RUMC Connections

By Meredith Gaskins

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

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How many episodes does RUMC Connections have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.

RUMC Connections episodes:

July 03, 2023 Eye Of The Storm: Ocular Trauma and Emergencies
In this episode, Meredith, Alex & Dan are joined by
Optometrist Dr. Joseph Muscente to discuss ocular emergencies. Eye emergencies include cuts, scratches, objects in the eye, burns, chemical exposure and blunt injuries to the eye or eyelid. These injuries may cause visual change, pain or discomfort, and changes to the appearance of the eye itself. Dr. Muscente will share some of the more common injuries people experience, how to treat them, and when it's time to seek medical care.
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28min
June 20, 2023 EMS Life, Tales From The Streets
In this episode, Meredith, Alex
& Dan continue their conversation with lead Paramedic, Angela Ciocia, and
lead EMT, James Donnelly to discuss personal encounters and what it takes to
work in the EMS field.
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31min
June 05, 2023 Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
In this episode, Meredith, Alex and Dan are joined by two of
Richmond University Medical Center's Emergency Medical Service (EMS) leaders,
Angela Ciocia and James Donnelly to learn more about life on an ambulance as
well as what it takes to be an EMT or Paramedic.
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26min
May 23, 2023 Bariatrics: Surgical Weight-Loss Options: What to Expect
In this episode, Meredith, Alex and
Dan continue their conversation with Dr. Alex Barkan, Chief of
Bariatric Surgery, Vice Chair of Department of Surgery at
Richmond University Medical Center, and founder of the hospital’s Bariatric and
Metabolic Institute. Last episode the various bariatric services
that are performed at RUMC were covered. In this episode,
we’ll discuss the total bariatric journey – from who qualifies to what the
process is like before and after, and life post-surgery.
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35min
May 08, 2023 Bariatric Services
On this episode Meredith, Alex and Dan are joined by the founder of
RUMC’s Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Dr. Alex Barkan, M.D., M.B.A,
F.A.C.S., F.A.S.M.B.S., who has performed thousands of bariatric surgery
procedures since entering the field in 2006. He is the Chief of Bariatric
surgery and Vice Chair for the Department of Surgery at RUMC. Dr. Barkan discusses
the various weight loss procedures that are available at RUMC, who qualifies ,
and the benefits of weight loss surgery.
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22min
April 24, 2023 Surgical Services
Continuing the conversation with Dr. Loren Harris, Chair of the Department of
Surgery at Richmond University Medical Center. Last episode, we talked about
robotic surgical services that are performed at RUMC. In this episode, we'll
shift our focus to talk more about RUMC's Surgical Department and the various
procedures its surgeons are performing each day from outpatient to some of the
most complex, advanced surgeries. Dr. Harris will also share some behind the
scenes news on RUMC’s new operating suites, coming later this year.
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29min
April 10, 2023 Robotic Surgery
In this episode, our hosts are joined by Loren Harris, MD,
Chair of the Department of Surgery at Richmond University Medical Center.
Listen as Dr. Harris discusses what makes the yearly 10,000+ surgical
procedures at RUMC a “cut” above the rest. Hear how RUMC’s Department of
Surgery is equipped with the latest technology, including the Da Vinci robotic
surgical system, which allows surgeons to treat patients more effectively and
accurately. Join us for this deep dive into all things surgery as Dr. Harris
shares key insights on this ever growing medical field.
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27min
March 27, 2023 Emergency Care
Continuing the conversation with Johnathan LeBaron, DO, Chair, Emergency Medicine; and Assistant Vice President of Emergency Department Nursing, Jean Gordon, Rn in discussing how RUMC's new ED offers some of the best emergency care in NYC. In this episode, we take a deep dive into understanding the level of care RUMC's new ED provides and how its amazing staff is able to stay on top of their patients needs.
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28min
March 14, 2023 State-of-the-Art Emergency Care: NEW ED
In this episode, we are joined by Jonathan LeBaron, DO, Chair, Emergency Medicine; and Assistant Vice President of Emergency Department Nursing, Jean Gordon, RN, to discuss the hospital’s new, state-of-the-art 35,000 square-foot Emergency Department that opened in January 2023! The new department features larger trauma and urgent care areas as well as dedicated units for pediatrics, cardiac and stroke emergencies, sexual assault victims and much more. Learn more about the new features and the high quality care the department’s medical professionals provide every day, including during urgent life-threatening situations.
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30min
March 02, 2023 Heart to Heart, Part 2
Have you ever wondered when it’s the right time to see a cardiologist? In this episode, Dr. Rotatori provides guidance on when it is suggested that you make an appointment with a cardiologist. Learn about some immediate things that you can do to protect and maintain your heart health. Information is power and RUMC’s own Alex Lutz, Vice President for Public Relations and Marketing, shares his personal, life-saving experience with Dr. Rotatori and Mount Sinai Health System. Get to know the personal side of Dr. Rotatori and learn about how he made his way to New York from Italy, along with being an accomplished marathon runner.
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24min

FAQs about RUMC Connections:

How many episodes does RUMC Connections have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.