Podcasts by SBH Bronx Health Talk

Episode 107: Preparing For a Baby from 2022-06-02T10:56:03

The Bronx has one of the highest rates of maternal morbidity and mortality in New York City. Compared to their White counter parts, Black and Hispanic women receive prenatal care later in their pre...

Episode 106: Get into shape by biking from 2022-05-23T17:52:08

More people than ever are biking.  It's a great way to get into shape -- and enjoy the sights as you pedal by.  Ken Podziba, president and chief executive office of Bik...

Episode 105: Weight Management is a Life Long Journey from 2022-04-21T16:11:41

The Bronx has some of the highest rates of obesity related conditions including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers.  Bronx resident and Communit...

Episode 104: Is the pandemic over? from 2022-03-31T14:49:07

Acknowledging how far we've come in the fight against Covid-19, Dr. Ed Telzak, chair of the Department of Medicine at SBH and an infectious disease specialist, takes a ...

Episode 103: Ready to break a sweat? from 2022-03-10T00:31:32

If you haven’t exercised in a while, you can always find an excuse.  Exercise has taken on even greater importance during the pandemic as studies show that people are s...

Episode 102: The Importance of Mentorship from 2022-02-24T12:47:14

Dr. Jacqueline Witter, Vice President of Nursing and Dr. Sarah Jamison, Emergency Medicine Physician, discuss the importance of mentorship within the Black community an...

Episode 101: Have the winter blues? from 2022-02-14T09:17:39

If so, you could be suffering from a medical condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD).  SBH psychiatrist Dr. Katarzyna Liwski discusses what you need to ...

Episode 100: A Conversation on the state of the Bronx with Dr. David Perlstein and Congressman Ritchie Torres. from 2022-01-24T01:45:50

For the 100th episode of SBH Bronx Health Talk, Dr. Perlstein, President and CEO of SBH Health System, and Bronx Congressman Torres discuss where the Bronx is today and...

Episode 99: Cataracts: A reality of aging from 2022-01-16T13:40:21

Ophthalmologist Dr. Michelle Packles educates patients on cataracts, one of the most common vision problems faced by older people (and some younger ones as well).

Episode 98:The scales don’t lie. from 2021-12-29T17:34:07

Obesity is a growing problem in the Bronx and throughout the country, particularly among younger people.  This is a problem that the pandemic has only made worse.  Losi...

Episode 97: Do you suffer from an autoimmune disease? from 2021-12-13T15:23

Autoimmune diseases -- from rheumatoid arthritis to fibromyalgia, osteoporosis to lupus -- can have you going from doctor to doctor seeking answers for your symptoms.  A rheumatologist may be th...

Episode 96: Eating Healthy in the Bronx from 2021-11-23T13:36:56

Thanks to the new SBH Teaching Kitchen and the magic provided by its director, Emily Schlag, a chef and registered dietitian, people in the community are learning to co...

Episode 95: Figuring Out the Latest News on Covid from 2021-11-15T14:50:37

Dr. Edward Telzak, an infectious disease specialist and chair of the Department of Medicine at SBH, gives an update on the latest news of Covid-19 -- about boosters, th...

Episode 94: Raising your kids with self-esteem. from 2021-10-26T20:12:53

How do you instill in your children the kind of self-esteem and confidence that will allow them to grow into happy, well-adjusted and successful adults?  What are some ...

Episode 93: It may depend on your zip code. from 2021-10-12T13:18:48

Moray Joselyn, senior director of quality and performance improvement at SBH, discusses population health and how your health may very well depend on where you live.

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Episode 92: Myth Busting Breastfeeding from 2021-09-20T13:40:42

Breastfeeding is the holy grail. It has many health benefits for both mother and baby. However, stark breastfeeding disparities do exist with non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic mothers breastfeeding a...

Episode 91: LGBTQ+ Health from 2021-09-13T14:10:37

Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ+) youth are at increased risk of poor health outcomes.  They experience disproportionate amounts of st...

Episode 90: It‘s Back to School Time from 2021-08-31T17:25:47

SBH pediatrician Dr. Ilana Stein discusses the concerns of young patients and their parents as schools in New York City are about to re-open for in-person classes after, in many cases, more than...

Episode 89: Managing Your Medication from 2021-08-23T21:01:16

Dr. Ruth Cassidy, Senior Vice President for  Clinical Support Services and Chief Pharmacy Officer at SBH, discusses medication management and the opening of new outpati...

