St. Mary Health Line

St. Mary Medical Center resident Maria Kelley, MD, discusses skin cancer prevention, staying protected from the sun, choosing the right sunscreen and the best treatment methods for sunburn on UpWords with Chris Ermer.

St. Mary Medical Center breast surgical oncologist, Kristin Krupa, MD, discusses ways reduce the risk of breast cancer and the importance of a high-risk breast assessment.

St. Mary Medical Center family medicine provider, Phebena Rency, CRNP, discusses the symptoms and risk factors of colorectal cancer as well as the importance of screenings.

St. Mary Medical Center interventional cardiologist, Hitesh Raheja, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI, discusses some of the most common structural heart issues and when treatment is recommended.

St. Mary Medical Center orthopedic surgeon, James Scott, DO, discusses the most common reasons for hip and knee replacements and when to consider surgery in comparison to other nonsurgical options.

St. Mary Medical Center general and bariatric surgeon, Alfred Trang, MD, discusses the differences between a traditional and hiatal hernia, common symptoms of a hiatal hernia and how to know when surgery is the best option.

St. Mary Medical Center gynecologic oncologist, Mark Shahin, MD, discusses the most common types of gynecologic cancers, prevention and treatment on UpWords with Chris Ermer.

St. Mary Medical Center orthopedic surgeon, Dinesh Dhanaraj, MD, discusses the Phillies season, common baseball injuries and how technology has advanced to play a role in injury prevention and recovery.

St. Mary Medical Center urologist, Justin Harmon, MD, discusses men's health and prostate cancer with Chris Ermer of UpWords. They touch on new innovations and treatment enhancements in addition to discussing some common misconceptions about prostate cancer.

St. Mary Medical Center breast surgical oncologist, Kristin Krupa, MD, discusses actress Shannon Doherty's breast cancer battle, treatment options for women with breast cancer, ways to reduce a breast cancer risk and options at St. Mary Medical Center for people without health insurance.

St. Mary Medical Center cardiologist, Hitesh Raheja, MD, discusses how hot days, and not taking care of existing conditions or staying hydrated, can lead to heat stroke, heart attack, arrhythmia or other cardiac events.

St. Mary Medical Center primary care physician, Sandra Miskiel, MD, discusses Men's Health Awareness Month and common questions men ask during their primary care appointments. She talks about diabetes, heart disease and regular preventive screenings.

Sarah Goodheart, MD, St. Mary obstetrician-gynecologist discusses common questions that often arise when women schedule their annual appointments, shedding light on the significance of regular ob/gyn visits. Moreover, she delves into why it's important for teenage girls to start seeing an ob/gyn early on.

Eric Gokcen, MD, St. Mary Medical Center orthopedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle injuries, discusses the difference between a sprained and fractured ankle, and other common injuries during baseball and the Phillies season.

St. Mary Medical Center colorectal surgeon, Esther Cha, MD, discusses risk factors and treatment for colorectal cancer, and ways to reduce your risk.

St. Mary Medical Center cardiologist Toni Ann DeVenecia, MD, discusses the risk factors and ways to reduce your risk for heart disease. Dr. DeVenecia also describes the difference between coronary heart disease and microvascular disease.

Dinesh Dhanaraj, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at St. Mary Medical Center, discusses ways to stay safe and prevent injuries whether skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, sledding or even shoveling snow.

Sandra Miskiel, MD, a board-certified internal medicine and primary care physician at St. Mary Family Medicine in Floral Vale, discusses how some of the stress factors around the holiday can affect our heart health and the importance of having a primary care physician.

Natalia Susul, DPT, MPH, a board-certified clinical specialist in Women's Health Physical Therapy at St. Mary Medical Center, discusses the four main functions of the pelvic floor, the weakening of these muscles due to injury or the birth of a child and ways physical therapy can help strengthen these muscles to avoid issues such as leakage and incontinence.

Kristin Krupa, MD, a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist at St. Mary Medical Center, discusses the different treatment options available for breast cancer patients and how the team at St. Mary Medical Center educates and works with patients to find a treatment plan that best fits their needs.

Avrahom Gurwitz, MD, MPH, a board-certified pediatrician specializing in emergency medicine, and Sandra Yewdall, RN, BSN, an Emergency Room registered nurse, discuss the difference between urgent care and the emergency room, when to visit urgent care, and when to visit the emergency room.

St. Mary Medical Center lactation consultant, Margaret D'Andrea discusses National Breastfeeding Month, the health benefits of breastfeeding, and employer benefits to help accommodate the needs of breastfeeding moms.

Nathaniel Holzman, MD, FACS, discusses beyond the glamorous side of plastic surgery, staying safe in the sun, and how the compassionate team at St. Mary creates a personalized treatment plan to maintain your individualized needs.

Alfred C. Trang, MD, FACS, bariatric and general surgeon, joins WBCB 1490 Upwords' host Chris Ermer to discuss hiatal hernias. Learn what differentiates a hiatal hernia from a traditional hernia, when to consider surgery, symptoms, and how a hiatal hernia can affect daily life.

Burt Blackstone, DO, St. Mary Medical Center Trauma Program Medical Director, joins WBCB 1490 to discuss the St. Mary trauma program, common injuries seen in the emergency department, and the vital role trauma centers play in health care.

Did you know that about 5 million Americans have a hernia? In this week's show hear St. Mary general surgeon Jessica Barton, DO, review a variety of topics related to hernias, including symptoms, hernia types and options for repair.

Did you know about one in 23 men and one in 25 women are at risk for getting colorectal cancer in their lifetime? In this week's show hear board-certified general surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery Esther Cha, MD, review a variety of topics such as colorectal cancer warning signs and what steps you can take to reduce your risk.

