St. Joseph’s Health MedCast

Dr. Vanessa Lalley-Demong, family medicine and sports medicine specialist at St. Joseph's Health, discusses the signs/symptoms of concussions.

Reducing exposure to ticks is the best defense against tickborne diseases. Kassandra Foley, Regional Director of Infection Prevention for St. Joseph’s Health in Syracuse and St. Peter’s Health Partners in Albany, shares helpful information on what you can do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from tick-borne illnesses.

Ryan Planer, MD, discusses the importance of water safety. Drowning is the leading cause of death among children. It only takes a moment for a child or weak swimmer to drown. By teaming up to improve swimming skills, water safety knowledge, and assisting each other, water activities can be safer and just as enjoyable.

Dr. Brad Raphael discusses the common types of injuries - sprains, strains, fractures, broken bones and dislocations. How do you know if the pain you're feeling is serious?

St. Joseph's Health recently launched a groundbreaking Cancer Care service line, bringing exceptional oncology services to Central New York. With medical oncology provided in collaboration with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY, this initiative reinforces the Hospital's commitment to providing personalized, patient-centric cancer care close to home.

St. Joseph’s Health became the first facility in Central New York to acquire da Vinci robotic surgery technology and start a comprehensive program for patient care – not long after the FDA approved da Vinci for general surgery. Surgeons performed 43 robotic surgeries the first (partial) year, nearly quadrupling that number the following year. St. Joseph’s Health has performed more than 14,000 robotic surgeries to date. Patients experience less scarring, shorter hospital stays, faster recoveries, less pain and few infections with da Vinci.

St. Joseph's Health has implemented an innovative care model that benefits patients, families, nurses, and our community. It’s called TogetherTeam Virtual Connected Care™. This new transformational team care delivery model includes an experienced virtual RN, a direct care RN and a care partner. It’s unlike any other model and we’re proud to be the first hospital in the county to implement a virtual nursing program.

How do you know if your sickness is worthy of an ED visit, urgent care or your doctor’s office? Dr. Harris Ahmed, Associate Medical Director of the St. Joseph’s Health Hospital Emergency Department has answers.

Mya Robertson, a Nurse Practitioner in cancer risk genetics, discusses genetic testing for breast cancer risk. She covers risk factors, family history, BRCA genes, and the importance of early detection and prevention. Plus, she shares advice for handling concerning mammogram results.

In this episode, Rachelle Lando, Healing Arts Program Coordinator and Wellness Committee Lead at St. Joseph’s Health, explores the significance of wellness and self-care, especially in the context of the pandemic's stress and uncertainty. Rachelle defines wellness as a path to better physical and mental health, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness in making positive choices. She delves into the benefits of mindfulness and provides practical tips for individuals to prioritize self-care and slow down in our fast-paced world, ultimately striving for improved well-being and a happier, more fulfilling life.

St. Joseph's College of Nursing plays a integral role in our community by providing outstanding nursing education, which in turn helps to alleviate the nursing shortage being experienced at hospitals across the country. The College is celebrating its 125th year - a true legacy of nursing education.

How do you know if you, or someone you love, is having a stroke? And, what do you do about it?

St. Joseph’s Health is proud to be a partner in the SOS One-Day Surgery Center, which has revolutionized the way joint surgeries are handled. Patients receive excellent care in a convenient, safe setting. Dr. Max Greenky talks about joint replacements and how patients can benefit from a new way of alleviating chronic pain.

Dr. Marzouk (ENT) talks about the difference between sinusitis and allergy. Dr. Marzouk explains the symptoms of sinus problems, what can people do to find relief and when should they seek care from an ENT.

Dr. DeRosalia (Board Certified Urologist) talks about Men's Health. Dr. DeRosalia explains the health problems that are affecting men and why is it important for men to take charge and advocate for their health.

There is a lot of sickness going around. RSV vs. Cold vs. COVID vs. Flu - How Do You Know Which One It Is?

Robert Newman (Night Supervisor, Sleep Disorder Center @ St. Joseph's Health)discusses sleep disorders. Mr. Newman talks about how common are sleep problems, How does the medical community define a sleep disorder, and gives tips to improve our sleep hygiene.

Dr. Albert (Surgical oncologist) discusses Skin Cancer: Prevention & Early Detection. Dr. Albert explains what is melanoma, the different types of skin cancer and treatment options.

Dr. Muñiz (Urogynecologist) talks about Pelvic Floor Disorders. Dr. Muñiz discusses what are pelvic floor disorders (PFDs), the risk factors, and treatments.

In this panel interview Ms. Talarico RN, BSN, RACR, and Ms. Kabanuk DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC talk about becoming a part of the St. Joseph's health family. They also discuss the culture and the advantage of working at St. Joseph’s Health.