Baptist HealthTalk

Nervous about a mammogram, MRI, colonoscopy or heart scan? Wondering which medical screenings matter, whether they'll hurt or what an abnormal result really means? In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, host Johanna Gomez speaks with Dr. Ricardo Cury, chair of Diagnostic Radiology at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, to answer common questions about screening tests and ex...

Flu, RSV or COVID? When fever, coughing and body aches strike, how do you know what actually helps—and when it's time to see a doctor? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Dr. Anthony Gonzalez speaks with emergency medicine physician Dr. Maria Escarcia about treating flu and RSV symptoms, choosing medications and recognizing warning signs. In this episode, you'll learn: Which ove...

Breast cancer and heart disease are more connected than many women realize. For Black women, higher rates of cardiovascular risk factors and breast cancer mortality make understanding this connection especially important. But how can breast cancer treatment affect the heart, and what can women do to protect themselves? On this episode of Baptist HealthTalk , host Sandra Peebles speaks with Dr. Hea...

Breast cancer treatment may end, but survivorship brings a new set of physical and emotional challenges. In this deeply personal conversation, host Johanna Gomez and fellow breast cancer survivor Andrea de Armas share what life after diagnosis and treatment has really looked like for them. They talk candidly about the parts of survivorship that are often harder to see from the outside, including:...

Leg pain, swelling, numbness or cold feet can be easy to dismiss — especially when you’re young and otherwise healthy. But when do those symptoms point to a circulation problem, and how early can vascular disease actually begin? In this episode, you’ll learn:  What vascular disease is and how it affects arteries, veins and lymphatics   Why vascular disease can develop silently for years before sym...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women, yet the warning signs can be easy to miss or mistaken for stress, menopause or everyday fatigue. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, host Johanna Gomez speaks with cardiologist Dr. Andrea Vitello about the symptoms, risk factors and life stages that can affect a woman’s heart health. They discuss:  Subtle heart symptoms women should no...

What does a prostate cancer diagnosis really mean — and how do you know when screening or treatment is needed? Prostate cancer is common, but not every case carries the same risk, and today’s diagnostic tools and treatment options can help men make more informed decisions while protecting quality of life. In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Willard Shepard speaks with urologist and surgic...

High cholesterol can start damaging your arteries long before you feel anything — and your total cholesterol number does not tell the whole story. So when should you start checking it, what do LDL and other cholesterol particles really mean, and when are lifestyle changes no longer enough? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Dr. Anthony Gonzalez speaks with Dr. Sanjeev Gulati about how ch...

Endometrial cancer cases are rising — and abnormal bleeding is the warning sign women should never ignore. Who is most at risk, why are more women being diagnosed, and what symptoms should prompt a call to your doctor? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk , host Sandra Peebles speaks with Dr. John Diaz, gynecological oncologist at the Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute, about what women need to k...

Why would a neurologist recommend an infusion instead of a pill, and what should patients expect when they arrive for treatment? Neuro infusion therapy can be used for conditions including multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis and Alzheimer’s disease, but the process can feel unfamiliar or intimidating at first. In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Dr. Anthony Gonzalez speaks with Janisse...

After a breast cancer diagnosis, what happens first—seeing an oncologist, having surgery or starting chemotherapy? And how do doctors decide between a lumpectomy and a mastectomy? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk , host Johanna Gomez sits down with Dr. Mehran Habibi, Deputy Chief of Breast Surgery with Baptist Health Cancer Care , to answer common questions patients search online about breas...

Sleep apnea can cause you to stop breathing repeatedly during the night — sometimes dozens or even hundreds of times — without you realizing it. And while loud snoring is a common warning sign, it is not the only one. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, host Dr. Anthony Gonzalez talks with sleep specialist Dr. Edward Mezerhane about how sleep apnea affects the body, the symptoms people often mi...

Weight loss medications can bring the number on the scale down quickly—but are you losing fat, muscle or both? And why do some people feel weaker or less healthy even while the pounds are coming off? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Johanna Gomez speaks with clinical pharmacy specialist Erin Dorval and physician assistant Lisa Davis about what GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wego...

