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Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
The COVID-19 pandemic tested healthcare systems and workers like never before. Five years later, what lessons have we learned and how can we apply them to future health crises?
In this final part of our three-part series, Sandra Lindsay, RN, continues her conversation with Northwell Health leaders John D’Angelo, MD, and Mangala Narasimhan, DO, to reflect on how this experience has changed them both personally and professionally. You'll hear their thoughts on:
- The emotional toll of COVID-19: From witnessing countless deaths to battling misinformation, the pandemic left a lasting impact on frontline workers. Drs. D’Angelo and Narasimhan share their experiences with burnout and PTSD, emphasizing the importance of self-care and supporting colleagues.
- Leadership in crisis: What key takeaways and lessons did these healthcare leaders gain from navigating a complex and rapidly-changing situation? They discuss the importance of adaptability, decisive decision-making, and the power of teamwork and collaboration.
- Hope for the future: Despite the hardships, there's hope. Hear what gives these doctors optimism about the future of healthcare and their belief in our capacity to overcome future challenges.
Meet our guests:
- John D’Angelo, MD, Executive Vice President and Market President, Northwell Health’s Central Market
- Mangala Narasimhan, DO, Director, Critical Care Services, Northwell and medical director of the acute lung injury ECMO program
This is Part 3 of their conversation. Listen to Part 1 and Part 2 now.
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
When Covid-19 first hit New York City, hospitals faced unprecedented patient surges. Queens, in particular, became an epicenter, overwhelming local facilities. Northwell Health’s John D’Angelo, MD, then operations chief for the Covid Command Center, recognized the urgent need to distribute this burden more evenly across the system. His solution: load-balancing.
In Part 2 of this three-part conversation, you'll hear how load balancing helped Northwell hospitals manage months-long surges and served as a model for other health systems. You'll also hear from Mangala Narasimhan, DO who, like Dr. D'Angelo, played a pivotal role in Northwell's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Five years later, they sat down with Sandra Lindsay, RN, to reflect on this turbulant (and traumatic) time in our history.
Meet our guests
- John D'Angelo, MD, Executive Vice President and Market President, Northwell Health’s Central Market
- Mangala Narasimhan, DO, Director, Critical Care Services, Northwell and medical director of the acute lung injury ECMO program
This is Part 2 of their conversation.
- Listen to Part 1 now
- Check back for Part 3 on Thursday, March 13
About Northwell Health
Northwell Health is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, 850 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians.
We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.
For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
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Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Today marks five years since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic. To help us look back, Sandra Lindsay, RN, spoke with two leaders who were at the forefront of Northwell Health's response:
- Mangala Narasimhan, DO, director of critical care services for Northwell and medical director of the acute lung injury ECMO program
- John D'Angelo, MD, is the executive vice president and market president for Northwell Health’s Central Market
Like Dr. Narasimhan, Sandra was based out of Long Island Jewish Medical Center when Covid hit New York. At the time, she was head of critical care nursing at the flagship hospital. In this conversation, you’ll hear all three share their memories of what it was like inside some of the first U.S. hospitals to receive Covid patients in March 2020; how staff coped with this global pandemic and what measures and innovations helped turn the tide.
This is part 1 of their conversation. Check back for Part 2 Wednesday, March 12, and Part 3 on Thursday, March 13.
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
About the expert
About Northwell Health
Northwell Health is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, 850 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians.
We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.
For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom:
Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit http://bit.ly/2Z7iHFL and explore our many opportunities.
Get more expert insights from leading experts in the field — Northwell Newsroom.
Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.
For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit http://bit.ly/2Z7iHFL and explore our many opportunities.
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Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
There are more Jamaicans living abroad than on the Island itself, a fact not lost on Courtney Cephas. As director of the National Healthcare Enhancement Foundation (NHEF), the philanthropic arm of Jamaica's Ministry of Health and Wellness, he wants to tap into this large and charitable community — referred to as the diaspora — to improve health care in Jamaica. In this episode of 20 Minute Health Talk, Cephas joins host Sandra Lindsay, RN, herself a member of the diaspora eager to give back, to discuss the NHEF's work, including its focus on building sustainable partnerships with organizations like Northwell Health, to address critical needs. Cephas and Lindsay detail two recent trips by Northwell clinical teams to the island, where they provided free surgeries for women suffering from uterine fibroids — one of several surgeries that have been backlogged since Covid-19, leaving hundreds desperate for a solution. These trips represent a powerful example of the diaspora's impact, bringing relief to patients while also strengthening Jamaica's healthcare system for the future. Hear how this unique collaboration is transforming lives and learn about the NHEF’s work to create a healthier future for Jamaica.
Future episodes will feature the inspiring personal stories of the women whose pain, resilience, and renewed hope embody the spirit of this initiative.
