To Your Health

Having a baby is a life-changing experience, however many women feel exhausted, nervous, or depressed after delivering a baby. Postpartum depression is dangerous, not only for the mom's health, but for the baby's as well. Melanie “Lanny” Dowell, GBMC Doula Manager and Parent Education Lead, outlines the signs of postpartum depression, how to best manage symptoms and the importance of asking for and accepting help.

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 70 percent of drug overdose death's nationwide in 2021 were from synthetic opioids, primarily fentanyl. Jeffrey Sternlicht, MD, Chair of Emergency Department Services at GBMC, discusses some very important information about synthetic opioids and fentanyl along with what you can do to keep those you love safe.

Mental health is a huge part of the total health for both children and teens alike. Anthony A. Chico, III, DO, Medical Director of Emergency Psychiatry at GBMC, offers insight on how adults can help their kids' mental health when they are riddled with stress and anxiety, as well as depression during a time of instability in our society.

Sexual abuse has been recognized as the top health issue facing children today. Laura Clary, BSN, RN, FNE-A/P, SANE-A, Program Manager for the GBMC SAFE and Domestic Violence Program, and Krista Trahan, MSW, LCSW-C, Co-Director Child Advocacy Center, discuss how you can recognize, prevent and report child sexual abuse.

Human sex trafficking is a horrendous crisis for our region and nation. Kelly Truax, Community Outreach Coordinator for the GBMC SAFE and Domestic Violence Program, discusses what is referred to as a modern form of slavery and how we can help address this public health emergency.

The Omicron variant has parents trying their best just to navigate everyday life. Theresa T. Nguyen, MD, assistant chairman of pediatrics at GBMC and a pediatrician with GBMC Health Partners, addresses some common questions and scenarios and discusses what is known right now about the sub-variant and children.

Dr. Rachna Raisinghani, Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at GBMC and Medical Director for the Division of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry at Sheppard Pratt, offers advice on how to cope with anxiety, depression and stress during the holiday season.

Christina Penny, DPT, OMPT, CMTPT, physical therapist and lead provider for active life physical therapy, a GBMC affiliate, discusses how and why it is vital to work out during the COVID-19 pandemic, the current Flu season and especially during the upcoming winter months.

Theresa T. Nguyen, MD, assistant chairman of pediatrics at GBMC and a pediatrician with GBMC Health Partners, discusses COVID vaccines and kids, why it is vital that parents make sure their kids immunization records are up to speed and other vital health information for parents.

Kimberly Levinson, M.D., MPH, Director of Johns Hopkins Gynecologic Oncology at GBMC, explains what is endometrial cancer, the importance of early detection and diagnosis along with its effect on fertility and offers an explanation as to why obesity is considered a “strong risk factor” for endometrial cancer.

Kevin Ferentz, MD, Chairman of the Department of Family Medicine and Lead Physician at GBMC Health Partners in Owings Mills, discusses the medical complications of obesity and how important it is for the public to truly understand the implications of being overweight or obese.

GBMC child life specialist, Jennifer Seiler, explains how a special group of medical professionals work to bring comfort to hospitalized kids and help their families cope during uncertain times.

Theodore C. Bailey, MD, JD, MA, Chair of the Division of Infectious Diseases at GBMC, discusses what we’ve learned during the COVID-19 pandemic over the last year and what are the biggest unanswered questions right now.

Laura Clary, BSN, RN, FNE-A/P, SANE-A, Clinical Program Manager for the SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Examination) and Domestic Violence Program at GBMC, discusses teen dating violence, outlines various types of violence such as physical, sexual, psychological aggression and stalking and summarizes what are some things parents need to look for.

Joined by Dr. Fong Liu, a gynecologic oncologist at The Sandra and Malcolm Berman Cancer Institute at GBMC and assistant professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Johns Hopkins, who gives you the most current information on cervical cancer and good cervical health, why screening is so important for women and all the information you need to know about the human papillomavirus (HPV) and the importance of the HPV vaccine for safety.

Dr. Anthony A. Chico, III, Medical Director of Emergency Psychiatry in the Emergency Department at GBMC, discusses kids mental health in the midst of the holidays during the COVID 19 pandemic.

Joined by Dr. Robin Motter-Mast, primary care physician and Chief of Staff for the GBMC Healthcare System, who gives you the timely and important information you need to know about influenza and the importance of getting your flu shot during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Sara Fogarty, Breast Surgeon and Director of the Sandra & Malcolm Berman Comprehensive Breast Care Center at Greater Baltimore Medical Center joined the podcast to discuss the most common questions when it comes to breast cancer surgery.

Theodore C. Bailey, MD, JD, MA, Chair of the Division of Infectious Diseases at GBMC, discusses some of what we’ve learned along the way about the virus and what comes next when addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jennifer A. Heller, MD, RPVI, FACS, Director of the Vein Center at GBMC & Medical Director of the Wound Center at GBMC, joined the Podcast to discuss the fundamentally what Varicose Veins are, the potential health risks of Varicose Veins, the connection between Varicose Veins and Deep Vein Thrombosis, and the preventative measures that can be taken to combat the issues associated with the condition.

Arun Mavanur, MD, MS, FRCS and Director of Surgical Oncology at GBMC joined the Podcast to discuss the importance of sun protection all year round and what to expect when being checked by healthcare professionals in regards to skin care.

Timothy F. Doran, MD (Pediatrician Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at GBMC) joined the podcast to discuss what parents need to know during the Summer months as the risk of COVID-19 continues and we adjust to our new 'normal'.

Angie Feurer MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Director of Critical Care, Emergency Services, and Medicine at GBMC talks about how the nursing profession has changed during COVID-19 and what it’s like to be a nurse, working in a hospital, during these unprecedented times.

Melissa Bidlack, MS, MM, CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologist and singing voice specialist from The Johns Hopkins Voice Center at GBMC, explains why we should and how we can protect our voice.

Dr. Theodore Bailey, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at GBMC, tells us what we’ve learned and what we still need to know about the coronavirus and the transmission of COVID-19.

Joined by Dr. Theodore Bailey, chief of Infectious Diseases at GBMC, who gives you the timely and important information you need to know about the pandemic and how to avoid transmission of COVID-19.

Joined by Dr. Jeff Sternlicht, chair of Emergency Services and the head of the Emergency Department at GBMC, we do a deep dive into the origins of the Opioid Epidemic, illustrate how pervasive opioid abuse has become in the U.S., and what can be done to reverse course.

'To Your Health' is a monthly podcast brought to you by Greater Baltimore Medical Center. Each month, host John Lazarou has a one-on-one conversation with leading GBMC HealthCare experts to bring you unique and engaging perspectives on healthcare topics that you won’t hear anywhere else.