20-Minute Health Talk

In part 2 of this 20-Minute Health Talk podcast with Abe Sutton of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and host Chethan Sathya, MD , discuss data-driven innovation, primary care investment, and strategies to enhance the patient experience without sacrificing affordability. Given CMS's budget, Sutton talks about the need for investment in evaluating quality, outcomes, and new ap...

Join 20-Minute Health Talk host Sandra Lindsay in conversation with renowned cardiologist and ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Tara Narula, MD , as she discusses her groundbreaking book, " The Healing Power of Resilience ." Discover how emotional and physical health intersect, why resilience is both innate and learnable, and practical tools for bouncing forward—not just bouncing back—from life...

In part two of this discussion with Tara Narula, MD , cardiologist at Lenox Hill Hospital and ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent, she explains to 20-Minute Health Talk host Sandra Lindsay the steps for building resilience to handle difficult events and reduce stress overall. Using patient stories and her personal experiences, Dr. Narula lays out actionable strategies for building resilience thro...

How do you solve problems as complex as drug pricing or childhood obesity? Chelsea Clinton , vice chair of the Clinton Foundation , pulls back the curtain on data-driven methodology. She and host Chethan Sathya, MD , discuss how the foundation moves beyond good intentions, relying on hard evidence and measurable outcomes to prove impact. Central to this strategy is forging public-private partnersh...

In part 2 of this 20-Minute Health Talk podcast, host Chethan Sathya, MD , and guest Chelsea Clinton discuss how to convert hope into action. Their conversation shifts to the future, exploring what it takes to cultivate the next generation of leaders in a world facing immense challenges. She details her work with the Clinton Global Initiative , a platform that empowers young people with the tools...

In this episode of 20-Minute Health Talk , host Chethan Sathya, MD , speaks with Peter Hotez, MD , pediatrician, scientist and global health advocate. Dr. Hotez shares the story behind his public advocacy: The "planned part" of his career — developing life-saving vaccines for the world's poor — and the "unplanned part" that began when his daughter, Rachel, was diagnosed with autism. Dr. Hotez expl...

In the second part of this 20-Minute Health Talk podcast with Peter Hotez, MD, pediatrician, scientist and global health advocate, the conversation with host Chethan Sathya, MD, shifts to the front lines of health care. Dr. Hotez offers practical advice for clinicians and the public on navigating medical misinformation and myths, such as "turbo cancers.” He also reveals yet another good reason to...

Host Chethan Sathya, MD , welcomes Jerome Adams, MD , US Surgeon General from 2016 to 2021 and author of Crisis and Chaos: Lessons from the Front Lines of the War Against Covid-19 . In part one of this three-part series, Dr. Adams shares his journey from humble beginnings in rural Maryland to becoming a prominent public health leader. Despite facing personal health challenges and systemic barriers...

In the second episode of Northwell’s 20-Minute Health Talk podcast with Jerome Adams, MD , he and host Chethan Sathya, MD , discuss the pivotal role of election-year dynamics in shaping national and regional responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Adams reflects on the challenge of balancing economic impacts with health mandates amid a politically charged atmosphere and how decision-making was swa...

In part three of Northwell’s 20-Minute Health Talk podcast, host Chethan Sathya, MD, and Jerome Adams, MD , former US Surgeon General, discuss the critical role of empathy and shared decision-making in healthcare communication, especially as public trust wavers. Amid rising frustrations with the healthcare system, Dr. Adams stresses the need for healthcare professionals to use empathetic, evidence...

Host Chethan Sathya, MD , discusses the challenges and opportunities of improving public health with the former commissioner of NYC's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Ashwin Vasan, MD, PhD . In this 3-part conversation, Dr. Vasan delves into his inspiring journey into medicine. With family tragedies, namely polio, and successes fueling his passion, Dr. Vassan discusses the vital role of st...

Join host Chethan Sathya, MD , and former NYC Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan, MD, PhD , for part two of our series exploring public health challenges. In this segment, Dr. Vasan addresses the opioid crisis, his leadership during tumultuous times, and the essential role of resilience. He shares insights from his diverse roles, highlighting the successful reduction in overdose deaths and how volat...

In the final segment of this three-part series, host Chethan Sathya, MD , and former NYC Health Commissioner Ashwin Vasan, MD, PhD , discuss the critical need for rebuilding trust in public health. Dr. Vasan emphasizes the importance of open dialogue and empathetic engagement across communities, highlighting the challenges posed by societal divisions. As public health faces skepticism, he undersco...