Episode 88: Fit for Life from 2021-08-15T14:20

The new Healthplex Fitness Center is changing the lives of people of all ages.  Albert Jovel and Daniel Bonilla, who run the medical fitness center, discuss how exercis...

Episode 87: Coping with Stress from 2021-08-02T00:27:48

Stress leads to anxiety, a disorder that affects 40 million Americans.  Shirley Rodriguez, a licensed clinical social worker and associate administrator director at SBH Behavioral Health, discus...

Episode 86: What you need to know about the delta variant. from 2021-07-19T23:01

Dr. Ed Telzak, chair of the Department of Medicine at SBH and an infectious disease specialist, discusses the latest and most serious threat to date from the Covid-19:  ...

Episode 85: Mental Health Post-Pandemic from 2021-06-29T11:37:35

From a mental health perspective, the pandemic continues to claim its share of victims.  Jenna Cooper, a licensed clinical social worker and director of the child and a...

Episode 85: The pandemic and mental health from 2021-06-29T11:37:35

From a mental health perspective, the pandemic continues to claim its share of victims.  Jenna Cooper, a licensed clinical social worker and director of the child and adolescent program at SBH Beha...

Episode 84: Small Wound, Big Consequences from 2021-06-22T11:47:16

Dr. Ronald McLean, director of the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine at SBH, discusses how inconspicuous wounds can quickly turn life threatening and wha...

Episode 83: Rhythms of the heart from 2021-06-13T09:10:19

A fluttering or racing heart may be harmless, or it could be life threatening.  Dr. Salim Baghdadi, a cardiac electrophysiologist at SBH Health System, discusses heart ...

Episode 82: Covid-19 and the Latinx Community from 2021-06-02T15:48:35

Senator Gustavo Rivera hosts this special episode on the impact of the pandemic on the Latinx community with area social workers.

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Episode 81: Giving comfort to pregnant women and newborns from 2021-05-21T11:36:31

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, or OMM, can relieve the pain from the body changes that come with pregnancy, and help prevent certain conditions found in newborns.  ...

Episode: 80: Shopping Smartly from 2021-05-11T13:53:04

SBH WIC (Women, Infants, Children) has partnered with the Perez family's C-Town, a local grocery store located in the heart of Little Italy in the Bronx, to launch a new and exciting shopping excur...

Episode 79: Lessons Learned During the Pandemic from 2021-05-04T15:05

Drs. Manisha Kulshreshtha and Dan Lombardi discuss what was learned in terms of treatments and what they see ahead in the battle against Covid-19.

Video: from 2020-09-14T17:35:38

Yes, it's been a year like none other -- which means doing whatever you can to stay healthy.   This begins with getting a flu shot.  Dr. Judy Berger, director of the division of infectious disea...

Episode 66: Sending your kids back to school. from 2020-09-08T21:45:06

Parents are struggling to decide between in-person and remote learning this fall.  SBH pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Carine Hedari weighs in on what paren...

Episode 65: You are what you eat. from 2020-09-01T08:58

Chef Emily Schlag, director of the new SBH Center of Culinary Medicine and Teaching Kitchen, discusses how the teaching kitchen will show residents of the Bronx, the st...

Episode 64: Typing can be injurious to your health. from 2020-08-24T22:15:32

The force caused by doing something as seemingly simple as typing is a major factor in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, one of the most common injuries in America.  Hand surgeon...

Episode 63: Here Come the Bees from 2020-08-10T14:52:31

250,000 bees now call the Rooftop Farm of the SBH Health and Wellness Center home.  They have already produced 150 pounds of honey.  Beekeeper Eric Hanan discusses the ...

Episode 62: A Medical Fitness Center Comes to the Bronx from 2020-08-01T01:00

The Healthplex Fitness Center, a part of the SBH Health and Wellness Center, follows "The Exercise is Medicine" initiative, where physical activity is a standard part o...

Episode 61: Racism is a Public Health Crisis from 2020-07-27T00:30

Structural racism, inequities and the many injustices that Black communities, especially in the Bronx experience, can account for disproportionate health outcomes. Dr. ...

Episode 60: Living as a teen during the pandemic from 2020-06-30T09:18:49

Covid-19 has changed all of our worlds in the Bronx and beyond.  But how has it affected the mental health of our teenagers?  Kevin Green, who works with adolescents as...

Episode 59: Telehealth emerges from pandemic from 2020-06-22T08:53:15

As a result of Covid-19, many patients began to receive care through telehealth.  Now, more and more patients and providers are finding that telehealth offers both a nu...

