Baptist HealthTalk

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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!

  1. 6d ago

    Prostate Cancer Care Today: Earlier Detection, Better Treatment, Fewer Side Effects

    What does a prostate cancer diagnosis really mean — and how do you know when screening or treatment is needed? Prostate cancer is common, but not every case carries the same risk, and today’s diagnostic tools and treatment options can help men make more informed decisions while protecting quality of life. In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Willard Shepard speaks with urologist and surgical oncologist Dr. Manuel Ozambela of Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute about prostate cancer screening, diagnosis and the technology changing how the disease is treated.  Why prostate cancer often causes no symptoms in its early stages  How PSA testing works and what an elevated PSA may — and may not — mean  Who may be at higher risk based on family history, genetics and race  How MRI and targeted biopsy help diagnose prostate cancer  How robotic surgery, HIFU and IRE are expanding treatment options  How PSMA imaging helps doctors determine where cancer is located  How AI is beginning to improve prostate imaging and treatment planning  Why preserving urinary and sexual function is an important part of treatment The takeaway: knowing your personal risk, talking with your physician and staying current with screening can help detect prostate cancer earlier — when more treatment options may be available. Host: Willard Shepard Award-Winning Journalist Guest: Manuel Ozambela, M.D. Urologic Surgical Oncologist Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute If you found this episode helpful, we also recommend: Prostate Cancer Awareness: Screening & Treatment The Screening That Changed Everything for Alonzo Mourning

  2. Sep 7

    Cholesterol and Heart Disease: What You Need to Know Earlier

    High cholesterol can start damaging your arteries long before you feel anything — and your total cholesterol number does not tell the whole story. So when should you start checking it, what do LDL and other cholesterol particles really mean, and when are lifestyle changes no longer enough? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Dr. Anthony Gonzalez speaks with Dr. Sanjeev Gulati about how cholesterol contributes to heart attacks and heart failure, why screening should begin earlier than many people think, and the treatment options available today.  Why high cholesterol is directly linked to heart attack risk  Common cholesterol myths, including the idea that diet is the only cause  How LDL and lipoprotein(a) contribute to plaque buildup and inflammation  How uncontrolled cholesterol can ultimately contribute to heart failure  Why cholesterol screening may need to begin in your 20s  How family history and familial hypercholesterolemia change cardiovascular risk  Lifestyle steps that can help lower cholesterol  When cholesterol-lowering medication may be needed  Why cholesterol control remains critical even after a heart attack  How advanced lipid testing can provide a clearer picture of individual riskHost: Anthony Gonzalez, M.D. Chief of Surgery, Baptist Health Baptist Hospital Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery, Baptist Health Guest: Sanjeev Kumar Gulati, M.D.,  Executive Deputy Director System Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care If you found this episode helpful, we also recommend: What Your Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Numbers Really Mean Calcium Scores Explained: What Your Heart Rick Really Looks Like Heart Disease in Young Adults: Why It's Rising (And What to Watch For)

  3. Aug 31

    Endometrial Cancer Is Rising: Warning Signs Women Shouldn’t Ignore

    Endometrial cancer cases are rising — and abnormal bleeding is the warning sign women should never ignore. Who is most at risk, why are more women being diagnosed, and what symptoms should prompt a call to your doctor? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Sandra Peebles speaks with Dr. John Diaz, gynecological oncologist at the Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute, about what women need to know about endometrial cancer, from early warning signs and risk factors to diagnosis, treatment and fertility-preserving options.  Why endometrial cancer cases are increasing in the U.S. and around the world  How obesity and prolonged estrogen exposure can raise risk  The abnormal bleeding patterns women should report — including after menopause  Other warning signs such as pelvic pain, bloating and abnormal discharge  Why endometrial cancer can also affect younger women  How doctors diagnose endometrial cancer and why there is no routine screening test  Treatment options for early and advanced disease, including immunotherapy  When fertility-sparing treatment may be possible  How family history and Lynch syndrome can affect riskHost: Sandra Peebles Award-Winning Journalist Guest: John P. Diaz, M.D. Chief of Gynecologic Oncology Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute Chair, Obstetrics & Gynecology, FIU If you found this episode helpful, we also recommend the following: Can Cervical Cancer Be Cured? A Gynecologic Oncologist Answers Eradicating Cervical Cancer: Possible or Impractical?

  4. Aug 24

    Infusion Care for Neurology: What Patients Should Know

    Why would a neurologist recommend an infusion instead of a pill, and what should patients expect when they arrive for treatment? Neuro infusion therapy can be used for conditions including multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis and Alzheimer’s disease, but the process can feel unfamiliar or intimidating at first. In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Dr. Anthony Gonzalez speaks with Janisse Marin and Leah Marcelin about how neurological infusion therapy works, why it may be recommended, and how care teams help patients through treatment.  What neuro infusion therapy is and how it differs from chemotherapy  Why an infusion may be chosen instead of an oral medication  What happens before, during and after an infusion appointment  Common side effects and how patients are monitored for reactions  How infusion therapy is used for multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis and Alzheimer’s disease  Why some treatments are designed to slow disease progression rather than immediately relieve symptoms  How education and a coordinated care team can make treatment less overwhelmingHost: Anthony Gonzalez, M.D. Chief of Surgery, Baptist Health Baptist Hospital Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery, Baptist Health Guests: Janisse P. Marin RN, MSN Chief Nursing Officer/Assistant Vice President  Baptist Outpatient Services Halena Leah Marcelin, PharmD Assistant Vice President, Pharmacy Business Affairs & Development Baptist Health If you found this episode helpful, we recommend the following for additional information: Infusion Care for Osteoporosis: What Patients Should Know The Power of Infusion Therapy: What You Need to Know

  5. Aug 17

    Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Who Do You See First and What Comes Next?

