In this episode of On Call with Southern New Hampshire Health, Rebecca Cooper Piela, Vice President of Quality, Safety, and Accreditation and Chief Quality Officer, shares the inspiration behind Walk With Me, Southern NH Health’s system-wide
initiative designed to create a smoother, more supportive experience for every patient we serve.

Rebecca reflects on her path from bedside nursing to senior leadership and how those experiences shaped her commitment to improving patient experience. She explains how Walk With Me encourages all staff to think about care from a patient’s point of view and to stay present with patients and families throughout their journeys.

Listeners will hear real examples of how Walk With Me is already making an impact, along with a look ahead at what is coming next. This conversation highlights how small, intentional actions can create meaningful reassurance and support for the people who trust Southern New Hampshire Health with their care. 

Learn more about Rebecca Cooper-Piela, MS, APRN-BC 

Robert Catania, MD discusses Bariatric Surgery, Obesity, Weight Loss.

Spring's blooms don't always bring joy, especially for allergy sufferers. Dr. Amit Kumar discusses spring allergies.

Dr. Amit Kumar discusses bee venom allergies, the risks, and tips on how to prevent stings.

Dr. Kaczanowski discusses colon cancer, and when you should get screened.

Breastfeeding provides babies with nourishment and immunity direct from moms. While a very natural practice, breastfeeding can be tricky.

Dr. Danielle Dunetz, pediatrician, shares benefits and recommendations for breastfeeding.

Dr. Amita Harish discusses navigating and minimizing allergies during the holidays.

The trickiest person to feed in your home may be your toddler. The thrill of saying “no” can make mealtimes a challenge.

Dr. Lila Monahan, pediatrician, shares recommendations on dealing with picky eaters.

Resources:

How to Get Your Child to Eat (but not too much) by Ellyn Satter

Give Peas A Chance - the foolproof guide to feeding your picky toddler by Kate Samela, MS, RD, CSP

Raising a Healthy Happy Eater: A stage-by-stage guide to setting your child on the path to adventurous eating (Nimali Fernando & Melanie Potock)

www.healthychildren.org/growinghealthy

Necessary breast cancer surgery removes the affected tissue. However, breast aesthetics concern many patients. The look and feel of the breast may be tied to a feeling of normalcy.

Oncoplastic surgery consists of removing the lump and reshaping the breast. It combines breast cancer surgery with plastic and reconstructive surgery techniques. The shape of the breast is preserved as much as possible while extracting the cancerous tissue.

Dr. T. Salewa Oseni explains how oncoplasic surgery works.

Food allergies seem to be more prevalent in today's society. Allergens like peanuts have changed protocol with airline snacks and elementary school lunches. Knowing one's own allergies can help to avoid and plan treatment strategies for exposure.

Dr. Amit Kumar, asthma and allergy specialist, discusses how food allergies are diagnosed, and how to live with and manage food allergies.