Healthcast Ep10: Advances in Heart Valve Disease Treatment

Healthcast Ep13: AI in Healthcare

00:00 Opening and Introductions 1:30 How is AI currently being used in healthcare? 2:57 How is AI performance monitored and evaluated? 5:10 Understanding AI and how to use it in responsibly in a clinical setting 7:03 What skills do physicians need more of in order to use AI effectively 8:22 AI and inequities in healthcare 11:03 Where can AI support but not replace physician judgement? 13:20 The future of AI in healthcare 16:20 How do patients incorporate AI into their care? 20:03 Closing Remarks In this episode, experts from Stony Brook Medicine explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping healthcare today - and what lies ahead. This conversation covers how AI is being used in clinical settings, how its performance is monitored, and what it means to deploy these tools responsibly. Also discussed are the skills physicians need to work effectively with AI, healthcare inequities, and where human judgment must remain central. We also look toward the future of AI in healthcare and how patients are beginning to incorporate AI into their own care journeys. Experts in studio: Jonathan Buscaglia, MD Chief Medical Officer, Stony Brook Medicine Samita Heslin, MD, MBA, MPH, MA, MS Deputy Chief Medical Information Officer, Stony Brook University Hospital Eric J. Morley, MD, MHA, MS, CPHQ Chief Quality Officer, Stony Brook University Hospital *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately. *Description of Video Studio: News desk with Stony Brook Medicine logo on the front. Big screen is behind experts with Healthcast logo.

Healthcast Ep12: Stony Brook HOME

Healthcast Ep12: Stony Brook HOME 00:00 Opening and Introductions 1:30 What is Stony Brook HOME? 2:10 The mission of Stony Brook HOME 3:03 What type of care can somebody expect to receive through SB HOME? 4:30 Why is a clinic like SB HOME important for the communities we serve at Stony Brook Medicine? 6:00 Patient feedback 7:12 How can a patient make an appointment? 7:48 What are some of the strategies used to ensure continuity of care? 8:45 What makes SB HOME stand out? 10:09 What sort of hands-on work can medical students expect to take on at SB HOME? 12:34 What roles do students play in clinic operations? 13:55 SB HOME: Personal anecdotes from Jacklyn and Raya 16:04 Closing Remarks Stony Brook Health Outreach and Medical Education (Stony Brook HOME) is a medical student-run, physician-supervised free clinic affiliated with the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. SB HOME provides high quality and comprehensive primary care to uninsured adults on Long Island at no cost. Experts in studio: Jedan Phillips, MD Raya Skopicki, MS4 Jacklyn Cho, MS4 *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately. *Description of Video Studio: News desk with Stony Brook Medicine logo on the front. Big screen is behind experts with Healthcast logo. *More information: https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/stonybrookhome [https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/stonybrookhome]

Healthcast Ep11: CARE Initiative

Healthcast Ep11: CARE Initiative 00:00 Opening and Introductions 2:20 Increasing demand for mental health and addiction services 5:34 Mental and behavioral health workforce shortage and what Stony Brook is doing to address this 10:00 CARE Initiative: Partnership with school districts 12:50 CARE Initiative: Clinical intervention and access 22:02 East End initiatives 23:25 Community impact 26:04 CARE Initiative Newsletter and access to information 28:22 Impact of early access on the long-term health of youth 30:39 School refusal, screen time, etc. 32:03 Benefits of an academic medical center 32:26 Looking Ahead: Next steps for the CARE Initiative 35:42 How do school districts, students and families coordinate referrals to Stony Brook Medicine? 37:10 How do school districts get involved with the CARE Initiative 37:42 Closing Remarks The CARE Initiative is a groundbreaking initiative from Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, created in response to the growing health care needs of students across Suffolk County, especially those surrounding mental health and wellness. In partnership with local school districts, CARE delivers timely and expert support—connecting schools, families, and students with pediatric specialists in psychiatry, neurology, psychology, developmental pediatrics, and social work. The initiative further supports students and families with their ov erall health needs, helping to improve access to the many specialists at Stony Brook Medicine. Experts in studio: Kristie L. Golden-Campo, PhD, LMHC, CRC Susan Wilner, LCSW Cathryn A. Galanter, MD *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately. *Description of Video Studio: News desk with Stony Brook Medicine logo on the front. Big screen is behind experts with Healthcast logo.

Healthcast Ep10: Advances in Heart Valve Disease Treatment

00:00 Opening and Introductions 1:55 Heart valve disease diagnosis and advances in cardiovascular imaging 7:11 Surgeon + cardiologist collaboration 8:00 Pre-procedural planning and personalized treatment plans 11:59 Hybrid OR and real-time imaging 14:05 Post-op surveillance 16:06 Importance of screening for people with elevated risk factors 18:45 Introduction of surgical experts 19:06 Treatments for heart valve disease: valve repair surgery v. valve replacement 21:54 Valve replacement: mechanical v. biological prostheses 24:11 Valve repair options 26:12 Surgical techniques to achieve repair or replacement 27:41 Minimally-invasive options 32:49 Working with problematic TAVR valves 34:38 Multidisciplinary approach to valve repair at Stony Brook Medicine 36:17 The Ross Procedure 39:10 Closing Remarks As severity of heart valve disease increases, it can cause a range of symptoms. And if left untreated, it can be fatal. However, most types of valve disease can be treated effectively, restoring life expectancy back to near normal. Experts from Stony Brook Medicine are here to discuss diagnosis and innovative surgical options to treat aortic and mitral valve pathologies. Experts: Allison McLarty, MD Smadar Kort, MD Jonathan Price, MD Maroun Yammine, MD *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.

FEED DROP: C4E Presents Garbage Air

Guanyu Huang, an assistant professor in the Program in Public Health and the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University, was featured in an episode from C4E Presents, a podcast from Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth. In this episode, titled Garbage Air, Dr. Huang dives into the complex relationship between climate change and air pollution. Climate change has a significant impact on human health, causing a range of illnesses and oftentimes even exacerbating existing conditions. Here at Stony Brook Medicine, we are deeply committed to addressing climate change and working towards a more sustainable future. You can find all C4E episodes at www.stonybrook.edu/c4e [http://www.stonybrook.edu/c4e] or wherever you stream audio. Sign up for their newsletter: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/c43/newsletters.php [https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/c43/newsletters.php] Host: Heather Lynch Editor: J.D. Allen Program Manager: Jennifer Gilday