Healthy with VCU Health
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 20 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsTake control of your health! VCU Health experts share practical tips and the latest in technology, innovation and research to help you achieve optimal health and wellness.
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Improving Breast Cancer Treatment Through Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation
June 15, 2020 13:00 - 8.67 MBBreast cancer surgery is often followed by radiation treatment. Dr. Douglas Arthur, Chair of Radiation Oncology at VCU Massey Cancer Center, discusses accelerated partial breast irradiation.
Tools to Help You Cope With the Trauma of COVID-19
May 20, 2020 13:00 - 11.5 MBDr. Katy Maher shares tips on how to cope with the trauma you may be experiencing during the pandemic.
Seeking Emergency Care During COVID-19
May 06, 2020 05:00 - 16 MBDr. Stephen Miller explains the extra protocols that are in place to help keep non-COVID-19 patients safe, and why you shouldn't wait to go to the hospital if you have an emergency.
COVID-19: Why And How We Should Flatten the Curve
March 31, 2020 05:00 - 15.1 MBDr. Gonzalo Bearman explains why flattening the curve is important to slow the spread of the virus, and how we should flatten the curve.
Weight Loss Surgery for Teens: A Healthy Lifestyle Tool
March 03, 2020 06:00 - 19 MBMany children and teens are challenged with severe obesity, and some of these children could benefit from weight loss surgery before comorbidities take a major toll on their overall health. Dr. Trey Wickham, Endocrinologist and Co-Director at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU's Healthy Lifestyles Center, discusses weight loss surgery for teens.
How to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease
February 18, 2020 06:00 - 9.01 MBFebruary is heart month, the perfect reminder to reduce risk factors for heart disease. Dr. Phoebe Ashley, cardiologist, discusses these risk factors.
Why We Are Passionate About Training First Responders
February 04, 2020 06:00 - 10.5 MBFirst responders are part of the patient care team. Dr. Alan Rossi, Medical Director of VCU Center for Trauma and Critical Care Education and Medical Director of VCU Paramedic Program, discusses training first responders to better serve the community.
Ways to Control Asthma in Children
January 21, 2020 06:00 - 10.2 MBWith roughly one in twelve children suffering from asthma, learning to control the condition improves their quality of life. Dr. Michael Schechter, Professor and Chief of the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, discusses how to control asthma in children.
The Weight Loss Battle: How Bariatric Surgery Can Bring You Back to Healthy
January 07, 2020 06:00 - 8.47 MBDiet and exercise can help some individuals lose weight, but others need additional solutions. Dr. Jennifer Salluzzo, Bariatric and Gastrointestinal Surgeon, discusses weight loss surgery.
How You Can Get Better, Faster After Surgery
December 17, 2019 06:00 - 14.1 MBVCU Health is working to improve patient outcomes for expedited recovery after surgery. Dr. Michael Scott, Director of Critical Care Anesthesiology at Virginia Commonwealth University, discusses the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program.
Robot-Assisted Transplantation
December 04, 2019 06:00 - 11.6 MBRobotic-assisted surgery means better outcomes for kidney transplant recipients and donors. Dr. Chandra Bhati, Transplant Surgeon at the VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center and Associate Professor of Surgery, explains how this cutting-edge technology works and how it benefits patients.
Screening for Lung Cancer Saves Lives
November 25, 2019 06:00 - 17 MBLung cancer is a leading cause of death in men and women. Dr. Patrick Nana-Sinkham, pulmonologist and researcher at VCU Massey Cancer Center, discusses lung cancer and the importance of lung cancer screening.
Seizure First Aid: Learn How to Help
November 19, 2019 06:00 - 15.1 MBOne in ten people will have a seizure in their lifetime. Dr. Victor Gonzalez-Montoya, Interim Chief of Epilepsy, discusses seizures and how to help if you see someone having a seizure.
How VCU Health is Working to Combat the Social Determinants of Health
November 13, 2019 06:00 - 16.2 MBVCU Health is working to improve the health of the Richmond Community. Sheryl Garland, Chief of Health Impact of VCU Health System, discusses these exciting changes.
The Long-Term Impacts of Concussions on Our Military Personnel
November 06, 2019 06:00 - 19.9 MBMilitary service members and veterans may experience mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) or concussions. Dr. David Cifu, Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Virginia, discusses research into these injuries.
The Value of Our Level I Trauma Center
October 30, 2019 05:00 - 12.4 MBWhen faced with trauma, you have a choice in where you'd prefer to receive treatment. Dr. Michel Aboutanos, Chief of Acute Care Surgical Services and Medical Director of the Adult Level I Trauma Center, discusses the care available at the VCU Health Level I Trauma Center.
How Neoadjuvant Therapy Has Improved Breast Cancer Care
October 23, 2019 05:00 - 11.3 MBSome breast cancer may allow for pre-surgical treatment. Dr. Harry Bear, Chair of Surgical Oncology at VCU Massey Cancer Center, discusses neoadjuvant therapy for breast cancer.
What Goes Into a Liver Transplant and the Importance of Organ Donation
October 16, 2019 05:00 - 12 MBOrgan donation can save lives. Dr. Marlon Levy, Chair of the Division of Transplant Surgery and Director of the Hume-Lee Transplant Center, discusses liver transplants and organ donation.
When an Old Injury Becomes a Problem
October 15, 2019 05:00 - 13.7 MBThat old sports injury might need additional treatment if it still troubles you. Dr. Nirav Patel, Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, discusses when replacement should be considered.
Transforming the Immune System to Attack Cancer Through CAR T-cell Therapy
October 15, 2019 05:00 - 10.8 MBCAR T-cell therapy is an innovative means of boosting the immune system for cancer patients. Dr. John McCarty, Director of the Cellular Immunotherapies and Transplant Program at VCU Massey Cancer Center, discusses CAR T-cell therapy.
How Community Health Workers Can Improve the Health of Adults With Sickle Cell Disease
October 15, 2019 05:00 - 8.75 MBCommunity health workers have something in common with the patients they assist, bridging the distance between patients and the healthcare system. Dr. Wally Smith, Florence Neal Cooper Smith Professor of Sickle Cell Disease Vice Chair for Research, discusses how community health workers are helping those with sickle cell anemia.
How to Plan for Your Ideal Pregnancy and Childbirth
October 01, 2019 13:00 - 9.35 MBStarting a family should be exciting, but it can be stressful for some families, Dr. Ronald Ramus, Professor and Director of Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Director of the Ultrasound Unit, discusses how to best prepare for pregnancy and childbirth.