RUMC Connections

RUMC Connections

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RUMC Connections episodes

  • The Gamblers Treatment Program

    The Gamblers Treatment Program, located at 1130 South Ave. in Staten Island, NY has been providing outpatient treatment to New Yorkers struggling with problem gambling since 1982. RUMC has the longest standing outpatient gambling treatment program in New York State. The program offers clients comprehensive therapeutic services to gamblers 16-years of age and older (in-person and via Telehealth) including psychiatric assessment, individual, marital and family therapy, medication management, and crisis intervention. In this episode, Meredith is joined by Ileana Acosta, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), who is the Program Manager of the Adult and Adolescent substance abuse programs at RUMC, and William Bellach, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), clinician from the Gamblers Treatment Program.

    28 min
  • Addiction Services

    Drug addiction is a complex disease; it takes more than willpower to overcome the problem. However, with the right treatment and support, positive change is always possible regardless of the circumstance. In this episode, Meredith is joined by Ileana Acosta, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), who is the Program Manager of the Adult and Adolescent substance abuse programs at RUMC, and Anthony Arpaia, RN who works for the addiction programs to discuss the variety of comprehensive addiction treatment programs and services at the Center for Integrative Behavioral Medicine.

    37 min
  • Thyroid Problems

    The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck. It produces hormones that play a key role in regulating blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate, metabolism, and the reaction of the body to other hormones. In this episode, Meredith and Alex continue their conversation with Dr. Otterbeck, RUMC's Chair of Medicine and Chief of the Endocrinology Department, to discuss conditions that cause thyroid problems and the link with obesity. 

    29 min
  • Diabetes

    Your endocrine system involves glands within your body and the hormones they produce. A disorder or imbalance anywhere in this system can

    impact your entire body. On today's episode, Meredith and Alex are joined by Dr. Philip Otterbeck, Richmond University Medical Center's Chair of Medicine
    and Chief of Endocrinology, to focus on one of, if not, the most common condition affecting this system: diabetes. 

    27 min
  • Rehabilitation

    In this episode, Meredith, Alex and Dan continue their

    discussion with Kristine Delgado, Administrative Director of Rehabilitation at Richmond University Medical Center. The department of rehabilitation medicine features a team of dedicated practitioners who specialize in improving the
    abilities and livelihoods of patients. The array of various adult
    rehabilitation services offered at RUMC are highlighted in this engaging conversation.

    30 min
  • Pediatric Rehabilitaion

    As a parent, you want to see your child grow, learn, become

    independent and thrive. When it comes to Pediatric Rehabilitation, ideally parents want a program that treats their child's physical, emotional, academic, and social challenges. On this episode, Meredith, Alex & Dan are joined by Kristine Delgado, RUMC's Administrative Director of Rehabilitation, to discuss
    the comprehensive pediatric rehabilitation services available at RUMC from birth through 3 years old. 

    29 min
  • Nephrology

    In this episode, Meredith, Alex, and Dan are joined by Dr. Sayed Mahdi Ayat to discuss all things Nephrology. Kidney issues are on the rise around the world, with millions of people each year undergoing treatments for kidney injury or chronic kidney disease. About 1 in 2 people with very low kidney function don't know they have kidney disease and approximately 1 in 3 adults with diabetes and 1 in 5 adults with high blood pressure may have kidney disease. 

    29 min
  • Rheumatology

    In this episode, Meredith, Alex & Dan are joined by RUMC's new Rheumatologist,

    Dr. DeMizio, to discuss all things rheumatology. This podcast covers
    everything from patient diagnosis, various rheumatic issues, treatment methods, pain management, the changing landscape of the rheumatology field and much more. 


    28 min
  • Pediatric Surgery Part 2

    Meredith, Alex and Dan continue their conversation with

    RUMC's pediatric surgeon, Dr. Brian Gilchrist to discuss what life is like
    as a pediatric surgeon, along with various surgeries that he's performed.

    24 min
  • Pediatric Surgery

    When a family is faced

    with emergency or elective surgery for their child, they may be
    confronted with mixed emotions, fear and apprehension. In this episode,
    Meredith, Alex & Dan are joined by RUMC's pediatric surgeon, Dr. Brian
    Gilchrist. Pediatric surgery is performed on all age groups from newborns to
    adolescents and there are less than 500 pediatric surgeons across the
    United States. Dr. Gilchrist walks us through what it's like to be a pediatric
    surgeon who performs more than 700 procedures a year.

    27 min

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Join Meredith Gaskins from Richmond University Medical Center and their award winning staff as they discuss hot topics in today's medical field.