Best NYC Emergency Management Podcasts (2025)

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Revisiting Deep Learner: Building AI to Improve Cardiovascular Care 30:37

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In this episode from the Advances in Care archives, Dr. Pierre Elias sits down with Catherine Price to talk about how utilizing technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning can help diagnose patients even before symptoms develop, and support doctors by freeing them up to focus on providing personalized care to their patients. They…

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Sexual health emergency preparedness with Kelley Dennings and Kyliah Hughes 35:18

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When floods, fires, freezes, or other extreme weather rip through our communities, the fallout goes far beyond damaged homes and downed power lines. As we've established on The Response Podcast, the climate crisis touches everyone—especially women and gender-diverse people—yet sexual and reproductive health rarely makes the checklist. Stores, pharm…

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Can Supplements Harm Your Liver? 15:58

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney talks with Dr. Robert Brown, the chief of gastroenterology and hepatology at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, to discuss the benefits and risks of taking dietary supplements, for our liver and our overall health. Dr. Brown offers tips for deciding which supplements to take, which to avoid, and w…

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How Exercise Changes the Heart 13:22

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This week on Health Matters, we return to Courtney Allison’s conversation with sports cardiologist Dr. Sonia Tolani, who explains how exercise changes the heart. These changes are easy to see in elite athletes, Dr. Tolani gives a behind-the-scenes look at the screening process for athletes to ensure their safety in high-level competition. She also …

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!Preparate! - Episode 27 - Commissioner Iris Rodriguez 31:43

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!Preparate! - Episode 27 - Commissioner Iris Rodriguez by NYC Emergency ManagementBy NYC Emergency Management

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Revisiting Surgical Robot: Advancing Medicine with Robot-Assisted Technology 34:44

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With perspectives spanning hepatobiliary, gynecologic, and cardiac surgeries, NewYork-Presbyterian’s Dr. Jason Hawksworth (Columbia), Dr. Tamatha Fenster (Weill Cornell Medicine), and Dr. Arnar Geirsson (Columbia) describe how they each came to incorporate robotics into their practices. One of the biggest takeaways: robotic surgeries allow for more…

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Tool libraries, mutual aid, and community-led disaster response with Rachel Kinbar, Shelby Treichler, and Ben Wyatt 1:09:03

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On October 21, 2025 Shareable and the Tool Library Alliance hosted a crossover event of the Mutual Aid 101 Learning Series and Library of Things Co-Lab for "Tool Libraries, Mutual Aid & Community-Led Disaster Response." A panel of practitioners from tool libraries and mutual aid groups discussed the intersection of resource sharing and mutual aid. …

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How Can I Tell If I Have Shingles? 9:14

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney talks with dermatologist Dr. Victoria Perez of NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia to discuss what cause shingles, how it's treated, and what to expect if you start to see symptoms. ___ Dr. Victoria Perez earned her medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed h…

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What's the Best Way to Take Care of My Eyes? 15:47

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney talks with ophthalmologist Dr. Lisa Park about the best ways to take care of our eye health as we age. Dr. Park shares tips on ways to protect eye health and preserve vision, as well as some common conditions to watch out for. ___ Lisa Park, MD is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Columbia University M…

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Revisiting Heartmaker: Revolutionizing Pediatric Heart Surgery 24:53

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Catherine Price and Dr. Emile Bacha, Chief of the Division of Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia discuss the history of heart surgery, ventricular assist devices, and a new frontier in cardiac surgery: The Total Artificial Heart. Dr. Bacha tells the groundbreaking story of successfully fitting a pediatric patie…

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The Benefits of Blood Donation 13:42

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This week on Health Matters, we revisit Courtney Allison’s conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Stone, assistant director of transfusion medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia. Unprecedented blood shortages mean that the need for donated blood is as critical as ever. Dr. Stone demystifies the process of giving blood, explains blood types, and sha…

