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Is it safe to exercise during pregnancy? What exercises are safe while pregnant? LaMor Silas, a Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist with BayCare answers these questions and discusses some tips and need-to-knows of safely exercising during pregnancy.

Dr. Yves A. Gabriel leads an informative discussion about Carotid Stenosis, including how it is diagnosed, and treatment/management options.

Hunger remains a great problem in our society and food insecurity can have a far-reaching impact on those in need. Listen as Matt Spence, Chief Programs Officer for Feeding Tampa Bay, Lisa Bell, Director of Community Benefit at BayCare and Colleen Walters, Vice President of Mission and Ethics at BayCare discuss what food insecurity is, how it can affect your health and what is being done to help a...

Research shows that LGBTQ+ people are more likely to have problems with body image and to be overweight or obese compared to heterosexual people. Christopher Aguilar, an APRN with BayCare Medical Group discusses the importance of a healthy balance of diet and exercise and how to approach open conversations with your physician.

Dr Christina J. Canody discusses how to help children and teens transition into adults, how  parents can prepare their children, and role they play in the transition.

In this episode, Jessica Kilgore, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, leads an informative discussion on how to balance medical needs and your work life.

Relief is a common emotion that is associated with finishing a cancer treatment, but what about the other wide range of emotions that you or a loved one may experience during this time? Jessica Kilgore, a licensed mental health counselor with BayCare discusses life after cancer and how to manage the varied emotions, positive and negative, that you may experience.

Dr. Kurt Hirshorn leads a discussion on how to properly exercise when recovering from joint replacement surgery.

Learn about what mental health means for kids, how to know if your child needs help and resources available in the community.

Dr. Susan M. Shafii leads a discussion focusing on the symptoms, causes and treatments of an aortic aneurysm.

Dr. William Cooper leads a discussion on osteoarthritis, how it differs from the other types of arthritis, and the surgical and non-surgical treatment options.

Dr. Poonkasem  leads a discussion explaining the key focuses in integrative medicine.

Cardio Cerebral Resuscitation (CCR) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) are two important life-saving skills everyone can learn. CCR, better known as Hands-Only CPR, is becoming more common in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen as Dr. Juan Gallego, the Medical Director and Emergency Department Chief at BayCare's St. Joseph's Hospital, discusses the goals of CPR and CCR and why hands-only C...

Dr. Fred Brennan, Jr., a family and sports medicine physician with BayCare, discusses how to stay active while working at home and shares some at-home exercise tips so you can stay motivated.

According to the CDC, childhood obesity is a serious problem in the United States, putting children and adolescents at risk for poor health. Dr. Nicole Conde, a Pediatrician with BayCare Medical Group, discusses the causes, symptoms and treatments for childhood obesity.

Dr. Mercedez Cruz leads a discussion on if and when children should be given vitamins or supplements, and how to do so safely.

Dr. Marcy Solomon Baker leads a discussion on childhood vaccines, and how it is important to follow the recommended vaccine schedule.

A cancer diagnosis can affect the emotional health of patients, families and caregivers. Jessica Kilgore, a licensed mental health counselor at BayCare Health System discusses the common emotions that come along with a cancer diagnosis and shares tips on how to manage those emotions.

Dr. Catherine D. Kubiak leads a discussion  on how you can help your child manage their allergies.

Dr. Michael Venezia discusses ways to care for your back health when working from home.

¿Ha estado esperando recibir una vacuna conta el COVID-19? Ahora tiene un motivador más: variantes. Algunas nuevas variantes de COVID están resultando más contagiosas que sus predecesoras, lo que ha provocado una nueva ola de infecciones en Florida y en el país. La Dra. Linda Salva, doctora en medicina interna, brinda información sobre las variantes, los mitos y los hechos sobre la vacuna, los ref...

Dr. Jonathan Beilan, a urologist at BayCare’s Morton Plant Hospital, discusses different types of urinary incontinence and the treatment options available. Learn more about BayCare’s men’s health services

Dr. Ebrahim Karkevandian explains what Toxicology is and how it can affect your life. Listen as he discusses the most common cause of poisonings in children and animals and helpful resources if you find yourself in an emergency.

Dr. Ebrahim Karkevandian explains what toxicology is and common causes of poisoning in adults. Listen as he provides helpful statistics and resources for emergency situations.

¿Ha escuchado el término "cirugía robótica" pero se pregunta qué significa realmente? La Dra. Pelaez-Echevarria analiza qué es la cirugía asistida por robot, los diferentes tipos de robots utilizados en la cirugía y los beneficios de este tipo de cirugía para los pacientes.