Healthcast

Stony Brook Medicine

Welcome to Healthcast, where leaders and experts from Stony Brook Medicine come together to discuss a range of topics, from leadership and strategic planning to patient care and the inner workings of a successful healthcare system. *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.

  1. Sep 9

    Healthcast Ep15: Advancing Global Health Equity

    00:00 Opening and Introductions 1:32 The importance of engagement in global health 3:55 Why is it important for academic medical centers to engage in sustainable global health programming? 5:23 Reflections on work in Mozambique 7:17 Introduction of next panel of experts 7:37 The importance of engagement in global emergency medicine 9:47 Revisiting the importance of academic medical centers engaging in sustainable global health programming 11:40 Reflections on work in Mozambique 13:30 Introduction of next panel of experts 13:53 Revisiting the importance of academic medical centers engaging in sustainable global health programming 15:27 How does engaging in sustainable global health programming benefit our community and the world at large? 17:13 Reflections on work in Mozambique 18:52 Closing Remarks The mission of Stony Brook Medicine’s Center for Global Health Equity is to advance global health equity by building capacity for care, education and research. In this episode, experts dive into the impact of sustainable global health programming - why it matters, how it shapes medical education, and the meaningful work being done across international communities. Experts in the studio: Todd Griffin, MD, MBA Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs Vice President for Clinical Services Stony Brook Medicine Sierra Washington, MD, MSc Director, Stony Brook's Center for Global Health Equity Stony Brook Medicine Xun (Julie) Lian, MD, FACOG Director, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Gynecologic Surgery Division Stony Brook Medicine Benjamin Fombonne, MD, DTMH Division Chief and Fellowship Director, International Emergency Medicine Stony Brook Medicine Sara Rosenzweig, MD Global Emergency Medicine Fellow Stony Brook Medicine Syed Shah, MD Chair, Department of Anesthesiology Stony Brook Medicine Jonathan B. Oster, MD, FASA Director of Global Anesthesia and Critical Care Stony Brook Medicine *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately. More on Stony Brook's Center for Global Health Equity: https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/GlobalHealthEquity *Description of Video Studio: News desk with Stony Brook Medicine logo on the front. Big screen is behind experts with Healthcast logo.

    Healthcast Ep15: Advancing Global Health Equity
  2. Sep 3

    Healthcast Ep14: CatchU® …Before You Fall

    Healthcast Ep14: CatchU® …Before You Fall 00:00 Opening and Introductions 1:38 What inspired CatchU®? 2:36 Assessing for falls risk 4:10 How does CatchU® work? 7:21 The benefit of an academic medical center 8:20 Research and cross-department collaboration at Stony Brook 10:50 The danger of falls in aging populations 11:50 The future of falls prevention and CatchU® 12:58 Closing Remarks According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly 30 percent of Americans over the age of 65 experience a fall annually. And more than three million older Americans require an emergency room visit every year because of fall-related injuries. And these falls can also lead to or cause reduced mobility, lack of independence, and death. Stony Brook's Jeannette Mahoney, PhD, has taken steps to address and prevent falls, developing a smartphone solution that gauges someone’s likelihood to fall. This episode will dive into the app, which is called CatchU® …Before You Fall, as well as discuss assessing falls risk, and explore the important research being done at Stony Brook. Experts in studio: Timothy Brown, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer Stony Brook Medicine Jeannette R. Mahoney, PhD Chief, Division of Cognitive and Sensorimotor Aging Stony Brook Medicine *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately. Extended Audio Description: https://vimeo.com/1215872987?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci More information: https://health.stonybrookmedicine.edu/healthcast-episode-14-catchu-before-you-fall/ More information: https://health.stonybrookmedicine.edu/healthcast-episode-14-catchu-before-you-fall/ *Description of Video Studio: News desk with Stony Brook Medicine logo on the front. Big screen is behind experts with Healthcast logo.

