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20-Minute Health Talk
Northwell Health cares for more than any other health care provider in New York. Hear from their experts -- some of the brightest minds in health care breaking down the latest news and developments.
Episodes
- 20-Minute Health Talk
Infectious disease expert talks new COVID-19 vaccines and variants
While new variant strains of COVID-19 present new challenges, Bruce Farber, MD, chief of division of infectious diseases, says he remains optimistic. On this…
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A cardiologist covers COVID-19
When she's not treating patients as the assistant director of the Women's Heart Program at Lenox Hill Hospital, cardiologist Tara Narula, MD, is covering the…
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Beyond vaccines — the need for more COVID treatments
More research and clinical trials are needed to develop COVID-19 treatments, says Kevin Tracey, MD, President of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research…
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COVID-19 vaccine can boost mental health, too
The COVID-19 vaccine is a turning point in what has become a mental health crisis. Manish Sapra, MD, executive director for behavioral health at Northwell…
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Delivering the COVID vaccine in communities of color
Deb Salas Lopez, MD, discusses Northwell's initiative to help vaccinate Long Island's underserved communities that have been disproportionately impacted by…
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What transplant patients need to know about COVID vaccines
Transplant patients are at higher risk for COVID-19 and should get the vaccine, but only those using mRNA. Lewis Teperman, MD, director of transplant services…
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The COVID vaccines' impact on public health
Zenobia Brown, MD, vice president of population health, discusses the latest with the coronavirus vaccine and all things public safety, from herd immunity to…
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Is the COVID vaccine safe for pregnant women?
With limited research available, Michael Nimaroff, MD, senior vice president and executive director, Ob-Gyn Services, explains why Northwell recommends…
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What's in the COVID-19 vaccine?
As more people are becoming eligible for the historic vaccine, Onisis Stefas, PharmD, Northwell's chief pharmacy officer, breaks down the science behind the…
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Using data to respond to COVID-19
When will the second COVID patient surge peak? Data can provide advance warning. John D'Angelo, MD, Northwell's chief of integrated operations, explains. Watch…
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Disrupting the patient experience
COVID-19 significantly altered patient experiences. Sven Gierlinger, Northwell's senior vice president and chief experience officer, suggests how it can be…
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Gun violence and health care
Gun violence skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chethan Sathya, MD, director of Northwell’s Center for Gun Violence Prevention, discusses health care’s…
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COVID-19 and pregnant women of color
The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly hard on communities of color, including pregnant women. Michael Nimaroff, MD, senior vice president and executive…
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The community of tomorrow...today
A highly politicized pandemic, social injustices and a tumultuous election season defined 2020. Deb Salas-Lopez, MD, MPH, senior vice president of community…
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The future of work
COVID-19 disrupted many aspects of our lives, including the workplace. Here’s what we’ve learned from the pandemic and how it will shape work moving forward…
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Leading Through a Pandemic, Part II
Michael Dowling discusses the federal government's response to COVID-19, misinformation and a path forward in part II of this special interview with…
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Leading Through a Pandemic, Part I
In part I of this special interview with Northwell's president and CEO, Michael Dowling discusses his new book and provides a riveting account of the health…
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Can telehealth replace primary care?
Telehealth has been a boon for health care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Has it replaced primary care, or is it a significant tool in a physician’s belt?…
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How can health systems help schools get through the pandemic?
Charles Schleien, MD, Northwell's senior vice president and chair of Pediatric Services, discusses opening schools — what hazards exist, what parents can do to…
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COVID-19 and the fall
Mark Jarrett, MD, Northwell Health's deputy chief medical officer and chief quality officer, discusses the latest with COVID-19, the status in New York and…