Health Pulse: A Cleveland Clinic Florida Podcast

Dr. Philip Bongiorno is a cardiothoracic surgeon with Cleveland Clinic Florida with over 20 years experience. Today he joins us to talk about two very special cases that he’s worked on. Carmen and Susan are two patients of his that made remarkable recoveries from their lung cancer diagnoses, in large part due to the latest advancements in robotic surgical care. These are two wonderful cases that provide us a personal insight into what the latest advancements in surgical technology mean for a ...

Every person, place, and organization has a “Why” that motivates and encourages them to do their best. The “Why” for the YMCA is led by its three areas of focus – Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. Today’s guest is Sheryl Woods, President & CEO of the YMCA of South Florida, here to speak to us about these areas of focus and to demonstrate what puts the “Why” in YMCA.

Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurological disorder and has shown an alarming increase in prevalence worldwide. Fortunately, there are a number of new innovative developments that help us treat this condition. Today’s guest is Dr. Shivam Om Mittal, an expert in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and a Staff Physician in the Neurological Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

Often, when we think of organ donations we think about organ donations that occur after the donor has passed away. However, some organs can be donated from living donors. When organ transplant recipients are paired with a living donor, they can receive an organ much earlier in the process and spare themselves a long uncertain wait. Many of these donors are family members, relatives, or individuals who remain anonymous. Today, Dr. Delaney is joined by two expert physicians in the field of tran...

The City of Weston is a beautiful community in Southwestern Broward County, bordered by the Florida Everglades to the West and twenty minutes from Fort Lauderdale’s beaches to the East. Weston has been ranked as one of the top cities in the country to live due to the excellent school systems, outstanding levels of public safety, and pristine landscapes. The City of Weston also provides many opportunities for its residents to stay healthy, active, and engaged in the community. On this podcast,...

Structural heart disease refers to abnormalities in the structure of the heart, including defects in the heart’s valves, walls, chambers and muscles. This is a condition that can be present at birth (congenital) or can develop as you age. Dr. Mahmoud Traina joins us to discuss some of the latest advancements in the diagnosis, treatment and care for this disease.

Advanced endoscopic procedures allow physicians to diagnose and treat a variety of gastrointestinal disorders, including abdominal pain, vomiting, and bleeding from the intestinal tract. Dr. Ammar Kheir, gastroenterologist and leading advanced endoscopy expert, discusses the latest innovations in the field, including advances in endoscopic imaging, endoscopic resection, and artificial intelligence in colonoscopies.

At Cleveland Clinic, we are committed to achieving zero harm. We continue to remove barriers and encourage caregivers to speak up when they see improvement opportunities and difficult situations. Our vision is to improve and transform the quality of healthcare. Critical to our success is ensuring Cleveland Clinic’s caregivers are consistently working together to create and lead change that positively impacts how care is delivered.

Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, based in Stuart, FL. is comprised of three hospitals (Martin North- 244 beds; Martin South- 100 beds; Tradition- 177 beds), one MediCenter, a free-standing emergency center, and numerous outpatient centers and clinics. The system is a not-for-profit, health care organization that offers preventive, primary and acute hospital care, as well as cancer care, a heart center, wellness and rehabilitation services, a bariatric program and much more. These services prov...

Cleveland Clinic Weston has seen incredible growth since its inception. Opening in 1988 as a 28-physician outpatient facility in Coconut Creek, it has now grown into the 230 bed, multidisciplinary, fully integrated medical center it is today. Cleveland Clinic Weston provides exceptional evidence-based care to some of South Florida’s most complex and challenging cases, as demonstrated by its #1 ranking in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale region for four straight years.