    Healthcast Ep14: CatchU® …Before You Fall
  3. Aug 10

    Healthcast Ep14: CatchU® …Before You Fall

    00:00 Opening and Introductions 1:38 What inspired CatchU®? 2:36 Assessing for falls risk 4:10 How does CatchU® work? 7:21 The benefit of an academic medical center 8:20 Research and cross-department collaboration at Stony Brook 10:50 The danger of falls in aging populations 11:50 The future of falls prevention and CatchU® 12:58 Closing Remarks According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly 30 percent of Americans over the age of 65 experience a fall annually. And more than three million older Americans require an emergency room visit every year because of fall-related injuries. And these falls can also lead to or cause reduced mobility, lack of independence, and death. Stony Brook's Jeannette Mahoney, PhD, has taken steps to address and prevent falls, developing a smartphone solution that gauges someone’s likelihood to fall. This episode will dive into the app, which is called CatchU® …Before You Fall, as well as discuss assessing falls risk, and explore the important research being done at Stony Brook. Experts in studio: Timothy Brown, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, Stony Brook Medicine Jeannette R. Mahoney, PhD, Chief, Division of Cognitive and Sensorimotor Aging, Stony Brook Medicine *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately. Extended Audio Description: https://vimeo.com/1215872987?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci More information: https://health.stonybrookmedicine.edu/healthcast-episode-14-catchu-before-you-fall/ *Description of Video Studio: News desk with Stony Brook Medicine logo on the front. Big screen is behind experts with Healthcast logo.

    Healthcast Ep14: CatchU® …Before You Fall
  4. Jun 1

    Healthcast Ep13: AI in Healthcare

    00:00 Opening and Introductions 1:30 How is AI currently being used in healthcare? 2:57 How is AI performance monitored and evaluated? 5:10 Understanding AI and how to use it in responsibly in a clinical setting 7:03 What skills do physicians need more of in order to use AI effectively 8:22 AI and inequities in healthcare 11:03 Where can AI support but not replace physician judgement? 13:20 The future of AI in healthcare 16:20 How do patients incorporate AI into their care? 20:03 Closing Remarks In this episode, experts from Stony Brook Medicine explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping healthcare today - and what lies ahead. This conversation covers how AI is being used in clinical settings, how its performance is monitored, and what it means to deploy these tools responsibly. Also discussed are the skills physicians need to work effectively with AI, healthcare inequities, and where human judgment must remain central. We also look toward the future of AI in healthcare and how patients are beginning to incorporate AI into their own care journeys. Experts in studio: Jonathan Buscaglia, MD Chief Medical Officer, Stony Brook Medicine Samita Heslin, MD, MBA, MPH, MA, MS Deputy Chief Medical Information Officer, Stony Brook University Hospital Eric J. Morley, MD, MHA, MS, CPHQ Chief Quality Officer, Stony Brook University Hospital https://health.stonybrookmedicine.edu/healthcast-episode-13-ai-in-healthcare/ *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately. *Description of Video Studio: News desk with Stony Brook Medicine logo on the front. Big screen is behind experts with Healthcast logo.

    Healthcast Ep13: AI in Healthcare
  5. Apr 28

    Healthcast Ep12: Stony Brook HOME

    Healthcast Ep12: Stony Brook HOME 00:00 Opening and Introductions 1:30 What is Stony Brook HOME? 2:10 The mission of Stony Brook HOME 3:03 What type of care can somebody expect to receive through SB HOME? 4:30 Why is a clinic like SB HOME important for the communities we serve at Stony Brook Medicine? 6:00 Patient feedback 7:12 How can a patient make an appointment? 7:48 What are some of the strategies used to ensure continuity of care? 8:45 What makes SB HOME stand out? 10:09 What sort of hands-on work can medical students expect to take on at SB HOME? 12:34 What roles do students play in clinic operations? 13:55 SB HOME: Personal anecdotes from Jacklyn and Raya 16:04 Closing Remarks Stony Brook Health Outreach and Medical Education (Stony Brook HOME) is a medical student-run, physician-supervised free clinic affiliated with the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. SB HOME provides high quality and comprehensive primary care to uninsured adults on Long Island at no cost. https://health.stonybrookmedicine.edu/healthcast-episode-12-stony-brook-home/ Experts in studio: Jedan Phillips, MD Raya Skopicki, MS4 Jacklyn Cho, MS4 *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately. *Description of Video Studio: News desk with Stony Brook Medicine logo on the front. Big screen is behind experts with Healthcast logo. *More information: https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/stonybrookhome

