As states like New York and California lift mandates on COVID-19 safety precautions and fully reopen, we will likely see other viruses like influenza and the common cold resurge. David Hirschwerk, MD, interim chair of the department of medicine at Northwell Health and an infectious disease attending, explains what to expect going into the summer and fall months.
The lingering effects of COVID-19 can be alarming for patients, some of whom are still dealing with shortness of breath, brain fog or other symptoms for weeks, months, or longer after recovering from the virus. Ankita Sagar, MD , is the director of Northwell's COVID Ambulatory Resource Support (CARES) program, which offers its patients, currently more than 4,000, everything they may need to safely and comfortably recover. She joins David Battinelli, MD , chief medical officer, to discuss Northwe...
A free virtual shadowing program called “BRAINterns” gave more than 16,000 students from 87 countries an inside look at careers in the medical field in summer 2020. Randy D’Amico, MD , neurosurgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital, explains how the webinar series replaced educational opportunities lost during the COVID-19 crisis, while expanding access to populations that are underrepresented in medicine. The program returns for a second year starting on July 1 and registration is open. More from the expe...
Today, New York lifted many of its COVID-19-related restrictions, adopting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's updated guidelines on masking and social distancing for fully vaccinated people. Mark Jarrett, MD, chief quality officer and deputy chief medical officer for Northwell Health, explains why he believes the "sudden" change to the guidelines may be too soon.
A year of school shutdowns, social isolation and family trauma has taken a toll on children's mental and emotional health. Andrew Adesman, MD , chief of developmental and behavioral pediatrics, discusses the broad array of consequences from COVID-19 and how pediatricians are changing their playbook to meet their patients' evolving needs.
How do you lower the cost of health insurance? Rather than working through insurance companies, large health systems are cutting out the middle man to offer customizable services directly to self-insured employers. Northwell Health launched Northwell Direct in 2020 to do just that and has seen great success in just one year. The company has partnered with Whole Foods, JetBlue, local schools and more to offer health benefits tailored to each employer's needs. Nick Stefanizzi , CEO of Northwell Di...
Hospitalizations and death among older Americans have dropped dramatically, promising evidence that the COVID vaccine effort is working. But, COVID-19 is a family illness, explains Maria Carney, MD , chief of geriatric and palliative medicine for Northwell Health. She and Lawrence Eisenstein, MD , health commissioner for Nassau County, join the podcast to emphasize the importance of vaccinating younger people, as well as the critical role of a robust public health infrastructure and collaborativ...
COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of integrative medicine, which combines modern medicine, healthy lifestyle practices and complementary healing modalities. Deborah McElligott, NP , an integrative health and wellness coach at the Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine at the Katz Institute for Women's Health, discusses this holistic approach to care and how it can benefit a person’s physical, mental and spiritual health....
In the world of emergency medical services (EMS), minorities and women are severely underrepresented, a problem that studies have shown can have consequences on quality of patient care. Bernard Robinson , director of operations for Northwell's Center for Emergency Medical Services, and Tara McEvoy, a paramedic supervisor at Lenox Hill Hospital, discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in the field, as well their experiences during COVID-19. Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on You...
Overdoses have spiked since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, many Americans report having started or increased substance use as a way of coping with the crisis. Soteri Polydorou, MD , and Harshal Kirane, MD , discuss these alarming trends and how Northwell's many programs have adapted to meet the rising demand for substance abuse disorder treatment amid COVID-19. Topics include: Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research Center, which launched amid the pandemic and is expanding ...
Once we get vaccinated against COVID-19, what can we do and what can’t we do? David Hirschwerk, MD , interim chair of the department of medicine at Northwell Health and attending physician in the division of infectious diseases at North Shore University Hospital and LIJ Medical Center, explains. More from the experts Dr. Hirschwerk discusses the differences among the COVID-19 vaccines in a roundtable discussion. Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube....
Women have been understudied, undertreated and misdiagnosed for decades due to lack of representation in research studies. Stacey Rosen, MD , senior vice president of the Katz Institute for Women's Health explains the history of the one-size-fits-all approach to health care, eliminating health care disparities and the need for more gender-based research, and why healthier and well-informed women mean healthier families and healthier communities. More from the experts Dr. Rosen explains how her t...
What will summer 2021 look like in New York? County Executives Laura Curran of Nassau and Steve Bellone of Suffolk join Northwell's Chief Medical Officer David Battinelli, MD , to discuss the importance of the COVID vaccines, mask wearing and social distancing in the process of reopening Long Island's economy. More from the experts Dr. Battinelli talks about the health inequalities putting our nation at risk....
A mobile app co-founded by Lenox Hill Chair of Neurosurgery David Langer, MD , became a great source of connection during the height of COVID-19 in New York City. Hear from Dr. Langer, Playback Health CEO Greg Odland and Associate Executive Director of Experience Services for Northwell's New York City Region Joe Leggio, who helped deploy the tool throughout Lenox Hill Hospital during the pandemic. They discuss: Evolving the technology Creating and a new type of medical record Expanding its use d...
Children are the key to reaching herd immunity, but those younger than 16 are not yet eligible to receive the COVID vaccines. Clinical trials are underway testing the efficacy of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines in children. But, what does that mean for you and your family, as well as reaching community immunity? Drs. Charles Schleien and Henry Bernstein discuss. Meet the experts Dr. Schleien is the senior vice president and chair of the pediatric services at Northwell Health Dr. Bernstein is a m...
