Podcasts about Mount Sinai Health System

Today, I am delighted to connect with Dr. Elisa Port, a talented breast surgeon with a passion for helping women better understand breast cancer, breast health, and the science behind screening, diagnosis, and treatment. She's the chief of breast surgery for Mount Sinai Health System in New York, a professor of surgery at Mount Sinai's Icahn School of Medicine, and the author of The Breast Advice. In our conversation, we explore breast cancer risk factors, various screening mechanisms and their impact on dense breasts, and the role of diagnosis and pathology, including DCIS. We also discuss menopause symptom management, anti-hormone and targeted treatments, immunotherapy, de-escalation, and why a personalized approach to breast cancer treatment is so important.  Stay tuned for a truly informative conversation with Dr. Port. With her infectious optimism, she has a wonderful way of translating the science and the research in her book, making it accessible and putting the statistics into context so the information feels far less scary than it otherwise might. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How 90% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family cancer history How body weight and alcohol can influence breast cancer risk Why Dr. Port recommends annual mammograms beginning at age 40 for most women Dr. Port may disagree with recommendations against breast self-exams Why women with dense breasts may benefit from supplemental ultrasound or MRI in addition to mammography Unvalidated breast screening tests may lead to false positives, unnecessary testing, procedures, anxiety, and expense. What DCIS is, and how it influences treatment decisions Why an individualized approach is essential when using SERMs, SERDs, and aromatase inhibitors How Oncotype testing helps to identify women who may safely avoid chemotherapy Bio: Dr Elisa Port Dr. Elisa Port, MD, is chief of breast surgery at Mount Sinai Health System, which encompasses seven different breast centers. Her team performs over a thousand breast surgical procedures each year. She is also the director of the Dubin Breast Center, a state-of-the-art breast center in Manhattan that opened in April 2011. She personally consults with thousands of patients and performs hundreds of operations each year. Dr. Port is a trusted voice in the media and a sought-after speaker. She has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, CBS, Today, Mornings with Maria, and Pix11. In addition to her media presence, Dr. Port regularly speaks at public events and is invited to present at conferences and panels across the country. She lives in Manhattan with her husband and two dogs. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com  Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Elisa Port On her website On her personal Instagram  Breast Advice MD on Instagram The Breast Advice Substack

Thank you for joining ACOEM for another episode of OccPod. In this timely conversation, host Dr. Ismail Nabeel is joined by Dr. Dominik Dabrowski to discuss substance use disorder in the workplace. Dr. Nabeel is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Medicine and the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Human Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.Dr. Dabrowski is the Medical Director at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, with a background in both occupational and addiction medicine — he completed his occupational medicine residency at HealthPartners and an addiction medicine fellowship at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, and most recently served as an attending physician at Mount Sinai Health System.In this episode, Drs. Nabeel and Dabrowski discuss emerging synthetic opioids – including fentanyl analogs, xylazine, and Medetomidine – and what occupational medicine physicians, MROs, and DOT providers need to know about detection, treatment, and the evolving landscape of substance use in the workplace.

What does it truly mean to help people age with dignity in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape? In this episode of The Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Jeff Armstrong sit downs with Dr. Jeffrey Farber, President and CEO of The New Jewish Home and former Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President for Population Health at Mount Sinai Health System.Dr. Farber shares how innovative programs, emerging technologies, and person-centered care models are transforming the experience of aging for older adults and their families. From personalized music for individuals living with dementia to immersive virtual reality experiences and expanded caregiver respite programs, this conversation explores how healthcare systems can move beyond simply extending life to improving quality of life, connection, meaning, and independence in later years.Learn more at https://jewishhome.org/Please, support The Aging Well Podcast by hitting the ‘like' button, subscribing/following the podcast, sharing with a friend, and….Tip Jar! All donations support this podcast to keep it going. https://paypal.me/theagingwellpodcastBUY the products you need to… age well from our trusted affiliates and support the mission of The Aging Well Podcast*.The Aging Well Podcast merchandise | Show how you are aging well | Use the promo code AGING WELL for free shipping on orders over $75 | https://theagingwellpodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/promo/AGINGWELLAuro Wellness | Glutaryl—Antioxidant spray that delivers high doses of glutathione (“Master Antioxidant”) and the new Copper Tripeptide (GHK-Cu) | 10% off Code: AGINGWELL at https://aurowellness.com/agingwellpodcastNutritional Biochemical Inc. (NBI) | Trusted supplement. NBI stands 100% behind the quality of their formulations and the science on which they're based. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://shop.nbihealth.com/agingwellJigsaw Health | Trusted supplements. “It's fun to feel good.” | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL for 10% off: https://bit.ly/4ks3Y0OBerkeley Life | Optimize nitric oxide levels | Purchase your starter kit at a 15% discount | Use the promo code: AGINGWELL15 | https://berkeleylife.pxf.io/c/6475525/3226696/31118Oxford Healthspan | Primeadine®, a plant-derived spermidine supplement | 10% off code: AGINGWELL | https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/AGINGWELLKneeMo | A smart device programmed to reduce your knee pain and keep you moving. | Click the following link and use the discount code AGINGWELL15 for 15% off: https://thekneemo.com/ref/agingwellProlon | The Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) is a revolutionary five-day nutrition program scientifically formulated to mimic the effects of a prolonged water fast while still allowing nourishment - supporting the benefits of fasting without the challenges and risks that come from water-only fasts. | For the best available discount always use this link: https://prolonlife.com/theagingwellpodcastL-Nutra Health | The medical division of L-Nutra, focused on helping people manage and potentially reverse chronic health conditions, like type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, and obesity, using personalized, lifestyle-based programs grounded in evidence, not prescriptions. | Use this link: https://l-nutrahealth.com/theagingwellpodcastThrive25 | Your personal longevity advisor | https://www.thrive25.com/early-access?via=william-jeffreyFusionary Formulas | Combining Ayurvedic wisdom with Western science for optimal health support. | 15% off Code: AGINGWELL | https://fusionaryformulas.com?sca_ref=9678325.IHg5xYhdOzzke8ZrDr Lewis Nutrition | Fight neurodegeneration and cognitive decline with Daily Brain Care by Dr Lewis Nutrition—a proven daily formula designed to protect and restore brain function. | 10% off code: AGINGWELL or use the link: https://drlewisnutrition.com/AGINGWELL*We receive commission on these purchases. Thank you.

