"Waterbury Health
Matters" Waterbury Hospital's monthly radio show
on WATR 1320AM.
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Topic
Date
The warm weather is finally here,and that means that more
and more people are heading outside to get back into their
exercise regimens or take up favorite activities like hiking
or tennis or bicycling. But people, especially those nearing
their senior years, need to be careful not to overdo it.
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Lee Rubin, a Waterbury
Hospital orthopaedic surgeon who frequently sees patients
with exercise-related joint problems. Dr. Rubin talks about
“Boomeritis,” a term given for people in the Baby Boom
Generation, now in their 50s and 60s, who like to maintain
the active lifestyle of their younger years but now may need
to be more cautious. After a long winter in which many
people had to forego their exercise regimens, Dr. Rubin
recommends gradually returning to an active routine,
including lots of stretching and low-impact exercises such
as walking, before jumping into more strenuous activities.
(Download)
5.19.2011
Everyone knows that children need
regularly scheduled immunizations,
but there are many immunizations recommended for adults as
well. Join us for a discussion on adult immunizations with
Dr. Jennifer Ongchin, an internal medicine specialist with
Alliance Medical Group’s primary care office in Woodbury.
Dr. Ongchin talks about the various vaccinations and
immunizations that are recommended for adults, including the
influenza vaccine and the Tdap vaccine, while dispelling
many of the myths associated with immunizations and
vaccinations. (Download)
3.17.2011
Lung cancer is a diagnosis that
everyone dreads,
but thanks to the latest advances in technology, it is now
possible to detect lung cancer without requiring major
surgery. Waterbury Hospital is now taking advantage of
Endobronchial Ultrasound, or EBUS, technology, to locate
cancerous cells in the lungs without significant surgery.
Join us for a discussion on lung cancer and the benefits
offered by EBUS technology with Dr. Robert McDonald of
Pulmonary Associates of Waterbury, a Waterbury Hospital
pulmonary specialist who has been using the EBUS technology
with great success. (Download)
2.18.2011
Be On the Lookout for Diabetes
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Diabetes is fast becoming one of the most
endemic and problematic health issues in the country today. Join
us for a discussion on diabetes with Matthew Velsmid, MD, an
internal medicine specialist with Alliance Medical Group in
Middlebury who frequently treats diabetic patients and counsels
them on the benefits of exercise and a healthy diet. Dr. Velsmid
talks about what causes diabetes in the body, and how an
unhealthy diet can contribute to an excess of sugars in the
blood. He also talks about the many medications that are
available to maintain healthy blood sugar levels, and the
possibility of overcoming diabetes with a healthy lifestyle.
(Download)
1.20.2011
‘Tis
the Season to Take Precautions - Against Cold Weather
and Holiday Indulgences. Winter weather has set in and the
Holiday Season is upon us, so it’s time to take sensible
steps to avoid illnesses and other common ailments
associated with colder temperatures, as well as the problems
that can result from overeating or over-indulging in holiday
cheer. Join us in an engaging discussion with Dr.
Christopher Michos, Chairman of the Emergency Department at
Waterbury Hospital, who reminds us that this season can best
be enjoyed by staying warm, staying active and keeping
things in moderation. (Download)
12.20.2010
Foot Deformities and Other Painful
Conditions
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Anyone who has
ever suffered the pain and discomfort associated with foot
deformities and diseases will be sure to receive a thorough
education about the various causes of such conditions as
well as the best treatments available, on this podcast of
the Nov. 18, 2010 broadcast of the Waterbury Health Matters
program. The program features an extensive discussion of a
wide variety of foot deformities and other ailments with
Robert Matusz, DPM, of Naugatuck Podiatry Associates, a
Waterbury Hospital-affiliated podiatrist who has been
treating patients in the region for over 30 years.
(Download)
11.18.2010
Millions of American women
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suffer from symptoms related to hormonal imbalances. Learn
how to treat and even eliminate symptoms associated with
PMS, Perimenopause and Menopause thru Naturopathic Medicine.
Dr. Lily-Marie Blecher of Natural Health Associates in
Hamden will share her insights on this topic. (Download)
10.19.2010
Medical Home Model
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Mike Elser, MD, an internal medicine practitioner with
Alliance Medical in Naugatuck, discusses the Medical Home Model,
also known as Patient
Centered Medical Practice. The Medical Home Model
is a team-based model of patient care led by a personal
physician who provides continuous and coordinated care
throughout a patient’s lifetime to maximize health outcomes.
(Download)
09.16.10
Pain & Symptom
Management-
Waterbury Hospital is one of only three hospitals in the state of Connecticut
offering new Pain and Symptom Management services. Cristina Tamasden, MD,
hospitalist and pain and palliative care specialist at Waterbury Hospital and
Rachel Lovins, MD, Director of the Hospitalist Program at Waterbury Hospital,
will introduce this specialized treatment for patients suffering from acute,
chronic or severe pain – including cancer-related pain and non-malignant pain.
Waterbury Hospital offers these services to patients in order to improve the
quality of life of patients and families by helping them to identify and resolve
physical, emotional and psychological issues. (Download)