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What's the Difference Between High-Fructose Corn Syrup and Cane Sugar? 14:28

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney talks with nutritionist Gabrielle Gambino and Dr. Jonathan Waitman about the role that sweeteners play in our diet, and how certain options like high-fructose corn syrup and cane sugar impact our health. ___ Dr. Jonathan Waitman is board certified in Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition. He is the course di…

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Revisiting Team Doc: Engineering a Better Recovery 27:32

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Dr. Chris Ahmad knows firsthand how devastating an untimely injury can be for a young athlete. In this episode from the Advances in Care archives, Dr. Ahmad discusses how his own college soccer injury led him to fall in love with orthopedics. He tells the history of the infamous baseball injury that resulted in the invention of Tommy John surgery, …

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Breast Cancer Myths Debunked 17:44

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney talks with Dr. Vivian Bea, Chief of Breast Surgical Oncology, and Dr. Evelyn Taiwo, a medical oncologist, at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and Weill Cornell Medicine. For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, they discuss why breast cancer is on the rise among younger women, breast cancer risk fact…

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Artists against fascism: People power and resistance with Jordan Seaberry 55:54

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In this episode of The Response, we hear from Jordan Seaberry, co-director of the US Dept of Arts and Culture (USDAC). In addition to being a working artist and a professor at the Rhode Island School of Design, he has built a career as a grassroots organizer and legislative advocate, helping to pass multiple criminal justice reform milestones, incl…

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ADVANCES IN CARE: Managing the Complexity of NewYork-Presbyterian’s High Volume Emergency Departments 15:42

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This week on Health Matters, we’re sharing an episode of NewYork-Presbyterian’s Advances in Care, a show for listeners who want to stay at the forefront of the latest medical innovations and research. On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh hears from two emergency department chiefs at NewYork-Presbyterian about how they optimize opera…

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How Changing Your Mindset Builds Resilience 23:15

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In this special episode of Health Matters, host Courtney Allison visits Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, to speak with two guests: legendary Mets third baseman David Wright and Dr. Tony Puliafico, a psychologist with NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia. Together, they discuss the importance of approaching challenges and failures with a growth m…

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Part 2: Innovating These NYC Emergency Departments to Address the Mental Health Epidemic 17:46

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On this episode of Advances in Care, we return to the high-intensity environment of New York City’s emergency departments with Dr. Angela Mills and Dr. Brenna Farmer. Host Erin Welsh hears from these leaders at NewYork-Presbyterian about how they are implementing innovative strategies to meet the challenges of the behavioral health emergencies epid…

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Why It’s Important to Screen for Prostate Cancer 12:46

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney talks with urologic oncologist Dr. Michael Feuerstein of Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian The One, a new center for advanced care in Westchester, to discuss the importance of screening for prostate cancer. Dr. Feuerstein explains how blood tests work to detect prostate cancer, explores the latest advancements …

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Part 1: Managing the Complexity of NewYork-Presbyterian’s High Volume Emergency Departments 15:12

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh hears from two emergency department chiefs at NewYork-Presbyterian about how they optimize operations in their uniquely high-intensity, high-volume EDs. Dr. Angela Mills, chief of emergency medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, and Dr. Brenna Farmer, chief of emergency medicine at NewYor…

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Should AI be Used for Therapy? 15:21

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In this episode of Health Matters, we explore the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence as a tool for therapy. Dr. Shannon Bennett, associate director of The Center for Youth Mental Health and a psychologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, identifies the potential for the technology to broaden access to mental health tre…

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Should I Avoid Seed Oils? 15:43

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This week on Health Matters, we bust myths about seed oils and learn the difference between saturated fats and unsaturated fats. Dr. David Majure, a cardiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, explains different types of fat and fatty acids, such as Omega-3 and Omega-6, including where they come from and what they mean for our …

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Revisiting Reproductive Researcher: Decoding the Science of Perinatal Mood Disorders 31:47

