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Wellness Wednesdays Archives

Previous Wellness Wednesday Presentations

Northside Hospital experts host a weekly "virtual" presentation of timely health information called Wellness Wednesdays.

For your convenience here is our Wellness Wednesday archive, with links to the presentations. All presentations are approximately one hour.


2023 Presentations

Osteoporosis Considerations in Weight Management - September 20, 2023
Dr. Sujata Gill, bariatric surgery
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Cardiac Testing - September 13, 2023
Dr. Santhi Adigopula, cardiology
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Tips for Parents Wanting to Breastfeed - August 30, 2023
Hillary Cash and Debra Cornett, lactation
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Cardio Oncology - August 23, 2023
Dr. Anjan Deka, interventional cardiology
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Use of Low-Dose Radiotherapy for Painful Musculoskeletal Disorders - August 16, 2023
Dr. Mudit Chowdhary, radiation oncology
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Hearing Loss & Hearing Aids - August 16, 2023
Sara Stepper, AuD, audiology
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Lung Nodule Clinic - August 9, 2023
Dr. Akhil Vallabhaneni, pulmonology
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Skin Cancer Prevention - August 2, 2023
Dr. Anjali Vekaria, dermatology
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Pulmonary Embolism Management - July 26, 2023
Dr. Pradyumna "Prad" Tummala, interventional cardiology
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Anterior Hip Replacement - July 19, 2023
Dr. Anuj Gupta, orthopedic surgery
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Home Office Exercises - July 12, 2023
Dr. Kelli McLaren, physical therapy
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Stroke Prevention - June 28, 2023
Dr. Gavin Brown, neurology
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Healthy Habits for Successful Surgery and Recovery - June 21, 2023
Dr. Anit Vettukattil, general surgery
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Migraines - June 14, 2023
Dr. Natanel Leibu, neurology
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Men’s Health Week - June 7, 2023
Emily Andreano, PA-C, urology
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Questions for Your PCP - May 24, 2023
Dr. Daniel McMahon, family medicine
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Mental Health: The Impact of Environments - May 17, 2023
Dr. Toral Fadia, psychiatry 
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Atrial Fibrillation - May 10, 2023
Dr. Alok Gambhir, cardiology
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Arthritis Awareness - May 3, 2023
Elliot Dunoff-Romero, orthopedics
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Superfoods: How to incorporate - April 26, 2023
Dashia Antunes, MS, RD, nutrition
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Hand Therapy - April 19, 2023
Elizabeth Cullum, occupational therapy
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Kidney Stones - April 12, 2023
Emily Andreano, PA-C, urology
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Endometriosis - March 29, 2023
Dr. Alyssa Liguori, OB/GYN 
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Sleep Awareness - March 22, 2023
Dr. Jill Rossrucker, sleep medicine 
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Bariatrics and Nutrition - March 15, 2023
Dr. Nathaniel Lytle, bariatric surgery 
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Healthy Food Swaps - March 8, 2023
Sara Evans, RDN, LN, nutrition
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Colon Cancer Awareness - March 1, 2023
Kelli Strickland, NP-C, gastroenterology
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Women's Heart Health - February 22, 2023
Dr. Santhi Adigopula, cardiology 
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Don’t Go Breaking My Heart—How to Stay Out of Your Cardiologist’s Office - February 22, 2023
Dr. Martin Siegfried, cardiology 
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Heart Healthy Nutrition - February 15, 2023
Dashia Antunes, MS, RDN, nutrition
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Heart Failure Management - February 8, 2023
Marie Rivas, FNP-BC, CHFN, cardiology
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Heart Disease and Ways to Reduce Your Risk - February 1, 2023
Dr. An Young, cardiology
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Foot Care for People with Diabetes - January 25, 2023
Val Rezende, MS, RD, LD, CDCES, diabetes education
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COVID Long-Haul Findings - January 18, 2023
Dr. Spencer Lee, pulmonology 
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Controlling Cholesterol - January 11, 2023
Dr. Oluranti Aladesanmi, internal medicine 
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What to Expect at your Annual Medicare Wellness Exam - January 4, 2023
Dr. Steve Lammert, internal medicine 
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2022 Presentations

