prompt treatment. Dr. Holmstedt is a Professor of Neurology and Director of Clinical Stroke Services at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Katherine Chetta about how breastfeeding boosts your baby’s immune system and protects against illness and infection.  Dr. Chetta is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and a neonatologist at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. 

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Gregory Habig about symptoms, diagnosis and management of celiac disease. Dr. Habig is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine and a gastroenterologist at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Arasi Maran about breast cancer survivors and heart health. Dr. Maran is an Associate Professor of Medicine and an interventional cardiologist at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Alec DeCastro about the health and wellness benefits of playing pickleball.  Dr. DeCastro is an Associate Professor and Program Director for Primary Care Sports Medicine in the Department of Family Medicine and Orthopedics at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Bailey Edge about healthy, weight management strategies.  Bailey is a registered dietician at the Weight Management Center at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Stephen Thacker about protecting infants and children from measles. Dr. Thacker is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and a pediatric infectious disease specialist at MUSC Children’s Health.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Sara Ritchie about how to care for your child’s cold and cough.  Dr. Ritchie is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and a pediatrician at MUSC Children’s Health. 

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Rachel Kaplan about managing atrial fibrillation. Dr. Kaplan is an Associate Professor in the College of Medicine, and a cardiac electrophysiologist, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Peter Dixon about the impact of hearing loss on quality of life and overall health.  Dr. Dixon is a research scientist and ear nose and throat doctor specializing in hearing, and ear surgery at MUSC Health. 

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Kathleen McKinnon about osteoarthritis and inflammation. Dr. McKinnon is a rheumatologist and Director of the Center for Vasculitis Care and Research at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Howell Jarrard about stress headaches.  Dr. Jarrard is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and a neurologist specializing in headaches at MUSC.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Sean Haley about treating bronchitis and signs of possible complications.  Dr. Haley is a family physician and Medical Director of the CARES Medical Clinic at MUSC.