In Our Doctors' Words

Click on the audio icons below to listen to each practitioner speak on a topic of expertise. Whenever possible we have also included links to physician practice information.

Labor and Delivery: OBGYN, Christine Lee, MD, talks about the Women and Infants Center of Excellence being one of the most respected birthing centers in Northern California. (:60 sec.)

Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Services: Alison Brooks, Clinical Nurse Specialist, describes the amazing technology and the whole-baby, nurturing approach to caring for premature or medically-compromised infants in the NICU and their families. She also addresses some of the benefits of the Compassionate Beginnings Program (previously called the 'Compassionate Touch' program). (10:0 min.)

Compassionate Beginnings Program: Alison Brooks, Clinical Nurse Specialist, describes this unique and innovative program that provides special family-centered care for the babies in our nationally-recognized Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Note: At the time of this recording, the 'Compassionate Beginnings Program' was referred to as the 'Compassionate Touch Program.' (:60 sec.)

Healthy Choices Now for Your Future: Endocrinologist, Grace Eng, MD describes the types of choices young women in their 20's and 30's can make now that will ensure a healthy future. (5:00 min.)

Menstrual Cycle Normalities and Abnormalities: OBGYN, Yvette Gentry, MD describes how to tell the difference between normal and abnormal menstrual cycles, and possible reasons for abnomalities. (6:30 min.)

Mid-Life Changes & Menopause: OBGYN, Katarina Lanner-Cusin, MD describes the stages of menopause and what health changes and considerations a woman might expect in her 40's, 50's and 60's. (8:00 min.)

Women & Heart Disease: Cathy Lugenbill, Clinical Nurse Specialist, outlines the fact that cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of women in the US, and discusses the unique signs and symptoms that women experience when suffering a heart attack. She also describes ways to reduce your chances of developing cardiovascular disease. (14:30 min.)

Mid-Life Health Tips for Women: OBGYN, Angelyn Thomas, MD describes some of the mid-life changes women experience and how to talk to your health care provider so you can get the most out of your office visits. (5:40 min.)

Pregnancy & Exercise: OBGYN, Kurt Wharton, MD describes the many values of exercise during pregnancy and includes some activity cautions. (4:0 min.)

Menopause & HRT: OBGYN, Risa Kagan, MD addresses the complexity and considerations of menopause and post-menopause health. (:60 sec.)

Our Women & Infants Services: Stu Lovett, MD describes the outstanding OB and maternity services offered at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. (:60 sec.)

High-Risk Pregnancy & Our NICU: High-risk pregnancy specialist and OBGYN, Jonathan Weiss, MD describes the benefits of the Alta Bates Summit Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the cases of high-risk pregnancies and premature babies. (3:0 min.)


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