El síndrome de ovario poliquístico ahora se conoce como síndrome ovárico poliendo-metabólico, o PMOS, un nombre que refleja mejor cómo esta condición puede afectar mucho más que los ovarios y la fertilidad. En este episodio de Baptist HealthTalk, Sandra Peebles conversa con la endocrinóloga Dra. Priscilla Escalona Villasmil y la obstetra-ginecóloga Dra. Ingrid Paredes sobre el diagnóstico, los sín...

Polycystic ovary syndrome has long been associated mainly with irregular periods, ovarian cysts and fertility concerns. But the condition can also affect insulin resistance, weight, heart health, diabetes risk and other systems throughout the body—one reason the new name PMOS, or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, is gaining attention. Host Sandra Peebles talks with Baptist Health endocrino...

Summer can wreck your sleep in ways you may not expect: hotter nights and longer daylight to travel, jet lag, alcohol, caffeine and changes in your daily routine can all play a role.  In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, sleep medicine physician Dr. Edward Mezerhane explains how these seasonal disruptions can interfere with your body’s natural sleep cycle and leave you feeling exhausted even aft...

Breast cancer diagnoses are rising among younger women, including many who are not yet old enough for routine mammograms. What warning signs should women in their 20s, 30s and early 40s recognize, and what should they do when a concern is dismissed? Host Johanna Gomez, a breast cancer survivor, speaks with Dr. Starr Mautner, breast surgical oncologist, and Dr. Reshma Mahtani, chief of Breast Medic...

Osteoporosis can silently weaken bones long before a fracture happens. In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Johanna Gomez talks with April Tchumy, orthopedic nurse practitioner with the Bone Health and Fracture Prevention Program at Baptist Health, about how infusion care and injection therapies can help protect bone health and reduce fracture risk. Many people hear “infusion care” and thi...

Weekend warriors may love the competition, but going all out without the right preparation can lead to injuries, heart health concerns and setbacks that keep men from staying active long term. In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Steve Goldstein leads a special men’s health panel featuring Pro Football Hall of Famer Zach Thomas, Miami Heat All-Star Bam Adebayo, Baptist Health Orthopedic Ca...

NBA legend and Miami Heat icon Alonzo Mourning joins Baptist Health primary care physician Dr. Daniel Ramon for a powerful conversation about men’s health, preventive screenings and why feeling fine does not always mean being healthy. During this special Men’s Health Month discussion, Mourning opens up about his kidney transplant, prostate cancer diagnosis and heart procedures — including the rout...

How is 3D printing changing orthopedic surgery and patient care? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk , host Sandra Peebles explores how 3D printing is being used in orthopedic care, from surgical planning to improving accuracy in the operating room. Guests Dr. Frantz Lerebours , orthopedic surgeon at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care, and Dr. Tyler Goodwin , FIU Baptist Health Orthopaedic Sports M...

Migraines are often dismissed as “just a bad headache,” but they can be much more serious and disruptive. So what actually causes migraines, and when should someone stop trying to push through the pain? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk , host Sandra Peebles speaks with Dr. Maria Vera Silva , neurologist at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, and Dr. Andrew Forster , internal medicin...

What happens after breast cancer treatment ends? For many survivors, finishing treatment is a major milestone, but it does not always mean life immediately goes back to “normal.” In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk , host Johanna Gomez, a breast cancer survivor,  speaks with breast cancer survivors Andrea de Armas and Nancy Antoine , both treated at Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institu...

Los derrames cerebrales no solo afectan a personas mayores. Cada vez se están viendo más casos de stroke en adultos jóvenes, incluso en personas menores de 55 años. ¿Por qué está pasando esto? ¿Qué factores de riesgo pueden estar detrás? ¿Y cómo reconocer las señales a tiempo? En este episodio de Baptist HealthTalk , Sandra Peebles conversa con el Dr. Felipe De Los Ríos La Rosa, neurólogo cerebrov...

Stroke is often thought of as something that happens later in life — but more young adults are experiencing strokes, and many don’t recognize the warning signs until it’s too late. In this episode of Baptist Health Talk , host Sandra Peebles speaks with Dr. Felipe De Los Rios La Rosa , cerebrovascular neurologist and director of the stroke program at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute , a...