Southwest General Health Talk
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Welcome to Southwest General’s Health Talk. Being healthy is critical to living life to its fullest. Join our medical experts each month as they shed light on current health news and talk plainly about everything from basic health advice to worrisome and sometimes embarrassing symptoms. As an award-winning health system, Southwest General has been providing life-saving care for more than a century. If you’re looking to take control of your health and wellness, this podcast is for you. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you’re listening now.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Description:
Welcome to Southwest General’s Health Talk. Being healthy is critical to living life to its fullest. Join our medical experts each month as they shed light on current health news and talk plainly about everything from basic health advice to worrisome and sometimes embarrassing symptoms. As an award-winning health system, Southwest General has been providing life-saving care for more than a century. If you’re looking to take control of your health and wellness, this podcast is for you. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you’re listening now.
Language:
English
Episodes
How Do I Know My Heart Is Healthy?
5/29/2025
Dr. Michael Deucher explores key aspects of heart health, offering valuable insights on topics like high blood pressure, heart-healthy diets, exercise, cardiac risk factors and important tests. Viewers will learn what to reflect on in their own lives and discover key questions to discuss with their primary care providers to keep their hearts in top shape.
Duration:00:09:07
The Impact of Alcohol on Mental Health
3/6/2025
Dr. Muhammad Awais Aftab discusses the crucial connection between alcohol consumption and mental health, exploring both the short- and long-term effects. He shares guidelines for safe drinking habits and discusses how different individuals, especially those with pre-existing mental health conditions, should approach alcohol. This episode offers practical advice for anyone seeking to maintain a balanced lifestyle.
Duration:00:14:10
Endoscopic Spine Surgery Offers Hope for Back and Neck Pain Sufferers
3/6/2025
Dr. Sophie Zhou, a University Hospitals neurosurgeon practicing at Southwest General, shares her expertise on ultra-minimally invasive endoscopic spine surgery in this vodcast. She discusses the procedure’s benefits, including less pain, faster recovery and same-day discharge, while highlighting Southwest General's pioneering role as the first hospital in Northeast Ohio to offer this innovative technology.
Duration:00:10:58
What You Need To Know About Hernia Repair
3/6/2025
Hernia repair is a common procedure, but with advances in surgery, recovery has never been easier. Dr. Amanda Berlekamp, general surgeon at Southwest General Health Center, joins us to explore the latest in hernia repair, including robotic-assisted surgery and other minimally invasive techniques. Learn how these innovations improve precision, reduce recovery time and provide better outcomes for patients. Plus, get expert advice on recognizing hernias early and when to seek treatment. Tune in to this episode of Southwest General Health Talk for all the details!
Duration:00:08:10
Female Pelvic Health: What’s It All About!
2/10/2025
Duration:00:20:59
Mindfulness for Better Health: A Conversation with Dr. Rammy Korkor
1/29/2025
In this episode, Dr. Rammy Korkor delves into the powerful connection between mindfulness and overall health. He explores how practicing mindfulness can reduce stress, improve mental well-being and even enhance physical health. Dr. Korkor discusses simple mindfulness techniques that can be integrated into daily life to foster better health, emotional balance and a more holistic approach to wellness. Tune in for practical advice and insights on how mindfulness can be a key tool in your health journey.
Duration:00:20:16
Preventive Health for Men: The Importance of Making it a Priority
12/17/2024
Join Dr. Sanjay Jain as he delves into the important aspects of men’s health. From preventive care to mental well-being, this engaging discussion offers practical tips and expert advice to help men lead healthier, longer lives.
Duration:00:14:47
VODCAST-Managing Major Depressive Disorder: Exploring the signs and symptoms of major depression, effective treatments, and coping strategies
9/9/2024
In this episode, Dr. Muhammad Aftab leads a discussion focusing on depression management.
Duration:00:15:27
Physical Therapy for Pain Management
8/15/2024
In this episode, Dr. Anthony DiFilippo leads a discussion focusing on pain management options in physical therapy, as well as some insight on when it is time to see a doctor for persistent or recurring pain issues.
Duration:00:07:43
Understanding the Point Source Issues on Adolescent Mental Health: Social Media and Substance Abuse
2/22/2024
Clear correlations have linked mental health disorders in adolescents with an increased use of social media and/or chemical substance abuse disorder, such as vapes, alcohol, and more. Zach Irwin, MSSA, LISW, counselor, Oakview Behavioral Health Services at Southwest General, joins us to highlight how social media and substance abuse disorder can alter an adolescents mental health.
Duration:00:14:04
Treatments for Mental Health Disorders--From Counseling to Drug Therapy and Everything in Between
2/22/2024
Mental health disorders can be treated in various ways--from counseling to drug therapy and everything in between. On top of that, the importance of ensuring a healthy home-life for your adolescent struggling with their mental health can be a key factor to their overall well-being. Zach Irwin, MSSA, LISW, counselor, Oakview Behavioral Health Services at Southwest General, joins us today to address treatments for mental health disorders and ways to keep your adolescent healthy and safe.
Duration:00:16:22
Life After Delivery ... From Adjusting to a New Normal, to Postpartum Depression, to Postpartum Sex
2/22/2024
In this episode, Dr. Anita Bellante leads a discussion focusing on life after delivery, what to expect and how to prepare for these changes.
Duration:00:07:46
The Journey to Surgery
9/19/2023
Leslie Pristas, DO, FACS, medical director of bariatric surgery at Southwest General, covers what influences a patient to elect bariatric surgery, along with the process a patient goes through leading up to surgery.
Duration:00:07:40
Bariatric Surgery 101—A Comprehensive Guide to Your Options
9/19/2023
Leslie Pristas, DO, FACS, medical director of bariatric surgery at Southwest General, describes what a patient needs to know when thinking about bariatric surgery, including the available options and qualifications for a candidate.
Duration:00:12:38
Can Bariatric Surgery Help Treat or Cure Obesity-Related Health Conditions?
9/19/2023
Leslie Pristas, DO, FACS, medical director of bariatric surgery at Southwest General, discusses how obesity-related health conditions, such as heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, may be impacted as a result of bariatric surgery.
Duration:00:10:32
How an Adolescent's Environment Can Shape a Mental Health Disorder
6/29/2023
The environments that adolescents surround themselves with can shape their habits and tendencies, therefore influencing their mental health. Zach Irwin, MSSA, LISW, counselor, Oakview Behavioral Health Services at Southwest General, joins us today to understand how adolescent's mental health is shaped by their environment.
Duration:00:13:49
Identifying the Signs and Symptoms of Mental Health Disorders in Adolescents
6/29/2023
In 2021, the World Health Organization reported that one in seven children between 10-19 years old experience a mental health disorder. Zach Irwin is here today to talk about the warning signs and symptoms of mental health disorders among the adolescent population.
Duration:00:13:40
Leg Swelling -- Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
1/11/2023
In this episode, Dr. Michael Brown and CNP Giovanna Cantor lead an interactive discussion on the many factors that can cause leg swelling, and what signs to look for that may indicate a more serious condition.
Duration:00:09:46
Mental Health Check-in: One Year Into The Coronavirus Pandemic
10/11/2021
Dr. Charles Luther leads a reflective discussion on mental health during the pandemic.
Duration:00:12:30
The Lasting Effects of a Pandemic on Adolescents
9/9/2021
Dr. Rebecca Zarko some of the ways that the pandemic can affect adolescents.
Duration:00:17:27