TV Health Segments
WXYZ Orthopedic Segments
Re-Discover Mobility Listen in as Dr. Gerald Jerry discusses ground-breaking advancements for knee surgery. He is part of an international team that is engineering a newly designed ligament preserving total knee replacement system. Innovation and leading-edge technology is the norm throughout Saint Joseph Mercy Health System!
Re-Discover Movement Listen to Dr. Massini and Dr. O'Keefe discuss options for hip surgery. SJMHS doctors perform hip replacement surgery 1,400 times a year on people of all ages with many different types of hip problems. Watch the segment, learn about your options and start getting back to your life!
Re-Discover Strength Do you have shoulder pain, but you've been ignoring it? There are many surgical and non-surgical treatment options for shoulder pain or discomfort. In this segment, Dr. Michael Brager discusses the various options and the long-term consequences of not addressing your pain.
Re-Discover Competition If you’re an active person with an injury and want to get back to your active lifestyle, you’re going to want to see this. Watch Dr. Brian Borden discuss the importance of seeing a sports medicine specialist for sports-related injuries.
Re-Discover Independence If you’re considering joint replacement surgery, but are fearful of the pain of recovery, you don’t have to be afraid. Watch Dr. Jeffrey Mendelson talk about the comprehensive joint replacement program offered throughout Saint Joseph Mercy Health System. It’s a team approach to regaining your independence.
Re-Discover Dexterity Many people think pain is a normal part of the aging process, but that’s not always the case. If you have pain in your hands, there are many surgical and non-surgical ways to get your dexterity back. Watch Dr. John Hogikyan discuss the benefits of seeking care from a hand specialist.
Re-Discover Freedom Considering knee replacement? You will want to watch this. Dr. Safa Kassab discusses custom fit knee replacements for patients – a revolutionary way to heal painful knee problems and regain your freedom.
WDIV Good Health Segments
daVinci® - Prostate Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer among American men. About 1 in 6 men is diagnosed during his lifetime, however due to medical advancements, including daVinci robotic surgery, only 1 in 35 will die from the disease. The daVinci System allow a surgeon to perform a more precise prostatectomy which results in a faster recovery, less pain, less risk for infection, less blood loss and less scaring. Learn more>>
daVinci® - Gynecology Annually, 600,000 hysterectomies are performed in the United States, the majority of these being done with an open abdominal incision. A new approach to gynecologic surgery involves the daVinci robotic system, which allows doctors to handle complex surgical cases through tiny incisions, resulting in less post-operative pain and a quicker recovery. Learn more >>
Atrial Fibrillation (Minimally Invasive Approach) Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm disorder that affects approximately 2.2 million Americans. It is the most common type of abnormal heart rhythm in the elderly. Learn more >>
Bariatric Surgery & Bariatric Outcomes Laparoscopic bariatric surgery means less scarring, shorter hospitalization and faster recovery time. It can also resolve health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and joint problems, and lead to a better quality of life. Learn more >>
Carotid Artery Stenting If you have a history of cardiovascular disease or its risk factors (heart attack, stroke or mini stroke, blockages in the leg's blood vessels, diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking obesity, high cholesterol, or family history) you are at risk for developing a blockage of the carotid artery. Learn more >>
Esophageal Cancer New cases of esophageal cancer are increasing faster than any other cancer. Each year approximately 13,500 Americans are diagnosed with esophageal cancer, which result in nearly 12,500 deaths. Most patients are diagnosed in their 50s or 60s, with approximately four times as many men diagnosed than women. Cancers of the esophagus tend to be more common in Caucasian males and it is thought that the majority develop from Barrett's esophagus. Learn more >>
Lung Cancer - CyberKnife® Treatments Lung cancer remains the most frequent cause of cancer death for both men and women in North America. There are over 1 million new cases of lung cancer diagnosed annually world-wide. CyberKnife has been used from the beginning to treat end-stage, inoperable lung tumors. Now researchers are using the CyberKnife for early stage lung cancer. Our researchers are participating in a national research study to compare outcomes of patients who use the CK for early treatments, vs. patients who have traditional surgery. Learn more>>
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