Healthy Aging Podcast
Patricia Raskin, host, interviews medical professionals from Southcoast Health and patients with first-hand accounts. The goal is to help and inspire listeners to navigate their health journey with knowledge, comfort, and ease. The Healthy Aging with Southcoast Health podcast helps listeners to manage their health to live a longer and healthier life.
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Episodes
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
When you think of plastic surgery do you see dollar sign and think it's just for vanity's sake? Dr. Bormes and Sofia Cabral-Murras, PA dispelled those myths and spoke about their patient-centric care practices.
Sofia walked us through the steps of pre and post-operation. You can tell she cares about her patients and wants them to have a safe and pleasant experience with no surprises. BUT, if you do want to try filler for some signs of aging, Sofia is happy to help with that too!
Dr. Bormes makes sure each patient is a good candidate for reconstructive OR cosmetic surgery! He stressed that if you are going to go on the web and scope things out, go to the American Society of Plastic Surgery and be careful to not go down any rabbit trails on any other "connected" sites. This is an easy mistake and he cares about patients getting accurate information. At the end of the day, his goal is to restore form to provide function!
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Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
"It's not your fault, it's not your fault, it's not your fault" were the empathetic words from Dr. Inwood, during this interview. Do you know the average American consumes 250-300g of carbs!!
Dr. Inwood reviewed Ozempic and other weight loss drugs as well as she explained their unique Fresh Start program that gives patients well-rounded solutions to weight loss. This episode is packed with information about "food products", achieving a realistic mindset, behavior modification, to prescription options, all in an effort to educate.
Dr. Inwood has been part of the obesity unit for the past 5 years. It dawned on her that her most rewarding patient journeys were ones where patients lost weight but noticed the side effects of improved underlying medical issues! She knew she was making a lasting impact on patient's lives and she wanted to do more!
Raechel McGhee is a post-bariatric patient and is currently a bariatric social worker at Southcoast Health. Raechel was under the impression that she had reached "good enough" in her weight loss journey. After working with Dr. Inwood, Raechel has had an even more dramatic transformation. She does not deny that it's challenging but knows a lot of tools that have helped her and she shares her first-hand experience with her. Dr. Inwood and Raechel agree, start with food then exercise and get in touch with the voices in your head!
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Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
One could only hope to marry a Cardiovascular doctor when you have all the risk factors for a heart attack. That's what happened to Judy when she married Dr. Peter Cohn. She gently guided him to go into cardiovascular when he was deciding what area of medicine he wanted to focus on.
His wife, Judy Cohn, has had a lot of loss in her family due to heart attacks. She wants to live a long full life with Dr. Cohn, and so together, they enjoy healthy food and activity, the advice Dr. Cohn gives to his patients. Judy has even gotten off of a medication!
Dr. Cohn explained why Southcoast Health's Charlton Memorial Hospital really is the place you want to be in the case of heart issues. He lights up when he talks about helping his patients and all the latest technology to aid him. He shared a rare solution for a young patient he recently treated. Listen now to hear more!
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Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
"Get it done!" Mike's wife said, Dr. Lifrak's patient, when they left from getting a "second" opinion. Dr. Lifrak shared information about the Ortho department, cutting-edge technology, and signs you may need to see him.
Mike shared his successful knee replacement and recovery experience.
Dr. Lifrak's advice: Continue nonimpact exercise, stay active, and keep a positive mindset!
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Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
If you have had persistent pain and it’s not getting better, there’s no better time than the present to seek medical advice. In a partnership with Dr. Luc, Martha Dorney has found relief! Martha shared her experience under Dr. Luc’s care. Dr. Luc provided information about arthritis and everyday advice for living with Arthritis from your diet to new activities to explore.
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Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Can Osteoporosis be reversed? According to this conversation Wildenhain N.P. and one of her patients, Christine, it can be improved with lifestyle and medication. Wildenhain NP shared that 69% of the U.S. are vitamin D deficient.
Christine shared her results and looks forward to a long life, now, with much lower risk of injury slowing her down.
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Healthy Aging
Brought to you by Southcoast Health
For more than 25 years, Southcoast Health has served communities across southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island as the largest provider of primary and specialty care in the region. The not-for-profit, charitable system includes three acute care hospitals – Charlton Memorial in Fall River, St. Luke’s in New Bedford (a Level II Trauma Center), and Tobey in Wareham – as well as a network of over 700 physicians, hospitalists, and midlevel practitioners.
Southcoast Health has established six Urgent Care Centers, two Cancer Centers, a Visiting Nurse Association, and numerous ambulatory facilities that ensure convenient access to services for 725,000 residents in 33 communities covering 900 square miles. In addition, the system partners with Acadia Healthcare to offer expanded resources at Southcoast Behavioral Health in Dartmouth, MA.