20-Minute Health Talk

Ahead of World Menopause Day on Friday, October 18, we revisit our series on menopause. Spurred by host Sandra Lindsay's own painful journey to diagnosis and treatment, you'll hear from leading menopause experts and advocates about the emerging science and improved solutions for this difficult time of life. In Part 1, originally published on Jul 24, we cover the basics: Symptoms, stigma and the tr...

From conception to delivery, the postpartum period and beyond, midwifery programs provide a full range of healthcare services for women at every stage of life. In this article, you'll hear about a woman who chose to have a midwife deliver her second child at Peconic Bay Medical Center. Read the full article in the Northwell Newsroom .  More news and insights: Doula vs midwife : What's the differen...

Northwell Health has appointed Kevin Holcomb, MD , as chair of the Department of  Obstetrics and Gynecology  at  North Shore University Hospital  in Manhasset,  Long Island Jewish Medical Center  in New Hyde Park, and  The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell  in Uniondale. Read the full article in Northwell's newsroom . 

Spine surgeons and neurosurgical residents from across the U.S. convened at Northwell Health’s Center for Learning and Innovation (CLI) for the inaugural advanced spinal deformity course on September 7, 2024. Hosted by the Neurosurgical Research and Education Foundation (NREF), the event was designed to provide residents with a comprehensive understanding of the latest techniques for treating spin...

The funds raised at the 32nd annual Katz Institute for Women’s Health Luncheon and Fashion Event will support various Northwell women's health initiatives. To date, the Katz Institute Luncheon and Fashion Event has raised nearly $14 million for women’s health programming and research across the regions that Northwell serves. Award-winning television broadcaster Rebecca Haarlow hosted the event. Ir...

The Fare Meals Program is an 11-week series that combines in-person and virtual sessions to reinforce healthy food consumption and nutrition education. It supports participants of the Nutrition Pathways Program (NPP), a collaboration with Island Harvest. Read the full article in the Northwell Newsroom .   Watch episodes of  20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube .  For information on our more than 100 m...

South Shore University Hospital leaders joined in a ceremonial placement of the final steel beam on the $468 million state-of-the-art pavilion, expected to be completed by mid-2026. The six-story facility will greatly expand the surgical and inpatient capacity of the Suffolk County hospital, adding up to 90 private patient rooms, 10 additional operating rooms, and three procedure rooms. Read the f...

Wellness fair highlights mental health resources, suicide prevention efforts and law enforcement well-being during Suicide Awareness Month. Read the article in Northwell's Newsroom .   Watch episodes of  20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube .  For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Interested...

As surgical director of The Northwell Health Cancer Institute's  new Skin Cancer Program, Bhuvanesh Singh, MD, PhD, will lead the development of multiple integrated centers that will provide state-of-the-art care, as well as clinical and translational research to help shape the future of skin cancer treatment. The new program will benefit patients with more complex skin cancers, offering single ce...

Listen to this Northwell Newsroom article about the 7th annual Northwell Health Constellation Forum , taking place on October 17, 2024. This leading innovation summit brings together healthcare visionaries, investors and disruptors for a day of discussion and collaboration. Registrants can join virtually or in person in New York City starting at 9 a.m. EST.  Register here . Speakers include indust...

Ovarian cancer, often referred to as the "silent killer," has been misunderstood for years. In this episode of 20-Minute Health Talk, Jill Whyte, MD , a leading gynecologic oncologist at Northwell Health, demystifies the subtle symptoms that frequently go unnoticed and emphasizes the critical role of early diagnosis — particularly for those at the highest risk of ovarian cancer. She also explores...

Surgery is supposed to lead to relief. For as many as 40% of inflammatory bowel disease patients, though, it leads to post-operative complications, which often lead to more surgery. It’s one of several problems facing IBD care, a field in which not enough specialists are available to accurately diagnose and treat it, medicinally or surgically. Gastroenterologist Feza Remzi, MD , recognizing this,...

