Waterbury HEALTH - Stories with a Pulse
Stories with a Pulse was started by Jeremy Rodorigo, director of business development at Waterbury HEALTH. This blog brings you a different side of healthcare, one of passion, love, wellness and community. You’ll hear from caregivers, patients, and community members whose lives have been changed or influenced by healthcare. The storytellers will share experiences will teach you about life, health, friendship and determination. These are different human stories and a side of medicine you may not always hear or experience.
Episodes
11 episodes
How Physical Therapy Helps Cancer Patients and Others Return to Normal Life
In this episode Host Jeremy Rodorigo is joined by Mary Beth Olah, a physical therapist with Access Rehab Centers. Mary Beth discusses the treatment of patients lymphedema, pelvic health issues as well as those recovering from cancer. She is als...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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15:56
The Giving Doll
In this episode, host Jeremy Rodorigo meets with four women from The Giving Doll. A national group, The Giving Doll is an organization that provides hand-made dolls to children and adults who may need emotional comfort for medical and social re...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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19:46
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Dr. Liz Riordan discusses detection and treatment
In this episode, Host Jeremy Rodorigo chats with Dr. Elizabeth Riordan. Dr. Riordan is a surgeon and Medical Director of the Breast Health Center. The doctor discusses important issues related to breast cancer screening and treatment options. S...
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38:17
New Waterbury Hospital Nuerosurgeon Talks About Military Service
In this edition of "Stories With A Pulse", Lieutenant Colonel Eric Hintz discusses his service as an Army Physician. In Afganistan, he cared for injured NATO, US and Afghan soldiers. He is a neurosurgeon now practicing at Waterbury Hospital. Dr...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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30:11
FrontlineCT Provides Mental Health Support to First Responders
In this episode, host Jeremy Rodorigo talks with Paramedic Steve Wilcox. Wilcox is a founding member of the non-profit organization FrontlineCT. The group was formed to help meet the needs of first responders mental health. Wilcox explains why ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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33:06
Broadcaster Silenced by Health Issues Shares His Journey
In this episode, legendary news and sports broadcaster Bob Sagendorf discusses his decades-long career covering professional sporting around the world as well as local sports right here in the Waterbury area. He talks about his beginnings at a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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41:38
One Paramedics Journey from Caregiver to Near Death in ICU....and Back!
In this episode, longtime first responder Lenny Guercia shares his story after contracting COVID19 in the early stages of the epidemic. Guercia was in the Yale New Haven ICU for nearly 21 days on a ventilator. His family was unable to visit and...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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27:11
New Training Helps Police Better Interact with the People they Serve
In this episode, host Jeremy Rodorigo is joined by Naugatuck Police Sergeant Otis Baskins. Sgt. Baskins has 15 years of law enforcement experience and is an instructor of "Fair and Impartial Policing" as well as "De-escalation Techniques" for l...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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38:24
Caregiver Finds Solace in Running During Pandemic
Raquel Robinson has been working at Waterbury Hospital for 20 years. She is a Patient Care Technician in the Intensive Care Unit where she works closely with nurses and physicians. During the height of the COVID 19 pandemic, the ICU was full of...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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23:09
Mom of Autistic Child Shares her Story and Aims to Help Others
In this episode, Jennifer Harding shares her story about raising a son with Autism. Jennifer recently created a program with area police departments to help responding officers and other first responders more appropriately care for autistic chi...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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25:33
A Journey from Addiction and Incarceration to Providing Help and Hope
In this episode, host Jeremy Rodorigo welcomes Cameron Breen to share his story and his mission to save lives. Breen is a former heroin addicted person who also spent time in jail. He managed to beat his addiction, go back to school, and become...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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32:35