St. Mary Health Line

Bariatric and metabolic surgeon Keith Kreitz, MD, provides a helpful overview of different bariatric procedures and a look at the latest developments in the field. He demystifies myths and defines facts to help people make the best decisions for their bodies and their health.

Registered Dietitian Maria Nicholson discusses healthy eating choices during the fall and holiday seasons.

One in 8 U.S. women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. What are your risks? How is it treated? What happens before and after surgery? Hiral Fontanilla, MD has the answers to these questions and more.

Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Ronald Goren talks about Sepsis, how it's diagnosed, how it's treated and more in honor of September as National Sepsis Awareness Month.

Manager of Lab Operations Deborah Volponi discusses the importance of the lab at St. Mary and describes the different services it provides to patients.

Cardiologist Dr. David Drucker discusses a new treatment available at St. Mary for blockages in leg arteries called Intravascular Lithotripsy.

If you know children who play youth sports, how much should you worry about them getting concussions? Trauma Prevention Coordinator Kim Everett, BS, MA shares important information about how to prevent them, what to look for and what to do if you suspect a concussion.

It's one thing to earn a medical degree, and quite another to continue one's medical education at the graduate level. Learn more about what it means to be a Resident with Larry Brilliant, MD, CEO of St. Mary Medical Center.

The U.S. Military, its veterans, and their families deserve the very best health care, in gratitude for their service and sacrifices for our country. Greg Jolissaint, MD (Retired U.S. Army) explains the ins and outs of military culture and how St. Mary Medical Center offers a special program for these individuals.

Trauma Prevention Coordinator Kim Everett discusses fall prevention, who is most at risk, and other factors that can affect balance and stability.

Men's health issues matter – especially when it comes to your prostate. Jamison Jaffe, DO, discusses common problems and how to treat them as simply and effectively as possible.

Mammograms are a tedious and potentially scary part of being female, and the hype about them doesn't make them any more fun or more helpful. Radiation oncologist Claire Streibert, MD cuts through the clutter and helps emphasize their significance.

The maternity suite at St. Mary offers mothers and babies comfort and state-of-the-art care from OB/GYN specialists and providers. Learn more from St. Mary Medical Center Director of Nursing Marie Schickler about the importance of mother and baby bonding after childbirth.

Could you benefit from pelvic floor therapy? Physical therapist Jenna Boyes, PT, DPT talks about why these muscles are important to maintain and how to strengthen them.

Did you know? Every year in America, 735,000 people suffer a heart attack. Ron Fields, MD, cardiologist with St. Mary Comprehensive Cardiology, explains ways to protect yourself from having one happen to you.

Dr. Lisa Nocera, Pain Management Specialist, talks about some of the conditions that put people at risk for chronic pain, and what treatments are offered at the St. Mary Pain Management Center that can help relieve pain and improve quality of life.

Dr. Jamison Jaffe of St. Mary Comprehensive Urologic Specialists discusses prostate health, including risk factors, lifestyle choices, recommended screenings and more.

St. Mary Family Practice Physician Dr. Christina McAdams talks about the importance of vaccinations and the purpose that they serve.

Dr. Justin Harmon, of St. Mary Comprehensive Urologic Specialists, talks about complex and advanced surgical procedures now being done using the DaVinci Robotic Surgical System.

David W. Drucker, MD, talks about cholesterol and fat plaque build ups that often lead to aneurysms in the neck, brain, stomach or other major arteries outside of the heart.