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Baptist Health South Florida

Expert advice, real stories, better health. The Baptist HealthTalk podcast connects you with top doctors and specialists from Baptist Health South Florida, delivering the latest medical insights and wellness tips straight to you. But we don’t stop at the facts—you’ll also hear heartfelt testimonials from patients who’ve experienced life-changing care. Get informed, be inspired, and take control of your health with Baptist HealthTalk!

  1. 2d ago

    7 Ways Summer Can Wreck Your Sleep

    Summer can wreck your sleep in ways you may not expect: hotter nights and longer daylight to travel, jet lag, alcohol, caffeine and changes in your daily routine can all play a role.  In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, sleep medicine physician Dr. Edward Mezerhane explains how these seasonal disruptions can interfere with your body’s natural sleep cycle and leave you feeling exhausted even after a full night in bed. He also clears up common melatonin myths, including why taking more does not necessarily it'll work better, and why timing matters.  You’ll learn practical ways to cool your bedroom, protect your sleep schedule and recognize when poor sleep may signal an underlying sleep disorder. Listen now to discover seven ways summer can wreck your sleep and what you can do to wake up feeling restored. Host: Anthony Gonzalez, M.D. Chief of Surgery, Baptist Health Baptist Hospital Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery, Baptist Health Guest: Edward Mezerhane, M.D. Sleep Medicine Physician If you found this episode helpful, you may also enjoy: This is What Lack of Sleep Does to Your Brain and Heart The Science Behind Sleep and its Connection to our Health How Much Sleep Do Kids and Parents Really Need Each Night?

  2. Jul 15

    Breast Cancer in Young Women: Signs, Screening and When to Speak Up

    Breast cancer diagnoses are rising among younger women, including many who are not yet old enough for routine mammograms. What warning signs should women in their 20s, 30s and early 40s recognize, and what should they do when a concern is dismissed? Host Johanna Gomez, a breast cancer survivor, speaks with Dr. Starr Mautner, breast surgical oncologist, and Dr. Reshma Mahtani, chief of Breast Medical Oncology at Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute. They explain why knowing what is normal for your body, understanding your personal risk and advocating for proper imaging or a biopsy can make a critical difference.  Why breast cancer rates are increasing in younger women  Lumps, skin changes, nipple changes and other symptoms that should not be ignored  How lifestyle, alcohol use, genetics and family history may affect risk  When screening should begin and why dense breast tissue matters  Why an ultrasound does not replace a mammogram  When to push for a biopsy or seek a second opinion  Fertility preservation and coordinated care for younger patients  Practical steps women can take to protect their breast health Early detection matters. Know your body, understand your risk and do not ignore a change that does not feel normal for you. Host: Johanna Gomez Award-Winning Host & Journalist Guests: Starr Mautner, M.D. Breast Surgical Oncologist Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute Reshma Mahtani, D.O. Chief of Breast Medical Oncology Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute If you found this episode helpful, you may also enjoy: Life After Breast Cancer: Fear, Healing, and Hope Young Women and Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Survivorship: 10-Years Later

  3. Jul 8

    Infusion Care for Osteoporosis: What Patients Should Know

    Osteoporosis can silently weaken bones long before a fracture happens. In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Johanna Gomez talks with April Tchumy, orthopedic nurse practitioner with the Bone Health and Fracture Prevention Program at Baptist Health, about how infusion care and injection therapies can help protect bone health and reduce fracture risk. Many people hear “infusion care” and think of cancer treatment, ports and hours in a chair. But for osteoporosis, infusion and injection treatments can look very different — and may be an important option for patients at higher risk of fractures. In this episode:  • How osteoporosis is diagnosed through bone density screening  • When screening may be needed before the standard age guidelines  • The difference between oral medications, IV infusions and injections  • Why some patients may need bone-building treatments first  • Common side effects and what patients can expect  • How calcium, vitamin D and strength training support bone health  • Why preventing hip and spine fractures is such a major treatment goal  • How treatment success is measured over time Listen to Baptist Health Talk for more conversations on prevention, wellness and the most searched health topics. Host: Johanna Gomez Award-Winning Host & Journalist Guest: April Tschumy, APRN, ONP-C Metabolic Bone Specialist Baptist Health Orthopedic Care If you found this episode helpful, you may also enjoy: Osteoporosis Explained: Risks, Screenings, and Strength Training

