Could It Be A Hernia?

According to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, an estimated 1 out of every 50 people in the United States are walking around with an unruptured brain aneurysm. Aneurysms are not just something that only affects our elderly population—even young and healthy people can be at risk. A ruptured brain aneurysm could have tragic consequences for everyone. So, what if there were a simple way for someone to find out if they are at risk for having an aneurysm based on their genetics?

Dr. Ricardo Hanel, a neurosurgeon and co-medical director of the Baptist Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center at Baptist Health, is leading a research study funded by The State of Florida to assess the hereditary probability of brain aneurysms in families. Today, he’s here to speak with us about aneurysm risk factors, symptoms and treatment, while highlighting the study and how it may help save lives in the future. Welcome, Dr. Hanel.

We all have those friends or family who joke they don’t remember the last time they went to the doctor claiming they rarely get sick. Or we know those who are health-obsessed, always checking websites for the latest health news and asking their doctor questions. While it’s important to be proactive in your health, it’s equally important to find a balance between the two. Joining me today to tell us how we can strike a proactive balance in both our own and our family’s health care is Dr. Jeffry Jacqmein. Dr. Jacqmein is a board-certified family medicine physician with Baptist Primary Care.

This is Baptist Health Radio. As the most preferred healthcare provider in Northeast Florida, we’re here to help you stay informed with the latest news, views and resources for your health and well-being. Dr. Jacqmein, thank you for your time today.

There are 1 million hernia cases diagnosed every year, but many people don’t even know they have one. A hernia won’t heal on its own, so it’s important to know the signs of one and when to seek medical advice. Dr. Matthew Smith, a general surgeon with Baptist Medical Center South, discusses the different types of hernias, the causes and “8 silent signs” to be on the lookout for and when you should see a doctor.

Wondering how to keep the kids off the couch this summer? The best way to get your kids moving is to move with them. And this summer, we’re helping make fitness and health the focal point of your family's fun activities. Joining us today is Dr. Bethany Atkins, a pediatrician with Baptist Pediatrics, who will share advice and tips on how to make fitness and health a priority for your family in the summer months and beyond.

This is Baptist Health Radio. As the most preferred healthcare provider in Northeast Florida, we’re here to help you stay informed with the latest news, views and resources for your health and well-being. Dr. Atkins, thank you so much for your time today.

School's out and temperatures are rising. You probably know to always keep your eyes on kids in and around water, but have you thought about other potential injuries, like burns? Ramona Criss, coordinator for the Snyder Family Burn and Wound Care Center at Wolfson Children’s Hospital, joins us to talk about how you can avoid an emergency.

About 50,000 women in the United States experience severe pregnancy complications each year. In today's episode, Dr. Kathryn Villano, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist with Regional Obstetric Consultants and Baptist Health, is here to talk about the risk factors for a high-risk pregnancy, how some can be avoided and how obstetric specialists like herself take care of women dealing with this serious health condition.

If you’ve ever had back pain, you are not alone. Back problems are one of the most common reasons people see a doctor, and as you get older back pain becomes more common. While back pain can limit certain everyday activities, symptoms that progressively worsen over time, or when the pain associates with numbness or shoots down into the extremities, individuals should seek professional help. Dr. James Perry, an orthopedic spine and trauma surgeon with Jacksonville Orthopaedic Institute (JOI), is here to speak with us about common back injuries and how they happen, what to be on the lookout for when you tweak your back and how to treat back injuries, from mild to severe.

Each February, Americans celebrate National Heart Month and Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Week by spreading heart health awareness and encouraging heart-healthy lifestyles. While some pediatric heart conditions can’t be prevented, there are signs parents can look for and things parents can do that can lead to earlier intervention and better outcomes for their kids and teens. Dr. Robert English, a pediatric interventional cardiologist with the Terry Heart Institute at Wolfson Children’s Hospital, is here to speak with us about the heart signs and symptoms to look out for, when to worry and what to do when it’s time to seek help.

Dr. Nick Peterkin, a family & sports medicine physician with Baptist Primary Care, is here to answer your questions about why keeping up with your annual visits and screenings should be the first item on your list for the new year – and it all starts with a visit to your primary care doctor.

Dr. Mobeen Rathore explores questions that parents may have about the COVID-19 vaccine that has been approved for children 5 and older and what they need to know about it.