For the Love of Health
Health care is about more than broken bones and blood pressure readings. Join For the Love of Health hosts Megan McGuriman and Jason Tokarski every other Thursday for engaging conversations about fascinating treatments, innovative programs, groundbreaking research and cutting-edge technology. Learn how medical experts are creating health today and delivering the care of tomorrow.
Episodes
49 episodes
The Patient Perspective on Clinical Trials with Dr. Gregory Masters and Robert Robinson
According to the National Institute of Health, there are more than 500,000 clinical trials happening right now around the world. ChristianaCare has been nationally recognized for contributions to this work, as clinicians and scientists at the H...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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15:29
Donating Medical Supplies to Create Greener Hospitals with Deanna Benner and Ashley Oncay
Have you heard of the term "health care pollution"? It refers to the waste that hospitals produce while providing patient care, as well as hospitals’ carbon emissions.Nurse Practitioner Deanna Benner and Nursing Professional Development ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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13:31
Transforming Community Care Through the Behavioral Health Unit
Improving quality of life is a goal in both healthcare and policing. ChristianaCare and the New Castle County Division of Police are working together to change lives in our community. The collaboration is called the Behavioral...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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17:17
Reimagining Memory Care with Dr. Steven Huege
According to the Alzheimer's Association, nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. By 2050, that number is expected to grow to 13 million.As Delaware's aging population is expected to grow, the need for memory care is also increa...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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15:16
Transforming Care for Delaware's Most Vulnerable Populations with Dr. Christine Donohue-Henry and Dr. Rose Kokoza
ChristianaCare's Delaware Medicaid Partners Accountable Care Organization - also known as an ACO - has set the standard for innovative, high-quality care at lower costs.On this week's episode of For the Love of Health, Dr. Christine Dono...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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12:58
Gene Editing 101: The Learning Lab with Amanda Hewes and Sarah LaTorre
For most high school students, field trips are an excuse to just get out of the classroom. But thanks to ChristianaCare's Gene Editing Institute, some students in our region are getting an opportunity to edit their futures.On this week'...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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12:54
Empowering Future Doctors Through Mentorship with Dr. Marshala Lee-McCall and Dr. Kristyn Mitchell
Choosing your profession can be difficult no matter what path you choose. But when medical school is part of that path, life can get a little more complicated.Sometimes fate can step in, in the form of a mentor. On this week's episode o...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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13:29
Treating Pregnancy Like Heart Disease with Dr. Matt Hoffman
Chronic hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, can be life-threatening for pregnant women. According to the National Institutes of Health, the prevalence of chronic hypertension in pregnancy in the United States doubled between 2007 a...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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15:54
Healthy for the Holidays with Dr. Marci Drees
'Tis the season... to be sick. And as we say goodbye to 2024, we want to avoid saying hello to respiratory illness.On this episode of For the Love of Health, ChristianaCare Chief Infection Prevention Officer Dr. Marci Drees gives us tip...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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12:38
Giving the Gift of Life Through Kidney Donation with Kealey Johnson and Bill Wilson
The donation of an organ or tissue is perhaps the greatest gift of life and health a person can give. More than 100,000 men, women, and children are on the national transplant waiting list right now.ChristianaCare has earned the highest...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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15:45
REPLAY: The Toughest Questions in Health Care: Why Is the Cost of Health Care So Expensive?
If you’ve ever received medical care, you'd likely agree the cost of care can be expensive. According to the National Health Expenditure Accounts, U.S. health care spending grew 4.1% in 2022, reaching $4.5 Trillion. In this replay ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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21:41
REPLAY: Busting Myths about Gender-Affirming Care with Dr. Anna Filip and Brett Herb, DSW
Prepare to challenge your understanding of gender-affirming care.In this replay of one of our most popular episodes, Dr. Anna Filip, a primary care physician with ChristianaCare, and Brett Herb, DSW, program manager for the ChristianaCa...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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16:27
REPLAY: The Toughest Questions in Health Care: Why Can Emergency Department Wait Times Be So Long?
Lengthy emergency department wait times are nothing new. This has been a national issue since the 1980s. It's a challenge for every health system - a challenge with no easy solutions.ChristianaCare is home to America's 15th busiest ED, a...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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18:26
When Wounds Won't Heal with Dr. Jim Ley and Dr. Scott Reich
While most cuts and scrapes will heal themselves, some wounds can develop into a more serious situation.In that case, you may need to see wound care specialists. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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16:26
The Toughest Questions in Health Care: How Can Health Care Impact Homelessness? with Dr. Ben Golden and Dr. Ashley Panichelli
Homelessness can impact both physical and mental health, and make accessing medical care difficult. As a result, people experiencing homelessness often face higher rates of poor health outcomes than people with housing.Which leads us to...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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19:32
Revolutionizing Tremor Treatment Using MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound with Dr. Justin Martello
Tremor is a neurological condition that affects approximately 1% of the population overall, and 5% of adults age 60 and over. It is expected to increasingly impact Delawareans as the state's population ages.A new treatment for people su...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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16:57
Understanding Health Literacy with Greg O'Neill and Dr. Himani Divatia
Sometimes hearing medical news and information can be difficult to wrap your head around. But understanding that information can be the difference between a good outcome and a poor outcome.Low health literacy is associated with more hos...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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16:20
The Toughest Questions in Health Care: How is Technology Changing Health Care?
The world of technology has expanded rapidly over the past few years, from video chatting to generative artificial intelligence. And while it's all become part of our day to day lives, it's also directly influencing how we receive our medical c...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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17:59
Vaccinations 101 with Dr. Marci Drees and Dr. Stephen Eppes
Did you know that in 1796, Dr. Edward Jenner created the world's first successful vaccine? Since then, vaccines have greatly reduced diseases that once harmed or killed babies, children, and adults. But people all over the world still become se...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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20:57
The Healing Power of HomeHealth with Ann Painter and Pam Szczerba
According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the U.S. population age 65 and over grew nearly five times faster than the total population ove...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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13:45
The Toughest Questions in Health Care: Why are Quality and Safety So Important? with Dr. Kert Anzilotti and Tim Bowers
High quality and safe care are two things you'd expect from any health care experience. ChristianaCare has achieved national recognitions, awards and accreditations for quality and safety. Recently, U.S. News & World Report ranked Maryland ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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15:46
Finding a Cure for Colon Cancer with Dr. Bruce Boman
Colorectal cancer is the second most deadly cancer worldwide, equally affecting both men and women. According to the American Cancer Society, when colorectal cancer is caught early, 91% of patients survive five years or longer... however, that ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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11:13
The Toughest Questions in Health Care: Can the Internet Replace Primary Care? with Dr. Priya Dixit-Patel and Melissa vanNeerden
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, from July to December of 2022, 58.5% of adults used the internet to look for health or medical information. But while most of us have done it, is it the right approach when you need medica...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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19:23
Trauma Informed Care with Forensic Nurse Examiners Amy Stier and Sarah Peluso
In 2023, ChristianaCare's Emergency Departments treated more than 2,000 patients who were victims of violent crimes. In situations like those, a special team of nurses called Forensic Nurse Examiners provide comprehensive, trauma- informed care...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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14:11
Strengthening the Core with Brian Catania and Travis Ross
If you've been involved in any type of fitness routine, you've likely tried exercises that focus on the body's midsection. Maybe you've tried crunches or planks, but have you heard of the Row Dog or the Upside Down Turtle?On this episod...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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18:22