Episode 58: Giving Birth During Covid-19 from 2020-05-27T18:25:55

Dr. Mark Rosing, SBH’s Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology , discusses  the unique birthing experience women are having in the mist of a pandemic and discusses the initi...

Episode 57: So now what? from 2020-05-18T18:51:30

Dr. Ed Telzak gives an updated look on the coronavirus now that the country is opening up, there is talk about a new treatment, and a Covid-related disease is now affec...

Episode 56: Spiritual Care During the Pandemic from 2020-05-11T01:00

Covid-19 has ignited many to seek spiritual guidance for understanding and healing. Chaplain Ruth Diones sheds light on how her role has evolved and how she provides spiritual care during crisis...

Episode 55: Getting Past The Pandemic. from 2020-04-27T01:00

Dr. Ed Telzak, chair, Department of Medicine at SBH and an infectious disease specialist, explains what needs to happen to get us past the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Episode 54: After the Surge. from 2020-04-13T01:00

Dr. Ed Telzak, chair, Department of Medicine at SBH and an infectious disease specialist, discusses the surge and the future of the Covid-19 pandemic in New York City. ...

Episode 53: Staying Mentally Healthy During the Pandemic. from 2020-04-06T01:00

Fear and worry play a major role during the Covid-19 pandemic.  Concern over contracting the virus, the change in our day-to-day lives, and the unpredictability of what...

Episode 52: The Latest on Covid-19 from 2020-03-18T13:20:43

Dr. Ed Telzak, chair of medicine and an infectious disease specialist, discusses the latest information on the Covid-19 virus. For more information on the Covid-19 viru...

Episode 51: Caring for the Elderly. from 2020-03-16T01:00

Older patients require special care in the hospital -- whether they require emergency treatment or are recovering from an illness or surgery. Dr. Joel Sender, director ...

Episode 50: Telemedicine - changing the face of medicine. from 2020-03-09T01:00

Dr. Jitendra Barmecha, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at SBH, discusses how technology is resulting in the increasing presence of telemedicine in h...

Episode 49: Surgery of the New Millennium. from 2020-03-02T01:00

Interventional radiology can help patients with any one of a number of different conditions -- migraines, fibroids, prostate issues and even cancer.  Dr. Bobby Chiong, ...

Episode 48: A New Way of Eating. from 2020-02-24T01:00

Dr. Eric Appelbaum, Chief Medical Officer at SBH Health System, offers his personal journey in following a plant-based diet.  He discusses why it's worked for him and h...

Episode 47: Looking Better. Younger. from 2020-02-17T01:00

More and more people than ever before are interested in looking better and younger, whether it means undergoing cosmetic surgery or taking advantage of such non-invasiv...

Episode 46: Hookah smoking is not safe. from 2020-02-10T01:00

While the media has placed a great deal of attention on the dangers of vaping,  Dr. Angela Regina, an emergency medicine physician and medical toxicologist at SBH, warn...

Episode 45: What do we know (and not know) about the novel coronavirus? from 2020-02-03T01:00

Dr. Ed Telzak, chair of the Department of Medicine at SBH and an infectious disease specialist, discusses the novel coronavirus, which has been declared a global health...

Episode 44: The Arrival of Social Emergency Medicine. from 2020-01-27T01:46

Dr. Jeffrey Lazar, vice chair and medical director of the emergency medicine department at SBH, discusses the practical use of social emergency medicine.  This is the i...

Episode 43: Menstrual Disorders -- What's normal? from 2020-01-20T01:00

Dr. Sonata Cooper, Ambulatory Care OB/GYN Site Director at SBH, discusses what exactly is considered a normal period and delves into such common menstrual disorders  as...

Episode 42: Sexual Health. from 2020-01-13T01:00

Your sexual health is an important part of your overall wellbeing but asking questions and knowing where to go to get accurate information can be quite difficult. Dr. N...

Episode 41: Sleep apnea? Jaw pain? See the dentist. from 2020-01-06T01:00

If you've been diagnosed with sleep apnea and the CPAP machine isn't for you, or if have jaw pain that isn't going away, it might be time to find a sleep apnea/TMJ dent...

Episode 40: Saving Limbs. from 2019-12-30T01:00

Patients with diabetes have a high rate of lower limb amputation.  Dr. Emilio Goez, chief of the podiatry service at SBH, discusses the multidisciplinary approach that ...

Episode 39: Depressed? Anxious? Know When It's Time to Get Help. from 2019-12-23T01:00

Dr. Pablo Ibanez, Outpatient Psychiatry Medical Director at SBH’s Behavioral Health Clinic, sheds light on depression and anxiety disorders and discusses how best to cope with them. For more inf...

