For the Love of Health

What does it take for student athletes to stay healthy, compete at their best, and bounce back from injuries when they happen?

A new sports season brings fun and excitement, but it can also mean added pressure and a lot of miles on growing bodies. Whether your child is gearing up for that new season or coming back after recovering from an injury, understanding sports medicine can make a big difference. Pediatric sports medicine phys...

According to the CDC estimated global rates of handwashing after using the toilet are only 19%. Once you hear that statistic, every shared surface feels different. On this episode, we sit down with Dr. Pam Bailey, Associate Infection Prevention Officer at ChristianaCare, and Sarah Townsend, ChristianaCare's Director of Infection Prevention, to talk about the most underrated health skill: hand hygiene that actually works.

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July might feel way too early to talk back-to-school, but the calendar does not care and neither do the forms sitting in your inbox. In this LIVE podcast to kick off Season 4, we turn school prep into a pop quiz that gets you ahead of the stress instead of buried by it. 

Dr. Teresa Matanchuk and Dr. Bridget Peters start with the routine that quietly controls everything else: sleep. Kids and teens can’t snap from s...

GLP-1 weight loss drugs are suddenly everywhere, but the loudest voices online rarely explain what these medications actually are, who they are for, and what happens after the first wave of weight loss. We sit down with Dr. Caitlin Halbert, Medical Director of ChristianaCare’s Bariatric Surgery Program, and Dr. Lisa Breslow, Medical Director of the Obesity Medicine Program, to bring the conversation back to science, safety, a...

Food advice is everywhere, but when you’re staring down a new diabetes diagnosis or trying to protect a healthy pregnancy, you need better advice than "just eat better".

Nutrition is a major part of a healthy lifestyle, and ChristianaCare is continuing to enhance nutrition-focused coaching through the Food is Medicine Program. Community health workers Eric Plautz and Alyssa Benjamin join us to unpack how the Food is Medicine a...

Cancer touches nearly every family in Delaware. But based on new data released by the Delaware Division of Public Health, there's reason for hope.

Between 2008 and 2022, cancer mortality rates decreased by an average of 1.5% per year in both Delaware and the United States. The most important reasons are surprisingly practical: better cancer screening, better follow-up, and better support for patients once the process starts.

To bette...

Every summer, emergency departments across Delaware see patients who didn't realize how dangerous the heat had become until it was too late. Yet heat-related illness is largely preventable. 

Extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related death in the United States, and the problem is getting worse: heat-related deaths among adults over 65 have increased 85% since the 1990s, with projections showing they could rise by 370%...

How's your posture? Can you turn at your hips without feeling any pain? Can you suck in your navel?

Two years ago we were joined by ChristianaCare physical therapists Travis Ross and Brian Catania to discuss their nationally recognized Sling Activation Sequence for athletes. Since then, Travis and Brian have been refining their work to show how core strengthening is for everyone, from pro athletes to 77 year old grandmothers who jus...

Raising teenagers has always been difficult, regardless of the generation. But life in the modern world has introduced a whole new of challenges to navigate, for both adolescents and their parents.

It's more important than ever to stay on top of your teen's mental health and wellbeing. While that may be easier said than done, ChristianaCare psychologist Dr. Narpinder Malhi joins us to share a few clear signs that tend to tell the tr...

You need a prescription refill or have a quick question for your primary care provider. So you send a message through your patient portal, expecting your doctor will read it between appointments.

To make sure every patient gets timely, thoughtful care, primary care is no longer a solo effort. Today, doctors are supported by a full care team. And the newest member might surprise you: the Inboxologist.

In this episode, we take a closer...

Spring has sprung! And while we're all eager to get outside and enjoy life in the sun again, make sure you're prepared for some seasonal concerns.

On our latest live conversation with Primary Care physicians Dr. Bridget Peters and Dr. Theresa Metanchuk, we discuss seasonal allergies, what you can take to keep them under control, and how to tell the difference between them and a cold or the flu. We offer a reminder about sun safety, ...

When you go to a doctor's appointment, you may recognize the doctors, nurses, and medical assistants on your care team. But there's another essential role making a powerful difference behind the scenes: Community Health Workers (CHWs). 

In this episode of For the Love of Health, we explore how community health workers at ChristianaCare help patients navigate the healthcare system and everyday life challenges that impact health....

The thrill of the Olympic Winter Games can make anyone believe a gold medal is just a weekend away. But before you start attempting those triple axels and backside rodeo 540s, make sure your body is ready.

ChristianaCare Sports Medicine specialist Dr. Elizabeth Barchi encourages us to stay active and try new things while channeling that Olympic spark into a smart path. Real progress starts with a simple mantra: start low and go slow...

Lung cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers worldwide. Patients often face a fast-moving disease and few treatment choices.

But what if you could treat lung cancer with something as simple as an inhaler? It's an option that may be closer than you think thanks to groundbreaking research from ChristianaCare's Gene Editing Institute.

At the heart of the technique is at-home CRISPR gene editing, designed to switch off tumor resistan...

Resolutions feel exciting until the third week of January hits - then real life tests whether the plan can withstand stress, snow days, and scroll-bait "hacks."

On this special LIVE episode of For the Love of Health, we sat down with Primary Care physicians Dr. Bridget Peters and Dr. Theresa Metanchuck to help separate what actually moves the needle from what just moves your feed. 

Their approach is simple: start with your goals...

Do you know how to read your medical bills? Do you know what to do if you can't afford to pay your medical bills?

Financial concerns shouldn't decide whether you see a doctor. On this episode of For the Love of Health, we're pulling back the curtain on hospital billing, financial assistance, and the practical steps that make care affordable - often for people who never imagined they'd qualify. 

ChristianaCare's Vice President of...

The concept of well-being in healthcare doesn't just refer to doctors and nurses. When caregivers feel supported and fulfilled in their work, the patient experience also improves, impacting our entire community.

Dr. Maureen 'Mo' Leffler, ChristianaCare's Chief Wellbeing Officer, joins us to discuss why caregiver wellbeing matters for safety, outcomes, and trust. We discuss how burnout is an occupational injury - not a personal flaw ...

Structural heart disease is a condition that affects the heart’s structure, its valves, chambers and walls. Minimally invasive procedures are transforming treatment for these complex conditions.

Many diagnoses that once required open heart surgery can now be treated with minimally-invasive procedures, resulting in shorter hospital stays, fewer complications, and a faster return to the activities you love. Dr. Neil Wimmer, Medi...

What if a community could turn generosity into faster answers, wider access, and life-changing research? It's a question that drives ChristianaCare's Office of Philanthropy and the subject of our conversation with Dia Williams Adams, ChristianaCare Vice President of Philanthropy, and Dr. Thomas Schwaab, Bank of America Endowed Medical Director of ChristianaCare's Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute.

On this episode ...