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Most of us have heard of kidney transplants, and maybe even know someone who's received a kidney from a living donor — typically a family member or a friend. But did you know that living donation is also possible for livers? It's an incredible procedure, and we're diving deep into this often-overlooked life-saving option. Northwell recently launched Long Island's first living donor liver transplant program, and today we're speaking with the expert leading the charge, Nabil Dagher, MD. He'll explain how this amazing procedure works – including how the liver can actually regenerate – why it's so important, and what you need to know about the growing need for organ donors across the U.S.
About Northwell Health
Northwell Health is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, 850 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians.
We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.
For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom:
Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit http://bit.ly/2Z7iHFL and explore our many opportunities.
Get more expert insights from leading experts in the field — Northwell Newsroom.
Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.
For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit http://bit.ly/2Z7iHFL and explore our many opportunities.
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Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
One simple question could save a life: Is there an unlocked gun in the house? Firearms are now the leading cause of death among children in the United States. Pediatric trauma Surgeon Chethan Sathya, MD, shares four strategies to help parents get started.
Northwell’s national gun violence prevention awareness campaign helps parents raise critical questions about safe firearm storage.
Featured experts
- Dr. Sathya is director of Northwell Health’s Center for Gun Violence Prevention
- Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health
- Sandeep Kapoor, MD, assistant vice president of addiction services at Northwell
Northwell Health’s 6th Annual Gun Violence Prevention Forum will take place on February 27, 2025. To learn more, visit: preventgunviolence.com. To attend virtually, register at preventgunviolence2025.rsvpify.com/
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Sepsis rarely attracts the attention of the public, but it's distressingly common: Every year, about 1.7 million U.S. adults develop this overreaction to infection — and more than 350,000 of them die. On this bonus episode of 20-Minute-Health-Talk, you’ll hear the stories of doctors and patients fighting against this subtle yet deadly condition, and how the battle led to a global alliance to combat the silent killer. You’ll also hear how pioneering research and lifesaving protocols developed at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and Northwell Health have reduced sepsis-related deaths — both within their hospitals, throughout New York State, and around the world.
Chapters
- 00:01 — Intro
- 00:53 — What is sepsis?
- 02:23 — 1985: A loss and a mission
- 03:36 — 2005: Assembling a team
- 06:08 — 2010: Launching a global alliance
- 06:52 — 2011: A better process
- 07:13 — 2012: Turning tragedy into action
- 08:46 — 2014: Early signs of success
- 10:09 — 2018: Watching the tide turn
- 11:06 — 2019: Broadening the effort to fight sepsis
- 11:34 — 2021: Tackling maternal sepsis
- 12:03 — 2023 and beyond: Ending sepsis
- 13:27 — Outro
About Northwell Health
Northwell Health is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, 850 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians.
We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.
For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom:
Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit http://bit.ly/2Z7iHFL and explore our many opportunities.
Get more expert insights from leading experts in the field — Northwell Newsroom.
Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.
For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit http://bit.ly/2Z7iHFL and explore our many opportunities.
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Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
In this special New Year’s edition of 20-Minute Health Talk, host Sandra Lindsay, RN, welcomes Jaclene Jason, PhD, clinical psychologist and senior director of Behavioral Health and Addiction Services at South Oaks Hospital, to reflect on the delightful wisdom shared by kids in Northwell Health’s latest TV commercial,A Little Wisdom. From embracing play to reframing fear, these young voices remind us how simple shifts in perspective can lead to a healthier, happier 2025. Dr. Jason reacts to their advice and offers practical tips to help parents embrace these ideas, fostering wellness and joy for the whole family.
About Northwell Health
Northwell Health is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, 850 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians.
We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.
For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom:
Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit http://bit.ly/2Z7iHFL and explore our many opportunities.
Get more expert insights from leading experts in the field — Northwell Newsroom.
Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.
For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit http://bit.ly/2Z7iHFL and explore our many opportunities.
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Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we look back on five exciting medical advances coming from the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research — the research arm of Northwell Health. In this episode, we spotlight studies that made strides in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, lung disease, mental health and dysphagia.
Read more about these five notable Northwell advances of 2024.
Chapters:
- 01:05 — The dark side of genetics and psychiatric disorders | Douglas F. Nixon, MD, PhD
- 05:21 — Sex, gender identity linked to human brain activity | Elvisha Dhamala, PhD
- 10:22 — Rethinking thick liquid diets | Liron Sinvani, MD
- 15:39 — Recognizing psychosis in Alzheimer's patients | Jeremy L. Koppel, MD
- 20:33 — Researchers focus on the spleen to treat the lungs | Stavros Zanos, MD PhD
About Northwell Health
Northwell Health is New York State’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 21 hospitals, 850 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians.
We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.
For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom:
Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit http://bit.ly/2Z7iHFL and explore our many opportunities.
Get more expert insights from leading experts in the field — Northwell Newsroom.
Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.
For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit http://bit.ly/2Z7iHFL and explore our many opportunities.
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