“I may be the expert in cancer, but you are the expert in you.”—Elisa Port, MDGround Truths is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Dr. Elisa Port is Professor of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; Chief of Breast Surgery for the Mount Sinai Health System; Director of the Dubin Breast Center; and Director of the Center of Excellence for Breast Cancer at the Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center, a NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. She is remarkably well qualified to provide guidance for prevention and treatment of breast cancer, and runs a model program at Mount Sinai in New York (←we'll get into why I say that).She has just published a terrific book that centers around the concept of informed optimism. Many of her patient stories are integrated.We tried to cover the waterfront during our conversation including:—4 Ws for reduction of risk: weight, walking, wine, and working out (especially in Nature, “green exercise”)—Only 10-12% of women will ever develop breast cancer during their lives —Role of adipocytes (fat cells), aka estrogen and inflammation factories—Misinformation (underlying the need for this book)—Pervasive myths of magic supplements, with safety issues of unregulated intravenous drips and others when analyzed turned out to be crushed up, dried house plants—Total body MRI: mixed results from her patients —Breast cancer on the rise in young women. Dr. Port relates about recent patients diagnosed in their 20s. Some without BRCA or other pathogenic mutation. Why?—Mammograms in non-dense breasts pick up 80-90% of breast cancer. It's the 40-50% women with dense breasts, which the scan is trying to find a polar bear in a snowstorm, is a problem. The problem with false-positives.—Use of AI with mammography for increased initial detection, prevention, detect high-risk in women with a “normal” mammogram, and risk of heart disease (see my recent Ground Truths and piece in The Lancet on this important topic)—Mount Sinai provides Transpara AI (the one validated by the big Sweden trial of >100,000 women) to all women getting mammograms FOR FREE. That is the best validated AI tool in medicine today!—How a mammogram saved a patient's life, not about breast cancer!—Hormone replacement and birth control pills. How to assess benefit and risk in women young and older? Differences in the hormone risks.—Tamoxifen for primary prevention in high-risk people. Reduction of breast cancer in 50% or more in these women. In some subgroups reduction as high as 80%!—GLP-1 drugs may reduce breast cancer risk and this may not just be related to weight loss—Lack of utilization of Genetic testing (it could be your father). I disagreed with respect to use of polygenic risk scores, as I wrote about in SUPER AGERS—“I just wanted to scream out on top of the mountain about genetic testing, family history, and early screening.” Tennis legend Chris Evert—The lack of our ability to assess the immune system in the clinic and how that could change the face of prevention and very early detection of breast cancerAn infographic summary I made on Dr. Port's book with the help of NotebookLM****************************************Thank you YOUR DOCTOR KLOVER, Diane Romero, Bob Fleischman, Danielle, MagnaAnimus, and 450+ others for tuning into my live video with Elisa Port! Join me for my next live video in the app.A big thanks to all the Ground Truths subscribers from every US state and 212 countries. Your subscription to these free essays and podcasts makes my work in putting them together worthwhile. If you're not a subscriber, please join!If you found this interesting PLEASE share it!Paid subscriptions are voluntary and all proceeds from them go to support Scripps Research. They do allow for posting comments and questions, which I do my best to respond to. Please don't hesitate to post comments and give me feedback. Let me know topics that you would like to see covered.Many thanks to those who have contributed—they have greatly helped fund our summer internship programs for the past two years. It enabled us to accept and support a record number of 51 summer interns coming in 2026! These are high school, college and medical students selected from thousands of applicants. We couldn't do this expanded program without the funds coming in through Ground Truths. Get full access to Ground Truths at erictopol.substack.com/subscribe

The advanced heart failure and transplant workforce faces a measurable recruitment deficit, driven less by competition from critical care subspecialties than by how and when trainees encounter the field during their formation.In this episode of Moving the Needle in Medicine, host Dr. Alex Hajduczok, MD, a cardiologist and heart failure specialist at Oklahoma Heart Institute, sits down with Dr. Anu Lala, director of the Heart Failure Clinical Trials program and program director of the ACGME Fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant at Mount Sinai Hospital, as well as a professor of medicine, cardiology, and population health science policy at the Mount Sinai Health System, to explore the personal experiences, mentors, and defining decisions that shaped her career in cardiovascular medicine.Lala reflects on her upbringing in a close-knit Indian American family, emphasizing the influence of family, spirituality, and human connection on both her personal development and professional philosophy. She recounts a pivotal childhood experience caring for her grandmother during an acute myocardial infarction under the guidance of her father, a cardiologist, describing how that moment sparked her fascination with cardiovascular medicine and left a lasting impression on her understanding of service, healing, and patient care.Lala then traces her educational and training journey through Johns Hopkins University, Rutgers Medical School, Mount Sinai, NYU, and Brigham and Women's Hospital, highlighting the mentors and experiences that reinforced her commitment to advanced heart failure and transplantation. She discusses the unique aspects of the specialty that continue to inspire her, including the opportunity to care for patients during some of the most vulnerable periods of their lives. Beyond the field's technical complexities, including hemodynamics, mechanical circulatory support, transplantation, and rapidly evolving therapeutics, Lala emphasizes that heart failure medicine is fundamentally about understanding patients' motivations, values, and purpose. She also reflects on the profound impact of her first transplant procurement and implantation experience, describing transplantation as a powerful reminder of the shared humanity that transcends race, culture, and personal background.The discussion turns to workforce development and the ongoing challenge of recruiting trainees into advanced heart failure. Lala argues that many learners are exposed primarily to the specialty's most demanding inpatient settings, where physicians are caring for critically ill patients under significant stress. She suggests that this narrow exposure often fails to capture the longitudinal successes that define much of heart failure practice, including patients thriving after transplantation or ventricular assist device implantation. Both speakers emphasize the need for broader trainee experiences that highlight outpatient care, procedural opportunities, long-term patient relationships, and the rewarding outcomes made possible by modern heart failure therapies. They also discuss structural challenges facing the field, including reimbursement disparities and the increasing complexity of multidisciplinary care.The conversation further explores Lala's transition from fellowship to faculty leadership, including the challenges of navigating early career decisions, balancing personal and professional responsibilities, and identifying the right institutional fit. She shares lessons learned from her move to Mount Sinai, where she built a growing heart failure and transplant clinical trials program, expanded research infrastructure, and developed a strong commitment to mentorship and education. Lala highlights the importance of leadership development, institutional support, and self-reflection, encouraging early-career physicians to remain flexible and recognize that career paths often evolve over time.The episode concludes with a discussion of Lala's leadership within the heart failure community, including her role with the Journal of Cardiac Failure. She describes the journal's evolution into a platform focused not only on scientific excellence but also on mentorship, collaboration, and community building. Throughout the conversation, Lala underscores the importance of authenticity, shared leadership, lifelong mentorship, and meaningful relationships, encouraging listeners to define success not by titles or achievements alone, but by their ability to positively influence patients, colleagues, and the future of the field.Editors' Note: Hajduczok reports disclosures with Impulse Dynamics, Edwards Lifesciences, and Corstasis. Lala reports disclosures with Abiomed, AstraZeneca, Merck & Co., Novo Nordisk, Sequana, Bayer, and others.

More than 300,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States each year, yet misinformation about breast health, screening, and treatment remains widespread.This week on Next Question, Katie sits down with Dr. Elisa Port, Chief of Breast Surgery at Mount Sinai Health System and author of The Breast Advice, to answer some of the most common—and most misunderstood—questions about breast cancer.Drawing on more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Port shares practical, evidence-based guidance on mammograms, breast cancer risk, screening recommendations, the latest advances in treatment, how to advocate for yourself in the healthcare system, and what every woman should know about protecting her breast health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning spoke with Dr. Gilbert Tang, Editor-in-Chief of Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC): Case Reports, professor in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, surgical director of the Structural Heart Program at Mount Sinai Health System, and the director of Structural Heart Education at the Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital in New York, NY, USA. They were joined by Drs. Mateo Marin-Cuartas, associate editor of JACC: Case Reports, CTSNet JANS Editor, and cardiac surgeon at Leipzig Heart Center, Germany, and Tsuyoshi Kaneko, Chair of American College of Cardiology (ACC) Cardiac Surgery Member Section and Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, USA, to discuss JACC: Case Reports. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:45 Instructional Video Competition 05:30 JANS 1, Lung Cancer Metastasis 09:08 JANS 2, Uncorrected Pectus 11:29 JANS 3, Ambulatory VV Life Support 13:38 JANS 4, EuroSCORE II 14:28 Video 1, TAVR Removal Double Patch 16:09 Video 2, ROK Procedure AF 17:46 Video 3, RATS Lobectomy 19:11 JACC Case Reports 35:28 Upcoming Events 36:03 Career Center They discussed the mission of the journal and the types of submissions it receives. They also covered the types of cases accepted and the various categories within the journal has, such as the "How We Did It" section. Additionally, they talked about the upcoming partnership between JACC: Case Reports and the ACC, as well as past collaborations that JACC has undertaken. Dr. Marin-Cuartas shared insights about his role as an associate editor and highlighted the most interesting case he has encountered in JACC: Case Reports. Furthermore, Dr. Kaneko discussed being the Chair of the ACC Cardiac Surgery Member Section. Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on the evolutionary characterization of lung cancer metastasis, the impact of severe uncorrected pectus excavatum on outcomes after aortic surgery in Marfan syndrome, determining an optimal central cannulation strategy for ambulatory veno-venous extracorporeal life support, and refitting EuroSCORE II for 120-day mortality after coronary artery bypass grafting using nationwide registry data. In addition, Joel explores complex imaging TAVR removal double patch double valve, RATS extended left upper lobectomy with intrapericardial vascular control and bronchoplasty, and ROK procedure for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.   JANS Items Mentioned Evolutionary Characterization of Lung Cancer Metastasis Impact of Severe Uncorrected Pectus Excavatum on Outcomes After Aortic Surgery in Marfan Syndrome Determining an Optimal Central Cannulation Strategy for Ambulatory Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Life Support Refitting EuroSCORE II for 120-Day Mortality After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Using Nationwide Registry Data CTSNet Content Mentioned Complex Imaging TAVR Removal Double Patch Double Valve RATS Extended Left Upper Lobectomy With Intrapericardial Vascular Control and Bronchoplasty ROK Procedure for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation Other Items Mentioned JACC: Case Reports 2026 Instructional Video Competition Winners Career Center CTSNet Events   Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

