Wellness Waves

Wellness Waves

Welcome to Wellness Waves, the essential podcast source for in-demand health care information. Tune in to hear experts from New Jersey’s largest hospital, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, New Jersey, discuss relevant wellness related topics. The material provided through these podcasts is intended to be used as general information only and should not replace the advice of your physician. Always consult your physician for individual care.

Episodes

June 23, 2025
lgbtq-health-wellness-the-mind-body-connection

Vince Nicosia, LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Specialist, and Calla Myerjack, LGBTQ+ Clinical Community Liaison, discuss the work they do at the LGBTQ+ Health & Wellness Center at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. They will share their thoughts on t...

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creating-supporting-healthcare-mental-health-services-for-neurodivergent-individuals

Individuals with autism often have differences from neurotypical patients related to communication, pain perception, and other treatments, highlighting the importance of autism training for hospital and emerge...

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sports-medicine-it-s-not-just-for-athletes

Regardless of whether you are running a marathon, biking your favorite trail or taking your first steps toward a healthier life; the same
expertise used for the competitive athlete can be applied to return the individual. Sports medicine takes a team ...

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the-importance-of-partnerships-between-higher-education-healthcare

Now more than ever, partnerships between higher education and healthcare have become essential. Higher education helps shape the next generation of healthcare workers and the healthcare industry relies on solid education and tr...

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end-of-life-advance-directive-planning

No one likes to think about the end of their or a loved one's life, but advanced planning is essential. Krishna Shah, Director of Social Services for Long Term Care at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center discusses how developing a plan provides security, mak...

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high-risk-substance-use-among-teens

At least one-in-eight teenagers have misused an illicit substance in the last year, including opioids, heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, and more. Fifty percent of teens said they have misused drugs at least once and more than 62% of high school seniors reported abu...

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naloxone-saves-lives-in-new-jersey

The impact of opioid addiction and overdoses continues to be felt in New Jersey and across the country. Since 2018, tens of thousands of New Jerseyans have experienced an overdose and more than 15,000 have died of a suspected drug-related death. To combat thi...

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listen-to-your-heart-what-women-need-to-know-for-cardiac-health

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women in the US and is responsible for one of out every three deaths each year. However, only 44% of women recognize that cardiovascular disease is their greatest health thr...

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bringing-health-equity-to-medical-research

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center's new Research & Innovation Center is focused on advancing medical research with a specific emphasis on the importance of healthcare equity. The Medical Center supports the participation of representative subjects ...

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silent-disease-diabetes-awareness-is-critical-to-your-health-wellness

Diabetes has reached a crisis point in the United States. According to the CDC, cases of diabetes have risen to an estimated 37.3 million in this country. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. What can A...

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improve-the-quality-of-your-life-benefits-of-occupational-physical-speech-therapy

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center offers a variety of Acute Rehabilitation Services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology to their patients and long-term care residents. T...

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teen-mental-health-crisis-helping-our-kids-feel-better

Teens across the country are facing a mental health crisis. An estimated 49.5 percent of adolescents will experience a mental health disorder. According to a recent study, 4 in 10 U.S. high schoolers have experienced persistent feelings of...

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the-road-to-recovery-substance-use-disorder-trends-treatmentsIn a recently released survey on drug use in America, more than 20 percent of those age 12 or older said they used illicit drugs in the past year. More than nine million Americans misused opioids during that same period. The pandemi...
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healthcare-you-need-in-your-community-carerite-now-at-inserra-supermarketsBergen New Bridge Medical Center has established a new line of services through its CareRite Now partnership with Inserra Supermarkets, bringing convenient quality healthcare directly into the communities it serves. The...
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health-equity-in-the-black-community-the-challenging-road-ahead

Black Americans have higher rates of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, obesity, asthma, cancer, and preterm birth than other groups and have a life expectancy of four years less than white Americans. Black children have a 500...

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mind-body-connection-of-eating-disorders-how-to-treat-both-for-overall-healthEating disorders are one of the deadliest mental illnesses, second only to opioid overdose. Eating disorders affect at least nine percent of the population worldwide and more than 28 million Americans will experience...
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monkeypox-covid-19-and-polio-what-you-need-to-knowJoin our Chief Medical Officer as he shares the latest information on monkeypox including symptoms, risk factors, and vaccination availability; COVID-19 variants and the timeframe for an updated booster for the fall; Polio and the importance o...
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modern-day-application-of-electroconvulsive-therapy-ectModern Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is very safe and effective. It is a viable treatment option for patients whose medication or other treatments have failed to ease symptoms associated with some mental health issues. Today's ECT has e...
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bariatric-surgery-and-healthy-weight-managementDr. Kollar talks about bariatric surgery and healthy weight management. Dr. Kollar discusses who is the ideal candidate for weight loss surgery, when is the perfect time for surgery, and the health benefits that it can provide.
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understanding-the-omicron-covid-19-surge-symptoms-tests-vaccines-and-treatmentsDr. Gian Varbaro discusses the Omicron COVID-19 variant: its symptoms, testing, vaccines and treatments.
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