IMatter Health, a Silver Cross Hospital Podcast

Heartburn doesn’t have to control your life. Discover how experts are using the latest technology and treatments to help patients find real, long-term relief from reflux disease.

Join Dr. Gamilah Pierre, as she lays out the facts on uterine fibroids — from what causes them to how doctors are using new, less invasive treatments to help women take control of their health. 

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Imran Shakir, DO, joins the Silver Cross iMatter Health Podcast to talk about some myths often believed about marijuana consumption.

Speech-Language Pathologists do more than just help kids with pronunciation. Beth Parisi, MS, CCC-SLP/L, and Maggie Pensinger, MS, CCC-SLP/L, CBIS, bust myths and tell us how vital SLPs are to the rehab journey.

Dementia is often associated with memory loss. Dr. Abraham Thomas joins the Silver Cross iMatter Health Podcast to talk about how the early signs of dementia may be more subtle.

Heart disease is still the #1 killer among women today. Dr. Crystal Hines-Mays joins the Silver Cross iMatter Health Podcast to discuss the facts around heart disease in women, ways to improve heart health, managing stress, diet and more!

ENT Drs. Ankit Patel and Scott DiVenere join the Silver Cross iMatter Podcast to discuss common allergy myths, how they develop in children, common treatments.

Nearly 80% of Americans suffer with back pain. Rebecca Kuo, MD, spinal surgeon joins the Silver Cross iMatter Health Podcast to discuss the types of back pain, remedies, and when surgery might be needed.

Nahla Merhi, M.D. joins the Silver Cross Hospital iMatter Health Podcast to discuss pelvic organ prolapse. She shares the latest information on treatment, prevention, and why education on this topic is important for all women.

Join Dr. Kris McDonough, pulmonologist, on the Silver Cross iMatter Health Podcast to learn about the recent trends in vaping over smoking, the dangers of it, and how to quit.

Rameez Alasadi, MD, joins the Silver Cross Hospital iMatter Health Podcast to discuss what GERD is, how it differs from heartburn, and when to talk to your doctor about symptoms.

OB/GYN Gamilah Pierre, MD, discusses the fourth trimester of pregnancy. While not widely known, the fourth trimester is experienced by many women after giving birth. Dr. Pierre offers expert advice on recognizing signs, treatments, and when to talk to your doctor.

Imran Shakir, DO, joins the Silver Cross iMatter Health Podcast to talk about ways all of us can improve our mental health. He shares when to ask for help, and how to make changes in your daily life starting today!

Reza Gamagami, MD, has completed well over 4,500 robotic surgery cases. He joins the iMatter Health Podcast from Silver Cross to talk about how robotic surgery works, the benefits, and advancements in technology.

Does lymphedema only affect cancer patients? Dr. Anne McCall, radiation oncologist, and physical therapists, Beth Leonard and Anna Kopacz, talk about the causes, treatments, and more in the latest episode of the iMatter Health Podcast.

Dr. Shishin Yamada joins our latest iMatter Health Podcast to answer common questions about colon cancer, gut health, and when you should get a colonoscopy.