Healthcast

Healthcast Ep12: Stony Brook HOME00:00 Opening and Introductions1:30 What is Stony Brook HOME?2:10 The mission of Stony Brook HOME3:03 What type of care can somebody expect to receive through SB HOME?4:30 Why is a clinic like SB HOME important for the communities we serve at Stony Brook Medicine?6:00 Patient feedback7:12 How can a patient make an appointment?7:48 What are some of the strategies used to ensure continuity of care? 8:45 What makes SB HOME stand out? 10:09 What sort of hands-on work can medical students expect to take on at SB HOME? 12:34 What roles do students play in clinic operations?13:55 SB HOME: Personal anecdotes from Jacklyn and Raya16:04 Closing RemarksStony Brook Health Outreach and Medical Education (Stony Brook HOME) is a medical student-run, physician-supervised free clinic affiliated with the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. SB HOME provides high quality and comprehensive primary care to uninsured adults on Long Island at no cost.Experts in studio:Jedan Phillips, MDRaya Skopicki, MS4Jacklyn Cho, MS4*DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.*Description of Video Studio: News desk with Stony Brook Medicine logo on the front. Big screen is behind experts with Healthcast logo.*More information: https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/stonybrookhome

Healthcast Ep11: CARE Initiative00:00 Opening and Introductions2:20 Increasing demand for mental health and addiction services5:34 Mental and behavioral health workforce shortage and what Stony Brook is doing to address this10:00 CARE Initiative: Partnership with school districts12:50 CARE Initiative: Clinical intervention and access22:02 East End initiatives23:25 Community impact26:04 CARE Initiative Newsletter and access to information28:22 Impact of early access on the long-term health of youth30:39 School refusal, screen time, etc.32:03 Benefits of an academic medical center32:26 Looking Ahead: Next steps for the CARE Initiative35:42 How do school districts, students and families coordinate referrals to Stony Brook Medicine?37:10 How do school districts get involved with the CARE Initiative37:42 Closing RemarksThe CARE Initiative is a groundbreaking initiative from Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, created in response to the growing health care needs of students across Suffolk County, especially those surrounding mental health and wellness. In partnership with local school districts, CARE delivers timely and expert support—connecting schools, families, and students with pediatric specialists in psychiatry, neurology, psychology, developmental pediatrics, and social work. The initiative further supports students and families with their ov erall health needs, helping to improve access to the many specialists at Stony Brook Medicine.Experts in studio:Kristie L. Golden-Campo, PhD, LMHC, CRCSusan Wilner, LCSWCathryn A. Galanter, MD*DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.*Description of Video Studio: News desk with Stony Brook Medicine logo on the front. Big screen is behind experts with Healthcast logo.

00:00 Opening and Introductions 1:55 Heart valve disease diagnosis and advances in cardiovascular imaging 7:11 Surgeon + cardiologist collaboration 8:00 Pre-procedural planning and personalized treatment plans 11:59 Hybrid OR and real-time imaging 14:05 Post-op surveillance 16:06 Importance of screening for people with elevated risk factors 18:45 Introduction of surgical experts 19:06 Treatments for heart valve disease: valve repair surgery v. valve replacement 21:54 Valve replacement: mechanical v. biological prostheses 24:11 Valve repair options 26:12 Surgical techniques to achieve repair or replacement 27:41 Minimally-invasive options 32:49 Working with problematic TAVR valves 34:38 Multidisciplinary approach to valve repair at Stony Brook Medicine 36:17 The Ross Procedure 39:10 Closing Remarks As severity of heart valve disease increases, it can cause a range of symptoms. And if left untreated, it can be fatal. However, most types of valve disease can be treated effectively, restoring life expectancy back to near normal. Experts from Stony Brook Medicine are here to discuss diagnosis and innovative surgical options to treat aortic and mitral valve pathologies. Experts: Allison McLarty, MD Smadar Kort, MD Jonathan Price, MD Maroun Yammine, MD *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.

Guanyu Huang, an assistant professor in the Program in Public Health and the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University, was featured in an episode from C4E Presents, a podcast from Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth. In this episode, titled Garbage Air, Dr. Huang dives into the complex relationship between climate change and air pollution. Climate change has a significant impact on human health, causing a range of illnesses and oftentimes even exacerbating existing conditions. Here at Stony Brook Medicine, we are deeply committed to addressing climate change and working towards a more sustainable future. You can find all C4E episodes at www.stonybrook.edu/c4e or wherever you stream audio. Sign up for their newsletter: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/c43/newsletters.php Host: Heather Lynch Editor: J.D. Allen Program Manager: Jennifer Gilday

In this episode of Healthcast, experts spotlight Stony Brook's very first cohort of their nursing evidence-based practice (EBP) fellowship, which was designed to support nurses in bringing evidence to the bedside, through identifying clinical questions, reviewing literature, and planning and implementing meaningful change. Experts:Meghan Doelger, DNP, RN, CCRNAndrea DeRosa, BS, BSN, RN, CCRNTami Robitsek, DNP, ANP-BC *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.

