20-Minute Health Talk

News break: Young Feinstein Institutes' researcher named STAT 2024 Wunderkind

For his work with vagus nerve stimulation as a potential hemophilia treatment, Carlos Bravo-Iñiguez, MD, PhD, has been named a 2024 STAT Wunderkind. This recognition celebrates the brightest young minds in life sciences research who are pushing the boundaries of scientific innovation.

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News break: AMA recognizes Northwell Health for support of physicians' well-being

The American Medical Association’s 2024 Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program acknowledges the nation’s leaders in prioritizing proven efforts to enhance the well-being and professional fulfillment of physicians. Northwell joins the more than 100 organizations across the country that have received this honor since the program's inception in 2019. In 2024, a total of 62 health systems nationwide earned recognition with documented efforts to reduce system-level drivers of work-related burnout. 

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News break: Northwell’s Westchester hospitals name new chair of cardiology

Andrew Krumerman, MD, steps into cardiology programs acclaimed for excellence in coronary intervention as the new chair of cardiology at Northwell Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) and Northwell Phelps Hospital. He will focus on developing growth strategies, enhancing academic and research initiatives, and fostering collaboration with the goal of improving quality of care, patient outcomes and a reputation for cardiovascular excellence. 

Dr. Krumerman joined Northwell earlier this year as the director of cardiac electrophysiology at NWH.

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News break: New augmented reality-guided spinal surgery a first for Suffolk County

Neurosurgeons at South Shore University Hospital (SSUH) have performed Suffolk County’s first-ever spinal surgery using an augmented reality navigation platform. The complex surgery, conducted on August 16, involved the placement of spinal instrumentation with the Augmedics xvision Spine System in a patient who previously experienced complications from an earlier surgery.

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News break: Mather Hospital celebrates 10,000 bariatric surgeries

Mather Hospital recently marked a new milestone: surgeons performing the hospital’s 10,000th bariatric surgery. The hospital offers gastric bypass, revisional surgery, gastric band and sleeve gastrectomy for weight loss.

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The menopause movement (Part 3 of 3)

Today is World Menopause Day. In recognition of that, we revisit our series on menopause. In Part 3 of this series, originally posted on August 8, host Sandra Lindsay, RN, opens up about living with menopause. Sandra emphasizes the importance of finding certified menopause experts, and her OB/GYN, Jane Noah, MD, NCMP, and clinical health coach, Nadia Bey, M. A. /NBC-HWC, both weigh in on Sandra's care and what every woman should know. 

Read more about this series and what everyone needs to know about menopause. 

Episode resources

• The Women’s Health Initiative Randomized Trials and Clinical Practice
  A Review - JAMA study
• What is menopause?
• Women have been shamed and stigmatized over menopause for years
• 5 Ways to Manage Your Menopause
• It’s not just you ... sex after menopause may not always be so easy
• Vaginal Bleeding After Menopause: Yes, It Happens
• Veozah, Explained: How It Treats Hot Flashes
• How To Stay Healthy After Medical Menopause
• Living Your Best Life Post-Menopause
• Can Periods Restart After Menopause?
• Can You Get Pregnant After Menopause?

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The menopause movement (Part 2 of 3)

Ahead of World Menopause Day on Friday, October 18, we revisit our series on menopause. Spurred by host Sandra Lindsay's own painful journey to diagnosis and treatment, you'll hear from leading menopause experts and advocates about the emerging science and improved solutions for this difficult time of life.

Part 2 of this series highlights the growing movement of women speaking up about the stigma surrounding this natural yet often misunderstood phase of life. Three inspiring women join the podcast to share their menopause journeys: Shani McGraham-Shirley, a popular fitness instructor and motivational speaker; Emmy Award-winning journalist Tamsen Fadal; and certified nutrition coach Stephanie Shaw. 

 

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Meet our guests

• Shani McGraham-Shirley, CEO, Yahsuh Fitness Ltd., a renowned fitness instructor and motivational speaker, shares her eye-opening realization that many women, unaware they're entering perimenopause, feel as if they're losing their minds. Shani’s passionate advocacy reveals the gap in medical care and the unnecessary suffering women endure due to a lack of proper diagnosis.
• Tamsen Fadal is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, author, women's health advocate and certified integrative health coach. Tamsen’s journey from confusion and fear to empowerment and education highlights the urgent need for awareness and support.
• Stephanie Shaw, a certified nutrition coach, host of the Hello, Hot Flash podcast and menopause educator recounts her nearly two-year battle for a diagnosis, involving 18 doctors across four states. Her story of resilience and discovery of holistic health solutions serves as a beacon of hope for women navigating similar challenges.

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The menopause movement (Part 1 of 3)

Ahead of World Menopause Day on Friday, October 18, we revisit our series on menopause. Spurred by host Sandra Lindsay's own painful journey to diagnosis and treatment, you'll hear from leading menopause experts and advocates about the emerging science and improved solutions for this difficult time of life.

In Part 1, originally published on Jul 24, we cover the basics: Symptoms, stigma and the truth about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Vanessa Soviero, MD, an OB/GYN and certified menopause practitioner. She offers advice on what to look for in an OB/GYN and explores the push by Northwell's Katz Institute for Women’s Health to ensure all women get the care they need. 

Read more about HRT for menopause.

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Midwifery programs: A personalized approach to pregnancy

From conception to delivery, the postpartum period and beyond, midwifery programs provide a full range of healthcare services for women at every stage of life. In this article, you'll hear about a woman who chose to have a midwife deliver her second child at Peconic Bay Medical Center.

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More news and insights:

• Doula vs midwife: What's the difference?
• A birthing center that brings warm care for mothers, babies
• Bringing life into the world safely

News break: Northwell appoints new obstetrics and gynecology leader

Northwell Health has appointed Kevin Holcomb, MD, as chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, and The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in Uniondale.

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