According to the Centers for Disease Control, traumatic brain injury or TBI is a major cause of death and disability in the U.S.  In 2014 alone, more than 2.8 million emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths were attributed to TBI, including over 830,000 of these health events among children. Such alarming statistics over recent years have sparked numerous local and national campaigns to boost awareness and prevention of TBI, but how much better or more significant is the problem today?

To answer this question and more about TBI, joining us are:

Jamie Ullman, MD, professor of neurosurgery at the Zucker School of Medicine and director of neurotrauma at North Shore University Hospital and the Northwell Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, and Rosanna Sabini, DO, associate professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Zucker School of Medicine and director of the Northwell Health Concussion Program and Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship Program. She also serves as chair of Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Northwell’s Southside Hospital.

Resources:

Centers for Disease Control

Northwell Health Concussion Program

Northwell Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery

According to the Centers for Disease Control, traumatic brain injury or TBI is a major cause of death and disability in the U.S.  In 2014 alone, more than 2.8 million emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths were attributed to TBI, including over 830,000 of these health events among children. Such alarming statistics over recent years have sparked numerous local and national campaigns to boost awareness and prevention of TBI, but how much better or more significant is the problem today?

To answer this question and more about TBI, joining us are:

Jamie Ullman, MD, professor of neurosurgery at the Zucker School of Medicine and director of neurotrauma at North Shore University Hospital and the Northwell Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, and Rosanna Sabini, DO, associate professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Zucker School of Medicine and director of the Northwell Health Concussion Program and Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship Program. She also serves as chair of Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Northwell’s Southside Hospital.

Resources:Centers for Disease ControlNorthwell Health Concussion ProgramNorthwell Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery

On this episode, we’re focusing on the most common sexually transmitted infection in the US—human papillomavirus or HPV. Did you know that HPV infections are so common that nearly all men and women will get at least one type at some point in their lives? Many people will carry HPV and never know it. Yet for over 33 million people in our country, the infection has developed into cancer, which is why medical experts like our guests are urging prevention through HPV vaccination.

Shedding light on this important and timely topic, Well Said is pleased to welcome:

Michael Grosso, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics at Zucker School of Medicine and medical director at Huntington Hospital and acting chair of Huntington’s department of pediatrics, and, Lorry Rubin, MD, professor of pediatrics at the Zucker School of Medicine and director of pediatric infectious diseases at Cohen Children’s Medical Center.

Resources:

American Academy of Family Physicians

American Academy of Pediatrics

Centers for Disease Control

National Cancer Institute

On this episode, we’re focusing on the most common sexually transmitted infection in the US—human papillomavirus or HPV. Did you know that HPV infections are so common that nearly all men and women will get at least one type at some point in their lives? Many people will carry HPV and never know it. Yet for over 33 million people in our country, the infection has developed into cancer, which is why medical experts like our guests are urging prevention through HPV vaccination.

Shedding light on this important and timely topic, Well Said is pleased to welcome:

Michael Grosso, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics at Zucker School of Medicine and medical director at Huntington Hospital and acting chair of Huntington’s department of pediatrics, and, Lorry Rubin, MD, professor of pediatrics at the Zucker School of Medicine and director of pediatric infectious diseases at Cohen Children’s Medical Center.

Resources:American Academy of Family PhysiciansAmerican Academy of PediatricsCenters for Disease ControlNational Cancer Institute

If you’re dealing with urinary incontinence (UI) or loss of bladder control, you are not alone! More than 13 million Americans of all ages and walks of life deal with this common and sometimes embarrassing condition, including women who represent about 85% of those who suffer.

Although a widespread problem, there is help available and steps that can be taken to reduce symptoms and treat UI effectively as we’ll discuss with our expert guest:

Jill Rabin, MD, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Zucker School of Medicine and head of urogynecology at Northwell Health’s Long Island Jewish Medical Center. She is also the author of Mind Over Bladder, a thoughtful, comprehensive guide to achieving continence for women.

Resources:

Mind Over Bladder, Jill Rabin, MD

The American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS)

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

American Urological Association

If you’re dealing with urinary incontinence (UI) or loss of bladder control, you are not alone! More than 13 million Americans of all ages and walks of life deal with this common and sometimes embarrassing condition, including women who represent about 85% of those who suffer.

Although a widespread problem, there is help available and steps that can be taken to reduce symptoms and treat UI effectively as we’ll discuss with our expert guest:

Jill Rabin, MD, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Zucker School of Medicine and head of urogynecology at Northwell Health’s Long Island Jewish Medical Center. She is also the author of Mind Over Bladder, a thoughtful, comprehensive guide to achieving continence for women.

Resources:Mind Over Bladder, Jill Rabin, MDThe American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) American College of Obstetricians and GynecologistsAmerican Urological Association

Would you consider giving your body to science once you die? From helping aspiring doctors to learn how the body works and furthering medical research to providing a practical and financially conscious alternative to traditional burial, whole body donation, also called an anatomical gift, can allow for real and lasting ways to support medical advances that impact the lives of future generations.

Joining us for a discussion of whole body anatomical giving and the donor program at the Zucker School of Medicine is Robert Hill, PhD, Associate Professor of Science Education and Director of the Whole Body Anatomical Gift Program at the Zucker School of Medicine, and Rose Tirotta-Esposito, Assistant Director of Teaching, Learning and Innovation at Hofstra who will speak about her decision to become a donor.

Resources:

Zucker School of Medicine Whole Body Anatomical Gift Program

Associated Medical Schools of New York

Would you consider giving your body to science once you die? From helping aspiring doctors to learn how the body works and furthering medical research to providing a practical and financially conscious alternative to traditional burial, whole body donation, also called an anatomical gift, can allow for real and lasting ways to support medical advances that impact the lives of future generations.

Joining us for a discussion of whole body anatomical giving and the donor program at the Zucker School of Medicine is Robert Hill, PhD, Associate Professor of Science Education and Director of the Whole Body Anatomical Gift Program at the Zucker School of Medicine, and Rose Tirotta-Esposito, Assistant Director of Teaching, Learning and Innovation at Hofstra who will speak about her decision to become a donor.

Resources:Zucker School of Medicine Whole Body Anatomical Gift ProgramAssociated Medical Schools of New York

As we observe the month of Pride, a time for celebrating LGBTQ+ individuals across the nation, our latest episode of Well Said will focus on the health and well being of members of this community.

Joining the program to discuss these issues are:

David Rosenthal, DO, PhD, assistant professor of pediatrics and medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine and medical director for Northwell Health’s Center for Young Adult, Adolescent and Pediatric HIV and the Center for Transgender Care, and Anthony Santella, Dr PH, associate professor of public health at Hofstra University and chair of the Nassau-Suffolk Ryan White Planning Council.

Resources:

Northwell Health—LGBTQIA Services

CDC—LGBTQ  Health

New York State Department of Health

GLAAD

World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)

As we observe the month of Pride, a time for celebrating LGBTQ+ individuals across the nation, our latest episode of Well Said will focus on the health and well being of members of this community.

Joining the program to discuss these issues are:

David Rosenthal, DO, PhD, assistant professor of pediatrics and medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine and medical director for Northwell Health’s Center for Young Adult, Adolescent and Pediatric HIV and the Center for Transgender Care, and Anthony Santella, Dr PH, associate professor of public health at Hofstra University and chair of the Nassau-Suffolk Ryan White Planning Council.

Resources:Northwell Health—LGBTQIA ServicesCDC—LGBTQ  HealthNew York State Department of HealthGLAADWorld Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)