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When her own experience with a complicated pregnancy reignited an interest in medicine and science, Dr. Lauren Osborne left her career in publishing to pursue medical school. Now a reproductive psychiatrist, Dr. Osborne leads the way in researching the connection between immune system dysregulation, stress reactivity, and the role of allopregnanolo…

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Do I Need to Stretch? 14:01

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In this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Katherine Yao, a specialist in rehab and sports medicine, shares how stretching is good for our muscles — and our overall well-being. She also explains the right and wrong ways to stretch, and whether to do it before or after working out. We also return to the Art of Wellbeing series at Lincoln Center, a colla…

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What Are the Health Benefits of a Cold Plunge? 14:01

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This week on Health Matters our host, Courtney Allison, talks to rehabilitation medicine specialist, Dr. Asad Siddiqi about what is happening in our bodies when we cold plunge, the health benefits of hopping into frigid water, and some potential risks to keep in mind. __ Asad Siddiqi, DO, CAQSM is a sports medicine physician and chief of the Depart…

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Building an AI-Powered System to Improve Fertility Success 19:33

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh speaks with Dr. Zev Williams, Chief of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia and Director of the Columbia University Fertility Center. Recently, Dr. Williams and a team of researchers and clinicians used artificial intelligence to develop a …

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What Are the Best Ways to Prevent Hair Loss? 13:18

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Curious about why we lose our hair? This week on Health Matters, dermatologist Dr. Shari Lipner returns to the show to share tips on maintaining a healthy head of hair and preventing hair loss. The most common type of hair loss affect 80% of men and 50% of women. She explains various causes of hair loss and walks listeners through treatments that s…

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How Do I Avoid Bug Bites? 12:00

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This week on Health Matters, we explore how to protect yourself from diseases carried by ticks and mosquitos. Dr. Jennifer Small-Saunders, an infectious disease expert with NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, explains why mosquitos are more attracted to some people than others. She also shares symptoms of diseases like West Nile Virus and Lyme Disea…

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PrepTalk Episode98 Hurricane Preparedness 44:52

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PrepTalk Episode98 Hurricane Preparedness by NYC Emergency ManagementBy NYC Emergency Management

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Solving Long Term Side Effects of Chemotherapy Cancer Treatments 16:07

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh hears from Dr. Meghna Trivedi, an oncologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, who is spearheading new research to assess cancer patients’ risk of developing chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy–an all too common side effect of cancer treatment. Dr. Trivedi describes a study that she an…

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Why is Air Quality Worse in the Summer? 14:27

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In this episode of Health Matters we discuss how to breathe easier this summer with Dr. Kalliope Tsirilakis, a pediatric pulmonologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine. She explains why heat and wildfires make air quality worse in the summer, and shares tips on how to protect lung health. ___ Kalliope Tsirilakis, M.D. is the direc…

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How Do I Prepare for an Emergency? 13:57

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This week on Health Matters, we’re joined by Dr. Brenna Farmer of NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine to talk through what you need to do to be prepared for emergencies. From the supplies you need in case of summer storms and power outages to the simple safety tips to prevent trips to the emergency room during summer fun, Dr. Farmer off…

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Organizing in the Extinction Era with Daisy Carter and Aracely Jimenez-Hudis of Survival Bloc 42:14

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The Response is back after a two-month hiatus. For today's show, we resumed our interview format and welcomed two of the seven co-founders of Survival Bloc, Daisy Carter and Aracely Jimenez-Hudis. Survival Bloc is a BIPOC-led network of leaders, movement organizations, and grassroots groups building power and community alternatives to survive the c…

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Pioneering a First in Robotic Liver Transplant 17:53

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh hears from Dr. Juan P. Rocca, a transplant surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, who recently led the first fully robotic liver transplant in New York. Dr. Rocca details the recent developments in robotic surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine’s Division of Liver Transplantation …

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An Expert’s Guide to Healthy Summer Skin 12:10