Can having a slow metabolism impact your weight? Board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Svetlana Shifrin-Douglas explains how metabolism and other health factors can influence weight loss and weight gain.

In this week's show, learn more about keeping your New Year's resolutions with diet and exercise from St. Mary family medicine specialist Dr. Debra Geiger.

There are many reasons to keep your heart healthy, including heart attack prevention. Learn how diet, exercise and lifestyle habits can directly impact your heart's overall wellness from St. Mary cardiologist Dr. Vincent Figueredo.

Treatments for breast cancer are improving all the time, including surgical options. Oncoplastic surgery is a newer approach for breast cancer patients that improves cosmetic outcomes and may be a good option for women undergoing breast-conserving surgery. St. Mary plastic surgeon Dr. Nathaniel Holzman explains the basics about this new approach in this week's show.

Did you know there are over 3.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation? In this episode, St. Mary breast surgeon Dr. Russell Reisner explains the different ways you can learn more about your individual risk for breast cancer.

Are you curious about bariatric surgery? In this episode, board-certified general surgeon Dr. Alfred Trang explains important facts about this popular procedure. Dr. Trang specializes in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery at St. Mary.

Did you know urologists can use minimally invasive robotic surgery to perform complex and delicate procedures through just a few small incisions? Learn more about that actually means from St. Mary urologist Dr. Justin Harmon.

Now more than ever, your lung health is critical. Explore ways to maintain and protect your lung health during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic from St. Mary thoracic surgeon Dr. Doraid Jarrar.

Pain management specialist at St. Mary Interventional Spine and Pain Center Dr. Lisa Nocera joins us this week to explain the basics about pain and what you can do about it - so you can live life more comfortably.

Lyme disease is very common with more than three million cases a year in the United States. The disease spreads through tick bites and can last days or even weeks. This week, St. Mary infectious disease specialist Dr. Ronald Goren teaches us about Lyme disease and steps you can take to protect yourself.

St. Mary pharmacist Michael Mandel explains the inner workings of a new drug donation program offered through St. Clare Pharmacy at St. Mary. Qualifying recipients have access to medications for common conditions – such as diabetes, high blood pressure and others – for free.

It goes without saying health care has changed in many ways during this unprecedented pandemic. However, preventive care remains a necessary service to ensure the overall health of our communities. St. Mary breast surgeon Dr. Russell Reisner walks us through accessing breast health services amidst COVID-19 restrictions.

Did you know in some parts of Bucks County, up to 8.8% of the population cut meal size or skip meals because they lack the money for food. St. Mary Community Health & Well Being manager Joann Dorr explains how our food insecurity programs help address hunger and lack of access to healthy food, which can put people at risk for poor health outcomes.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery is a transformative experience with life-changing outcomes. For many, this kind of surgery can help redefine confidence and self-esteem. In this week's show, learn more about these services from plastic surgeon and division chief at St. Mary Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Dr. Nathaniel Holzman.

St. Mary has partnered with Positive Recovery Solutions to bring mobile drug relapse prevention services to our community. These services are critical as Pennsylvania ranked fourth in the nation with the highest rates of death due to drug overdose in 2018. Learn more about this partnership from Amanda Cope, RN, Chief Operating Officer of Positive Recovery Solutions and Lisa Kelly, Director of St. Mary Community Health & Wellbeing and Volunteer Services.

At St. Mary, we envision a healthy community with access to the latest technology and compassionate care from healers and caregivers. Our donors and volunteers help make the vision a reality every day. In this episode, Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic VP and chief development officer Jim Green explains how you can help support St. Mary through giving. NOTE: we are still accepting all donations of PPE, including homemade masks, for COVID-19 assistance.

Did you know that congestive heart failure (CHF) is considered very common? There are more than three million cases per year in the United States alone. In this week's show, get the facts about CHF from Dr. Nisha Gandhi, cardiologist at St. Mary Comprehensive Cardiology.

Kidney stones are common, so common that about 11 percent of men and 6 percent of women in the US have kidney stones at least once in their lifetime. On this week's show, St. Mary urologist Dr. Sean McGinley explains what they are, how you can prevent them, how they are treated and much more.

According to the CDC, in 2017 nearly half a million deaths in the United States included hypertension as a primary or contributing cause. Learn more about risks, symptoms and treatment from Dr. Vincent Figueredo, cardiologist at St. Mary Comprehensive Cardiology.

Most people have never heard of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), yet it accounted for nearly 10,000 deaths in the United States according to 2017 data from the CDC. Learn more about AAA from expert Dr. Ronald Fields, St. Mary cardiologist and medical director of St. Mary Heart & Vascular Center.

C.A.R.E.S. stands for Community Aid Refurbished Equipment Store. Hear more about C.A.R.E.S. from Lynn Carpenter, manager of retail operations at St. Mary Medical Center, as she explains how volunteers are coming together to do something different - to make sure that medical equipment doesn't go to waste. From canes to wheelchairs, this special store in Bucks County is helping those most in need.

You don't have to live with urinary incontinence, and in this week's show St. Mary urologist Dr. Patricia M. Zahner explains why. Dr. Zahner specializes in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. Through preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, Dr. Zahner helps women manage conditions and complications related to pelvic floor disorders – including urinary incontinence.

In this week's show, Jayne Green, St. Mary Home Care regional director of operations and leader for our home-based Telehealth program, and Ruth Martynowicz, Mercy Home Health Vice President explain the many benefits of the St. Mary Care Connect CHF IV Diuretic Program for patients in our community.

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