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12.28.2010
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Finding Your Way at Meritus Medical Center |
Butch Rhoderick, Security Supervisor |
16:55
3.82 |
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| William "Butch" Rhoderick, security supervisor at Meritus Medical Center, talks about security and other changes visitors will be seeing at the new hospital. |
12.21.2010
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Knee Replacement Surgery |
Ralph T. Salvagno, MD |
30:51
7.16 |
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| Dr. Ralph T. Salvagno, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at the Center for Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine in Hagerstown, discusses the surgery procedures, recovery, and rehabilitation related to knee replacement. |
12.14.2010
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C. Diff |
John G. Newby, MD, FCAP |
26:27
6.35 |
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| Dr. John Newby, a board-certified pathologist, talks about c-difficile, a bateria that can cause inflammation of the colon. |
12.7.2010
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Designing Meritus Medical Center |
Bill Heun, AIA, Architect |
27:43
6.41 |
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| Bill Heun, architect for Meritus Medical Center, talks about the new medical center and how it is designed to assist health care professionals in responding to the needs of our patients more rapidly. |
11.30.2010
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Linear Accelerator |
Dan Cornell, MD |
26:25
6.34 |
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| Dr. Dan Cornell, Director of Radiation Oncology at John R. Marsh Cancer Center, talks about the linear accelerator, a piece of equipment that is used for external beam radiation treatments for patients with cancer. |
11.23.2010
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Thyroid Problems |
Joseph Asuncion, MD |
28:42
6.65 |
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| Dr. Joseph Asuncion, a board-certified physician at Robinwood Family Practice talks about signs and symptoms of thyroid problems, the gland that is located in the lower part of the neck. |
11.16.2010
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Lupus |
Steven J. Klein, MD, FACR |
23:30
5.4 |
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| Dr. Steven Klein, a board-certified physician at Rheumatology Consultants, talks about the signs and symptoms of lupus, a disease which affects the immune system. |
11.9.2010
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Moving to Meritus Medical Center |
Penny Hill, Washington County Hospital |
24:31
5.65 |
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| Penny Hill, Administrative Director and transition team member for Washington County Hospital, talks about the role of transition team members and how the move from Washington County Hospital to Meritus is being coordinated. |
11.2.2010
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Bronchitis |
Lucille Folino, DO |
24:34
5.66 |
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| Dr. Lucille Folino, a physician at Urgent Care Sylvania and Urgent Care Robinwood, tells us that untreated colds can often develop into bronchitis, an inflammation in the air passages to the lungs. |
10.26.2010
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Uterine Prolapse |
Jay B. Greenberg, MD |
22:53
5.25 |
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| Dr. Jay Greenberg, gynecologist at Mid-Atlantic Women's Health Center, talks about uterine prolapse, a condition that occurs when the pelvic muscles weaken causing the uterus to descend into the vaginal canal. |
10.19.2010
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Foot Drop |
Mehrullah Khan, MD |
23:12
5.57 |
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| Dr. Mehrullah Khan, a board-certified physician at Antietam Neurology Center at Robinwood, tells us that foot drop is damage to the peroneal nerve in the leg which causes difficulty moving the ankle and toes upward. |
10.12.2010
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Chronic Sinusitis |
Michael J. Saylor, MD |
24:35
5.66 |
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| Dr. Michael Saylor, a board-certified physician at Cumberland Valley ENT Consultants in Hagerstown, talks about sinusitis, an infection or inflammation in the nasal passages. |
10.5.2010
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Breast Reconstruction Surgery |
Salvatore DiMercurio, MD |
24:02
5.77 |
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| Dr. Salvatore DiMercurio, a board-certified plastic surgeon with Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Center in Hagerstown, talks about the types of breast reconstruction for women who have had a breast removed. |
9.28.2010
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Kidney Disease |
Eli Roza, MD |
23:13
5.57 |
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| Dr. Eli Roza, a physician at Meadow Kidney Care, discusses the functions of the kidneys and the causes, symptoms, and treatment of kidney disease. |
9.21.2010
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Spinal Fusion |
Brian Holmes, MD |
22:48
5.23 |
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| Dr. Brian Holmes, a neurosurgeon at Parkway Neuroscience and Spine Institute, discusses the options that are available for patients suffering with back pain. |
9.14.2010
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Electronic Health Records |
Stephanie D. Brown, MD |
22:26
5.38 |
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| Dr. Stephanie Brown, a board-certified physcian with Robinwood Family Practice, talks about electronic health records, a systematic collection of health information that can be shared in healthcare networks. |
9.7.2010
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Diabetic Foot Care |
Daniel D. Michaels, DPM |
25:02
6.01 |
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| Dr. Daniel Michaels from the Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Institute, talks about the causes and proper treatment of foot problems in people with diabetes. |
8.31.2010
