Healthy Aging Podcast

Catch this in-depth interview with Dr. Michael Grossman, Chief of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at Southcoast Health, where he sheds light on various facets of trauma surgery. Dr. Grossman elaborates on the definition of trauma, the spectrum of injuries treated including both traditional and modern cases, the distinctions between trauma surgery and elective surgery, and the critical role of patien...

Keeping your staff healthy and productive is the objective of most companies. However, in the event there is an accident, Dr. Jon Mazur, Medical Director of Occupational Health, is there for treatment and recovery. Dr. Mazur explained how the federal organizations OSHA and NIOSH have standards in place since 1970. Dr. Mazur and his staff abide by these standards when conducting routine assessments...

Dr. Sush Prusty’s passion for medical care was ignited by his father in India. He watched his father’s patient’s reactions to his father. The reactions were that of sheer gratitude. Dr. Sush Prusty has over 20 years of experience in Urgent Care Services. As the medical director of Southcoast’s Urgent Cares he shared his passion for growing strong teams in safe facilities accredited by Urgent Care...

In this episode of Healthy Aging Podcast, learn how technological advances have provided neurosurgeons with the ability to be aided by a computer via stereo tactical navigation, allowing physicians to perform surgery more accurately. Dr. Steven Cobery, a neurosurgeon at Southcoast Health who was born and raised in Fall River, explains the benefits of using a computer to aid in surgery such as pati...

“When we got back from vacation my symptoms got more intense.” In April 2023, Mia Hardman explained that half of her body couldn’t regulate temperature. Hot felt cold and vice versa! She experienced numbness on the left side of her body, couldn’t lift her arm, and by the time she saw Dr. Joshua Stone, she was dragging her leg to walk. Dr. Stone explained that Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune di...

Dr. Soares is in high demand due to her expertise in Menopause but was able to take a few minutes to discuss Menopause with us. She explained the clinical definition of menopause, the symptoms you may experience, and what causes those symptoms. She addressed the ups and downs of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) being prescribed over the years. This episode may just change your mind about HRT. Dr....

From heartburn to GERD to colon cancer, Dr. Charles Shana’s the expert! His objective is to diagnose and then choose an appropriate course of treatment. He treats the full digestive tract and works hand in hand with the internists and primary care physicians. A primary care physician is the first stop in seeking treatment, and from there they can refer you to a gastroenterologist for more complex...

Top three contributing factors to lung cancer? Smoking, Radon, and Asbestos! Screening is always key in detecting diseases and cancer. Dr. Tammy Gleeson, DO in Thoracics, joined us in this episode and it became very apparent how early detection is important to the success rate of surviving the disease AND life after. Dr. Gleeson really explained stages 1,2, and 3 of lung cancer. She also shared ho...

After surgery, after injury…you can get back into action with a little physical therapy. Physical therapy focuses on movements of larger muscle groups and uses multiple modalities for recovery. Jeremy Ponte, physical therapist at Southcoast, has helped his patient Rick Kidder to recover multiple times after surgery. Rick joked that they must have psychology training too. He was referring the the s...

When you grow up watching your dad be a radiology oncologist, and then your big brother, of course, you want to be one too. That was not what Dr. Patrick Gagnon thought initially. But after first-hand exposure to in rotations, he fell in love with this field. Dr. Gagnon candidly shared how he loves the hope and quality of life he can offer his patients. Did you know radiation can alleviate pain du...

Christine Cernak, RN, BBA, MPH She received her Diploma in Nursing from the Christ Hospital School of Nursing, a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business and a Master of Public Health from the University of Massachusetts School of Public Health & Health Sciences in Amherst. Professionally Christine has practiced Medical-Surgi...

Dr. Iraklis Gerogiannis, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Southcoast Health, shares insightful information on cardiovascular surgery prevention, and the peace of mind you should have about Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and other procedures that have been around for many years. The longer a surgery or procedure has been around the longer the medical community has been able to modify, perfect, a...

Who is the appropriate patient to entertain Gastric Bypass or a sleeve Gastronomy? Dr. Huaco joined us to explain the appropriate patients that he would recommend this surgery to. One of the most obvious reasons is if you are obese. But Dr. Huaco broke down what obesity means and at what point could this be an option. He’s very careful to point out that this is not just because someone eats too mu...