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It’s fun to be outside in the sun, but it also means you’re at greater risk for sun burns, bug bites, and other skin issues. This week, dermatologist Dr. Victoria Perez of NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia offers an expert guide to how to protect your skin this summer and all year round. She discusses the best sunscreen to use, how to manage bug bi…

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Rise in Early-Onset Colon Cancer Being Studied Through Single-Cell Sequencing 15:46

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh and Dr. Joel Gabre, a gastroenterologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia who specializes in cancer care, discuss the ongoing rise in colorectal cancer rates among younger individuals. Dr. Gabre lays out trends observed by the medical community in colorectal cancer rates, including the increa…

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How Sharing Your Story Can Help You Heal 11:42

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In this special episode of Health Matters, we explore the power of storytelling in a health journey. As part of the Art of Wellbeing series at Lincoln Center, a collaborative effort with NewYork-Presbyterian, the official Hospital for Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, we attend a storytelling workshop with The Moth, a nonprofit dedicated to t…

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How Music Has Made Me a Better Surgeon 18:13

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In this special episode of Health Matters, we talk to Dr. Peter Liou, a transplant surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, whose passion outside of work is playing the piano. He shares how the lessons he’s learned in music — and the discipline it takes to master a song — translates to the work he does in the operating room. Dr. Liou was recen…

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How GLP-1s Provide New Options to Manage Heart Disease 19:19

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh talks to Dr. David Majure, a cardiologist and heart failure specialist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine. Together they discuss the rapid rise in GLP-1 research over the past few years, indicating new applications for these therapies to help a wide variety of patients. They explo…

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Why Am I Feeling Dizzy? 13:27

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In this episode of Health Matters, we discuss what causes dizziness with Dr. Louise Klebanoff, a neurologist with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Klebanoff explains the different types of dizziness, such as lightheadedness, vertigo, and gait instability. We also cover how to differentiate between these types, the potential caus…

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Daily Habits to Age Well 15:29

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This week on Health Matters we reflect on the top health tips and takeaways from our May series dedicated to Women’s Health Month. Courtney is joined by Angelique Serrano to talk more about how to care for our skin, bone, and brain health, as well as ways to recognize and manage perimenopause symptoms. In their conversations with Health Matters, ne…

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Developing Precise Diagnostics for this Common Genetic Heart Disease 16:44

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh and cardiologist Dr. Diala Steitieh discuss the current landscape of care for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy — or HCM — the most common genetic heart disorder. Dr. Steitieh outlines the advantages of genetic screenings for patients who have HCM, along with the symptoms and risks if the condition is …

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How Do I Keep My Brain Healthy? 13:09

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This week on Health Matters, Courtney Allison is joined by Dr. Sonja Blum, a neurologist with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Blum shares simple ways to protect your brain health as you age. They explore the science behind nutrition and exercise in relation to the brain, as well as the importance of social engagement, mental he…

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What Are the Symptoms of Perimenopause? 15:52

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In this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Mary Rosser, a gynecologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, explains perimenopause, breaking down what symptoms are normal, when it's time to see a doctor, and the best options for managing some of the more challenging symptoms of perimenopause. ___ Dr. Mary L. Rosser, M.D., Ph.D., NCMP is the Director o…

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A Landmark Surgery that Saved Three Children with One Heart 22:41

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh talks to Dr. Andrew Goldstone and Dr. David Kalfa, pediatric cardiac surgeons at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, about their groundbreaking heart transplant that saved the lives of three separate children. It was the first time doctors at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital…

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Prep Talk Episode 97- Herman Schaffer and Jocelyn Rajaballey 34:29

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With the summer months just a few weeks away, it’s a great time for New Yorkers to restock on sunblock, dust-off the air-conditioner and learn how to recognize the symptoms for a heatstroke. On the latest episode of New York City Emergency Management's Prep Talk podcast, Deputy Commissioner of Community Engagement Herman Schaffer, and Human Service…