  4. Jul 1

    Train Smarter: Zach Thomas, Bam Adebayo & Top Doctors

    Weekend warriors may love the competition, but going all out without the right preparation can lead to injuries, heart health concerns and setbacks that keep men from staying active long term. In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Steve Goldstein leads a special men’s health panel featuring Pro Football Hall of Famer Zach Thomas, Miami Heat All-Star Bam Adebayo, Baptist Health Orthopedic Care sports medicine physician Dr. Luis Rodriguez and Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care cardiologist Dr. Sergiu Darbant. Together, they discuss how men can train smarter, recover better and build healthier habits that last. In this episode, you’ll hear about: • Why weekend warriors should avoid jumping straight into intense activity • Common injuries men experience as they age • How to tell the difference between soreness, pain and a warning sign • Why warmups, hydration, sleep and recovery matter • What athletes like Zach Thomas and Bam Adebayo still prioritize today • How walking, strength training and consistency can support heart health • Why mental health is part of overall wellness for men Whether you are getting back into fitness, staying active after 40 or trying to avoid injury while still competing, this conversation offers practical advice for building a healthier routine. Host: Steve "Goldie" Goldstein NHL Panthers TV Play by Play Guests: Bam Adebayo Miami HEAT All-Star & two-time Olympic gold medalist Luis Rodriguez, M.D. Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician Baptist Health Primary Care Sergiu Darabant, M.D. Cardiologist Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care Zach Thomas Miami Dolphins Alumni & Pro Football Hall of Famer If you found this episode helpful, you may also enjoy: Real Talk for Weekend Warriors: How to Stay in the Game How Elite Hockey Players Recover: Matthew Tkachuk on Sleep, Health & Performance Men's Health Matters: Do It For Your Family

  5. Jun 24

    Alonzo Mourning Opens Up About Cancer, Kidney Disease & Heart Health

    NBA legend and Miami Heat icon Alonzo Mourning joins Baptist Health primary care physician Dr. Daniel Ramon for a powerful conversation about men’s health, preventive screenings and why feeling fine does not always mean being healthy. During this special Men’s Health Month discussion, Mourning opens up about his kidney transplant, prostate cancer diagnosis and heart procedures — including the routine checkup that led doctors to discover a serious heart rhythm issue even though he felt completely fine. Together, Mourning and Dr. Ramon encourage men to take charge of their health, schedule regular checkups, ask questions, know their family history and stop waiting until something hurts before seeing a doctor. Because as Mourning says: “If you don’t go, you don’t know.” For more health and wellness resources, visit Baptist Health South Florida’s Resource Blog: https://baptisthealth.net/news Guests: Alonzo Mourning Miami HEAT Alumni, NBA Hall of Famer Prostate Cancer Survivor Daniel Ramon, M.D. Family Medicine Physician Baptist Health Primary Care If you found this episode helpful, you may also enjoy: The Screening That Changed Everything for Alonzo Mourning Championing Men's Health: A Conversation with Alonzo Mourning The Conversation Men Need to Have and Why It Starts Now

