Your Health Matters (mp3)
By Scott & White Healthcare
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Podcast Description
Welcome to the Your Health Matters Podcast. This podcast is designed to allow you to learn about new technology, services, or other interesting topics that are important to your health. You learn about these services from the experts themselves, our physicians and scientists, in their words – describe how Scott & White Healthcare is helping shape the future of medicine.
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YHM: 040 Why choose robotic surgery to treat prostate cancer? | In this episode, learn about the DaVinci surgical robot and what's involved in the procedure. | 1/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 039 Robotic surgery to treat prostate cancer | In this episode, urologists Dr. Kristofer Wagner and Patrick Lowry discuss the advantages of robotic surgery to treat prostate cancer. | 12/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 038 Heartburn and Acid Reflux Center | In this episode, Dr. Buckley discusses the new Heartburn and Acid Reflux Center in Round Rock, TX. | 9/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 037 Surgery for Osteoarthritis | In this episode, Dr. Richard Schultz discusses surgery and treatments for osteoarthritis. | 8/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 036 Profiling Heart Transplant Candidates | In this episode, Dr. Enrique Gongora discusses the qualification process for heart transplantation. | 8/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 035 New treatments for Hepatitis C | In this episode Dr. Dawn Sears discusses who is at risk for Hepatitis C and the latest treatments. | 8/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 034 Considering Hip and Knee Replacement | In this episode, Dr. Bryce Allen discusses when and why to have joint replacement surgery. | 7/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 033 MAZE Surgical Option for Atrial Fibrillation | In this episode, Dr. Kenton Zehr discusses the MAZE procedure to help patients with atrial fibrillation. | 7/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 032 Is it tummy ache or appendicitis? | Dr. Danny Little tells us how a timely diagnosis of appendicitis in children is key to a speedy recovery. | 6/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 031 Ventricular-assisted device for heart failure | In this episode, Enrique Gongora, MD, discusses the use of ventricular-assist devices (VADs) as a new treatment option for heart failure patients. | 6/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 030 Plummer Movement Disorder Center | In this episode, Elmyra Encarnacion, MD discusses neurological treatment options available at the Plummer Movement Disorder Center. | 5/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 029 Living with Osteoarthritis | In this episode, Dr. Rick Schultz discusses how to manage osteoarthritis and the different treatments available. | 5/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 027 Aortic Valve Replacement in the Elderly | In this episode, Dr. Kenton Zehr discusses aortic valve replacement as a viable therapy option for elderly patients with aortic stenosis. | 4/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 026 A new approach to Geriatric care | In this episode, Dr. Linda Hitchcock discusses the benefits of delivering geriatric care services to patients where they live. | 3/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 025 Endovenous laser treatment for varicose veins | In this episode, Dr. Mark Montgomery discusses endovenous laser therapy to treat varicose veins. | 3/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 024 Incontinence solutions for women | In this episode, Dr. Tony Dunn discusses the causes and solutions to urge and stress incontinence. He also explains why most women don't have to live with this problem. | 2/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 023 Sarcoma Services at Scott & White Healthcare | In this episdoe, Dr. Russell Ward talks about sarcomas, a type of cancer appearing on both soft tissue and bone. | 2/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 022 Reconstructive surgery following breast cancer treatment | In this episode, Dr. Raman Mahabir discusses reconstruction options for women following surgical breast cancer treatment. | 2/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 021 Corrective Surgery to fix congenital birth defects | In this episode, Dr. Marcin Czerwinski discusses corrective surgery to repair birth defects such as cleft palate. | 1/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 020 New technology for radiation therapy | In this episode, radiation oncologist Dr. Subhakar Mutyala talks about new technology for radiation therapy that offers treatments in minutes instead of hours. | 12/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 019 Common ear, nose and throat health issues | In this episode, learn about common ear, nose and throat health issues from ENT specialists. | 11/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 018 Aortic root aneurysm | In this episode, cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Kenton Zehr discusses the symptoms and risks for developing an aortic root aneurysm and various treatment options. | 11/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM 017: Relief for common men's health problem | Listen to urologist, Dr. Lucas Jacomides, describe the benefits of GreenLight Laser Therapy for the treatment of enlarged prostate. | 10/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 016 How you can spot potential skin cancers | In this episode, plastic surgeon Dr. Charles Verheyden talks about what to look for in searching for potential skin cancers, and how they can be treated. | 9/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 015 Reducing wait times for organ donation | In this episode, transplant coordinator Cinda Courtney talks about the importance of organ donation, and how Scott & White can reduce the wait times for those needing kidney transplants. | 8/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 014 Protecting kids from the summer sun | In this episode, pediatrician Dr. Anna Myers gives some advice on protecting kids from the summer rays, and tells us what sunscreens are best for our kids. | 8/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 013 How to care for bug bites | Two part summers series: In this episode, Dr. Anna Myers explains how to take care of bug bites. | 8/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM 012: Complete and convenient cataract care offered at College Station | In this episode, ophthalmologist Dr. William Riggs, talks about the comprehensive model of cataract care provided by his team at the Scott & White College Station Ambulatory Surgery Center. | 7/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM 011: Hand Center offers unique model of care | In this episode, plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Weber talks about the comprehensive model of care for the Hand Center, combining plastic surgery, orthopedics and rehabilitation. | 7/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 010 Treatments for Urinary Incontinence | In this episode, urologist Dr. Erin Bird discusses treatment options for men who experience urinary incontinence following surgery for prostate cancer. | 6/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 009 Scott & White Center for Healthcare Policy with Dr. Rohack | In this episode, Dr. James Rohack will discuss the steps the Scott & White Center for Healthcare Policy is taking to deliver the highest quality healthcare with lower costs. | 6/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 008 Advances in thyroid surgery with Dr. Snyder | In this episode, surgeon Dr. Samuel Snyder discusses advances in thyroidectomy that now mean patients could leave the same day, instead of spending two days in the hospital. | 6/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 007 Helping children on the road to better literacy | In this episode, Tom Cook discusses the efforts of Scott & White Healthcare in Round Rock to help children on the road to better reading and literacy beginning at birth. Article referenced: http://www.facs.org/surgerynews/2010/0210.pdf | 5/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 006 Healthy lifestyles for children with Dr. McNeal | In this episode, Dr. Catherine McNeal, discusses childhood obesity and the preventative measures parents can take to ensure a healthy lifestyle for their children. | 5/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 005 Single Incision Laproscopic Surgery | In this episode, we hear from three physicians discussing the next step in laproscopic surgery. This procedure, called single incision laproscopic surgery (SILS), offers patients a choice in surgery that they have never had before. | 5/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 004 Heart Disease with Dr. Nair | In this episode, Dr. Nandini Nair discusses the importance of prevention in heart disease, as well as advice on what you should do if you are at high risk for heart disease and identifies risk factors. | 5/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 002 Anterior Hip Replacements with Dr. Schultz | In this episode, Dr. Rick Schultz speaks on the advantages of the new Anterior Hip Replacement, a new way Scott & White is performing hip replacements in Round Rock and how this technique is helping Scott & White patients throughout the system. | 5/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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YHM: 001 Cancer Research with Dr. Frankel | In this episode, Dr. Frankel will discuss advanced therapies the Cancer Research Institute is using, clinical trials currently underway, and the unique model of care patients receive at Scott & White. | 5/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 38 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Good stuff
Very interesting podcast to help make a decision to have a procedure.
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