Robert Pass is Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital. He is Co-Director of the Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Heart Center and Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology at the Mount Sinai Health System. In addition to his exceptional clinical work as an electrophysiologist, he is the host of the very successful medical education podcast Pediheart: Pediatric Cardiology Today.Learning Objective: By the end of this podcast, listeners should be able to discuss an evidence-based and expert-guided approach to the evaluation and management of high-grade atrioventricular block in children.References:PediHeart Podcast with Robert Passhttps://www.youtube.com/@RobertPassPediheart Kusumoto et al. 2018 ACC/AHA/HRS Guideline on the Evaluation and Management of Patients With Bradycardia and Cardiac Conduction Delay: Executive Summary: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines, and the Heart Rhythm Society. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2019 Aug 20;74(7):932-987.Questions, comments or feedback? Please send us a message at this link (leave email address if you would like us to relpy) Thanks! -Alice & ZacSupport the showHow to support PedsCrit:Please complete our Listener Feedback SurveyPlease rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Donations are appreciated @PedsCrit on Venmo , you can also support us by becoming a patron on Patreon. 100% of funds go to supporting the show.Please remember that all content during this episode is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be used as medical advice. The views expressed during this episode by hosts and our guests are their own and do not reflect the official position of their institutions. If you have any comments, suggestions, or feedback-you can email us at pedscritpodcast@gmail.com.  You can also check out our website at http://www.pedscrit.com. Thank you for listening to this episode of PedsCrit!

In this episode, Priscilla Samuel, DNP, FNP-BC - System Vice President - Advanced Practice Nursing, Mount Sinai Health System, shares how advanced practice providers are driving access, innovation, and workforce sustainability across healthcare. She also discusses leadership lessons, the role of AI in elevating care, and why investing in people is essential to delivering patient-centered outcomes.

In this episode, Priscilla Samuel, DNP, FNP-BC - System Vice President - Advanced Practice Nursing, Mount Sinai Health System, shares how advanced practice providers are driving access, innovation, and workforce sustainability across healthcare. She also discusses leadership lessons, the role of AI in elevating care, and why investing in people is essential to delivering patient-centered outcomes.

Dorie Klissas is the founder and president of Dorie Klissas Media and an Emmy Award-winning television producer. She spent 15 years at NBC's Today Show and is an Edward R. Murrow Award contributor for her work on The CBS Evening News with Katie Couric. She has served in leadership positions at major health systems, including the Mount Sinai Health System, Hackensack Meridian Health, and NYU Langone, where she oversaw an increase in media coverage by as much as 1000 percent in her first year of tenure, securing placements in high-profile outlets such as CBS's “60 Minutes” and “Face the Nation.” She is currently the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer with LiveOnNY, the organ donor procurement organization for the New York metropolitan area. The PR Podcast is a show about how the news gets made. We talk with great PR people, reporters, and communicators about how the news gets made and strategies for publicity that drive business goals. Host ⁠⁠Jody Fisher⁠⁠ is the founder of Jody Fisher PR and works with clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment, and non-profit verticals. Dorie KlissasFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dorie.klissas/Twitter: https://x.com/DorieKlissasInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/klissasdorie/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorie-klissas-8806706/Dorie Klissas MediaWesbite: https://dorieklissas.com/site/The PR Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePRPodcast/Twitter: https://x.com/ThePRPodcast1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprpodcast_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theprpodcast?

Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance for The Mount Sinai Health System, Dr. Joseph Herrera shares the Do's and Don'ts of spring fitness and ways to prevent those springtime sport-related injuries. Also, in a special edition of "Generation Next," Al Roker spotlights 7th grader Aisha Chavda who is launching a push to tackle cyberbullying. Plus, Jack Quaid stops by Studio 1A to discuss the fifth and final season of superhero mayhem "The Boys." And, Olympic Gold Medalist Mikaela Shiffrin drops by to discuss her winning streak as she comes off a historic season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A school administrator and massage therapist wants guidance on how to respond to a student who is reluctant to work with clinic clients who report a history of herpes. Is this a significant risk for massage therapists? The reality is that anyone with a history of herpes simplex can shed the virus intermittently, even without visible symptoms. However, the risk to massage therapists who follow proper hygiene and self-care protocols is extremely low. In that sense, herpes falls into the same category as other infections that may be transmitted through direct contact but are effectively managed with consistent hygienic practices. The key issue is not the client's infection status; it is the therapist's adherence to appropriate hygiene protocols. Resources: Ang, J.Y. et al. (2012) "A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial of Massage Therapy on the Immune System of Preterm Infants," Pediatrics, 130(6), pp. e1549–e1558. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2012-0196.  Contributors, W.E. (no date) Genital Herpes Treatment Options, WebMD. Available at: https://www.webmd.com/genital-herpes/genital-herpes-treatment-options (Accessed: March 7, 2025). Globally, an estimated two-thirds of the population under 50 are infected with herpes simplex virus type 1 (no date). Available at: https://www.who.int/news/item/28-10-2015-globally-an-estimated-two-thirds-of-the-population-under-50-are-infected-with-herpes-simplex-virus-type-1 (Accessed: March 6, 2025). Herpes simplex Information | Mount Sinai - New York (no date) Mount Sinai Health System. Available at: https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/report/herpes-simplex (Accessed: March 6, 2025). Herpes simplex virus (no date). Available at: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/herpes-simplex-virus (Accessed: March 6, 2025). How many people have herpes? Myths, facts, and statistics (2020). Available at: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-many-people-have-herpes (Accessed: March 6, 2025). Kaneko, H. et al. (2008) "Evaluation of mixed infection cases with both herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2," Journal of Medical Virology, 80(5), pp. 883–887. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1002/jmv.21154. Line is blurring between human herpes simplex viruses (no date) UW Medicine | Newsroom. Available at: https://newsroom.uw.edu/news-releases/line-blurs-between-human-herpes-simplex-viruses (Accessed: March 6, 2025). Products - Data Briefs - Number 304 - February 2018 (2019). Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db304.htm (Accessed: March 6, 2025). Ramchandani, M. et al. (2016) "Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 Shedding in Tears, and Nasal and Oral Mucosa of Healthy Adults," Sexually transmitted diseases, 43(12), pp. 756–760. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1097/OLQ.0000000000000522. Rapaport, M.H., Schettler, P. and Bresee, C. (2012) "A Preliminary Study of the Effects of Repeated Massage on Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal and Immune Function in Healthy Individuals: A Study of Mechanisms of Action and Dosage," Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 18(8), pp. 789–797. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2011.0071. Usatine, R.P. and Tinitigan, R. (2010) "Nongenital Herpes Simplex Virus," American Family Physician, 82(9), pp. 1075–1082. (2025) "Herpes Simplex Treatment & Management: Approach Considerations, Medical Care, Consultations." Available at: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/218580-treatment (Accessed: March 7, 2025). Host Bio:                Ruth Werner is a former massage therapist, a writer, and an NCBTMB-approved continuing education provider. 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Created by Fernando Rojas, LMT, PhD, Massage Hall of Famer, Master Somatic Therapist, Educator, and author of Embodied Presence & Attuned Touch, it teaches self-care as a professional skill so that the therapist's own wellbeing becomes the method for creating the conditions for healing and clarity of purpose. Through continuing education workshops, somatic touch training, and mindful self-study, Fernando helps therapists work sustainably, communicate clearly, and rediscover meaning in their practice. https://somaticmindfulness.co/ https://www.facebook.com/somatic.mindfulness https://www.instagram.com/somatic.mindfulness/  

