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Dr. Dmitriy Nikolavsky, new to Upstate Medical University, talks about his unique specialty – male and female reconstructive urology, including diagnosis and treatment options.  Read more about the Department of Urology at Upstate Medical University.

Pediatric surgeon Andreas Meier talks about his move to central New York, what makes surgery in children unique, and what it takes to become a pediatric surgeon.

Learn more about the Center for Children’s Surgery at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital.

Pediatric Gastroenterologist Manoochehr Karjoo talks about one of the most dangerous items that young children ingest -  small magnets commonly found in so many children’s toys.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Dr. Richard O’Neill reminds us that listening, understanding, and developing common ground are the best ways to resolve issues in a relationship.  Read more about The Institute for Decision Excellence & Leadership.

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Upstate pediatric neurosurgeon Zulma Tovar-Spinoza is joined by Amanda Griffin from the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital and Rose Walsh from Child Care Solutions, to talk about child safety.  Free bike helmets and car seat safety checks will be available at the Fall Festival and Health Fair at Upstate University Hospital’s Community campus on Sept. 29.  The event will feature free child safety helmets, car seat safety checks, safe kids ID cards, food and entertainment. Read more about Safe Kids Upstate NY.

Certified nurse midwife Heather Shannon describes the role of the modern midwife and the full range of services available through Upstate University Hospital’s Midwifery Program.  In addition to addressing the primary care needs of a woman, the Upstate team offers gynecological care, family planning, perimenopause and menopause management, among its services.

Lauren Feiglin, executive director of the Syracuse OASIS program and Marilyn Pinsky, former commissioner, Onondaga County Department of Aging and Youth and the state president of AARP, celebrate the 30th anniversary of the national OASIS program.  OASIS is a unique educational program for mature adults who want to continue to grow, learn and be productive during the best years of their lives.  Membership is free and open to anyone 50 or older. Join now, or call 464-6555 for mere information.

Dr. Richard O’Neill, joined by host Linda Cohen and producer Steve Marks, talks about strategies to cope with the empty nest syndrome.

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Thoracic surgeon Leslie Kohman, medical director of the Upstate Cancer Center and the Lung Cancer Screening Program at Upstate, and Linda Veit, screening program coordinator and special projects manager of the new Cancer Center, reveal a promising new lung cancer screening using a low dose CT scan.

They also describe the beautiful new Upstate Cancer Center currently under construction, and some exciting new programs that will be offered in the future, including patient navigation, integrative therapies, and survivorship and palliative care outpatient programs.

For more information, call Upstate Connect at 464-8668.

Rheumatologist Jianghong Yu and registered nurse Arlene Stefanko share new healthcare options available for people with cancer and rheumatology – including osteo and rheumatoid arthritis, and auto immune diseases like Lupus – in the Cortland area.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 607-749-2640.

Interventional cardiologist Hani Kozman talks about a new Impella device, a “heart pump” for patients with complex heart problems.

The Upstate Heart & Vascular Center (HVC) at Upstate University Hospital.

Dr. Richard O’Neill’s Check-Up From The Neck-Up: “Alzheimer’s: When Nature Runs Amok”

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