Episode 38: Ultrasound, Catscan or MRI? from 2019-12-16T01:00

Dr. Raza Rehmani, chief of neuroradiology and musculoskeletal imaging at SBH, discusses neuroimaging and its use in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and illnesse...

Episode: 37: Vaping has become a Critical Health Issue. from 2019-12-09T01:00

Vaping, which continues to harm many young people in the Bronx and around the country, has captured the  nation's headlines.  Dr. Raghu Loganathan, a pulmonologist and ...

Episode 36: Healthy Eating Around the Holidays. from 2019-12-02T01:00

Sticking to a healthy diet can be especially challenging around the holiday season. Elisa Ramos, Nutrition Coordinator and Anne Louie, Registered Dietitian, representat...

Episode 35: After weight loss surgery. from 2019-11-25T01:00

Registered dietitian Rebecca Koch, who works in the Center for Bariatric Surgery at SBH, discusses how she works with weight loss surgery patients both before and after surgery to help them reac...

Episode 34: Hands-on treatment can solve range of health problems from 2019-11-18T01:00

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, or OMT, can restore the proper tension and alignment of the bones, muscles, and joints.  It promotes improved breathing, circulation and function and can trea...

Episode 33: Is it more than the baby blues? from 2019-11-11T01:00

Nearly 15% of mothers experience postpartum depression. Mothers may feel sadness, anxiety and exhaustion, making it extremely difficult to do everyday tasks, especially...

Episode 32: Centering Pregnancy. from 2019-11-04T01:00

SBH Mother/Baby Department has embarked on an innovative endeavor to improve patient health outcomes entitled Centering Pregnancy program, a group-b...

Episode 31: What you need to know about food allergies. from 2019-10-28T02:00

Virtually everyone knows someone who has a food allergy.  Allergist Dr. Alyson Smith discusses common food allergies – peanuts, shellfish, milk, etc. – and how you can ...

Episode 30: Fighting children's illnesses. from 2019-10-21T02:00

Dr. Tsoline Kojaoghlanian, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at SBH, discusses common childhood diseases and what parents need to know about illnesses ranging f...

Episode 29: The flu is coming. from 2019-10-14T02:00

Recorded from the Studios at St. Barnabas Hospital

Find out what you need to know about the prevention and treatment of the flu.  Dr. E...

Episode 28: Living Life on a Rollercoaster. from 2019-10-07T02:41

SBH psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Roman speaks about the ups and downs of bipolar disorder.  This is a problem marked by manic and depressive episodes that impact on a huge number of Americans. For mo...

Episode 27: Discussing End of Life Issues from 2019-09-30T02:00

There are a number of questions that need to be answered when it comes to this period in one’s life – preferably at a time when the individual can communicate his or he...

Episode 26: A race against time. from 2019-09-23T02:00

All too often, patients are rushed to the ER after drug overdoses or interactions, their lives hanging in the balance.  Dr. Howard Greller, director...

Episode 25: Does your child suffer from seizures or headaches? from 2019-09-16T02:34

Pediatric seizures and headaches are not uncommon.  Yet, they can be very disturbing to concerned parents  Dr. Dina Kornblau, a pediatric neurologist at SBH, discusses ...

Episode 24: What is Palliative Care? from 2019-09-09T02:00

Dr. Steven Reichert, director of palliative care at SBH Health System, calls himself a “comfort doctor.”  He discusses what palliative care is…and what it isn’t. For more information about servi...

Episode 23: Fighting The Back-to-School Blues. from 2019-09-02T02:26

Transitioning back into the school routine can be difficult for both parent and child. Sara Schreiber, Licensed Social Worker and Behavioral Health Clinician at SBH dis...

Episode 22: The Baby-Friendly Initiative. from 2019-08-26T02:00

Julie Crocco, director of midwifery at SBH Health System, explains the importance of breastfeeding for both mom and baby, and the four-year journey SBH has been on to b...

Episode 21: Skin Problems. from 2019-08-19T03:46

Dr. Charles Gropper, director of the division of dermatology at SBH Health System, discusses common skin conditions and the detective work that often goes into determin...

Episode 20: Supporting Those With Addiction. from 2019-08-12T03:10

Jennifer Rogers, Administrative Director of Addiction medicine at SBH Health System, discusses the Addiction Medicine Outpatient Counseling Program (OPD) and inpatient ...