In this episode, Girish N. Nadkarni, Chair of the Windreich Department of Artificial Intelligence and Human Health, Director of the Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Health, and Chief AI Officer, and Nicholas Gavin, MD, MBA, MS, Vice President and Chief Clinical Innovation Officer at Mount Sinai Health System, discuss building AI governance and assurance frameworks, expanding asynchronous care, and using generative AI to improve access, efficiency, and patient centered innovation.

In this episode, Debra Jaeger, SVP and Chief Revenue Officer at Mount Sinai, shares how she is unifying fragmented revenue operations, improving cash collections and denials, and leveraging AI, predictive analytics, and workforce development to modernize the revenue cycle and enhance the patient financial experience.

In this episode, Heather Isola, Vice President of Physician Assistant Services at Mount Sinai Health System, discusses how PAs are becoming central to workforce strategy, access, and care delivery amid growing supply and demand challenges. She shares insights on team based care models, top of license practice, and building sustainable systems to support advanced practice providers.

This episode features a highlighted segment from the ROI Centered Care Virtual Summit, produced by Bright Spots Ventures in partnership with TytoCare and the American Telemedicine Association. In this conversation, Eric Glazer sits down with Fernando Carnavali, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Chief of General Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Health System, to explore how large academic health systems can translate patient experience, diagnostics, and technology innovation into measurable ROI. Rather than focusing on new tools for their own sake, Dr. Carnavali reframes the challenge: how to use existing data, connected devices, and AI-enabled diagnostics to improve the full patient journey, before, during, and after the visit while also supporting a stretched clinical workforce. Drawing on Mount Sinai's real-world operating environment, the conversation explores how experience, communication, and clinical efficiency are increasingly inseparable from financial performance, especially in inpatient and general internal medicine settings. This discussion moves beyond pilot thinking to address what it takes to operationalize innovation at scale inside a complex health system. What you'll learn in this episode: Why patient experience is a longitudinal journey, not a post-visit survey score How Mount Sinai is using technology and diagnostics to strengthen communication, not replace clinicians The role of AI and connected devices in improving both patient and provider experience Why workforce constraints in primary and general internal medicine demand new care models How health systems can focus on what's already within their control to drive ROI Why proving clinical and economic value upfront is essential to scaling innovation About Dr. Fernando Carnavali: Dr. Carnavali is the Chief of the Division of General Internal Medicine for Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West (MSM/MSW) and serves as the Medical Director of the Long COVID Satellite Clinic at Mount Sinai Doctors Ansonia (MSD-Ansonia). In this role, Dr. Carnavali oversees a large, complex division with eight outpatient service locations spanning Manhattan's West Side from Harlem to Chelsea. Clinically, he focuses on the treatment and management of chronic illness, with a particular emphasis on Long COVID care. In early 2020, Dr. Carnavali led MSM/MSW's outpatient response to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizing early testing and triage for community patients and serving for eight weeks on the inpatient COVID units—an experience that provided firsthand insight into the impact of SARS-CoV-2 in New York City. In May 2021, he coordinated the launch of the Long COVID Clinic at MSD Ansonia and continues to personally evaluate new and ongoing patients each week. Committed to sharing Mount Sinai's expertise in Long COVID care, Dr. Carnavali has participated in numerous national and international forums, training providers in this emerging field. He has also built a strong media presence, spotlighting both the Ansonia clinic and the Mount Sinai Long COVID program to raise public awareness. Since 2024, he has served as Co-Principal Investigator on a grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Department of Health and Human Services titled "Evaluation of Long COVID Care Practices." In addition to Long COVID work, Dr. Carnavali leads outpatient practice transformation initiatives across MSM/MSW and the Mount Sinai Health System, guiding quality improvement teams to enhance patient satisfaction, improve access to care, and explore innovative service models.   Podcast Recommendation: Check out Access Amplified, brought to you by TytoCare and hosted by Joanna Braunold - a podcast about how digital health is helping increase access to care and equity, one innovation at a time. We'll shine a light on what's actually working to make care more accessible and  inclusive. If you're a healthcare leader, an innovator, a policy shaper, or anyone passionate about health equity, this podcast is for you. New episodes drop every two weeks. Follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.tytocare.com/resources/access-amplified Thank You to Our Episode Partner, TytoCare. TytoCare enables health systems and plans to deliver high-quality remote exams anytime, anywhere. Their FDA-cleared devices and AI-powered diagnostic platform support virtual specialty care, school-based programs, and home health models—reducing unnecessary ED visits and improving patient experience. To learn more, visit tytocare.com. Schedule a Meeting with a Senior Leader at TytoCare: To explore how TytoCare can help your organization expand virtual specialty access and improve care coordination, reach out to jtenzer@brightspotsventures.com  to schedule a meeting. About Bright Spots Ventures: Bright Spots Ventures is a healthcare strategy and engagement company that creates content, communities, and connections to accelerate innovation. We help healthcare leaders discover what's working, and how to scale it. By bringing together health plan, hospital, and solution leaders, we facilitate the exchange of ideas that lead to measurable impact. Through our podcast, executive councils, private events, and go-to-market strategy work, we surface and amplify the "bright spots" in healthcare, proven innovations others can learn from and replicate. At our core, we exist to create trusted relationships that make real progress possible. Visit our website at www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com.  

In this episode, Joseph Pinto, Vice President of Pharmacy Operations at Mount Sinai Health System, discusses a systemwide modernization of pharmacy operations that improved resiliency, automation, and cost performance. He also outlines 2026 priorities around AI enablement, specialty and gene therapies, and balancing financial stewardship with access and safety.

