In this episode, we discuss how spiritual care plays a role in a healthcare environment. St. Mary Medical Center offers a Chaplain Residency Program by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) accredited by the Department of Education. The manager of Clinical Pastoral Education, Jawad Bayat, discusses how chaplains play a vital role across all Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic hospitals.
Hiatal hernia is a term you may only hear when experiencing one. This type of hernia occurs when parts of the stomach begin to push into your chest. Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Medical Group bariatric surgeon Alfred Trang, MD, discusses the causes and how to spot the warning signs of hiatal hernias.
Saint Francis Hospital is celebrating its centennial year on October 16, 2024. In this episode we welcome Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic President & CEO, Jim Woodward and Regional Director of Philanthropy, Gina Kennedy to look back on the legacy of the hospital and the impact it continues to make today. Also in this episode, we welcome our new host Adriane Kiss.
We welcome back sports orthopedic surgeon, Dinesh Dhanaraj, MD, to talk about some of the common injuries players see during the NFL season. Dr. Dhanaraj also explains how patients overcome concussions.
In the season 2 premiere of Beyond the Stethoscope, we talk to internal medicine physician, Cheryl Jackson, MD, who breaks down the differences between primary care and internal medicine and how both play a role in addressing the social determinants of health of patients across the Philadelphia-metro area.
Happy Pride Month! As we wrap the first season of Beyond The Stethoscope, we take a look into health care inequities often experienced by those in the LGBTQ+ community. Dr. Michael Magro, president of St. Mary Medical Center and Nazareth hospital, goes beyond the scenes of how their community approaches health care and the safe spaces Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic offers to members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Minutes matter in health care. But when do you need to seek emergency medical treatment? Dr. Brad Bendesky, chair of emergency medicine at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital explains situations where patients should seek care at an emergency room (ER), at an urgent care center, or with their primary care provider.
Chest pain of any kind can make people fear the worst—they may think they’re having a heart attack. But, is it? Dr. Ronald Fields, cardiologist at Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Medical Group goes behind the science and explains the functions of the heart and how to tell the difference.
We take a dive into the new model of care at the Healthy Village at Saint Francis Hospital. Lil Schonewolf, executive director, explains the social impacts of health care and how the Healthy Village supports whole-person, whole-life health care to the northern Delaware community. Lil also explains the ways organizations can partner with the Healthy Village at Saint Francis Hospital.
It’s Nurses Week! This recognition is celebrated every year between May 6-12 in honor of Florence Nightingale’s birthday, the founder of modern nursing. In this episode, chief nursing officer, Angel McCullough, DNP, RN, MBA, NEA-BC, FACHE, dives into the great work our nurse’s do everyday around the region and highlights the multiple DAISY and BEE Awards recognitions at Nazareth Hospital so far this year.
For some, the journey to weight loss is a difficult one, and diet and exercise are simply not enough. If you’ve struggled to reach a healthy weight, weight-loss surgery at Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic may be right for you. Dr. Kanika Trehan, bariatric surgeon at Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, explains the benefits of this procedure and helps bust the five common myths when it comes to bariatric surgery.
Technology and artificial intelligence are taking over many industries; health care is no different. Dr. William Melms, president of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Medical Group, talks about the future of health care and how that will affect the communities around the greater Philadelphia area and Delaware in the years to come.
Spring is in full bloom, and whether you are about to hit some walking trails, or have children partaking in spring sports, Dr. Dinesh Dhanaraj, orthopedic surgeon at Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, has tips to prevent injuries while being active this season.
Did you know? Black mothers and babies face higher morbidity and mortality rates than any other race. Dr. LaShauna McIntosh, ob/gyn at Saint Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware explains the importance of raising awareness around black mother and babies’ health in recognition of Black Maternal Health Week.
Welcome to Beyond the Stethoscope! Across this series, you will hear from different voices across the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware area, but in our series premiere, Jim Green, VP and Chief Development Officer at Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, introduces you to our philanthropy department who helps get the mission and values out in the community.
Are you ready to go Beyond the Stethoscope? Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic’s new podcast speaks with our experts in a variety of specialties and the impacts they are making across the Philadelphia and Delaware region. Our first episode drops on Thursday, April 4, 2024!