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Early detection is key when it comes to pancreatic cancer

Bret Schipper, MD, talks about the advanced screening techniques being used to catch pancreatic cancer sooner.

New alternative to spinal fusion

James Yue, MD, Spinal Surgeon, explains how a new alternative is available to patients who are considering spinal fusion. Prosthetic disc replacement is helping people with low back pain feel better.

Robotic surgery for pancreatic cancer

Imaran Siddiqui, MD, talks with Rebecca Stewart about the latest advancements in surgery for patients with pancreatic cancer.

Advances in Health: What is Sports Neurology?

Associate Director, Sports Neurology Program, Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute

What does an endocrine surgeon do?

Carrie Carsello, MD, Endocrine Surgeon, talks about everything from what an endocrine surgeon does to what your thyroid does for you!

The fight against opioids, there's a new tactic to help physicians

J. Craig Allen, MD, Medical Director at Rushford Center, talks about what's being done to help the opioid epidemic, starting with physicians.

Medical Rounds: Smallest Pacemaker

Steven Zweibel, MD, talks about the latest pacemaker - the smallest one available- and it is now an option for patients at Hartford Hospital.

New partnership announcement

An exciting time at Hartford HealthCare as we announce our partnership with the University of Hartford.

New technology to help people with heart disease

Waseem Chaudhry, MD, Preventative Cardiologist, talks with WFSB about the newest technology being used to help patients with heart disease. Heart disease is leading cause of death in the U.S, roughly 350,000 men died of heart disease in 2017 and that’s about 1 in ever 4 male death. This trend is the same across all races, 1 in 13 white men, 1 in 14 black men and 1 in 17 hispanic men have coronary heart disease.

Less invasive treatment for hemorrhagic stroke

There is a less invasive surgical advancement when it comes to treating patients with hemorrhagic strokes. The technology allows doctors to remove blood clots from the brain that could not be removed before. Dr. Inam Kureshi, a neurosurgeon and chief of neurosurgery at Hartford Hospital talks with WFSB.

Colonoscopies are easier than you think!

Important information we want to share with you about advances in the fight against colon cancer. Doctor Michael Karasik, a gastroenterologist at Hartford Hospital…and the only physician in the state performing complex procedures to remove deep tumors in the gastrointestinal tract talks with WFSB.

Time for a Colonoscopy?

William Sardella, MD, talks with WFSB about when and why you should get a colonoscopy. It's easier than you think, the prep is easier than ever before.

Meet Dr. Omar Eton

Dr. Omar Eton is working to stop the spread of melanoma with the new Melanoma and Skin Care Clinic at Hartford HealthCare.

Leaky Heart Valve? Repair Is Possible!

Learn all about the new, proven technique to repair (rather than replace) a leaky heart valve, as developed by Hartford HealthCare heart surgeon and co-physician-in-chief of the HHC Heart & Vascular Institute, Dr. Sabet Hashim.

Running against prostate cancer

85-year-old Alan Schwartz is a triathlete and marathon runner. He is a prostate cancer survivor - and his son just received the same diagnosis. He's running against prostate cancer in the ZERO prostate race.

Normalizing Mental Health Issues

The Pulitzer-prize winning musical, Next To Normal, is helping to normalize issues of mental health and addiction.

Center for Musculoskeletal Health

When a stress fracture in her hip sidelined a local woman, she turned to the Center for Musculoskeletal Health at the Hartford HealthCare Bone and Joint Institute at Hartford Hospital for help in healing.

Meet Mark J. Alberts: Neuroscience Institute

World-renowned neurologist Dr. Mark J. Alberts is the physician-in-chief for the new Hartford HealthCare Neuroscience Institute, which includes headache, stroke and movement disorder treatment - and so much more!

Essential tremor

Essential tremor is eight times more prevalent than Parkinson's disease - and yet it is little talked about. Dr. Durate Machado is a movement disorders specialist.

Weight Management In the Kitchen

What You Need to Know About Concussions

Get the basics from an MD!

What is Spinal Stenosis?

Low back pain happens with lumbar spinal stenosis - but there are treatments.

Surgical Options for Relieving Back Pain

Hip Pain?

It's causes as well as advances in hip replacement.

Everything you need to know about heart transplant

Ayyaz Ali, MD, sits talks with Tina Varona about heart transplant and how it has changed over the years.

Courage Awards- Eastern Connecticut State University

An event was held at Eastern Connecticut State University where we are presenting the Hartford HealthCare Connecticut Courage Award to an honoree. Samara Johnson, a senior long distance runner for Eastern Connecticut University, was also presented The Courage Award, was presented a plaque and a $1,000 donation to the general scholarship funds at Trinity College. The award was presented by legendary marathoner and Connecticut native Bill Rodgers.

Courage Award Winner- Ace McAlister

We talk with the winner of the Hartford HealthCare Connecticut Courage Award at Trinity College. Weyassa “Ace” McAlister, a senior distance runner for Trinity College, was presented a plaque and a $1,000 donation to the general scholarship funds at Trinity College. The award was presented by legendary marathoner and Connecticut native Bill Rodgers. There is another athlete being honored later this morning at Eastern Connecticut State University this afternoon.

Courage Awards at Hartford HealthCare

From Trinity College where we are presenting the Hartford HealthCare Connecticut Courage Award to an honoree. Weyassa “Ace” McAlister, a senior distance runner for Trinity College, was presented a plaque and a $1,000 donation to the general scholarship funds at Trinity College. The award was presented by legendary marathoner and Connecticut native Bill Rodgers. There is another athlete being honored later this morning at Eastern Connecticut State University this afternoon.

LIVE from the 2020 Black & Red

Tina talks with Darren Tishler, MD, Chief of Bariatrics at Hartford Hospital, talks about the importance of the evening and how medical and surgical weight loss plays an important role in the Digestive Health Center.

Healthy Holiday Eating Tips

Chris Barrett, Registered Dietitian, explains the best way to eat healthy during the holiday season!