It is so important we set examples for our children. In business, family life, self-care, sleep, hygiene, and of course diet and exercise. Dr. Stephen Finney specifically points out normalizing eating and exercising. Dr. Finney realizes some people don’t grow up with that example. He ensures each patient who enters his office feels comfortable enough to open up to him so that he can customize a ca...

Is there a cure? No, but Dr. Chung shares very encouraging insights that one day we can view this more as a disease than breast cancer. It's highly detectable and treatable these days. Doctors now have computers that assist and calculate and the field is looking into AI to help them more quickly detect and pinpoint treatment for breast cancer. Susan Nordest, a patient of Dr. Chungs, shares her exp...

Sports Medicine Doctors are not just for professional, college, and high school athletes. Did you know they even help people with arthritis and occupational injuries? A Sports Medicine Doctor is for ALL joints and all ages! As we age the actual collagen we produce changes. Sports Medicine Doctors can offer a nonsurgical approach to musculoskeletal conditions. Most commonly Dr. Ponti sees… Younger...

A stroke, in its simplest explanation, is impaired blood flow to the brain. A heart attack is impaired blood flow to the heart. Did you know there are three types of strokes? In this episode, Dr. Sacchetti sat down and explained all aspects of stroke, the 5th most common cause of death in the U.S. and 2nd worldwide. Dr. Sacchetti explained modifiable aspects of our lives, that we control, to help...

Is a Urologist just for women? Once you hear this episode you will know why a woman, man, and even pediatric patients are under Dr. Didi Theva's care. A Urologist cares for all the pelvic floor space including the organs in that area of the body, including the urinary tract.  She explained the care she can provide and the frequent diagnoses that brings patients to her.   Southcoast uses the DaVinc...

Everything you need to know about diabetes was covered in this episode with Dr. Eil and his patient, whom he's treated for 20+ years,  John McGlynn. Dr. Eli pointed out the difference between type I diabetes, being a deficiency in insulin, and type II where the body is still making insulin just not enough and not using it effectively. Dr. Eil & John discussed symptoms and the diagnosis options...

When Sarah Dexter, heard a loud pop, she knew her water broke.  Her son, Prince, was on his way and fast.   When Sarah saw Christine Pereira, CNM at Southcoast Health, Sarah knew everything was going to be ok despite labor pain suggesting otherwise.  Christine Pereira and Sarah Dexter shared their journey as Christine provided prenatal care to Sarah. Sarah was educated on all the pre and post-nata...

When you think of plastic surgery do you see dollar sign and think it's just for vanity's sake? Dr. Bormes and Sofia Cabral-Murras, PA dispelled those myths and spoke about their patient-centric care practices.   Sofia walked us through the steps of pre and post-operation.  You can tell she cares about her patients and wants them to have a safe and pleasant experience with no surprises. BUT, if yo...

"It's not your fault, it's not your fault, it's not your fault" were the empathetic words from Dr. Inwood, during this interview. Do you know the average American consumes 250-300g of carbs!! Dr. Inwood reviewed Ozempic and other weight loss drugs as well as she explained their unique Fresh Start program that gives patients well-rounded solutions to weight loss. This episode is packed with informa...

One could only hope to marry a Cardiovascular doctor when you have all the risk factors for a heart attack. That's what happened to Judy when she married Dr. Peter Cohn. She gently guided him to go into cardiovascular when he was deciding what area of medicine he wanted to focus on. His wife, Judy Cohn, has had a lot of loss in her family due to heart attacks. She wants to live a long full life wi...

"Get it done!" Mike's wife said, Dr. Lifrak's patient, when they left from getting a "second" opinion. Dr. Lifrak shared information about the Ortho department, cutting-edge technology, and signs you may need to see him. Mike shared his successful knee replacement and recovery experience. Dr. Lifrak's advice: Continue nonimpact exercise, stay active, and keep a positive mindset! Learn More at Sout...

If you have had persistent pain and it’s not getting better, there’s no better time than the present to seek medical advice. In a partnership with Dr. Luc, Martha Dorney has found relief! Martha shared her experience under Dr. Luc’s care. Dr. Luc provided information about arthritis and everyday advice for living with Arthritis from your diet to new activities to explore. Learn More at Southcoast....