Our discussion focuses on the ways fertility challenges impact mental health, navigating misinformation and pressure from “influencer experts” on social media, and how evidence-based fertility education can empower and support people mentally and emotionally during their reproductive journey.  Dr. Lucky Sekhon is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, obstetrician-gynecologist, and assistant clinical professor at the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. She is the author of The Lucky Egg, a comprehensive, myth-busting guide to understanding reproductive health and overcoming fertility—written to empower anyone navigating the complex and confusing world of fertility. Widely recognized for her expertise in egg freezing, IVF, and LGBTQ+ family building, Dr. Sekhon is a trusted voice in reproductive medicine known for blending cutting-edge science with deeply compassionate patient care. Beyond her busy clinical practice, Dr. Sekhon actively publishes and presents research at national conferences and is passionate about making evidence-based fertility information accessible to all. Through her social media presence, blog, and community outreach, she has become a leading advocate for closing the fertility knowledge gap and helping people make informed, confident decisions about their reproductive futures.  Show Highlights: Dr. Lucky's WHY for writing The Lucky Egg was prompted by her pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Lucky's desire to create a “Fertility Bible” to help people What to expect from The Lucky Egg Fertility challenges are as much a mental health issue as a physical one. There is a wide range of grief experiences with infertility; each journey is unique. Undiagnosed conditions, like endometriosis and PCOS, can complicate the fertility journey. There is bad information on social media. Beware! Dr. Lucky's challenges in helping patients weed through misinformation and see evidence-based facts Common themes of misinformation: fearmongering, distrust, quick fixes, and fake testimonials Dr. Lucky's commitment to evidence-based treatments Dr. Lucky's checklist to evaluate a clinic for quality and success How The Lucky Egg helps people understand the language of embryology, medications, and protocols, even offering scripts and prompts to help deal with uncomfortable questions from others “Who is The Lucky Egg written for?” Messages of hope from Dr. Lucky: “If you're unsure about your next steps in your fertility journey, you are not alone. Infertility affects 1 in 6 couples. This is a unique struggle with a lot of pressure. Prioritize your mental health, use resources, and find a supportive community.” Resources: Connect with Dr. Lucky Sekhon: Website, Instagram, and The Lucky Egg Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visitcdph.ca.gov. Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773.  There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be more supportive in offering services. You can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms. Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/for information on the grief course.  Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today! If you are a California resident seeking a therapist in perinatal mental health, please email me about openings for private pay clients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Mark Makhinson PharmD, Senior Director of Outpatient Pharmacy at Mount Sinai Health System, discusses how digital innovation, AI driven workflows, and a modern patient facing platform are reshaping specialty pharmacy, improving access, streamlining operations, and enhancing outcomes across the health system.

In this episode, Michael S. Smith, MD, MBA, Associate System Chief of Gastroenterology for Clinical Operations and Strategic Planning at The Mount Sinai Health System and Associate Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, discusses key trends in GI care, late cancellations, telehealth, AI adoption, and how strong leadership and culture can support both providers and patients.

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Teitelbaum, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Finance Officer at Mount Sinai Health System, shares insights from his three decades in clinical practice and leadership. He discusses the history and scale of Mount Sinai, the growing influence of payers on clinical decision making, and what physician leaders can do to reclaim autonomy and strengthen patient-centered care.

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Dr. John Dickens talks with Dr. Benjamin Abella about community-based CPR training programs to increase public participation and awareness, how ER physicians' instincts and skills fit well for executive leadership, and more.

The Big Unlock · Dr. Girish N. Nadkarni, Chief AI Officer, Mount Sinai Health System In this episode, Dr. Girish N. Nadkarni, Chief AI Officer at Mount Sinai Health System, discusses his background as a physician-technologist and his vision for AI in healthcare as a tool that augments rather than replaces clinicians. Dr. Nadkarni shares insights on how AI is reshaping healthcare. He describes AI as an ‘arbitrage of knowledge for time,' enabling physicians to spend less time on administrative work and more time with patients. He also shares real-world examples including ambient AI scribes that eliminate manual note-taking and predictive models that detect patient deterioration hours before it occurs, especially in critical care units such as the NICU. Dr. Nadkarni distinguishes predictive AI's deterministic approach from generative AI's flexible, non-linear potential, emphasizing the need for governance, ethics, and trust in deploying both. He outlines Mount Sinai's cross-functional framework—spanning care, operations, workforce, and research—supported by an assurance lab to monitor bias and safety. Dr. Girish highlights current AI applications that save physicians time and enable proactive care, while predicting future developments will include multimodal integration of text, voice, images, and video to better reflect clinical decision-making processes. Take a listen.

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Chris Miller - Performance Coach for Mount Sinai Health System - joins us for the 108th episode of MTN. On this episode, we dive into Chris's time with the Brooklyn Nets, the way that he views movement, and some of the more underappreciated threads in performance. Chris's diversity of experience has lent to a depth of thought process unlike most coaches in the field and we were lucky to get him on the pod today.Follow and reach out to Chris on IG @cnymilFind and follow us on social media @mtn_perform and check back each Wednesday for a new episodeBig Thanks to our sponsor Lumin Sports:Lumin continues to change the game within the AMS realm and recently launched their new strength builder platform. Head on over to luminsports.com - and mention Move the Needle at Check out to receive 20% off your first full year.& a huge Thank You to our sponsor, Hawkin Dynamics:Hawkin is the world leader in force measuring, and continues to put forth the tools for high-performance practitioners to be exactly that, high performers. If you haven't yet checked out Hawkins - head over to their website at: https://www.hawkindynamics.com/ and check out everything they have to offerMake sure to check out our sponsor, Samson Equipment: Samson is a leader in manufacturing elite weight room equipment (and have been for nearly 50 years). Founded by Dave and Linda Schroeder, Samson is weight room equipment made by coaches for coaches. Check them out at samsonequipment.com for more informationShoutout to our sponsor, 1080 Motion. The 1080 Sprint is the single best piece of training equipment in the world & has continually changed the game for training speed, strength, and power. Go to 1080motion.com to learn more.

Stevie Archer is the Regional Chief Creative Officer, North America at M&C Saatchi (SS+K), based in the New York City metro area. Named after Stevie Nicks, she grew up in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina, and earned a degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill .Stevie began her career as a copywriter, building experience at agencies including McKinney, Mullen, and Big Spaceship—where she led Starbucks accounts—before joining SS+K in 2019 as Executive Creative Director. She rose to Chief Creative Officer in late 2023 and was recently promoted to Regional CCO, N. America in early 2025 .Her award-winning work includes the “Looks Like You Need Iceland” campaign, creative strategy for Mount Sinai Health System, JPMorgan Chase's Detroit revival, LeBron James's More Than a Vote voter initiative, and rebranding projects for clients like Smartsheet . Known for blending political‑style strategic thinking with bold creative ideas, Stevie thrives on tackling complex challenges—from helping reshape tourism to influencing social change

This weekend's 1 in 31 guest is Dr. Alex Kolevzon. Dr. Kolevzon is the Clinical Director of the Seaver Autism Center at Mount Sinai Health System. He joins us today to talk about the CDC's latest estimate that 1 in 31 children in the United States are identified as having autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Dr. Kolevzon suggests a number of possible reasons why this statistic has been on the rise. He also discusses various research challenges and approaches for studying individuals on the autism spectrum. Dr. Kolevzon suggests the prevalence rate may stabilize around 1 in 100 individuals, rather than the current 1 in 31 figure, suggesting some correction in diagnostic practices may occur in the future. If you are interested in reading further into the study mentioned by Dr. Kolevzon, it can be found here: https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/full/10.1176/appi.ajp.162.6.1133 Tune in to learn more!  

Sugar seems to be in everything we eat. While experts have warned against its health side effects, people continue to consume it in staggering quantities. Why is sugar so addictive? How can we break free from our cravings and take care of our bodies instead? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nicole Avena to discuss her newest book, Sugarless: A 7-Step Plan to Uncover Hidden Sugars, Curb Your Cravings, and Conquer Your Addiction. In this step-by-step guide, Dr. Avena teaches readers how to completely change their mindset around what they eat – using food for what it is intended to be: fuel for the body… Dr. Avena is a research neuroscientist and expert in the fields of nutrition, diet, and addiction. She is the Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Mount Sinai Health System and a Visiting Professor of Health Psychology at Princeton University. Tune in now to discover: ●      What makes sugar so addictive. ●      How reducing sugar intake can benefit your health. ●      The connection between the gut and brain, and how diet dictates your health. ●      The benefits of cutting back on added sugars. ●      Evolutionary reasons why the body craves sugar. You can pick up your own copy of Sugarless here, and follow along with Dr. Avena's research here! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Shaking the Family Tree: Risk Factors, Genetic Testing and More.  Whether it is a concern for a cancer diagnosis, diabetes, heart disease or other condition, knowing your family history can be a key factor in early detection and treatment for inherited disease. Knowing something is not rooted in family history is important as well! Dr. Sarah Cate will help breakdown our understanding of genetics, epigenetics and more on this important episode. Bio: Dr. Sarah Cate is a breast surgical oncologist, specializing in breast cancer surgery. She joins Stamford Health as the chief of the division of breast surgery. She is a graduate of UMDNJ/ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and trained in general surgery at Westchester Medical Center. She is a graduate of the Mount Sinai West and Downtown Breast Surgery Fellowship. Dr. Cate has a special interest in oncoplastic surgery, as well as nipple-sparing mastectomies with direct-to-implant reconstruction. She is board certified in general surgery and is certified in Hidden-Scar™ surgery. She was previously at Mount Sinai for 10 years, where she developed and lead high-risk programs for the Mount Sinai Health System, as well as lead the breast surgery quality program for the last two years. She will be bringing the latest research and innovations to Stamford Hospital. Dr. Cate also enjoys training the next generation of breast surgeons and was the associate program director of the Mount Sinai West Breast Surgery Fellowship. Her research has been published and presented at the national level. She is a sought after national and international speaker. Her care philosophy focuses on patient-centered care, with warmth, knowledge, and shared decision-making. Find Yonni & Heather here https://www.herhealthcompass.com/

