Podcast appearances and mentions of lourdes medical center

Alphabet Soup Show NotesI recently saw (through a zoom arbitration) Judge Mary Catherine Cuff - Retired PJAD who served “temporarily” on the NJ Supreme Court from 2012 - 2016 until the appointment of Justice Walter Timpone. The Arb was a pleasure and the Judge issued a lovely hand-written Arb Award. The interaction prompted the ringing of the bell in the Trenton clocktower - the NJ Supreme Court is down (2) Justices and Justice Albin is a mere (2) months from retirement. BRRRRRING!!State v. Konecny -  DUI, PCR, DWS - driving while suspended. The NJ Supreme Court did note extend Laurick relief to multiple DUI offenders who were represented by counsel. Laurick is NOT traditional PCR - it only addresses uncounseled defendants - not defendants who allege ineffective assistance of counsel in the context of PCR.Haviland v. Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington Co. - AOM - Affidavit of Merit is not required where plaintiff asserts vicarious liability against a licensed actor if the tortfeasor is an unlicensed person.Dobco, Inc. v. Bergen County Improvement Authority - A bidder cannot complain that a bid process is illegal while participating as a bidder for a public contract. A resident officer of a bidder may seek injunctive relief, outside of the company's claims, but must file a certification indicating that the individual is not taking direction from the bidder and personally paying legal fees without reimbursement.

Dr. Raul Garcia is an immunologist running for Washington State Governor who fled his home country, Cuba, at age 11. Today, he works as an ER doctor who serves as Director of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Lourdes Medical Center in Yakima, WA. Watch to discover why Dr. Garcia fears our nation will enter a "dark abyss" much like Cuba has if we continue to hand over our liberties to the government during this pandemic. In this epic episode of Health Solutions with Shawn & Janet Needham, live show & podcast... You'll Learn: • How Dr. Garcia and his fellow Cubans were brainwashed in schools by the state • Why he believes the COVID lockdown is COUNTER-productive for the health of Americans • Why he rejects government mandates and how they compare to Cuban government • What the media misses about "overrun" hospitals • How "in-network" providers costs consumers thousands and restricts consumer rights ~ Episode Resources... https://drgarcia4governor.com/about/ https://www.facebook.com/drgarcia2020/ https://twitter.com/drgarcia2020 https://www.instagram.com/drgarcia4governor/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBfQZI3X0c2zrGJklUYBNiw https://surgerycenterok.com/ https://fmma.org/ ~ #DrGarcia4Govenor #DrRaulGarcia #Covid19 #Covid19WA #SocialDistancing #Covid19Mandates #CoronaLockdown #Economy #GovernmentTransparency #School #ReopenAmerica #BackToSchool #DPC #DirectPrimaryCare #ShawnNeedham #HealthSolutions #Transparency #Liberty #FreeMarket #WAstate #GovernmentAccountability #TransparencyMatters #libertyordeath #SurgeryCenterOfOklahoma #HealthyActiveLife #ActivePeople #NeedhamHealthSolutions #TeamNeedham #ActiveLifestyle #MosesLakeProfessionalPharmacy #MLRX #SickenedTheBook #ShawnNeedhamRPh #ThinkOutsideTheSystem #OptimalHealthMatters #ItsTime ~ *** #BenShapiro & #DaveRamsey Fans. Learn how to be in the driver's seat for your healthcare choices {not the system or doctors!}

Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, a designated comprehensive stroke center, recently performed its first procedures using a device to close a hole between the chambers of the heart. The hole, called a patent foramen ovale (PFO), is a congenital heart defect and can cause ischemic strokes.Ibrahim Moussa, D.O.,F.A.C.C.,FSCAI, discusses a device that Lourdes interventional cardiologists are using is called a GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder to permanently close the hole. It is made of fabric similar to that found in durable waterproof clothing.

Sharps injuries are typically the result of using hazardous equipment in a fast-paced and stressful environment. Lourdes Medical Center is among the top five teaching hospitals with the lowest sharps injury rates. Peg Johnson, Employee Health Clinician, discusses best practices for sharps injuries and how their team remains focused on safety, training and a goal of zero injuries as the way that Lourdes Medical Center achieved this distinction.

For those frequently experiencing stomach pain, sensitivity or irritation, a food allergy or intolerance may be at the root of the problem. Dr. Rober Shmuts, a gastroenterologist at Lourdes Medical Center, discusses celiac disease, and other food-related sensitivities or allergies and what treatment options might be available at Lourdes Health System.

With the excitement of a new baby, focus often shifts to baby’s needs. Meanwhile, new mothers can experience physical, mental and hormonal changes that can make adjusting to a new life challenging. Dr. Rachel Shmuts, a psychiatrist at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, discusses postpartum depression, signs to watch for and when to seek help.

