Podcasts (Medical)

Anthony Silver

Concussions: Use of Neuroimaging of the Brain for Assessment and Treatment

March 30, 2017

Anthony Silver, MS, MA, LMFT, BCIA-EEG, director of Gray Matters, spoke about concussions, the use of functional brain imaging in evaluation and neurofeedback for treatment on March 30, 2017 at the Westport Library. 

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Cancer

Pancreatic Cancer: Ask the Experts

November 1, 2016

Medical oncologist Dr. Richard Frank, interventional gastroenterologist Dr. Naveen Anand, surgeon Dr. Francis Cannizzo, Jr., dietician and oncology nutrition specialist Vicki Barber and genetics expert Susan Ingram from the Western Connecticut Health Network addressed pancreatic cancer, from prevention to treatment at the Westport Library on November 1, 2016.

Co-sponsors: Western Connecticut Health Network, Ron Foley Foundation and Verastem.

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Jason Barker

Treating Seasonal Allergies Naturally

March 9, 2016

Naturopathic physician Jason Barker discussed seasonal allergies, the different types, symptoms and allergy testing on March 9, 2016.

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Lateef Habib

Recognizing & Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder

January 7, 2016

Lateef Habib MSSW, LCSW, BCD, CPDPE and clinical coordinator of Outpatient Services in the department of Psychiatry at Norwalk Hospital, spoke about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons on January 7, 2016. 

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How to Live to be 100

How to Live to be 100

June 23, 2015

Dr. Vivian Argento, medical director of the Bridgeport Hospital Center for Geriatrics, talked, along with registered dietitian, Sara Garbin, MS, RDN, CSO, CD-N, about key factors that can lead to a longer, healthier life. Also, physical therapist, Roseanne M. Prunty, PT, DPT, GCS, discussed preventing falls on June 23, 2015.

Community partner: Bridgeport Hospital. 

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Still Alice

"Still Alice", A Special Screening and Discussion

June 16, 2015

This discussion with neurologist Dr. Peter McAllister followed a screening of the movie "Still Alice". Community Partner: Alzheimer’s Association, CT Chapter.

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Dr. John W. Davis

Prostate Cancer: New Advances

April 30, 2015

Dr. John W. Davis of MD Anderson Cancer Center talked about early detection, treatment options and advances and recovery on April 30, 2015.

Partners: St Vincent's Medical Center and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

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Dr. Marvin Delgado-Guay

Palliative Care: The Team Approach in Caring for Those With Serious Illness

January 22, 2015

Palliative care specialist Dr. Marvin Delgado-Guay explained how palliative care teams help to improve quality of life in their approach to the treatment of pain, as well as offer support for caregivers on January 22, 2015.

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Eric Starbuck

Ebola: A Perspective From Eric Starbuck, Save the Children Advisor on Child Health & Pandemic Preparedness

November 25, 2014

Eric Starbuck, Save the Children Advisor on Child Health & Pandemic Preparedness, spoke about the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, the impact of the first cases in the US and how the US is responding to this health threat on November 25, 2014.

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Bessel van der Kolk, MD

Post-traumatic Stress Expert Bessel A. van der Kolk, M.D.

October 1, 2014

A pioneering researcher and one of the world’s foremost experts on traumatic stress, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk offers a new paradigm for healing on October 1, 2014.

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