St. Joseph’s Health MedCast

St. Joseph’s Health MedCast

St. Joseph’s Health Medcast features doctors, nurses and clinical leaders sharing information about health concerns and the services we offer to help improve lives in our community.

Episodes

September 8, 2025
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Dr. Po Lam, a nationally recognized urologist and robotic surgeon affiliated with St. Joseph’s Health and Associated Medical Professionals of NY, is part of a team of surgeons who are leading the way in Central New York with ...

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Dr. Monique Winnett, a clinical psychologist with expertise in child and adolescent development, discusses practical insights on how we can support our children this school year. 

Learn more about Monique Winnett, PsyD 

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Dr. Julie Colvin, family medicine physician at St. Joseph's Health, shares her insights on understanding and managing blood pressure, offering practical advice to help you take charge of your heart health.

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allergy-sos-finding-relief-with-ent-care

Dr. Haidy Marzouk, otolaryngologist (ENT) with St. Joseph’s Health, discusses what causes allergies, how to manage them, and when it's time to see a specialist.

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defeat-diabetes-your-path-to-prevention

Alexis Gantos, Life Coach for the St. Joseph’s Health Diabetes Prevention Program, discusses practical strategies for preventing Type 2 diabetes. She shares expert insights on lifestyle changes, nutrition, and sustainable habits that can make a lasting i...

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burning-questions-a-surgeon-s-perspective-on-heartburn

Heartburn—it’s more than just a minor annoyance for millions of people. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Beata Belfield from St. Joseph's Health, a minimally invasive general surgeon, to uncover the real causes of heartburn, when it s...

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loneliness-and-the-ramifications

Dr. Monique Winnett, Clinical Psychologist at St. Joseph's Health, explores the growing crisis of loneliness and its profound impact on both our physical and mental health. Tune in as we uncover why loneliness is a silent epidemic and what steps we can take to ...

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November 12, 2024
concussion-signs-symptoms

Dr. Vanessa Lalley-Demong, family medicine and sports medicine specialist at St. Joseph's Health, discusses the signs/symptoms of concussions.

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September 11, 2024
preventing-tick-bites

Reducing exposure to ticks is the best defense against tickborne diseases. Kassandra Foley, Regional Director of Infection Prevention for St. Joseph’s Health in Syracuse and St. Peter’s Health Partners in Albany, shares helpful information on what you can do to keep yours...

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essential-water-safety-tips-to-prevent-drowning

Ryan Planer, MD, discusses the importance of water safety. Drowning is the leading cause of death among children. It only takes a moment for a child or weak swimmer to drown. By teaming up to improve swimming skills, water safety knowledge, and a...

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Dr. Brad Raphael discusses the common types of injuries - sprains, strains, fractures, broken bones and dislocations. How do you know if the pain you're feeling is serious?

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St. Joseph's Health recently launched a groundbreaking Cancer Care service line, bringing exceptional oncology services to Central New York. With medical oncology provided in collaboration with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY, this ...

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enhancing-patient-outcomes-through-robotic-surgery

St. Joseph’s Health became the first facility in Central New York to acquire da Vinci robotic surgery technology and start a comprehensive program for patient care – not long after the FDA approved da Vinci for general surgery. Surgeons perfor...

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St. Joseph's Health has implemented an innovative care model that benefits patients, families, nurses, and our community. It’s called TogetherTeam Virtual Connected Care™. This new transformational team car...

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How do you know if your sickness is worthy of an ED visit, urgent care or your doctor’s office? Dr. Harris Ahmed, Associate Medical Director of the St. Joseph’s Health Hospital Emergency Department has answers.

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Mya Robertson, a Nurse Practitioner in cancer risk genetics, discusses genetic testing for breast cancer risk. She covers risk factors, family history, BRCA genes, and the importance of early detection and prevention. Plus, she shares advice for handling concerning m...

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take-control-of-your-well-being

In this episode, Rachelle Lando, Healing Arts Program Coordinator and Wellness Committee Lead at St. Joseph’s Health, explores the significance of wellness and self-care, especially in the context of the pandemic's stress and uncertainty. Rachelle defines wellne...

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st-joseph-s-college-of-nursing-a-legacy-of-nursing-education

St. Joseph's College of Nursing plays a integral role in our community by providing outstanding nursing education, which in turn helps to alleviate the nursing shortage being experienced at hospitals across the country. The College i...

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How do you know if you, or someone you love, is having a stroke? And, what do you do about it?

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joint-replacement-a-quality-of-life-operationSt. Joseph’s Health is proud to be a partner in the SOS One-Day Surgery Center, which has revolutionized the way joint surgeries are handled. Patients receive excellent care in a convenient, safe setting. Dr. Max Greenky talks about joint replaceme...
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