We have a special guest on today's episode whose voice will be familiar to regular listeners. Last year at this time, Dr. Raven Baxter occupied the Raise the Line host chair for a special ten-part series we produced in collaboration with the Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illness (CoRe) at Mount Sinai in New York City, where she serves as the Director of Science Communication. The series explored the latest understandings of post-acute infection syndromes -- such as Chronic Lyme and Long COVID -- with an array of experts from the Center and other researchers and providers. In this episode, we check-in with Dr. Baxter to get an update on the work of the Cohen Center, especially with regard to its mission to educate providers. “We're building programs so that clinicians can earn credit for learning about chronic illnesses that are infection associated, and we've also developed a 200-page provider manual. I really think that we will be able to shift the narrative that currently exists,” Dr. Baxter tells host Michael Carrese. That narrative includes lingering skepticism among providers of some infection-associated illnesses, which Dr. Baxter witnessed herself as a Long COVID patient, an experience that has added meaningful perspective to her work. Dr. Baxter is also working on her own time to advance knowledge and combat misinformation through a robust social media presence as “The Science Maven” and helps other scientists and clinicians to do the same. "If we're not there to fill in that void, other people will fill it for us and the narrative may not be consistent with the truth or facts." This is a great opportunity to learn about the art and science of communications that can reach clinicians and patients alike.Mentioned in this episode:Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic IllnessThe Science Maven If you like this podcast, please share it on your social channels. You can also subscribe to the series and check out all of our episodes at www.osmosis.org/raisethelinepodcast

In a conversation with CancerNetwork®, Viviana Cortiana, MS4, and Yan Leyfman, MD, spoke about their manuscript titled “Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Care: Addressing Challenges and Health Equity,” which they published in the April 2025 issue of ONCOLOGY®. Cortiana is a medical student in the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences at the University of Bologna. Leyfman is a resident physician from the Icahn School of Medicine of the Mount Sinai Health System. Cortiana highlighted how artificial intelligence (AI)–based tools may mitigate the overdiagnosis of cancers, although she noted a need to validate these devices with diverse and high-quality datasets to avoid the risk of biased models. Additionally, she described how developing population-specific AI models may improve predictive accuracy in diagnosis as well as treatment planning, which can especially benefit patients in low- and middle-income countries. As part of ethically applying the use of AI to oncology and delivering equitable cancer care, Leyfman emphasized core pillars such as data security, transparency, clinical validation, and combatting algorithmic bias. Furthermore, he stated that potential applications of these tools include mobile diagnostics, cloud-based platforms, and remote consultation, which can help increase access to care. Regarding the potential next steps in the field, he highlighted that global partnerships with parties such as tech companies, governments, and non-governmental organizations may assist with the funding and deployment of AI tools, especially for underserved regions. “The future of AI in oncology is increasingly promising, not just in pushing the boundaries of what's possible in cancer care but also making sure that more precise and more accessible worldwide therapies are available,” Leyfman stated. “AI has the potential to fundamentally change how we detect, treat, and monitor [cancer], but realizing that promise, especially in a way that's equitable, will require collaboration, validation, thoughtful implementation, and a commitment to leaving no patient behind.”

In a conversation with CancerNetwork®, Viviana Cortiana, MS4, medical student in the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences at the University of Bologna, and Yan Leyfman, MD, a resident physician from the Icahn School of Medicine of the Mount Sinai Health System, discussed their publication in the March 2025 issue of ONCOLOGY titled “Expanding horizons in T-cell lymphoma therapy: a focus on personalized treatment strategies.” Throughout the discussion, the authors spoke about the current lymphoma landscape, CAR T-cell therapy, and the evolving understanding of the tumor microenvironment. Specifically, Cortiana covered a shift from histology-based classification to molecular tumor type classification using next-generation sequencing, as well as a growing interest in biomarker-driven therapies. Regarding the limited efficacy of cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone (CHOP) in T-cell lymphoma, she listed potential advances in combination therapies for angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma (AITL), which include combining P13K and HDAC inhibition as well as CD30- and TRBC1-targeting CAR T-cell therapies. Furthermore, Leyfman discussed strategies that “reprogram” the microenvironment to address malignant T cells, particularly through epigenetic and adoptive cell therapies. Leyfman concluded by discussing future implications for T-cell lymphoma treatment, emphasizing an emergence of precision medicines and armored CAR engineering strategies. Authors of the manuscript published in ONCOLOGY outlined the available treatment options for peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL), which include targeted therapies through EZH2 inhibition, chemotherapy with CHOP, CAR T-cell therapies, and allogenic stem cell transplantation. Additionally, they highlighted encouraging results from clinical trials evaluating epigenetic-targeted therapies through the identification of molecular aberrations, which can help tailor treatments to individual patients.  Furthermore, the article explored limitations of chemotherapy as well as autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT), which may not be feasible for older patients or those with comorbidities. Authors suggested that targeted therapies may enhance tumor specificity while reducing systemic toxicity. Given the risks associated with ASCT, they emphaisized a focus on the incorporation of optimized treatment strategies, such as novel pharmaceuticals and combination therapies, into clinical practice for patients with PTCL.

This episode is the ninth in a series of Stuart McMillan chatting with and introducing various presenters from The Speed Summit, brought to you by 3X4 Genetics. Our guest this time is Chris Miller Athletic Performance Coach at Mount Sinai Health System. Stuart and Chris talk about working in the NBA, the difference between team and individual sports, athletes being an organizational investment     ... and much more. The Speed Summit will take place June 6-8 in Chicago, Illinois. Registration is now OPEN. Big thanks to our sponsors 3X4 Genetics, 1080 Motion, STATSports, TeamBuildr and Output Sports.

Lisa S. Stump, BSPharm, MS, FASHP, Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Information Officer, and Dean of Information Technology at Mount Sinai Health System, discusses key areas of growth for the year, including advancements in AI and clinical innovation. She addresses anticipated challenges such as the rapid pace of change and transforming operating models, while sharing her strategies for setting the organization up for long-term success.

This episode, recorded live at the Becker's Healthcare 12th Annual CEO + CFO Roundtable, features Dr. Arshad K. Rahim, CMO of Population Health and Clinically Integrated Network at Mount Sinai Health System. Dr. Rahim shares his perspectives on AI's role in population health, the challenges of value-based care, and the evolving relationship with payers. He also discusses the importance of data, patient engagement strategies, and the future of healthcare in 2025.In collaboration with R1.

Christopher Pizzute, MA, LCAT, MT-BC, is a music psychotherapist who works in inpatient and outpatient services at Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. His expertise extends to palliative, psychiatric, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal care. Christopher is also a songwriter, artist, and video game advocate whose work now extends to exploring the benefit of […] The post Using Music to Support Patient Care (HLOL #257) appeared first on Health Literacy Out Loud Podcast.

