Making the Rounds

Patients will experience soreness or discomfort in their feet from time to time, but usually won't see a specialist until symptoms become more severe. In many cases the symptoms are benign, but foot ailments can be the first sign of a more serious medical problem.  During this episode of Banner Health ’s Making the Rounds podcast, Dr. Alon Kol, DPM and Section Chief of Podiatry at Banner - Un...

During this episode of Banner Health 's Making the Rounds podcast, Dr. Chan Lowe , Division Chief of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, and Dr. Melissa E. Zukowski , Medical Director, Pediatric Emergency Department with Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, discuss Respiratory Syncytial Virus (more commonly known as RSV), when to transfer a patient to the emergency room, and the management and trea...

During this episode of Banner Health 's Making the Rounds podcast, Microvascular Plastic Surgeon and Lymphatic Surgical Specialist Dr. Michel Saint-Cyr and Occupational Therapist and Lymphedema Specialist Kelli Cooper discuss the symptoms, causes & treatment options of Lymphedema. To find more information about Lymphedema care at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center please visit us at: bannerhealt...

During this episode of Banner Health’s Making the Rounds podcast, we are going full circle with shoulder and elbow joint replacement surgeries. We are discussing evaluation, surgical options, and the recovery process after joint replacement surgery. Joint replacement surgeries, especially for the upper body, may not be the best option for everyone but can be a quality-of- life procedure that provi...

Adolescent Confidentiality  During this episode of Banner Health’s Making the Rounds podcast, we are going to be discussing the guidelines and rights to adolescent confidentiality; what it means, what are the best practices and why is it important. In an ever changing society it is important to understand your federal and state laws referring to patient confidentiality, especially when dealin...

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men. According to the American Cancer Society 2022 statistics, close to 270,000 cases are expected to be diagnosed in the US this year alone, and approximately 34,000 men will die of prostate cancer. Early detection is an important tool in getting appropriate and timely treatment. During this episode of Banner Health’s Making the Rounds podca...

During this episode of Banner Health’s Making the Rounds, we are going to be discussing the evolution of cancer care, how treatment has progressed over the years, and the partnership Banner Health and MD Anderson have shared over the past decade. This episode features two very special guests: Peter Fine , Chief Executive Officer of Banner Health and Dr. Rogerio Lilenbaum, Senior Physician Executiv...

Untreated drug and alcohol use contributes to tens of thousands of deaths every year. Substance abuse effects more than just the person who uses, but their friends and family as well. During this episode of Banner Health’s Making the Rounds, we are going to be addressing the stigma that surrounds addiction. Today's guests are Dr. Elisa Gumm, Program Director of the Addiction Medicine Fellowship, a...

Coronary microvascular disease affects a large patient population with many remaining undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Often times a delay in diagnosis can make a patient feel like the chest pain they are experiencing is all in their head or a side effect of anxiety. In this episode, two doctors from Banner - University Medical Center Tucson unravel what coronary microvascular is and how it effects mo...

There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to bariatrics and obesity medicine, including what the true cause of obesity is. Two bariatric surgeons from Banner - University Medicine Obesity and Bariatric Surgery Center, Dr. Christine Lovato and Dr. MacKenzie Landin talk about the complexities that surround obesity, debunk common myths and discuss etiologies that contribute to the disease. Lear...

The relationship between orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists have helped to evolve joint-preserving surgeries, giving hope to young athletes with nonarthritic hip pain so that they can return to the activities they love.  In this episode of Banner Health's Making the Rounds, John Ebinger, PT, DPT, SCS, sports medicine physical therapist at Banner Physical Therapy and Laura Vogel Abern...

Join us as we deep dive into a conversation about early detection of lung nodules and lung cancer screening. Clinicians in this episode include, Dr. John David Cowden and Dr. John Caleb Richards, two lead physicians in the Lung Nodule Surveillance and Diagnostics Program at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center at North Colorado Medical Center. If you smoke or have a patient that smokes, there is help...

In this episode, Certified Genetic Counselors Jennifer Siettmann and Rebecca Luiten at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center debunk common myths about genetic cancer testing. Is it true that after your DNA is tested it is saved in an international database to solve crimes? The two experts share talking points on why knowing your unique DNA makeup could save your life one day. Learn more about canc...

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women. Dr. Vilert Loving , chief of breast imaging at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center and Dr. Zeynep Bostanci Aydi , breast surgical oncologist at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center and assistant professor of surgery at the University of Arizona discuss identifying breast cancer risk, at what age to start annual mammograms and what...

Obstetrics and gynecology physicians, Dr. Rachel Darche and Dr. Ilana Addis from Banner Health , discuss whether pregnant women, mothers breastfeeding and those trying to become pregnant should receive the COVID-19 vaccine. We later transition into what urinary incontinence is and how it affects women of all ages.  Learn more about women's comprehensive care at bannerhealth.com/services/women...