Riverside Radio HealthCast

Join Cathryn Nolan, Assistant Vice President of Managed Care and Clinical Services, to discuss addiction treatment.

Join Dr. Rajendra Rampersaud, Chief of Medicine and Intensive Care, to discuss Respiratory Illnesses; Diagnosis & Treatment.

Hernias are a common medical issue with over 200,000 diagnosed in the US each year but what exactly is a hernia and how can you treat it? Dr. David Weithorn and Dr. Joseph Vazzana discuss hernias, possible treatment options, and more.

Es normal sentirse ansioso o triste de vez en cuando, pero sentimientos intensos o persistentes como estos pueden indicar algo más profundo: ansiedad y depresión. El Dr. Yadagiri Chepuru habla sobre cómo reconocer los síntomas, posibles opciones de tratamiento y más.

Existen varios tipos de imágenes para evaluar tu salud. Chitra Saxena, Directora de Servicios de Imágenes en St. John's Riverside, habla sobre la importancia de las pruebas diagnósticas de radiología.

A stress test provides valuable insight into your heart health. Dr. Steven Francescone discusses the purpose of a stress test, what the procedure entails, and understanding the results of your stress test.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, or HBOT, is used to treat a wide variety of medical conditions. Founder and CEO of Life Support Technologies Group Glenn Butler discusses HBOT, the conditions it treats, what you can expect during a treatment, and more.

Sleep: patients get too much, too little, or the wrong kind but what's the right kind and how do we know? Dr. Rajendra Rampersaud discusses sleep modalities and diagnostic/treatment awareness.

Although ticks may be tiny, their impact on public health can be huge and tick-borne diseases can lead to severe health complications if left untreated in humans. Dr. Paul Sasso discusses the rise in tick-borne diseases.

Algunos pacientes tienen dificultades para que sus heridas cicatricen, pero con los últimos avances, el Hospital St. John's Riverside ofrece un programa integral dedicado a ayudar a adultos con heridas lentas o que no cicatrizan. La enfermera registrada y directora asistente Tara Armerino habla sobre el Centro de Cicatrización de Heridas de St. John's Riverside, los pacientes que se beneficiarían del centro, los planes de tratamiento y más.

Los médicos de cabecera son la persona de contacto para sus necesidades médicas básicas. La Dra. Klaudia Nowakiwskyj habla sobre lo que puede esperar de su visita de atención primaria.

El cuidado de los riñones, aunque es increíblemente importante, a menudo puede pasarse por alto. El Dr. Majed Mark Samarneh habla sobre la enfermedad renal, cómo reconocer los signos, cómo se trata y mucho más.

It's a reality: all of us are getting older every day and the number of older adults here in the United States is on the rise. Dr. Michelle Annabi-Rabadi discusses geriatric health and tips for aging.

It's normal to feel anxious or down from time to time but severe or ongoing feelings like these can point to something deeper: anxiety and depression. Dr. Yadagiri Chepuru discusses how to recognize the symptoms, possible treatment options, and more.

Many women suffer in silence because urinary problems like incontinence and loss of bladder control are often inconvenient and can be embarrassing. Dr. Mathew Fakhoury discusses the most common urological issues women face and how to treat them.

There are various kinds of imaging for assessing your health. Chitra Saxena, Director of Imaging Services at St. John's Riverside, discusses the importance of radiology diagnostic testing.

According to the CDC, someone in the US has a stroke every 40 seconds. Linda Sugrue, Stroke Program Director at St. John's Riverside, discusses how to lower your risks of having a stroke, how to mitigate the impact of your long term health if you have one, and more.

Primary care doctors serve as a point person for your basic medical needs. Dr. Klaudia Nowakiwskyj discusses what you can expect from your primary care visit.

Some patients have difficulty getting their wounds to heal but with the latest advances, St. John's Riverside Hospital offers a comprehensive program dedicated to helping adults with slow or non-healing wounds. Registered nurse and assistant director Tara Armerino discusses the St. John's Riverside Wound Healing Center, patients that would benefit from the center, treatment plans, and more.

Taking care of your kidneys, while incredibly important, can often be overlooked. Dr. Majed Mark Samarneh discusses kidney disease, how you can recognize the signs, how it's treated, and more.