Staying Healthy During the Holidays - December 14, 2022
Melissa DuBois, NP-C, family medicine
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Managing Stress During Stressful Times - December 7, 2022
Shauna Michaels, behavioral health
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Pulmonary Rehab – November 30, 2022
Barrington Ferguson, pulmonary rehabilitation
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Women's Heart Health - November 16, 2022
Dr. An Young, cardiology
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Diabetes Nutrition - November 9, 2022
Peggy Williamson, RD, LD, CDCES, diabetes education
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Bladder Health - November 2, 2022
Dr. Wesley Ludwig, urology
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Advances in Stone Disease Management - November 2, 2022
Dr. Casey McCullough, urology
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Pre-Diabetes – October 19, 2022
Peggy Williamson, RD, LD, CDCES, diabetes education
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month - September 14, 2022
Dr. Michelle Glasgow, gynecologic oncology 
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Prostate Cancer – September 7, 2022
Dr. Wesley Ludwig, urology
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Hypertension 101 - August 31, 2022
Dr. Steve Lammert, internal medicine
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Active Adult Nutrition – August 24, 2022
Lauren Cicinelli, MS, RD, CSSD, nutrition
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Recommended Screening Tests for Healthy Adults – August 17, 2022
Dr. Emily Zachowski, family medicine 
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National Breastfeeding Month – August 10, 2022
Dr. Karen Buhariwalla, breast surgery, and Hillary Cash, lactation
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World Lung Health Awareness – August 3, 2022
Dr. Akhil Vallabhaneni, pulmonology 
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Northside Hospital Bariatric Program – July 20, 2022
Dr. Nathaniel Lytle, bariatric surgery 
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Headache and Migraine Education – June 29, 2022
Dr. Natanel Leibu, neurology 
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Why Do Joints Deteriorate? – June 22, 2022
Abby Core, FNP-C, orthopedics
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Robotic Surgery Benefits over Traditional Surgery Methods - June 22, 2022
Dr. Craig R. McCready, general surgery
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Important Screening Tools for Men – June 15, 2022
Dr. Wesley Ludwig, urology 
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Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Pain – June 15, 2022
Dr. Jada Reese, anesthesiology
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Effects of Vaping – June 8, 2022
Kenny Haney, oncology
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Endometriosis - June 1, 2022
Dr. Alyssa Liguori, OB/GYN 
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Pediatrics 101 - May 25, 2022
Dr. Beatrix Ohienmhen, pediatrics 
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Poly-Pharmacy and Cardiac Medications - May 18, 2022
Sarah Bowen, PharmD, and Memorie Wilcoxon, PharmD, BCPS, pharmacy
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Mental Health Awareness Month – May 11, 2022
Dr. Toral Fadia, psychiatry 
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Basics of Fitness and Exercise Guidelines – May 11, 2022
Jacob Lindenmeyer, pulmonary rehabilitation
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Non-opioid Joint Replacement – May 4, 2022
Dr. Brian Seng, orthopedic surgery 
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Youth Sports Safety – April 27, 2022
Dr. Matthew Simmons, sports medicine
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Spine Health 101 – April 20, 2022
Dr. Steven Spitz, neurosurgery 
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Fall Prevention – April 13, 2022
Janistres Teemer, OTD, OTR, occupational therapy
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Spring Allergy Toolkit – April 6, 2022
Dr. Daniel McMahon, family medicine
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Overview of Liver Disease – March 30, 2022
Dr. Aparna Shreenath, gastroenterology 
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Osteoarthritis Management – March 16, 2022
Dr. Fahad Khan, rheumatology
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Sleep Awareness – March 16, 2022
Dr. Scott M. Leibowitz, sleep medicine 
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Healthy Food Swaps – March 9, 2022
Lisa Ellenberger, RD, nutrition
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Colon Cancer Awareness – March 2, 2022
Dr. Bruce T. Kalmin, gastroenterology 
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Diabetes – March 2, 2022
Dr. Deep Shikha, endocrinology 
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Happy Heart Month – February 23, 2022
Kami Simmons, cardiac rehabilitation
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Thyroid Disease – February 9, 2022
Dr. Sreedevi Veluvarti, endocrinology 
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Heart Healthy Tips for Women – February 9, 2022
Negin Bauer, PA-C, cardiology 
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Chest Pain – February 2, 2022
Dr. Parham Eshtehardi, cardiology 
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Cervical Cancer – January 26, 2022
Dr. Michelle Glasgow, gynecologic oncology 
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Reflux Management – January 19, 2022
Dr. Nathan Lytle, bariatric surgery
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Understanding and Interpreting Your Lab Results – January 19, 2022
Dr. Hira Kohli, primary care
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Medical Weight Management – January 12, 2022
Dr. Nathan Lytle, bariatric surgery, and Dr. Neelima Dachuri, internal medicine
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2021 Presentations

