WakeMed Voices

Wakemed

Join us for WakeMed Voices — health and wellness-focused podcasts from WakeMed experts. Tune in and tune up your health with topics ranging from children’s health to chronic conditions, caring for an aging parent and everything in between.

  1. JAN 21

    Is Regenerative Medicine the Future of Orthopedic Treatment?

    In this episode, Dr. Chad Greer, a non-operative sports medicine physician with Wake Orthopaedics, explores how regenerative medicine is revolutionizing the treatment of orthopedic injuries. Learn about the efficacy of techniques like platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapies, and discover how they help patients heal faster without the need for surgery. Click here to listen and gain insights into future advancements in orthopedic care!  Learn more about Chad Greer, MD

  2. 10/30/2025

    We See Something On Your CT Scan - What Can That Mean?

    CT scans performed for conditions or injuries like trauma or heart disease often show incidental findings that could be related to lung cancer. These incidental findings, also called lung nodules, can be the result of old infections or scar tissue, or they can be cancerous. Join us as Dr. Brian Cohen explains the difference between a nodule and lung cancer, how they are followed and by whom, and when treatment interventions are needed. Learn more about Brian Cohen, MD

  3. 10/23/2025

    Never Smoked But Now I Have Lung Cancer – How Can That Be?

    According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 10% to 20% of lung cancers diagnosed in the United State, or 20,000 to 40,000 lung cancers each year, happen in people who never smoked or smoked fewer than 100 cigarettes in their lifetime. Join us as Dr. Brian Cohen discusses how this is possible and what nonsmokers should know when it comes to knowing the symptoms and risks for lung cancer. Learn more about Brian Cohen, MD

  4. 10/14/2025

    Breaking Up is Hard to Do – Smoking and Vaping

    Feeling overwhelmed by the cessation process? Are you confused about the differences between smoking and vaping? This episode breaks down the distinctions, discussing the harmful chemicals and health risks associated with both. Hear from Stacy Thiedeman, PA-C, as she provides offer valuable insights and practical tips for quitting smoking and vaping. From medication options like nicotine replacement therapy to behavioral strategies, discover the best ways to support your journey toward freedom from nicotine addiction.

  5. 10/14/2025

    Breather Easier: How Lung Cancer Treatment is Changing

    From targeted therapy to immunotherapy, lung cancer care is entering a new era of possibilities. Dr. Praveen Namireddy of WakeMed Cancer Care joins us to share how innovative treatments, early detection and a team-based approach to care are changing lives. Hear why there’s more reason than ever to be hopeful about the future of lung cancer treatment.  Learn more about Praveen Namireddy, MD

  6. 09/17/2025

    Hope & Progress: How Breast Cancer Care Keeps Getting Better

    Breast cancer care has come a long way – and the progress is inspiring. WakeMed breast oncologist Dr. Pallavi Kopparthy shares how treatments are now more precise, recovery is gentler and early detection continues to save lives. Learn more about breakthroughs making treatment more effective and helping women thrive after breast cancer.  Learn more about Pallavi Kopparthy, MD

  7. 07/14/2025

    Rehabilitation After Limb Loss

    Navigating life after limb loss can be overwhelming, but having the right resources and teams in place can make all the difference. Hear from Olivia Bloom, Physical Therapist at WakeMed, to learn more.

  8. 07/11/2025

    Head & Neck Cancers

    Head and neck cancers have many names based on where the cancer starts. Dr. Overton discusses risk factors, signs and symptoms and treatments.

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Join us for WakeMed Voices — health and wellness-focused podcasts from WakeMed experts. Tune in and tune up your health with topics ranging from children’s health to chronic conditions, caring for an aging parent and everything in between.

Information

  • Creator
    Wakemed
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    84
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Wakemed
  • Show Website
    WakeMed Voices