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Sleep Apnea |
Kalim Ahmed, MD |
23:42
5.45 |
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| Dr. Kalim Ahmed, a board-certified physician from Pulmonary Consultants of Hagerstown, talks about the causes, complications, and treatment of sleep apnea, a sleep disorder involving abnormal breathing. |
8.24.2010
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Get Healthy with the Health Olympics |
Matthew Hahn, MD |
24:21
5.85 |
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| Dr. Matthew Hahn, a board-certified physician from Hahn and Nelson Family Medicine in Hancock, talks about healthy eating and exercise and why it is important for a healthy lifestyle. |
8.17.2010
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Lyme Disease |
Mohammed Z. Ali, MD |
25:57
5.99 |
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| Dr. Mohammed Ali, a physician at WillowWood Adult Medicine, talks about the available treatment for lyme disease, an infection that is transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. |
8.10.2010
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Blood Disorders |
Frederic H. Kass III, MD, FACP |
23:21
5.61 |
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| Dr. Frederic Kass, a board-certified oncologist and Medical Director at John R. Marsh Cancer Center, talks about the symptoms and diagnosis of blood disorders. |
8.3.2010
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Sunburn and Sun Poisoning |
Stephanie Denise Brown, MD |
22:27
5.39 |
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| Dr. Stephanie Brown, a board-certified physician with Robinwood Family Practice, tells us that special care must be taken when being exposed to the sun as overexposure can result in sun poisoning. |
7.27.2010
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Fibromyalgia |
Mark J. Yacyk, DO |
25:33
5.89 |
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| Dr. Mark Yacyk, a board-certified physician with Robinwood Orthopaedic Specialty, in Hagerstown, talks about the symptoms and treatment of fibromyalgia, a difficult to diagnose disease. |
7.20.2010
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Single Incision Lap Band Surgery |
Jeffrey M. Small, DO |
25:09
6.04 |
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| Dr. Jeffrey Small, Weight Loss Clinic, talks about single incision lap band surgery, a new less invasive procedure for laparoscopic weight loss surgery. |
7.13.2010
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Organ Donation |
William Johnson, MD and Brett Kane |
24:27
5.87 |
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| Dr. William Johnson, Kidney Center of Hagerstown, and Brett Kane, Clinical Manager Critical Care Services, talk about the successful organ donation program at Washington County Hospital. The hospital has won the donation registry medal of honor for five consecutive years. |
7.6.2010
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A New Approach to Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
Mary E. Money, MD |
25:48
5.96 |
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| Dr. Mary Money talks about her recent study of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). She explains some of the symptoms and treatment for IBS. |
6.29.2010
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Latex and Carbamate Allergies |
Charles J. Supernavage, MD |
28:31
6.61 |
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| Dr. Charles Supernavage is allergic to carbamate, a chemical found in rubber and plastics. He talks firsthand about the symptoms, causes and treatment associated with this allergy. |
6.22.2010
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Volunteer Services |
Mitch Towe |
25:23
6.09 |
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| Mitch Towe, Director of Volunteer Services, talks about the services and fundraising activities provided by the members of Washington County Hospital Auxiliary. |
6.15.2010
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The Mind-Body Connection |
Vincent A. Cantone, MD |
25:32
5.89 |
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| Dr. Vincent Cantone, White Oak Pediatric and Adult Medicine, talks about mind and body connection and how depression, anxiety and other factors can lead to poor emotional health. |
6.8.2010
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Gastroesophageal Reflux |
Beth Smolke, PA |
24:11
5.81 |
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| Beth Smolka, Physcian Assistant at South Mountain Family Practice, talks about gastroesophageal reflux, also known as acid reflux. She explains some of the symptoms related to the discomfort of reflux. |
6.1.2010
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Pediatric Immunizations |
Albert J. Strauss, MD |
24:45
5.7 |
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| Dr. Albert Strauss, Board Certified Pediatrician at The Children's Doctor, tells us that vaccines are very important in order to reduce the spread of diseases. |
5.25.2010
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The Drug Dilemma |
Denise Ellis, PharmD |
23:26
5.63 |
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| Denise Ellis, Pharmacist at Robinwood Medical Center's Home Care Pharmacy, talks about patient concerns related to cost and/or lack of drug insurance coverage for prescription drug medications. |
5.18.2010
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Rotator Cuff Injuries |
Michael T. Stowell, MD |
24:12
5.81 |
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| Dr. Michael Stowell, a board-certified surgeon at Mid-Atlantic Orthopaedic specialists, talks about the symptoms of rotator cuff injury as well as the diagnosis and implementation of a treatment plan. |
5.11.2010
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Dental Implants |
Dan McEowen, DDS |
22:15
5.34 |
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| Dr. Dan McEowen of Robinwood Dental Center talks about health problems that may be related to tooth loss and the options that are available for tooth replacement. |
5.4.2010
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Wrist Problems |
Richard S. Milford, MD |
23:22
5.61 |