    Healthcast Ep12: Stony Brook HOME
  6. Mar 31

    Healthcast Ep11: CARE Initiative

    Healthcast Ep11: CARE Initiative 00:00 Opening and Introductions 2:20 Increasing demand for mental health and addiction services 5:34 Mental and behavioral health workforce shortage and what Stony Brook is doing to address this 10:00 CARE Initiative: Partnership with school districts 12:50 CARE Initiative: Clinical intervention and access 22:02 East End initiatives 23:25 Community impact 26:04 CARE Initiative Newsletter and access to information 28:22 Impact of early access on the long-term health of youth 30:39 School refusal, screen time, etc. 32:03 Benefits of an academic medical center 32:26 Looking Ahead: Next steps for the CARE Initiative 35:42 How do school districts, students and families coordinate referrals to Stony Brook Medicine? 37:10 How do school districts get involved with the CARE Initiative 37:42 Closing Remarks The CARE Initiative is a groundbreaking initiative from Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, created in response to the growing health care needs of students across Suffolk County, especially those surrounding mental health and wellness. In partnership with local school districts, CARE delivers timely and expert support—connecting schools, families, and students with pediatric specialists in psychiatry, neurology, psychology, developmental pediatrics, and social work. The initiative further supports students and families with their ov erall health needs, helping to improve access to the many specialists at Stony Brook Medicine. https://health.stonybrookmedicine.edu/healthcast-episode-11-care-initiative/ Experts in studio: Kristie L. Golden-Campo, PhD, LMHC, CRC Susan Wilner, LCSW Cathryn A. Galanter, MD *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately. *Description of Video Studio: News desk with Stony Brook Medicine logo on the front. Big screen is behind experts with Healthcast logo.

    Healthcast Ep11: CARE Initiative
  7. Feb 2

    Healthcast Ep10: Advances in Heart Valve Disease Treatment

    00:00 Opening and Introductions 1:55 Heart valve disease diagnosis and advances in cardiovascular imaging 7:11 Surgeon + cardiologist collaboration 8:00 Pre-procedural planning and personalized treatment plans 11:59 Hybrid OR and real-time imaging 14:05 Post-op surveillance 16:06 Importance of screening for people with elevated risk factors 18:45 Introduction of surgical experts 19:06 Treatments for heart valve disease: valve repair surgery v. valve replacement 21:54 Valve replacement: mechanical v. biological prostheses 24:11 Valve repair options 26:12 Surgical techniques to achieve repair or replacement 27:41 Minimally-invasive options 32:49 Working with problematic TAVR valves 34:38 Multidisciplinary approach to valve repair at Stony Brook Medicine 36:17 The Ross Procedure 39:10 Closing Remarks As severity of heart valve disease increases, it can cause a range of symptoms. And if left untreated, it can be fatal. However, most types of valve disease can be treated effectively, restoring life expectancy back to near normal. Experts from Stony Brook Medicine are here to discuss diagnosis and innovative surgical options to treat aortic and mitral valve pathologies. http://health.stonybrookmedicine.edu/healthcast-episode-10-advances-in-heart-valve-disease/ Experts: Allison McLarty, MD Smadar Kort, MD Jonathan Price, MD Maroun Yammine, MD *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.

    Healthcast Ep10: Advances in Heart Valve Disease Treatment

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Welcome to Healthcast, where leaders and experts from Stony Brook Medicine come together to discuss a range of topics, from leadership and strategic planning to patient care and the inner workings of a successful healthcare system. *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.