Rasheed Davis, clinical associate professor in the School of Health Professions at Stony Brook University, was featured in an episode from C4E Presents, a podcast from Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth. In this episode, titled Hidden Health Impacts, Dr. Davis discusses how rising temperatures and poor air quality often exacerbate chronic diseases. Davis provides some recommendations for how to address these concerns and explains how these topics are being integrated into the medical curriculum at Stony Brook University. We are excited to share this conversation with you, and we hope you enjoy. You can find all C4E episodes at www.stonybrook.edu/c4e or wherever you stream audio. Sign up for their newsletter:https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/c4e/newsletters.php Host: Heather LynchEditor: J.D. AllenProgram manager: Jennifer Gilday

Drs. Jason Kim and Steven Weissbart of the Women’s Pelvic Health and Continence Center at Stony Brook University Hospital have successfully performed one of the nation’s first — and the East Coast’s very first — Glean™ Urodynamics procedures using Bright Uro’s ambulatory urodynamic system. In this episode, Dr. Jason Kim discusses what exactly bladder dysfunction and urodynamics are, as well as innovations happening right here at Stony Brook Medicine to improve efficiency, accuracy and the overall patient experience. Expert: Jason Kim, MD *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.

A mission trip is an organized effort where healthcare professionals dedicate their time and skills to provide care to underserved populations. Stony Brook providers have been participating in mission trips for years. In this episode, Dr. Vito Alamia and Dr. Julie Welischar discuss their most recent trip to Ecuador. Experts:Jonathan Buscaglia, MDVito Alamia Jr., MDJulie A. Welischar, MD *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by e-mail and destroy all copies of the original.

Lecanemab (Leqembi®) and donanemab (Kisunla®) are two new FDA-approved drugs, administered intravenously, that can slow cognitive decline in people diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s. While not a cure, they can slow the progression of the disease and are available at the Stony Brook Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease, one of only 10 such centers in New York State and the only one on Long Island. Learn how these infusion drugs work, and how to find out if you or a loved one qualify for treatment, while also learning about other services, resources and more that Stony Brook Medicine has to offer to help Long Island’s aging population. Experts:Jolene Knight, NPNikhil Palekar, MD *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professionalmedical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.

It is well known that both nationally and internationally, we are facing a looming nursing workforce shortage. There is a multitude of data that points to a current nursing shortage and forecasts this will continue and, indeed, worsen in the future. At Stony Brook, we have successfully created strategies to mitigate the impact of the national nursing shortage. In this episode of Healthcast, experts from Stony Brook Medicine will discuss some of the ways we've been able to achieve this, including a deep dive into our Nurse Residency Program. Experts:Carolyn Santora, MS, RNKatherine Lewin, MS, RN, NPD-BC, CCRNMeghan Doelger, DNP, RN, CCRNBrenda Janotha, EdD, DNP-DCC, ANP-BC, FNP-C, FAANP *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.

For years, Hayley Striegel has suffered from persistent, disabling, treatment-resistant migraines, also known as refractory migraines. She tried countless treatments over the years but nothing provided significant relief - until she was referred to Dr. David Fiorella at Stony Brook Medicine. In this episode of Healthcast, Hayley and Dr. Fiorella discuss a new targeted lidocaine infusion therapy that Hayley has experienced great relief with. Expert: David Fiorella, MD, PhDPatient: Hayley Striegel *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.

In this episode of Healthcast, experts from Stony Brook Medicine discuss an important new pilot study that investigates the feasibility and benefits of telehealth in a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) group setting as a promising solution to address access to care and treatment challenges experienced by many people who live with functional movement disorders. Those are disorders where timely treatment is crucial for achieving better outcomes. Experts:Carine Maurer, MD, PhDDodie Gillett, PhD *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.

Throughout history, women have faced countless barriers, including in the field of healthcare. While significant progress has been made, there is always work to be done. In this episode, Stony Brook University Hospital CEO Carol Gomes is joined by a panel of women in research, medicine, and positions of leadership at Stony Brook Medicine. You will hear inspiring stories and tangible takeaways that aim to help pave the way for the next generation of women in healthcare to reach their full potential. Experts: Carol Gomes, MS, FACHE, CPHQStella E. Tsirka, PhDSharon Nachman, MDTara Huston, MD, FACSOlga Aroniadis, MD, MSPatricia Cooper, JD, RN, CHCCarolyn Santora, MS, RN *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.

Jonathan Buscaglia, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Stony Brook Medicine is joined by Matthew Martin, DO, and Genevieve (Genna) Monanian, MD, to discuss what it's like to be a resident at Stony Brook.