With a valuable third vaccine offering protection in the battle against COVID-19, Onisis Stefas, PharmD , Northwell's chief pharmacy officer, discusses how the J&J vaccine works, its efficacy and what it means for relieving the pandemic. More from Dr. Stefas Dr. Stefas explains the science behind Pfizer and Moderna's mRNA COVID-19 vaccines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9mJa-V9r0c&list=PLOylAPfMBafmhQIwY75QbOzNcQEpz5tEr&index=7 Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube: h...
On March 2, 2020, Northwell Health saw its first COVID-19 patient. In a round table discussion, its CEO and two frontline heroes reflect on the year that followed on this special episode of the podcast. Michael Dowling, president and CEO Mangala Narasimhan, DO, vice president of critical care services Sandra Lindsay, RN, intensive care unit (ICU) nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and the first person in the United States to receive the COVID vaccine. Each share who some of their heroes ...
While new variant strains of COVID-19 present new challenges, Bruce Farber, MD , chief of division of infectious diseases, says he remains optimistic. On this episode of the podcast, he talks about the potential impacts on the pandemic and how effective vaccines, including the Johnson & Johnson single-dose shot currently awaiting authorization, will be against these new variants. More from the experts Dr. Farber explains what to expect after getting the COVID-19 vaccine: side effects; immuni...
When she's not treating patients as the assistant director of the Women's Heart Program at Lenox Hill Hospital, cardiologist Tara Narula, MD , is covering the news as the senior medical correspondent for CBS News. During the first wave of COVID-19 in New York, her role as reporter took on new significance for her. On this episode, she covers: The stories that defined 2020 Practicing medicine during a pandemic COVID-19 long haulers Women's Heart Month Supporting female physicians through mentorsh...
More research and clinical trials are needed to develop COVID-19 treatments, says Kevin Tracey, MD , President of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. The "father of bioelectronic medicine" talks: COVID’s impact on medical research What medications exist — remdesivir , convalescent plasma, monoclonal antibodies, etc. Research studies underway What we need to prepare for future pandemics Northwell research making news: The healing power of vagus nerve stimulation New research identifies...
The COVID-19 vaccine is a turning point in what has become a mental health crisis. Manish Sapra, MD , executive director for behavioral health at Northwell Health, and Mayer Bellehsen, PhD , director for the center for traumatic stress, resilience and recovery, explain that the hope brought by the COVID vaccine enables all of us to begin the healing process - and why that is a process we will go through together. "This has been a long, protracted course, and what the COVID vaccine does it sort o...
Deb Salas Lopez, MD , discusses Northwell's initiative to help vaccinate Long Island's underserved communities that have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Also, hear firsthand insight from Rev. Scott Williams, whose congregation at Memorial Presbyterian Church in Roosevelt welcomed the vaccine last week. More from the experts Dr. Salas Lopez writes about how to make community partnerships work Read more about Long Island's vaccination efforts Watch Dr. Salas-Lopez and Rev. Williams o...
Transplant patients are at higher risk for COVID-19 and should get the vaccine, but only those using mRNA. Lewis Teperman, MD , director of transplant services for Northwell Health and vice chair of surgery at North Shore University Hospital, explains. Organ transplants during COVID-19 Dr. Teperman led the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS) strikeforce, which wrote the blueprint on how to perform transplants safely during the pandemic. Read some of his insights 6 questions with Dr. T...
Zenobia Brown, MD , vice president of population health, discusses the latest with the coronavirus vaccine and all things public safety, from herd immunity to when we can get back to normal. Watch 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube More from the experts Dr. Brown explains the often misunderstood intention of vaccines Addressing maternal morbidity and maternal mortality among Black women...
With limited research available, Michael Nimaroff, MD , senior vice president and executive director, Ob-Gyn Services, explains why Northwell recommends pregnant women get vaccinated. Also, hear Elizabeth Espinal, a research coordinator in her second trimester, discuss her experience getting the first dose of the medication. Watch this episode of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube Despite the World Health Organization's announcement that it does not recommend the Moderna vaccine for pregnant women...
As more people are becoming eligible for the historic vaccine, Onisis Stefas, PharmD , Northwell's chief pharmacy officer, breaks down the science behind the medication, as well as the massive undertaking to distribute it. More from the experts Relive the delivery of the first COVID vaccines at Northwell Health Dr. Stefas talks the importance of vaccinations with Healthline Watch this episode of 20-Minute Health Talk on Youtube...
When will the second COVID patient surge peak? Data can provide advance warning. John D'Angelo, MD , Northwell's chief of integrated operations, explains. Watch this episode of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube
COVID-19 significantly altered patient experiences. Sven Gierlinger , Northwell's senior vice president and chief experience officer, suggests how it can be used to advance care. Watch this episode of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube
Gun violence skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chethan Sathya, MD , director of Northwell’s Center for Gun Violence Prevention, discusses health care’s role in stemming the issue and the health system's 2020 Gun Violence Prevention Forum, which featured key speakers like Michael R. Bloomberg and Gabby Giffords . Watch this episode on YouTube More from the experts Watch Dr. Sathya's panel discussion on Streamlining Solutions for Healthcare System Collaboration, which featured: Lloyd Dean,...
The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly hard on communities of color, including pregnant women. Michael Nimaroff, MD , senior vice president and executive director, Ob-Gyn Services, discusses this impact and what health system's can do to assist. Watch this episode of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube More from the experts Learn more about the MOMS initiative at Northwell Health, which provides improved communication and resources to addresses high maternal morbidity and maternal mortality am...
