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Specialist podcast series on a variety of medical subjects by consultants from St John of God Healthcare
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Friday Jul 31, 2020
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Despite what many people assume, breastfeeding is a learned skill that takes a great deal of patience, persistence, practice and support.
In our latest health and wellness podcast, St John of God Subiaco Hospital Lactation Consultant Bernie O’Regan shares invaluable information about breastfeeding, including feeding tips, common challenges and the perception of low milk supply.
Please note: The antenatal and postnatal classes mentioned in this podcast are currently on hold due to COVID-19 precautions. For more information, please view our latest updates for maternity patients and visitors.
Learn more about St John of God Subiaco Hospital maternity service.
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer. However, regular cervical screening can detect the virus in women before they have cancer.
In our latest health and wellness podcast, St John of God Subiaco Hospital Gynaecologic Oncologist Dr Stuart Salfinger shares valuable information about cervical cancer and how cervical screening can save a women’s lives.
Learn more about our complete cancer care.
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
So what are the foods that support our reproductive system for both men and women?
In our latest health and wellness podcast, St John of God Subiaco Hospital Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr Joo Teoh shares insights into what we should be eating to increase our chances of falling pregnant and to support a healthy pregnancy.
More information about St John of God Subiaco Hospital maternity care.
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
We know that good food makes us happy, but can quality nutritious meals in hospital really help you get home sooner?
In our second podcast episode, St John of God Murdoch Hospital Senior Dietitian Libby Tearne answers questions about nutrition, including the role of a Dietitian, how we support patients in hospital to cover all their dietary requirements and what impact the new Room Service offering will have on patient wellbeing.
Learn more about our Room Service experience - https://sjog.org.au/our-locations/st-john-of-god-murdoch-hospital/for-patients-and-visitors/room-service
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Thanks to the generosity of St John of God Foundation donors, suitable patients with early breast cancer can now access Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT), a rapid radiation treatment for breast cancer.
IORT dramatically reduces treatment time and minimises side effects, allowing patients to spend more time focusing on their recovery.
In our latest health and wellness podcast, St John of God Subiaco Hospital Breast Surgeon Prof Christobel Saunders AO explains this ground breaking treatment and its many benefits.
Thursday May 28, 2020
Thursday May 28, 2020
In 2017-2018, approximately 1 million Australian adults suffered from type 2 diabetes.
While it is well known that losing excess weight can assist in the management of the condition, lifestyle changes are not always successful in achieving long-term weight loss.
In our latest health and wellness podcast, St John of God Subiaco Hospital Bariatric, General and Endocrine Surgeon Dr Jon Armstrong discusses the role of weight loss surgery in the management and treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Physical activity is good for our overall wellbeing, providing many social, emotional and physiological benefits.
Thursday May 14, 2020
Thursday May 14, 2020
In our first podcast episode, St John of God Murdoch Hospital Midwife and Lactation Consultant Jodi Albuquerque answers common questions about breastfeeding, including the role of a Lactation Consultant, how we support mums after birth and at home to feed their baby safely and comfortably.
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Expecting your first child can be an overwhelming time in your life. What birthing option should you take? What are the pros and cons of different pain relief options? Should you take vitamins? Will you know when to push?
In our latest podcast episode, St John of God Subiaco Hospital Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Adam Gubbay answers common questions about pregnancy and birth, including the role of pregnancy vitamins, different stages of labour, pain relief options and looking after yourself post birth.
Learn more about our maternity services.
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
With so much information about COVID-19 being communicated, it can be hard to know fact from fiction.
In our latest podcast episode, St John of God Subiaco Hospital Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr Astrid Arellano answers common questions about the virus.
Listen to this podcast to understand the importance of social distancing, how you can protect yourself and your loved ones, and why wearing a mask in public isn’t as beneficial as you would think.
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020
Clinical trials help to determine whether new and existing medicines and medical practices are safe and effective in treating particular diseases and conditions.
Even though medicines are thoroughly tested in laboratories, in human clinical trials assist doctors to better understand whether new treatments provide better outcomes for patients than current ones.