  6. Jun 17

    How 3D Printing Is Changing Orthopedic Surgery

    How is 3D printing changing orthopedic surgery and patient care? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Sandra Peebles explores how 3D printing is being used in orthopedic care, from surgical planning to improving accuracy in the operating room. Guests Dr. Frantz Lerebours, orthopedic surgeon at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care, and Dr. Tyler Goodwin, FIU Baptist Health Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellow, explain how patient-specific 3D printed guides can help surgeons plan procedures before entering the OR. They discuss: • How 3D printing is used in shoulder replacement surgery  • Why patient-specific guides can improve surgical precision  • How this technology may reduce time in the operating room  • The difference between 3D printed guides and implants  • How 3D printing is helping with deformity correction  • What the future may hold for robotics, implants and orthopedic innovation Technology is helping surgeons better visualize anatomy, plan procedures more precisely and improve the overall patient experience. For more health and wellness information, visit:  https://baptisthealth.net/news Subscribe to Baptist Health Talk for more conversations with medical experts from Baptist Health South Florida. Host: Sandra Peebles Award-Winning Journalist Guests: Frantz Lerebours, M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon  Baptist Health Orthopedic Care Tyler Goodwin, M.D. FIU/Baptist Health Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellow

  7. Jun 10

    Migraine Relief: What Helps, What Doesn’t and What’s New

    Migraines are often dismissed as “just a bad headache,” but they can be much more serious and disruptive. So what actually causes migraines, and when should someone stop trying to push through the pain? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Sandra Peebles speaks with Dr. Maria Vera Silva, neurologist at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, and Dr. Andrew Forster, internal medicine physician at Baptist Health Primary Care, about what migraines are, how they affect the brain, and why treatment is not one size fits all. In this conversation, they discuss:  Why migraines are considered a neurologic disease  How migraines differ from regular headaches  Common triggers, including stress, hormones, sleep changes, foods and weather  The connection between migraines and mental health  Treatment options, including anti inflammatories, triptans, CGRP inhibitors and Botox  What to know about viral migraine “hacks” on social media  When migraine symptoms should prompt a visit to a doctor Migraines can interfere with work, school, family life and everyday activities. Understanding the signs, triggers and treatment options can help patients get the right care sooner. For more health and wellness information, visit Baptist Health South Florida’s resource blog: baptisthealth.net/news Host: Sandra Peebles Award-Winning Journalist Guest: Maria Andreina Vera Silva, M.D. Neurologist Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute Andrew Forster, M.D. Internal Medicine Physician  Baptist Health Primary Care If you found this episode helpful, you may also enjoy: A 'Heads Up' on Migraine & Headache Disorders

  8. Jun 3

    Life After Breast Cancer: Fear, Healing, and Hope

    What happens after breast cancer treatment ends? For many survivors, finishing treatment is a major milestone, but it does not always mean life immediately goes back to “normal.” In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, host Johanna Gomez, a breast cancer survivor,  speaks with breast cancer survivors Andrea de Armas and Nancy Antoine, both treated at Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute, talk about diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and the emotional journey that continues long after active care ends. They discuss: • Being diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age  • The importance of self advocacy and getting checked  • The physical and emotional toll of chemotherapy  • Fear of recurrence and scan anxiety  • Fertility, hormone therapy and long term care  • Body image, reconstruction and restorative tattooing  • The importance of mental health and survivor community  • How survivors can move from surviving to thriving Breast cancer survivorship can bring new challenges, but it can also bring strength, purpose, community and hope. For more health and wellness information, visit BaptistHealth.net/News. Breast Cancer Survivor & Host: Johanna Gomez Award-Winning Host & Journalist Guests: Andrea de Armas Breast Cancer Survivor  Nancy Antoine Breast Cancer Survivor If you found this episode helpful, you may also like: Young Women and Breast Cancer Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: What's Next? Breast Cancer Survivorship: 10-Years Later

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Expert advice, real stories, better health. The Baptist HealthTalk podcast connects you with top doctors and specialists from Baptist Health South Florida, delivering the latest medical insights and wellness tips straight to you. But we don’t stop at the facts—you’ll also hear heartfelt testimonials from patients who’ve experienced life-changing care. Get informed, be inspired, and take control of your health with Baptist HealthTalk!

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  • Creator
    Baptist Health South Florida
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    253
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    Explicit
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