Episodes

  • Episode 107: Preparing For a Baby

    Episode 107: Preparing For a Baby
    Jun 2 2022
    The Bronx has one of the highest rates of maternal morbidity and mortality in New York City. Compared to their White counter parts, Black and Hispanic women receive prenatal care later in their pregnancies. Delayed prenatal care is associated with increased rates of preterm delivery, low birth weight, and congenital malformations. SBH OB/GYN attending, Dr. Paris Thomas discusses the importance of prenatal care and how one can best prepare for pregnancy. Host: Faith Daniel
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    25 mins
  • Episode 106: Get into shape by biking

    Episode 106: Get into shape by biking
    May 23 2022

    More people than ever are biking. It's a great way to get into shape -- and enjoy the sights as you pedal by. Ken Podziba, president and chief executive office of Bike New York, offers his thoughts on the benefits of biking.

    Host: Steve Clark
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    12 mins
  • Episode 105: Weight Management is a Life Long Journey

    Episode 105: Weight Management is a Life Long Journey
    Apr 21 2022

    The Bronx has some of the highest rates of obesity related conditions including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. Bronx resident and Community Organizer, Clarisa Alayeto, and Dr. Guido Macchiavello, SBH’s Director of Ambulatory Care Internal Medicine, discuss the importance of weight management as a means of improving wellness.

    Video: https://youtu.be/UraD1r8JbkE

    Host: Faith Daniel
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    37 mins
  • Episode 104: Is the pandemic over?

    Episode 104: Is the pandemic over?
    Mar 31 2022

    Acknowledging how far we've come in the fight against Covid-19, Dr. Ed Telzak, chair of the Department of Medicine at SBH and an infectious disease specialist, takes a measured look at that state of the pandemic today and where it may be headed.

    Host: Steve Clark
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    27 mins
  • Episode 103: Ready to break a sweat?

    Episode 103: Ready to break a sweat?
    Mar 10 2022

    If you haven’t exercised in a while, you can always find an excuse. Exercise has taken on even greater importance during the pandemic as studies show that people are snacking more and gaining weight and stress levels have also increased. Albert Jovel and Daniel Bonilla from the Healthplex Fitness Center discuss how to get back into the gym.

    Video: https://youtu.be/VDmgvrvqTEw

    Host: Steve Clark
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    28 mins
  • Episode 102: The Importance of Mentorship

    Episode 102: The Importance of Mentorship
    Feb 24 2022

    Dr. Jacqueline Witter, Vice President of Nursing and Dr. Sarah Jamison, Emergency Medicine Physician, discuss the importance of mentorship within the Black community and highlight the precedence of diversity, inclusion and equity as core aspects of a career in education and the workplace.

    Video: https://youtu.be/QjQAcmIwuQ0

    Host: Faith Daniel
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    34 mins
  • Episode 101: Have the winter blues?

    Episode 101: Have the winter blues?
    Feb 14 2022

    If so, you could be suffering from a medical condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD). SBH psychiatrist Dr. Katarzyna Liwski discusses what you need to know about SAD and how you can get help for it.

    Video: https://youtu.be/eS960Xu40lc

    Host: Steve Clark
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    14 mins
  • Episode 100: A Conversation on the state of the Bronx with Dr. David Perlstein and Congressman Ritchie Torres.

    Episode 100: A Conversation on the state of the Bronx with Dr. David Perlstein and Congressman Ritchie Torres.
    Jan 24 2022

    For the 100th episode of SBH Bronx Health Talk, Dr. Perlstein, President and CEO of SBH Health System, and Bronx Congressman Torres discuss where the Bronx is today and where it is going.

    Video: https://youtu.be/8fYfmOCtowE

    Host: Dr. David Perlstein, President and CEO of SBH Health System
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    31 mins