Professor David Putrino is a physiotherapist with a PhD in Neuroscience. He is currently the Director of Rehabilitation Innovation for the Mount Sinai Health System, and a Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Professor Putrino recently opened the Mount Sinai Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illness in New York also known as (CoRE) and serves as CoRE's Family Director and is also a member of PolyBio's Long COVID Research Consortium.Today's episode is the second in a two part series looking at research into potential treatments for Long COVID.REFERENCES1 Polybio Article - A clinical trial of repurposed HIV antivirals in Long COVID2 Patterson BK, Yogendra R, Guevara-Coto J, Mora-Rodriguez RA, Osgood E, Bream J, Parikh P, Kreimer M, Jeffers D, Rutland C, Kaplan G. Case series: maraviroc and pravastatin as a therapeutic option to treat long COVID/Post-acute sequelae of COVID (PASC). Frontiers in Medicine. 2023 Feb 8;10:1122529.3 Polybio Article - Long COVID low-dose rapamycin clinical trial4 Polybio Article - Lumbrokinase Long COVID & ME/CFS clinical trial

Professor David Putrino is a physiotherapist with a PhD in Neuroscience. He is currently the Director of Rehabilitation Innovation for the Mount Sinai Health System, and a Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Professor Putrino recently opened the Mount Sinai Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illness in New York also known as (CoRE) and serves as CoRE's Family Director and is also a member of PolyBio's Long COVID Research Consortium.Today we talk about the pathophysiology of Long COVID in the context of describing research into targeted treatments for the disease.REFERENCES1 Proal AD, VanElzakkerMB, Aleman S, Bach K, Boribong BP, Buggert M, Cherry S, Chertow DS, Davies HE, Dupont CL, Deeks SG. SARS-CoV-2 reservoir in post-acute sequelae of COVID-19(PASC). Nature Immunology. 2023 Oct;24(10):1616-27.2 Klein J, Wood J,Jaycox JR, Dhodapkar RM, Lu P, Gehlhausen JR, Tabachnikova A, Greene K, Tabacof L, Malik AA, Silva Monteiro V. Distinguishing features of Long COVID identified through immune profiling. Nature. 2023 Nov 2;623(7985):139-48.3 Long COVID low-dose Rapamycin clinical trial4 Lumbrokinase LongCOVID & ME/CFS clinical trial5 Silva J, Takahashi T, Wood J, Lu P, Tabachnikova A, Gehlhausen JR, Greene K,Bhattacharjee B, Monteiro VS, Lucas C, Dhodapkar RM. Sex differences insymptomatology and immune profiles of Long COVID. medRxiv. 2024 Mar 2:2024-02.6 VanElzakker MB, Bues HF, Brusaferri L, Kim M, Saadi D, Ratai EM, Dougherty DD, Loggia ML. Neuroinflammation in post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) as assessed by [11C] PBR28 PET correlates with vascular disease measures. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity.7 Fernández-CastañedaA, Lu P, Geraghty AC, Song E, Lee MH, Wood J, O'Dea MR, Dutton S, Shamardani K, Nwangwu K, Mancusi R. Mild respiratory COVID can cause multi-lineage neural cell and myelin dysregulation. Cell. 2022 Jul 7;185(14):2452-68.

Sugar seems to be in everything we eat. While experts have warned against its health side effects, people continue to consume it in staggering quantities. Why is sugar so addictive? How can we break free from our cravings and take care of our bodies instead? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nicole Avena to discuss her newest book, Sugarless: A 7-Step Plan to Uncover Hidden Sugars, Curb Your Cravings, and Conquer Your Addiction. In this step-by-step guide, Dr. Avena teaches readers how to completely change their mindset around what they eat – using food for what it is intended to be: fuel for the body… Dr. Avena is a research neuroscientist and expert in the fields of nutrition, diet, and addiction. She is the Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Mount Sinai Health System and a Visiting Professor of Health Psychology at Princeton University. Tune in now to discover: What makes sugar so addictive. How reducing sugar intake can benefit your health. The connection between the gut and brain, and how diet dictates your health. The benefits of cutting back on added sugars. Evolutionary reasons why the body craves sugar. You can pick up your own copy of Sugarless here, and follow along with Dr. Avena's research here! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

Welcome to season 2 episode 9 of A Friend for the Long Haul - A Long Covid Podcast! This week's guest is Dr. David Putrino, Professor of Rehabilitation and Human Performance at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director of Rehabilitation Innovation for the Mount Sinai Health System was appointed the Nash Family Director of the CoRE - and so many other things. Dr. Putrino and I discussed the onset of the pandemic, its impacts on him and his team (we feel like we've aged about 10 years since March 2020), and how the work they did early on influenced their response when patients weren't getting better. We also talked about how he and his team care for their own mental health, impediments to research, upcoming studies they have planned, and he answered listener questions like “will you adopt me” and my question which was, “how do I set up a PO Box in New York so I can come to the clinic?”

In this episode, Patti Cuartas, Executive Director and Associate CMIO at Mount Sinai Health System, shares her expertise on leveraging technology to improve interoperability, care coordination, and health equity. She discusses the challenges and opportunities in data exchange, the impact of AI tools, and how Mount Sinai's global and community-focused initiatives are driving innovation in healthcare.

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with breast cancer expert Dr. Sarah Cate as we dive into the different types of breast cancer, how common they are, and whether women are being diagnosed younger. Dr. Cate breaks down the role of genetic testing, the power of advanced imaging for early detection, and the latest in minimally invasive surgeries. We'll also debunk common myths, share lifestyle tips to reduce risk, and cover must-know advice on self-exams and mammograms. Don't miss this crucial episode! We also debunk common misconceptions about breast cancer risk factors, discuss the latest in minimally invasive surgical techniques, and share lifestyle tips for reducing risk. Plus, get expert advice on breast self-exams and mammogram frequency—along with potential changes to screening guidelines. Don't miss this essential episode! Dr. Sarah Cate is a breast surgical oncologist, specializing in breast cancer surgery. She joins Stamford Health as the chief of the division of breast surgery. She is a graduate of UMDNJ/ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and trained in general surgery at Westchester Medical Center. She is a graduate of the Mount Sinai West and Downtown Breast Surgery Fellowship. Dr. Cate has a special interest in oncoplastic surgery, as well as nipple-sparing mastectomies with direct-to-implant reconstruction. She is board certified in general surgery and is certified in Hidden-Scar™ surgery. She was previously at Mount Sinai for 10 years, where she developed and lead high-risk programs for the Mount Sinai Health System, as well as lead the breast surgery quality program for the last two years. She will be bringing the latest research and innovations to Stamford Hospital. Dr. Cate also enjoys training the next generation of breast surgeons and was the associate program director of the Mount Sinai West Breast Surgery Fellowship. Her research has been published and presented at the national level. She is a sought after national and international speaker. Her care philosophy focuses on patient-centered care, with warmth, knowledge, and shared decision-making. _________________________________________________ Sponsor the JOWMA Podcast! Email digitalcontent@jowma.org Become a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA_org Follow us on Twitter!www.twitter.com/JOWMA_med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorg Stay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc_cid=dfb442d2a7&mc_eid=e9eee6e41e

In this episode of Neuro Innovation Talks, the newest podcast series in the DeviceTalks Podcast Network, the DeviceTalks editors invite Johnson & Johnson MedTech Neurovascular's Head of Global Marketing, John Murray to take over the podcast studio and bring to light the stories from the pioneering neurointerventionalists who have helped shape the stroke industry. In the first episode, Host John Murray sits down with Alejandro Berenstein, MD, Professor of Neurosurgery, Pediatrics and Radiology, Director of pediatric Cerebrovascular Surgery, Mount Sinai Health System, to discuss the incredible evolution of neurovascular surgery and its impact on modern healthcare. Dr. Berenstein shares his early inspirations, key breakthroughs, and the significant role mentors played in shaping his illustrious career. Highlighting landmark projects like the pioneering treatments for Vein of Galen Malformations (VOGM) and facial vascular anomalies, Dr. Berenstein shares the complexities and triumphs of his work. His story provides a blueprint for aspiring medical professionals and innovators, demonstrating how personal experiences, visionary thinking, and collaborative efforts can lead to groundbreaking advancements that significantly impact patient outcomes. Thank you to Zeus for sponsoring this episode of Neuro Innovation Talks. To learn more about how Zeus supports medical device companies, visit: www.zeusinc.com. Special thanks to the following for their support in the development of this podcast: Joanna Colangelo, Johanna Fifi, Whitney Garrett, Howard Riina, Lillian Medina, and J. Mocco. Tune in and subscribe to the DeviceTalks Podcast Network wherever you get your podcasts and follow youtube.com/@DeviceTalks to never miss an episode. Thank you for supporting the Neuro Innovation Talks podcast!