A large portion of the population experiences acid reflux in the esophagus either occasionally or chronically. Those who suffer from it regularly have gastroesophogeal reflux disease (GERD), one of the most common of GI conditions. While GERD is not uncommon, it is often misunderstood.Dr. Linda Miller, Gastroenterologist at Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County, discusses GERD treatments, and clears up some common misunderstandings and myths.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. Psychiatric illness and depression are complex. The emotional pain and hopelessness can lead a person down an irreversible path.Dr. Rachel Shmuts, psychiatrist at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, discusses warning signs and help that is available to those who need it.If you or a loved one is in crisis, call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), available 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. The service is available to anyone. All calls are confidential. All calls are confidential. You can also text TALK to 741741. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

Jaundice is a manifestation of elevated serum bilirubin, and can have many causes, some of which can be life-threatening. Join hosts Jeff Nusbaum, MD, and Nachi Gupta, MD on this episode of EMplify as they take you through the April 2018 issue of Emergency Medicine Practice: Jaundice in the Emergency Department: Meeting the Challenges of Diagnosis and Treatment. This month's issue was authored by Dr. Taylor and Dr. Wheatley both of the Emory School of Medicine.  It was peer reviewed by Dr. Chung of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Dr. Horan of Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center.

Jaundice is a manifestation of elevated serum bilirubin, and can have many causes, some of which can be life-threatening. Join hosts Jeff Nusbaum, MD, and Nachi Gupta, MD on this episode of EMplify as they take you through the April 2018 issue of Emergency Medicine Practice: Jaundice in the Emergency Department: Meeting the Challenges of Diagnosis and Treatment. This month’s issue was authored by Dr. Taylor and Dr. Wheatley both of the Emory School of Medicine.  It was peer reviewed by Dr. Chung of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Dr. Horan of Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that flu activity is now widespread across the United States. CDC officials say they cannot be certain how severe this season will be, but reports of severe illness and hospitalizations have been received.Emergency Department physicians at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center say there has been an influx of patients seeking relief from influenza symptoms.In this very important podcast, Dr. Jenice Forde-Baker, Assistant Director, Emergency Department at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, explains that it is not too late to get the flu vaccine and reiterates the importance of using some common-sense precautions to help prevent the flu.

Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center is among a select group of hospitals nationwide recognized for raising organ and tissue donation awareness in a national campaign sponsored by The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Lourdes was awarded the campaign's highest tier—Platinum Level.In recognition of organ donor awareness and to honor all organ donors, Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center will light the hospital's iconic 30-foot, 15-ton statue of the Blessed Mother green each time a patient is having an organ transplant at the hospital.In this inspiring segment, Christine Palms joins the show to sort through the myths and misconceptions about organ, eye, and tissue donation that might prevent someone from signing up. If everyone knew the true facts about donation, so many more lives might be saved.

A woman’s health depends on a lot of factors. Every woman should make time for healthy habits; regular exercise, stress management, eating the right foods, and she should also be scheduling routine health screenings so potential problems can be spotted early. In this informative segment Sherrilyn Parrish, MD, obstetrician and gynecologist at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, shares the five most important health screenings every women should have, and that regular health screenings can make keeping tabs on your health much more simple.

The life work balance for is tough enough for any parent however, when you are a physician it may seem even more difficult. You have patients to care for that need your expertise, but your children need your time and guidance. How can a parent that is also a doctor find that delicate balance between their patients needs and their family? Here to speak with us about the incredible challenges a parent / physician faces raising a family and having a demanding career, is Dr. Heather Crawford, DO. She is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center.

Each year more than six million Americans are diagnosed with a neurological disorder. In fact, more than 144 million Americans are, or will experience a neurological disorder, and this number is expected to rise as our population ages.At Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center and Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County, neurologists are available to diagnose and treat a wide variety of neurologic conditions.Here to help us with some signs it may be time to see a neurologist is Sean Hubbard, DO. He is a neurologist and neuro-hospitalist at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center.

About 5 million people are diagnosed with heart valve disease each year, according to the American Heart Association. The cardiovascular team at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center is successfully performing mitral valve repairs using the innovative MitraClip® procedure—a minimally invasive treatment option for people with a severe leak in the mitral valve. The MitraClip® NT system is the world’s first transcatheter mitral valve repair therapy. It provides a proven treatment option for select patients with significant degenerative MR who are too high-risk for open-heart surgery and do not have other treatment options available to them.In this fascinating segment, Dr. Atiq Rehman discusses The MitraClip® procedure and how Lourdes Medical Center is leading the way in advancements for valve repair.