Only 20 people survived the collapse of the Twin Towers and were pulled from the rubble on September 11, 2001. Two of them were saved by Scott Strauss and Eddie Reyes. The now-retired NYPD police officers joined 20-Minute Health Talk on the 20 anniversary of 9/11 in 2021 to share their stories and discuss the long-term health hazards they live with as a result of exposure to toxic fumes. Today, 23...

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 in the documentary, including radical acceptance, mindfulness, and opposite action. Dr. Braider and filmmakers Alexandra Sh...

In this episode of 20-Minute Health Talk, 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 two-part series, the challenges of working in an in-patient psychiatric unit, and the vit...

In this episode, host Sandra Lindsay, RN , opens up about living with menopause with the goal of demystifying this phase of life and providing others in the same situation with hope and guidance. Sandra emphasizes the importance of finding certified menopause experts, and her OB/GYN, Jane Noah, MD, NCMP, and clinical health coach, Nadia Bey, M. A. /NBC-HWC, both weigh in as well. Dr. Noah helped L...

In this episode, three inspiring women share their menopause journeys: Shani McGraham-Shirley, a popular fitness instructor and motivational speaker; Emmy Award-winning journalist Tamsen Fadal; and certified nutrition coach Stephanie Shaw. This episode, Part 2 of our three-part series on menopause , highlights the growing movement of women speaking up about the stigma surrounding this natural yet...

Despite being a condition that impacts more than half the world’s population, menopause remains understudied, over-stigmatized and clouded by myths and misconceptions. To help clear up the confusion, host Sandra Lindsay, RN , speaks with leading menopause experts and advocates about the emerging science and improved solutions for this difficult time of life. In Ep. 1 of this three-part series, San...

As we live longer, some even into their 100s, those 65 and older have become the fastest-growing population in the U.S. While an incredible victory for public health, it also presents a unique set of challenges, to which Maria Carney, MD , says the country's health system must quickly adapt. On this episode, she and her co-author Michael Dowling join host Sandra Lindsay, RN, to discuss their new b...

This fall, nearly 200 female college athletes from Pace University will help Amy West, MD , try to answer a question that has troubled her since her college sports career: What effect, if any, does the menstrual cycle have on sports-related injuries? In a first-of-its-kind study, Dr. West, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Northwell Health, will be particularly interested in ACL...

For the first time in 30 years, the federal government is taking action to improve women's health through funding better research, a move that took shape in March with President Joe Biden's  executive order promising hundreds of millions of dollars in funding. The administration says this initiative, supported by numerous federal agencies, will galvanize new research on a wide range of topics, suc...

When you hear words like abundance and scarcity, you think of food, water and other essentials. For Laura Freebairn-Smith, PhD, author of " Abundance Leaders: Creating Energy, Joy, and Productivity in an Unsettled World ," those words apply to styles of leadership. As she explains to host Sandra Lindsay, RN , these concepts can guide you in becoming a better leader, co-worker, partner and person....

Whether you're planning to watch from your backyard or travel, it's important to watch the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse safely. On this episode, you'll hear from two experts on what to expect and how to prepare for the celestial phenomenon of the moon blocking out the sun. Northwell Health ophthalmologist Matthew Gorski, MD , explains the risks of staring into the sun and how solar eclipse gl...

Opioids are a necessary part of surgery, but they come with many downsides — addiction risk being the most worrisome. So, when Vishal Sarwahi, MD met a young patient with a history of opioid misuse who needed scoliosis surgery, he knew he had to find another way. On this 20-Minute Health Talk , he shares his pioneering efforts to reduce reliance on opioids in pediatric scoliosis surgery, as well a...

Heart disease remains the No. 1 killer of women in America, but many don’t realize that symptoms commonly associated with pregnancy, like shortness of breath, swollen hands and feet, could also be indicators of a serious underlying heart condition. Another startling fact: All women are at risk, according to Evelina Grayver, MD , director of Northwell Health’s Women’s Heart program for the Central...