    After a breast cancer diagnosis, what happens first—seeing an oncologist, having surgery or starting chemotherapy? And how do doctors decide between a lumpectomy and a mastectomy? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Johanna Gomez sits down with Dr. Mehran Habibi, Deputy Chief of Breast Surgery with Baptist Health Cancer Care, to answer common questions patients search online about breast cancer surgery and treatment. They discuss:  The difference between a medical oncologist and a surgical oncologist  Who patients typically see first after a breast cancer diagnosis  How doctors decide whether chemotherapy or surgery comes first  Why chemo first does not automatically mean the cancer is more aggressive  Whether chemotherapy can be shortened when a tumor responds well  Why second opinions and breast cancer specialists can matter  The truth about the myth that surgery or biopsy can make breast cancer spread  Why treatment may still be needed after a tumor is removed  How doctors and patients choose between lumpectomy and mastectomy  Why feeling fine is not a reason to delay recommended treatment  How lymph node involvement affects staging and treatment  Options for immediate or delayed breast reconstruction  How AI is beginning to support breast imaging, surgical planning and treatment decisions Subscribe to Baptist Health for more expert conversations on health, wellness, prevention and treatment. Host: Johanna Gomez Award-Winning Host & Journalist Guest: Mehran Habibi, M.D. Deputy Chief of Breast Surgery  Baptist Health Cancer Care If you found this episode helpful, we recommend these links for additional information: Breast Cancer in Young Women: Signs, Screenings, and When to Speak Life After Breast Cancer: Fear, Healing, and Hope

  6. Aug 10

    Could You Have Sleep Apnea? Symptoms, Risks and CPAP Alternatives

    Sleep apnea can cause you to stop breathing repeatedly during the night — sometimes dozens or even hundreds of times — without you realizing it. And while loud snoring is a common warning sign, it is not the only one. In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, host Dr. Anthony Gonzalez talks with sleep specialist Dr. Edward Mezerhane about how sleep apnea affects the body, the symptoms people often miss, and what can happen when the condition goes untreated. They also break down how sleep apnea is diagnosed, why weight and airway anatomy matter, what to do if CPAP is difficult to tolerate, and the other treatment options available.  What sleep apnea is and how common it may be  Why people can stop breathing without realizing it  Common and overlooked symptoms of sleep apnea  The connection between sleep apnea, weight gain and heart health  Whether losing weight can improve sleep apnea  How sleep studies confirm a diagnosis  Ways to make CPAP easier to tolerate  Alternatives to CPAP, including oral appliances and surgical options Sleep apnea is highly treatable. If you regularly wake up exhausted, snore loudly, or a bed partner notices pauses in your breathing, getting evaluated may help improve both your sleep and your long-term health. For more health and wellness information, visit BaptistHealth.net/News. 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: 7 Ways Summer Can Wreck Your Sleep This is What Lack of Sleep Does to your Brain and Heart Pillow Talk: Uncovering the Sleep-Heart Link

  7. Aug 3

    Weight Loss Medications and Muscle Loss: What You Need to Know

    Weight loss medications can bring the number on the scale down quickly—but are you losing fat, muscle or both? And why do some people feel weaker or less healthy even while the pounds are coming off? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Johanna Gomez speaks with clinical pharmacy specialist Erin Dorval and physician assistant Lisa Davis about what GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy are doing inside the body, why muscle preservation matters and how resistance training and nutrition support healthier, more sustainable results. They discuss:  Why rapid weight loss can include significant muscle loss  How GLP-1 medications reduce appetite and quiet “food noise”  Why resistance training should begin at the start of treatment  What “Ozempic face” really is—and what causes it  How protein, hydration and smaller portions may help manage side effects  Why medication dosage does not always need to keep increasing  The risks of rapid weight loss and unmonitored compounded medications  How pharmacists, cardiology teams and other providers can work together  Practical ways to build healthier habits without trying to change everything at once The goal is not simply to lose weight. It is to improve strength, function, metabolic health and long-term quality of life. Host: Johanna Gomez Award-Winning Host & Journalist Guests: Erin Dorval, PharmD, CPh Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Baptist Health Lisa K. Davis, DMSc, PA-C, CLS Physician Assistant Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care If you found this episode helpful, you may also enjoy: Weight Loss Medications Weighing the Options: Diet, Exercise and Medication Weight Loss Medication vs Surgery: What to Know

  8. Jul 29

    PMOS: El Nuevo Nombre del SOP

    El síndrome de ovario poliquístico ahora se conoce como síndrome ovárico poliendo-metabólico, o PMOS, un nombre que refleja mejor cómo esta condición puede afectar mucho más que los ovarios y la fertilidad. En este episodio de Baptist HealthTalk, Sandra Peebles conversa con la endocrinóloga Dra. Priscilla Escalona Villasmil y la obstetra-ginecóloga Dra. Ingrid Paredes sobre el diagnóstico, los síntomas, los riesgos metabólicos y las opciones de tratamiento.  Por qué el cambio de nombre ayuda a comprender mejor la condición  Síntomas como períodos irregulares, acné, crecimiento de vello y dificultad para perder peso  La relación entre PMOS, resistencia a la insulina, diabetes y salud cardiovascular  Cómo se diagnostica y por qué no todas las pacientes presentan los mismos signos  Opciones de tratamiento según los síntomas, el metabolismo y los planes de embarazo  Por qué un diagnóstico de PMOS no significa que una mujer no pueda quedar embarazada Con un diagnóstico temprano, cambios saludables en el estilo de vida y un tratamiento individualizado, el PMOS puede controlarse. Las especialistas también comparten un mensaje claro: hay opciones, tratamiento y esperanza.

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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
    261
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Baptist HealthTalk
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