Episode 19: Elderly in the ED. from 2019-08-05T03:17

The elderly population is extremely vulnerable and compromise a significant number of  patients in the ED. Dr. Ernest Patti, a senior emergency physician with SBH Healt...

Episode 18: Food as Medicine. from 2019-07-29T03:30

Andrea Plunkett, a nutritionist at SBH Health System, discusses how food, in the form of a plant-based diet, can act as medicine in preventing and even reversing chroni...

Episode 17: Birth control options. from 2019-07-22T03:00

Deciding on the right birth control can be challenging but empowering way to take control of your reproductive health. Dr. Kanani Titchen, Director of Adolescent Health...

Episode 16: Life in a busy ER from 2019-07-15T03:59

Dr. Jeffrey Lazar, vice chairman and medical director of emergency medicine at SBH discusses what life is like – as a patient and a physician – at a busy, Level 2 traum...

Episode 15: Cervical cancer is preventable. from 2019-07-08T02:00

Cervical cancer is preventable. Yet, there are 12,000 American women who get cervical cancer every year, about one third of whom die from the disease.  Dr. Ana Tergas, a...

Episode 14: Medication mistakes are the biggest reason for patient safety error.  from 2019-07-01T04:00

Medication mistakes are the biggest reason for patient safety error.  Most of these errors occur during handoffs, when patients are admitted, transferred and discharged....

Episode 13- THE HIV/AIDS EPIDEMIC: A LOOK BACK from 2019-06-20T14:13:44

HIV/AIDS has taken the lives of more than 100,000 New Yorkers since 1981.  Through the eyes of five infectious disease physicians at SBH Health System, this episode looks at the beginning of the...

Episode 12: Education is the biggest factor in getting help for a geriatric patient. from 2019-06-17T04:30

Education is the biggest factor in getting help for a geriatric patient, says Sheri Klass, a geriatric nurse practitioner at SBH Health System.  Yes, she says, there ar...

Episode 11: We’re in the midst of a maternal mortality crisis. from 2019-06-10T04:23

We’re in the midst of a maternal mortality crisis. Death rates for new mothers have nearly doubled over the past two decades, putting us in the company of developing countries like Afghanistan a...

Episode 10: How did you sleep last night? from 2019-06-03T04:00

How did you sleep last night? If you’re having problems falling asleep or waking up, you’ll want to hear what Dr. Mediha Ibrahim, director of the Sleep Center for Medici...

Episode 9: Opioid Addiction Does not Play Favorites. from 2019-05-27T04:00

Opioid addiction does not play favorites. It can strike anyone. Dr. Jenna Butner, an addiction medicine specialist at SBH Health System, discusses the problem in the Bronx, which has the highest...

Episode 8: Stroke: Every Minute Counts. from 2019-05-20T05:00

Dr. Sarah Jamison, an emergency room physician at SBH, discusses the importance of responding quickly in the case of a stroke. For more information on the treatment and...

Episode 7: A Diabetes Epidemic in the Bronx. from 2019-05-13T10:08:43

A diabetes epidemic in the Bronx. Harris Leitstein, a nurse practitioner and certified diabetes educator at SBH Health System, explains the growing problem of diabetes in the Bronx and those lif...

Episode 6: You have a right to WIC Assistance. from 2019-05-06T09:22:42

SBH’s Executive Director Jose Tuma and Assistant Director Bernardo Gill discuss the benefits for enrolling in the SBH Women Infants and Children (WIC) program. They dispel myths, address political ...

Episode 5: Tired of covering up those varicose veins? from 2019-04-29T00:18:07

Tired of covering up those varicose veins? Dr. B. Bobby Chiong, chairman of the radiology department at SBH Health System, says those varicose veins in your legs not on...

Episode 4: Overweight and nothing works? from 2019-04-22T09:04:33

Overweight and nothing works? Obesity is a huge problem in America but it's especially bad in the Bronx where an estimated forty percent of adults are considered obese....

Episode 3: Joint Replacement. from 2019-04-15T14:04:47

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mark Klion discusses the improvements that have occurred in recent years with joint replacement, specifically knee, hip and shoulder replacement ...

Episode 2: Being a teenager can be tough. from 2019-04-08T11:35:40

Being a teenager can be tough. Dr. Kanani Titchen, an adolescent health specialist, discusses the challenges faced by teenagers as their bodies and relationships are ch...

Episode 1: Spring Allergies? from 2019-04-02T15:55:43

Spring allergies? Dr. Alyson Smith, an allergist, speaks about the discomfort of spring allergies, how to relieve their symptoms, and who is likely to be most affected ...