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| Dr. Richard Milford, a board-certified surgeon at Mid-Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists, talks about wrist fractures and injuries and how they are evaluated and treated. |
4.27.2010
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Echocardiograms |
Tarek N. El-Sherif, MD, FACC |
24:48
5.71 |
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| Dr. Tarek El-Sherif, a board-certified cardiologist
at Robinwood Heart Center, explains echocardiograms as a test in which ultrasound is used to determine if the heart is functioning
properly. |
4.20.2010
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Fostering a Good Doctor-Patient Relationship |
Allen W. Ditto, MD |
24:15
5.82 |
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| Dr. Allen W. Ditto, board certified family physician with Potomac Family Medicine, talks about the importance of patients becoming more aware of their health issues and why it is important to share their health problems with their physician. |
4.13.2010
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Meniere's Disease |
Jarl Wathne, MD |
24:40
5.68 |
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| Dr. Jarl Wathne, board certified physician with Cumberland Valley ENT, discusses meniere's disease, an inner ear disorder that can affect hearing and balance. |
4.6.2010
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Clinical Advances in the New Hospital |
Mary Towe |
23:42
5.45 |
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| Mary Towe, Vice President Chief Nursing Officer, at Washington County Hospital, talks about the design and features of the new hospital currently under construction adjacent to Robinwood Medical Center. |
3.30.2010
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Diabetes |
Tim Higgins & Laurie Sandberg |
24:24
5.86 |
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| Tim Higgins and Laurie Sandberg, diabetes educators from Robinwood Endocrinology, talk about diabetes diagnostic tests, and the importance of early diagnosis for controlling health risks. |
3.23.2010
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Sprains, Strains, and Fractures |
Michael A. Winslow, MD |
21:25
5.14 |
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| Dr. Michael Winslow, board certified surgeon at Robinwood Orthopedic Specialty Center, talks about sprains, strains and fractures and how the signs and symptoms will vary depending on the severity of the injury. |
3.16.2010
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Managing Diabetes with Medications |
Vishal Datta, MD |
24:46
5.71 |
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| Dr. Vishal Datta explains the two types of diabetes and what occurs when the pancreas produces either too little or no insulin or when our cells do not respond appropriately to the insulin that is produced. |
3.9.2010
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome |
Lisa Miller, MD |
21:22
5.13 |
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| Dr. Lisa Miller, an obstetrician at Capital Women's Care, talks about polycystic ovarian syndrome, a hormonal problem that can result in a variety of symptoms such as ovarian cysts, menstrual irregularies and infertility. |
3.2.2010
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Narcolepsy |
Kalim Ahmed, MD |
23:12
5.57 |
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| Dr. Kalim Ahmed, board-certified physician from Pulmonary Consultants of Hagerstown, talks about narcolepsy, a neurological disorder caused by the brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally. |
2.23.2010
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Barrett's Esophagus |
Robert Trace, MD |
25:43
5.93 |
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| Dr. Robert Trace, a board-certified gastroenterologist in Hagerstown, talks about Barrett's esophagus. This disease has no early symptoms and is usually diagnosed after a patient experiences difficulty in swallowing. |
2.16.2010
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Types of Anesthesia |
Carlo Cutler, DO |
25:35
5.9 |
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| Dr. Carlo Cutler, anesthesiologist at Blue Ridge Anesthesia Associates talks about the importance of a complete medical assessment before surgery in order to determine the best type of anesthesia for the patient. He talked about general anesthesia, regional anesthesia and procedural sedation and when they are most commonly used. |
2.9.2010
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Congestive Heart Failure |
Girish T. Reddy, MD |
25:09
6.04 |
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| Dr. Girish Reddy, a cardiologist at Hagerstown Heart, explains the functions of the heart and how blood flows through it. When the heart fails to function properly our lungs may fill with fluid and congestive heart failure can occur. |
2.2.2010
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Smoking and Quitting |
John P. Reed, MD |
24:14
5.82 |
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| Dr. John Reed from Smithsburg Family Medicine talks about health issues related to smoking and the harmful efffects of secondhand smoke. |
1.26.2010
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Anxiety Disorders |
Aurelio S. Zerla, MD |
24:57
5.75 |
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| Dr. Aurelio S. Zerla, a board-certified psychiatrist with Behavioral Health Services in Hagerstown, talks about common anxiety disorders, including symptoms and possible treatments. |
1.19.2010
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Incontinence in Women |
Kevin C. Hackett, MD |
24:23
5.85 |
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| Dr. Kevin C. Hackett, a board-certified urologist and surgeon with the Urological Center in Hagerstown, discusses incontinence in women, including causes, treatment options, and ways to prevent a loss of bladder control. |
1.5.2010
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Hemochromatosis and Iron Overload |
Scott A. Wegner, MD |
24:20
5.84 |
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| Dr. Scott A. Wegner, a board-certified hematologist, talks about excess iron in the blood, including who is at risk and the treatments for this disorder. |
