Cancers of the colon and rectum can often be prevented with regular screenings.  Dr. Michael Polcino, Director of Colorectal Surgery at SBH Health System, discusses what you need to know about a cancer that hits communities of color particularly hard.

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Host Steve Clark

Suicide can sometimes affect those who seem "to have it all."  What do you need to know to prevent such a catastrophic act before it happens?  There are no easy answers, as SBH psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Roman discusses on this episode of SBH Bronx Health Talk.

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Host: Steven Clark

Su Thet, a midwife at SBH Health System, discusses pregnancy during the pandemic, including thoughts on increased risks for pregnant women and whether or not they should get vaccinated against Covid-19.

Host: Steven Clark

Dr. Michelle Packles, an ophtalmologist at SBH, says that when she first came to the Bronx she was shocked to see the number of patients who have lost sight from glaucoma. Here, she discusses the disease and the importance of regular screenings.

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Host: Steve Clark

Orthodontia is no longer reserved for affluent kids in the suburbs.  Dr. June Harewood discusses both how more and more children and adults in the Bronx are getting their teeth straightened and some of the latest options now available.

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Host: Steve Clark

Diabetic foot ulcers are a common cause of diabetes, which has reached epidemic proportions here in the Bronx.  When not managed properly, these wounds can lead to amputations.  Dr. Ronald McLean, director of the Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine at SBH discusses the condition and the different options available.

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Host: Steve Clark

Voting is an essential part of any democracy.  Through its SBH Vo+er campaign, SBH has embarked on a mission to ensure that both staff and the community know the basics about voting.   Maia Ceballos, Health Educator in the External Affairs Department at SBH Health System, discusses the campaign.

Host: Faith Daniel

B.R.A.G., which stands for Bronx Rising Against Gun Violence, has collaborated with SBH in the implementation of a program that is intended to curb violence in our community.  David Caba, program director for B.R.A.G. at Good Shepherd Services and Erik Marketan, trauma injury prevention specialist at SBH Health System, discuss its work.

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Host Steve Clark