In our latest health and wellness podcast episode, St John of God Subiaco Hospital Director of Clinical Trials Professor Steve Webb provides insights into the importance of clinical trials, how clinical trials work and what questions to ask before getting involved.
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
In our latest health and wellness podcast St John of God Subiaco Hospital Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr Chris Merry provides valuable insights into lung surgery, the different types of surgery, recovery and surgical advancments.
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
A common misconception about lung cancer is that only smokers suffer from the disease. However, many people who are diagnosed with lung cancer have never touched a cigarette in their life.
In our latest health and wellness podcast episode, St John of God Subiaco Hospital Oncologist A/Prof Tim Clay provides an overview of lung cancer as well as the latest research and the different types of treatment available.
Learn more about our complete cancer care.
Friday Jan 31, 2020
Friday Jan 31, 2020
It is the most common form of arthritis in Australia. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, one in 11 people have osteoarthritis, making it the leading reason behind knee and hip replacement surgeries.
In our latest health and wellness podcast episode, St John of God Subiaco Hospital Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Sam Young discusses osteoarthritis, symptom management and when to get joint replacement surgery.
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Do you know the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer? Sadly, over 1200 cases of ovarian cancer are expected to be diagnosed this year and many are found at an advanced stage.
Stuart is a Gynaecologic Oncologist and the current President of the Australasian Gynaecologic and Endoscopy & Surgery Society.
His particular clinical interests are Gynaecologic Cancer Surgery and complex laparoscopic surgery. He is involved in teaching and the co-ordination of a national training program for advanced laparoscopic surgical training in gynaecology and is currently completing a Master’s Degree in Surgical Education. He completed Fellowships in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery as well as Gynaecologic Oncology.
He serves on the National Medical Research and Advisory Group of Ovarian Cancer Australia and is also the Obstetrics and Gynaecology representative on the WA Anaesthetic and Surgical Mortality.
Monday Jan 20, 2020
Monday Jan 20, 2020
Dr Jade Acton graduated medicine from James Cook University in 2006, before completing six years of specialist training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Perth. In 2016, Dr Acton was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
Dr Acton has completed a two-year Australasian Gynaecologic and Endoscopy and Surgery Society Accredited Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery. Her particular clinical interest is in endometriosis and complex laparoscopic surgery.
Dr Acton is interested in surgical teaching and training and has completed a Masters in Surgical Education. She is involved in clinical research and has multiple publications in the field of gynaecology.
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
Tuesday Jan 14, 2020
If you have ever suffered from bunions, sprained your ankle or experienced severe pain in your foot, you’ll appreciate how important it is to have healthy and functional feet.
In our latest health and wellness podcast, St John of God Subiaco Hospital Orthopaedic Surgeon A/Prof Reza Salleh explains common foot and ankle issues and the various methods of treatment.
Learn more about orthopaedic surgery at St John of God Subiaco Hospital.
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
Tuesday Dec 03, 2019
Did you know many heart diseases can be prevented or delayed?
According to the Australian Heart Foundation, more than 92,000 Australians have lost their lives due to a heart attack over the last 10 years.
In our latest Health and Wellness podcast episode, St John of God Subiaco Hospital Cardiologist Dr Michelle Ammerer talks about preventing, diagnosing and surviving a heart attack.
Friday Nov 22, 2019
Friday Nov 22, 2019
It’s estimated that more than half a million Australians are living with Atrial Fibrillation, a condition where the heart beats irregularly. It’s extremely important to diagnose and treat the condition as it can increase your risk of heart failure and stroke.
In our latest health and wellness podcast episode, St John of God Subiaco Hospital Cardiologist Dr Timothy Gattorna talks about the diagnosis and management of the condition, as well as the red flags you should be aware of.
Monday Nov 18, 2019
Monday Nov 18, 2019
The arrival of a new baby can be an emotional time for families and a significant life change for parents. But how should women expect to feel in the first few days, weeks and months after leaving hospital?