According to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, stroke is the number five cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States.On average, someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds; someone dies of a stroke every four minutes; and nearly 800,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year.Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, a leading provider for advanced stroke care, was recently designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by the New Jersey Department of Health. Lourdes is only one of 13 comprehensive stroke centers in the state to receive this designation.Listen in as Debbie Gillen MSN, explains how comprehensive stroke centers offer the highest level of care, with proven state-of-the-art technology, specialized testing, highly technical procedures and other interventions.

Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center has been a pioneer in providing the highest-quality care to high-risk mothers and their babies. Our Lady of Lourdes has among the lowest Cesarean delivery (C-section) rates for first-time mothers in New Jersey. Listen is as Heather Crawford, DO , discusses the best tips for a healthy pregnancy and delivery and how at Our Lady of Lourdes, mothers come to us-many of them time and again-for a simple reason, they know that on their special day, there are just a few people surrounding them who will make the difference between a trip to the hospital… and an experience to cherish forever.

According to the American Cancer Society, more than 40,000 adults will be diagnosed with primary liver cancer this year. More commonly, cancer will metastasize to the liver from another part of the body, such as the colon. It's estimated that more than 135,000 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2017. Roughly 50 percent of people with colorectal cancer will develop liver metastases.A minimally invasive radiation treatment for liver tumors is now available at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center. Yttrium-90 (Y-90) radioembolization targets cancer by injecting special beads into the blood vessels feeding the tumor. The beads, called microspheres, deliver a high dose of short-range radiation to the tumor while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. In this segment, Dr. Joseph Broudy discusses this promising new treatment for liver tumors and the treatment options available at Lourdes Health System.

Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center is now one of a few select hospitals in the region to offer a new dime-sized pacemaker that is implanted directly in the heart. Normally, the pacemaker leads are inserted through a vein in the shoulder and placed in the right atrium and right ventricle of the heart. But by placing the leads on an area of the heart called the His-bundle, it can utilize the heart’s natural electrical pathways and create better synchronization between the bottom chambers of the heart.Listen as Dr. Devender Akula, an electrophysiologist at Lourdes, discusses that through new placement, and new technology, it is an exciting time to be at the forefront of innovation.

A new Post Anesthetic Care Unit and hybrid operating suite recently established at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center is enhancing Lourdes' neurosurgical and cardiovascular surgery capabilities. The new facility combines the advanced imaging capabilities of a cardiac catheterization laboratory with the environment of a traditional operating room.Listen as Dr Erol Veznedaroglu, internationally renowned neurosurgeon, discusses how this New Hybrid Lab at Lourdes enhances surgical capabilities to better serve the community.

Kidney function is essential for life and health. Without it, blood and all its critical contents don't get purged, refreshed, balanced and restored. According to the National Kidney foundation up to 26 million American adults have chronic kidney disease and millions of others are at increased risk. Early detection can help prevent the progression of kidney disease to kidney failure.Nephrologists at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center are skilled at helping patients with all types of kidney disorders, including persons who are in need of dialysis. Using the latest medical guidelines, Lourdes nephrologists are working hard to help keep at-risk individuals from needing dialysis. This proactive approach allows patients to gain control of medical conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, which contribute to kidney disease (also known as kidney insufficiency).Arijit Chakravarty, MD is here to explain how patients with chronic kidney disease can get the help they need from Lourdes Health System to manage their condition and live a fuller healthier life.

The Liver Disease Program at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center is staffed by hepatologists, liver transplant surgeons and interventional radiologists, who work collaboratively in a comprehensive program. As part of The Center for Organ Transplantation, these specialists are focused on diagnosing and treating all kinds of liver disease.Listen in as Dr. El Genaidi strongly urges those at-risk for liver disease to get tested for the hepatitis C virus, and to practice a healthy lifestyle to keep a healthy liver.

Robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery has become the next major stage of advancement for a range of operations. The field of surgery has long worked to improve skills and tools to minimize the invasiveness of operations and to overcome the limitations of human surgical dexterity and access.It has done so while dealing with the challenges of visualizing internal structures and controlling the variability inherent in even the best human hand-eye-brain decisions and coordination. Robotic surgery is helping to surmount these factors.Listen in as Dr. Louis Fares explains that since launching its robotics program, Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center has gained a depth of experience in delivering robotic surgery.

No matter what the emergency, the staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center and Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County are here to help.Sometimes you might think "is this bad enough to use emergency services?"Dr. Alfred Sacchetti is here to to explain Lourdes emergency room services so you can feel comfortable using your local Lourdes emergency room.

Vincent and Michael speak with Alfred Sacchetti, MD, Chief of Emergency Services at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, about microbial infections encountered in the emergency room.

Vincent, Rich, Alan, and Dickson speak with Alfred Sacchetti, MD, Chief of Emergency Services at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, about viral infections encountered in the emergency room.