In part two of "Navigating Breast Cancer," host Sandra Lindsay continues the conversation with breast cancer surgeon Susan K. Boolbol, MD . They explore the options of lumpectomy and mastectomy, as well as the evolution of surgical techniques aimed at improving aesthetic outcomes. Delving into the psychological and emotional aspects of recovery, Dr. Boolbol emphasizes the importance of community s...

More than 300,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, a stunning number given how much confusion exists around screening and treatment. In this episode, 20-Minute Health Talk host Sandra Lindsay discusses the powerful role of early detection in saving women's lives with Susan K. Boolbol, MD, FACS , the system chief of breast surgical oncology and breast program a...

The recovery conversation continues between 20-Minute Health Talk host Sandra Lindsay and Andrew Drazan, founder and CEO of Wellbridge, and Edmond Hakimi, DO, its medical director. They discuss the long road recovery can take and how relapses are a natural part of the recovery process. They also explore the different paths to recovery that Wellbridge can tailor to their patients' needs; why removi...

In this episode of 20-Minute Health Talk, host Sandra Lindsay explores the complex landscape of addiction and recovery with Andrew Drazan, founder and CEO of Wellbridge, and Edmond Hakimi, DO, its medical director. Journey through Drazan's personal history and the inspiration behind Long Island’s premier treatment center. Discover the science behind addiction as Dr. Hakimi explains how genetic, en...

In this bonus episode of 20-Minute Health Talk, host Sandra Lindsay speaks with filmmaker Richard LaRochelle, who also works with Northwell's community health program. LaRochelle filmed a conversation with four prostate cancer survivors, including former New York Knicks player Allan Houston, with the goal of raising awareness about prostate cancer among the black community. LaRochelle shares his e...

In this episode of 20 Minute Health Talk, host Sandra Lindsay delves into the emotional journey of prostate cancer from the unique perspectives of supportive partners. Joining her are two remarkable women, Mary Hillery and Tamara Houston, who share their experiences as caregivers alongside their husbands, prostate cancer survivors Tony Hillery and former New York Knicks player Allan Houston. Mary...

In the second episode of our prostate cancer series, host Sandra Lindsay explores the personal and medical sides of a prostate cancer journey. Joining the conversation is Mitchell Cornet, Northwell’s vice president for Community and Strategic Partnerships, who shares his firsthand experience navigating prostate cancer from diagnosis to recovery. Alongside him is Samir Taneja, MD , a respected auth...

Prostate cancer deaths have been climbing over the last decade in part due to confusion over who should be screened and treated. In part 1 of a three-part series on prostate cancer, host Sandra Lindsay speaks with  Samir Taneja, MD , a trailblazer in urologic cancer innovation, to explore how modern diagnostics and treatments, such as the groundbreaking use of MRI technology, are transforming pati...

In part 2 of their conversation, newly appointed president and CEO, John D’Angelo, MD , and Northwell Health ’s 20-Minute Health Talk host Chethan Sathya, MD , discuss the challenges health care professionals face on the job, the difficulties for health systems such as Northwell and what it takes to lead in medicine’s most challenging moment. From confronting misinformation to reimagining how we d...

As public trust wavers and questions about care arise, newly appointed president and CEO, John D’Angelo, MD , sits down with Northwell Health ’s 20-Minute Health Talk host Chethan Sathya, MD , for a raw conversation about what it means to lead in medicine’s most challenging moment. From confronting misinformation to reimagining how we deliver care, Dr. D’Angelo explains his vision for Northwell an...

On the one-year anniversary of One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit , we're reposting this episode of 20-Minute Health Talk: In Part 2 of our conversation on 20-Minute Health Talk, Sandra Lindsay, RN , continues the discussion with the creators of HBO’s One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit and clinical psychologist Laura Braider, PhD. This episode dives deeper into the therapeutic skills highlighted...

On the one-year anniversary of One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit , we're reposting this episode of 20-Minute Health Talk: Host Sandra Lindsay, RN , sits down with the filmmakers of HBO's groundbreaking documentary series  One South: Portrait of a Psych Unit .  Also joining them is one of the clinicians featured in the doc, Laura Braider, PhD. Together, they explore the origins of this powerful t...