Dr David Putrino is the Director of Rehabilitation Innovation for the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City, his work in computational neuroscience shows in the recent HBO documentary QUAD GODS.The Harvard trained Chief Mad Scientist has worked with Red Bull's Sponsored Athletes as part of the High Performance Division and is pushing boundaries with Brain Computer Interfaces.Timestamps added below if you want to skip to your juice.Want to become a Keep Rolling Patron and help further support the channel, hit the Patreon link below and Roll with the Squad!https://www.patreon.com/street_rolling_cheetahAdd, Follow or Contact Dr David Putrino:X (formally Twitter): https://x.com/PutrinoLab Add, Follow or Contact me: Email: streetrollingcheetah@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/street_rolling_cheetah/?hl=enX (formally Twitter): https://x.com/St_RollCheetahFace book: https://www.facebook.com/StreetRollingCheetah/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-briggs-77b867100/Timestamps(00:00:00)  Neuroscience and Harvard(00:08:00)  Mad Scientist and Innovation(00:15:00)  Creating Possibilities and Neuro Plasticity(00:23:00)  Gaming Therapy and HBO QUAD GODS(00:40:00)  Mark Cuban(00:42:00)  VR and AR(00:44:00)  Brain Computer Interface(00:51:00)  AUS and USA Healthcare(00:59:00)  Red Bull High Performance(01:10:00)  What's on the Horizon

“We put into effect a program that supports guaranteed mobilization of every patient at least twice a day, which is such a huge change from where we were before, where patients were maybe getting out of bed just to go to the bathroom or maybe just to sit in the chair for one meal a day. So it really had a huge impact on overall mobility,” Jennifer Pouliot, MSN, RN, OCN®, clinical program director of oncology safety and quality at Mount Sinai Health System in New York, NY, told Jaime Weimer, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BS, AOCNS®, manager of oncology nursing practice at ONS, during a conversation about the benefits of mobility in hospitalized patients with cancer. Music Credit: “Fireflies and Stardust” by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 0.5 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at myoutcomes.ons.org by June 28, 2026. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of NCPD by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Learning outcome: Learners will report an increase in knowledge related to patient mobility. Episode Notes  Complete this evaluation for free NCPD.  Oncology Nursing Podcast episodes: Episode 195: Exercise's Effect on Patient and Provider Well-Being Episode 82: Physical Activity Prescriptions in Cancer Care Episode 15: Incorporating Physical Activity in Patient Care  2024 ONS Congress® session: Benefits of an Early Mobility Program for Hospitalized Patients (Presented by Jennifer Pouliot and Mark Liu) ONS Voice articles: Does Dance/Movement Therapy Affect Outcomes for Pediatric Patients With Cancer? During or After Chemo, Exercise Fights Fatigue and Supports Cancer Recovery Exercise Program Improves Quality of Life in Patients With Breast Cancer—and Keeps Them Moving Daily Exercise the Evidence: How I Moved From an Idea to Program Development More Survivors Have Functional Limitations After Cancer What the Evidence Says About Low-Intensity Exercise in Cancer Care What the Evidence Says About Tai Chi in Cancer Care ONS courses: Incorporating Physical Activity Into Cancer Care Quality and Physical Activity Course Bundle Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles: Increased Mobility and Fall Reduction: An Interdisciplinary Approach on a Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation Unit Multimodal Exercise Program: A Pilot Randomized Trial for Patients With Lung Cancer Receiving Surgical Treatment ONS's Get Up, Get Moving resources American Physical Therapy Association's Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care (AM-PAC) National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities. To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast Club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the Oncology Nursing Podcast™ Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode “Mount Sinai developed a mobility mission. And this mission included interdisciplinary approach. So that's talking with the whole team about mobility, knowing the patient's baseline, documenting and understanding the functional status and that it should not decline during hospitalization. Every patient is mobilized unless medically contraindicated. We have a mission to get patients out of bed for every meal. Physical therapy is not required before nursing can mobilize patients, and then to escalate the inability to mobilize patient to the provider upon admission, so we can address that in real time and see what we can do to make sure that they don't stay in the bed.” TS 7:30 “We measured the progress of the program through documented mobility interventions, trending the patient's mobility score and AM-PAC functional assessment, which is the Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care. And then also with NDNQI data like falls, falls with injury, pressure injuries, and then also patient satisfaction surveys.” TS 9:44 “We saw that 76% of our patients, they either maintained or improved their mobility score while they were in the hospital. We had a 6% reduction in excess days. We had a decrease in readmissions, about 6%. And then we saw an increase in our patient satisfaction score about the willingness to recommend the hospital from 63% to 91%. So we found those really powerful, meaningful, and we also had a lot of comment cards from patients highlighting the mobility program.” TS 17:16 “We know the literature is out there. We know the benefits exist. It's really just about advocating and having a business plan that benefits both the organization, the staff, and the patients. And then pilot; start small. So you learn, you grow, you adjust. You figure out what works, what doesn't, and then you scale it out.” TS 19:38

In this episode, Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare, discusses Mount Sinai Health System appointing Vincent Tammaro as the new Executive Vice President and CFO, effective in October. He also provides updates on health system financial results nationwide and reports on OHSU's plan to lay off at least 500 employees.

Sugar seems to be in everything we eat. While experts have warned against its health side effects, people continue to consume it in staggering quantities. Why is sugar so addictive? How can we break free from our cravings and take care of our bodies instead? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Nicole Avena to discuss her newest book, Sugarless: A 7-Step Plan to Uncover Hidden Sugars, Curb Your Cravings, and Conquer Your Addiction. In this step-by-step guide, Dr. Avena teaches readers how to completely change their mindset around what they eat – using food for what it is intended to be: fuel for the body… Dr. Avena is a research neuroscientist and expert in the fields of nutrition, diet, and addiction. She is the Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Mount Sinai Health System and a Visiting Professor of Health Psychology at Princeton University. Tune in now to discover: What makes sugar so addictive. How reducing sugar intake can benefit your health.  The connection between the gut and brain, and how diet dictates your health. The benefits of cutting back on added sugars. Evolutionary reasons why the body craves sugar. You can pick up your own copy of Sugarless here, and follow along with Dr. Avena's research here! Take advantage of a 5% discount on Ekster accessories by using the code FINDINGGENIUS. Enhance your style and functionality with premium accessories. Visit bit.ly/3uiVX9R to explore latest collection. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

More than three years after the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic, many long Covid patients are still experiencing brain fog, extreme fatigue, and myriad other health issues, leaving some unable to complete even the most basic of daily tasks. How should long Covid patients approach treatment, let alone everyday life? In this episode, Sanjay speaks to David Putrino, the director of rehabilitation innovation for the Mount Sinai Health System. He tells us about his latest research into identifying a possible biomarker for the condition and how we can all help those at high risk of developing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices