True Care Healthcast

True Care Healthcast

True Care Healthcast is the official podcast from Erie County Medical Center. Each short podcast features our ECMC physicians, nurses, and support staff and covers health and wellness topics from our community-based approach to healthcare, as we serve the needs of patients and their families from across Western New York.

Episodes

August 30, 2023
the-healthcare-workforce

Tune in to our first True Care Healthcast episode of the season, which discusses the current state of the Health Care Workforce with ECMC Recruiter, Tara Territo.

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prep-for-hiv-preventionDr. Claus (Medical Director of the YOU Center for Wellness at Erie County Medical Center) talks about PrEP for HIV Prevention. Dr. Claus explains what is PrEP, how it works, and the medication options.

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remote-patient-monitoring-for-hypertension-treatmentDr. Rich (Medical Director, Internal Medicine Center, Erie County Medical Center) talks about remote patient monitoring for hypertension treatment. Dr. Rich explains why is hypertension such an important chronic medical condition and how rem...
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understanding-thoracic-surgery-and-thoracic-oncology-cancer-careDr. Qaqish (Thoracic Surgeon) discusses thoracic surgery and thoracic oncology. Dr. Qaqish explains what a general thoracic surgeon does, the diseases that a thoracic surgeon treats, and what kind of surgeries he performs.
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crushing-weight-gain-during-covid-and-ecmc-synergy-bariatrics-servicesDr. Christina Sanders discusses weight gain during COVID, and ECMC Synergy Bariatrics services.
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wound-care-awarenessWound Care Awareness and treatment at the Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine at ECMC.
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ecmc-office-of-diversity-equity-inclusionDr. Cynthia R. Bass discusses The ECMC Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the important work of this office.
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the-importance-of-annual-physicalsEvery person should have an annual physical for overall review of health concerns, chronic medical conditions and most importantly preventive health measures.  This visit is so important that insurers do not require a copay and it allows more time for the doc...
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coping-stress-management-during-the-pandemicDr. Lisa Keenan-Uschold discusses and gives tips on how to manage and cope with stress, and your overall mental health, during the pandemic.
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specialized-plastic-surgery-at-ecmcDr. Jordan Frey discusses specialized Plastic Surgery at ECMC.
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craniofacial-cleft-treatmentDr. Canallatos discusses what a Craniofacial and Cleft Treatment entails.
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January 17, 2020
hepatobiliary-surgeryECMC is the only medical center in the Buffalo area to offer a new liver and bile duct surgery. Dr. Ahmad Zaaroura, transplant surgeon, discusses hepatobiliary surgery.
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ecmc-oral-oncology-and-maxillofacial-prostheticsMaxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation and reconstruction can replace missing areas of bone or tissue, improving speech, chewing and swallowing for those in need. Dr. Amanda Colebeck, Maxillofacial Prosthodontist, discusses how patients can ben...
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millennium-collaborative-care-the-performing-provider-system-for-western-new-yorkPerforming Provider Systems have been working to provide better care to Medicaid clients in New York. Al Hammonds, Executive Director of Millennium Collaborative Care, discusses how they help improve healthcare d...
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national-donate-life-month-is-aprilApril is Donate Life Month. Nicole Knox and Sarah Diina discuss the importance of organ donation and the impact an organ donation can have.
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an-overview-of-the-regional-center-of-excellence-for-behavioral-health-at-ecmcDr. Michael R. Cummings gives an overview of ECMC's Regional Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health.
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ecmc-hepatology-servicesDr. Anthony Martinez discusses the ECMC hepatology services for liver disease, viral hepatitis, alcoholism, fatty liver disease, and hepatitis C virus and HIV co-infection.
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someone-you-love-the-hpv-epidemicHuman papilloma virus (HPV) causes multiple types of cancer. It is preventable via vaccine.  Dr. Elizabeth Kapral and Dr. Jennifer Frustino discuss HPV and ECMC's event for HPV awareness.
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stroke-warning-signs-and-preventionStroke is an urgent situation that requires immediate medical attention to preserve brain function. Dr. Howard Sperry, Medical Director of VIP Primary Care at ECMC, discusses risk factors and warning signs.
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orthopaedic-hand-service-carpal-tunnel-release-and-relief-procedureCarpal tunnel syndrome can impact one's sleep and productivity. Dr. Paul D. Paterson shares information about the carpal tunnel release and relief procedure.
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