True Care Healthcast
Health & Wellness Podcasts
True Care Healthcast is the official podcast from Erie County Medical Center. Each short podcast features our ECMC physicians, nurses, and support staff and covers health and wellness topics from our community-based approach to healthcare, as we serve the needs of patients and their families from across Western New York.
Location:
United States
Description:
True Care Healthcast is the official podcast from Erie County Medical Center. Each short podcast features our ECMC physicians, nurses, and support staff and covers health and wellness topics from our community-based approach to healthcare, as we serve the needs of patients and their families from across Western New York.
Twitter:
@ECMCBuffalo
Language:
English
Episodes
The Healthcare Workforce
8/30/2023
Tune in to our first True Care Healthcast episode of the season, which discusses the current state of the Health Care Workforce with ECMC Recruiter, Tara Territo.
Duration:00:05:52
PrEP for HIV Prevention
12/1/2022
Dr. Claus (Medical Director of the YOU Center for Wellness at Erie County Medical Center) talks about PrEP for HIV Prevention. Dr. Claus explains what is PrEP, how it works, and the medication options.
For more information on Dr. Claus
Duration:00:09:26
Remote Patient Monitoring for Hypertension Treatment
8/31/2022
Dr. Rich (Medical Director, Internal Medicine Center, Erie County Medical Center) talks about remote patient monitoring for hypertension treatment. Dr. Rich explains why is hypertension such an important chronic medical condition and how remote monitoring work.
Duration:00:13:28
Understanding Thoracic Surgery and Thoracic Oncology / Cancer Care
6/15/2022
Dr. Qaqish (Thoracic Surgeon) discusses thoracic surgery and thoracic oncology. Dr. Qaqish explains what a general thoracic surgeon does, the diseases that a thoracic surgeon treats, and what kind of surgeries he performs.
Duration:00:17:14
Crushing Weight Gain During COVID, and ECMC Synergy Bariatrics Services
6/18/2021
Dr. Christina Sanders discusses weight gain during COVID, and ECMC Synergy Bariatrics services.
Wound Care Awareness
6/7/2021
Wound Care Awareness and treatment at the Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine at ECMC.
ECMC Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
5/7/2021
Dr. Cynthia R. Bass discusses The ECMC Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the important work of this office.
The Importance of Annual Physicals
2/19/2021
Every person should have an annual physical for overall review of health concerns, chronic medical conditions and most importantly preventive health measures. This visit is so important that insurers do not require a copay and it allows more time for the doctor and patient to communicate.
Coping/Stress Management During the Pandemic
12/22/2020
Dr. Lisa Keenan-Uschold discusses and gives tips on how to manage and cope with stress, and your overall mental health, during the pandemic.
Duration:00:09:59
Specialized Plastic Surgery at ECMC
9/29/2020
Dr. Jordan Frey discusses specialized Plastic Surgery at ECMC.
Craniofacial / Cleft Treatment
9/28/2020
Dr. Canallatos discusses what a Craniofacial and Cleft Treatment entails.
Hepatobiliary Surgery
1/17/2020
ECMC is the only medical center in the Buffalo area to offer a new liver and bile duct surgery. Dr. Ahmad Zaaroura, transplant surgeon, discusses hepatobiliary surgery.
ECMC Oral Oncology and Maxillofacial Prosthetics
12/11/2019
Maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation and reconstruction can replace missing areas of bone or tissue, improving speech, chewing and swallowing for those in need. Dr. Amanda Colebeck, Maxillofacial Prosthodontist, discusses how patients can benefit from oral or facial prosthetics.
Duration:00:10:19
Millennium Collaborative Care, the Performing Provider System for Western New York
6/28/2019
Performing Provider Systems have been working to provide better care to Medicaid clients in New York. Al Hammonds, Executive Director of Millennium Collaborative Care, discusses how they help improve healthcare delivery for Medicaid clients.
Duration:00:14:49
National Donate Life Month is April
4/2/2019
April is Donate Life Month. Nicole Knox and Sarah Diina discuss the importance of organ donation and the impact an organ donation can have.
Duration:00:09:23
An Overview of the Regional Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health at ECMC
4/1/2019
Dr. Michael R. Cummings gives an overview of ECMC's Regional Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health.
Duration:00:10:26
ECMC Hepatology Services
4/1/2019
Dr. Anthony Martinez discusses the ECMC hepatology services for liver disease, viral hepatitis, alcoholism, fatty liver disease, and hepatitis C virus and HIV co-infection.
Duration:00:11:42
Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic
3/14/2019
Human papilloma virus (HPV) causes multiple types of cancer. It is preventable via vaccine. Dr. Elizabeth Kapral and Dr. Jennifer Frustino discuss HPV and ECMC's event for HPV awareness.
Duration:00:10:20
Stroke Warning Signs and Prevention
3/8/2019
Stroke is an urgent situation that requires immediate medical attention to preserve brain function. Dr. Howard Sperry, Medical Director of VIP Primary Care at ECMC, discusses risk factors and warning signs.
Duration:00:11:32
Orthopaedic Hand Service: Carpal Tunnel Release and Relief Procedure
3/7/2019
Carpal tunnel syndrome can impact one's sleep and productivity. Dr. Paul D. Paterson shares information about the carpal tunnel release and relief procedure.
Duration:00:10:20