Staying Healthy Through the Holidays – December 8, 2021
Dr. Kirk Hewling, family medicine 
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Stress Management During the Holidays – December 1, 2021
Dr. Toral Fadia, psychiatry
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Heartburn and GERD – November 10, 2021
Dr. Angel Morales-Santiago, gastroenterology
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Flu Season – November 10, 2021
Dr. Kirk Hewling, family medicine 
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American Diabetes Month – November 3, 2021
Dr. Stephen D. Skjei, endocrinology
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Uterine Prolapse – October 27, 2021
Dr. Michael Hulse, OB/GYN
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Pulmonary Rehab – October 20, 2021
Dr. Spencer Lee, pulmonology
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Bone and Joint Action Week – October 13, 2021
Derek DuBois, NP-C, orthopedics
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Breast Care and Early Detection – October 13, 2021
Dr. Kimberly Hutcherson, radiology, and Dr. Erica Proctor, breast surgery 
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Breast Cancer – October 6, 2021
Dr. Karen Buhariwalla, breast surgery
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Minimally Invasive Surgery – September 29, 2021
Dr. Mohammed Al Fayyadh, colon & rectal surgery
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Pacemaker Health – September 8, 2021
Dr. Ramal Weragoda, cardiology
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Exercising with Heart Disease – September 1, 2021
Heather Perdue, cardiology
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Healthy Active Adult Nutrition – August 25, 2021
Lauren Cicinelli, MS, RD, CSSD, nutrition
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Regenerative Sports Medicine Options – August 25, 2021
Dr. Clay Guynn, sports medicine
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Hypertension 101 – August 18, 2021
Dr. Steve Lammert, internal medicine
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National Breastfeeding Month – August 11, 2021
Dr. Karen Buhariwalla, breast surgery 
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Shoulder Pain – August 4, 2021
Dr. Elan Golan, orthopedic surgery 
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Carotid Artery – July 28, 2021
Dr. Cheney Wilson, vascular surgery
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Bariatrics and Nutrition – July 21, 2021
Dr. Nathaniel Lytle, bariatric surgery
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Uterine Fibroids – July 14, 2021
Dr. Michael Hulse, OB/GYN 
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Spine 101 – June 23, 2021
Dr. Steven Spitz, neurosurgery
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Women's Cardiovascular Health – June 16, 2021
Dr. Ankit A. Patel, interventional cardiology
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2021 Urogynecology Update – June 16, 2021
Dr. Stephen Tugbiyele, urogynecology
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Importance of Prostate Screenings – June 9, 2021
Dr. Froylan Gonzalez, urology
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Dementia – June 2, 2021
Dr. Radhika Sampat, neurology
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Stroke Prevention – May 26, 2021
Dr. Natanel Leibu, neurology
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Latest Advances in Vascular Surgery – May 26, 2021
Dr. Daniel J. Badia and Dr. Sesank S. Mikkilineni, vascular surgery
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Kidney Stones – May 19, 2021
Dr. Wesley Ludwig, urology
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Stroke and Brain Bleeds – May 12, 2021
Dr. Harlan J. Bruner, neurosurgery
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Arthritis Awareness – May 5, 2021
Dr. Brian Seng, orthopedic surgery
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Give The Shot A Shot – April 28, 2021
Dr. Beatrix Ohienmhen, pediatrics
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Nasal Allergies and Sinusitis – April 14, 2021
Dr. Matthew T. Gill, otolaryngology
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Testicular Cancer – April 14, 2021
Dr. Wesley Ludwig, urology
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Maintaining Fine Motor Skills – April 7, 2021
Janistres Teemer, OTD, OTR, occupational therapy
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A1C & Diabetes – March 31, 2021
Dr. Stephen D. Skjei, endocrinology 
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Cholesterol Health – March 24, 2021
Dr. Steve Lammert, internal medicine 
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COVID Vaccine Town Hall – March 17, 2021
Dr. Spencer Lee, pulmonology; Dr. Daniel McMahon, family medicine; and Dr. Todd Martin, internal medicine
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Headaches & Migraines – March 10, 2021
Dr. Natanel Leibu, neurology
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PCOS & Getting Pregnant – March 3, 2021
Dr. Angela Falany, OB/GYN
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Maternal Cardiology – February 17, 2021
Dr. Parham Eshtehardi, cardiology
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Flu vs. COVID: How Do I Know? – February 10, 2021
Dr. Daniel McMahon, family medicine 
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Cardiovascular Health – February 3, 2021
Dr. Max Benson, interventional cardiology
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Acid Reflux: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment – January 27, 2021
Dr. Nathaniel Lytle, bariatric surgery 
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Safe Exercise During the Winter Months – January 20, 2021
Dr. Matthew Simmons, sports medicine 
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Cervical Health Month – January 6, 2021
Dr. Alyssa Liguori, OB/GYN 
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2020 Presentations

Do I have a Hernia? – December 16, 2020
Dr. Madhavi Jordan, general surgery
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COVID & Heart Damage – December 9, 2020
Dr. Aashish K. Desai, interventional cardiology
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Anemia and Other Benign Blood Disorders – December 2, 2020
Dr. Sanjay Vin (Vinjamaram), oncology
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Shortness of Breath: COVID or Heart Attack? – November 11, 2020
Dr. Anjan Deka, interventional cardiology
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Type 2 Diabetes: Discussion – November 4, 2020
Dr. Diana Denman, endocrinology
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Breast Care: Back to Basics – October 28, 2020
Dr. Karen Buhariwalla, breast surgery
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Lower Extremity Vascular Disease – October 14, 2020
Dr. Cheney Wilson, vascular surgery
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Flu vs. COVID – September 30, 2020
Melissa DuBois, NP-C, family medicine
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