¡A TU SALUD!
This Week on ¡A tu salud!
Tune in this Saturday, February 18th at 11 am on Telemundo Channel 47 New York for this week’s episode of ¡A tu Salud!:
Hosts Yamila Constantino and Dr. Eliscer Guzmán are joined by Mount Sinai Mental Health expert Dr. Gloria Rodríguez, who tells us how depression and anxiety can manifest itself in physical pain and discomfort. In “Caso Clínico”, patient Norka Collado, a young mother and wife, shares her courageous story of breast cancer survival.
Tune in every Saturday at 11am on Telemundo Channel 47 for ¡A tu Salud!, a health and wellness TV series created by The Mount Sinai Hospital especially for the Latino community.
For an appointment with a specialist contact: 1-877-241-4983.
Previous Episodes!
February 11, 2012
Hosts, Yamila Constantino and Dr. Eliscer Guzmán, are joined by Dr. Luis Isola, a Cancer expert from The Mount Sinai Hospital, who discusses the high incidence of cancer within the Latino community, important cancer risk factors to be aware of and the importance of regular screenings for early detection. In “Caso Clínico”, patient Pedro Sánchez tells us how he lives a normal life despite his diagnosis of kidney failure.
February 2, 2012
Hosts Yamila Constantino and Dr. Eliscer Guzmán are joined by Mount Sinai Nephrology expert Dr. Jaime Uribarri, who tells us about the important role that kidneys play in helping our bodies function properly, and how uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension can lead to kidney failure. In “Caso Clínico," patient Irma Alarcon shares her story of how being teased about being overweight throughout her youth led to an eating disorder and how she persevered.
January 27, 2012
Mount Sinai Cardiologist Dr. Pedro Moreno shares preventive measures that promote a healthy heart, as Cardiovascular disease is one of the major conditions that affect the Hispanic community. In “Caso Clínico", Josie Guzmán, a medical executive, shares her personal journey with diabetes and how one of the happiest events of her life was also one of the saddest. And, like every week, hosts Yamila Constantino and Dr. Eliscer Guzmán keep you informed about advances in healthcare, the latest medical news, available treatment options and new medications.
January 20, 2012
Hosts Yamila Constantino and Dr. Eliscer Guzmán are joined by Endocrinologist, Dr. Carlos Driggs, who will examine diabetes, a serious disease that disproportionately affects Latinos. Dr. Driggs will discuss the subtle symptoms of diabetes, the risk factors associated with this disease, and share information on how to keep your diabetes under control.
In “Caso Clínico” you will meet Belén González, a 37 year old single mother, who tells us how suffering a heart attack changed life for her and her family. Finally, Dr. Eliscer Guzmán offers tips on how to be a well-informed patient and take better care of your health.
January 13, 2012
Hosts Yamila Constantino and Dr. Eliscer Guzmán share information about the most common ailments affecting the Latino community including, diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Learn about risk factors, warning signs and actions to take if you think you have diabetes. And, meet Belen Gonzalez, a young mother of 3, who explains how stress contributed to her heart attack and how she feared for her life.
Join us every week on Saturdays at 11am starting January 7th for an entertaining and informative program that will address the health issues facing our Hispanic community - ¡A tu salud!
¡A tu salud! will feature a dynamic variety segments:
LA CONSULTA
La Consulta will feature interviews with specialists, patients and other experts to talk about diseases that have a major impact on our families, including risk factors, diagnosis and treatment options to help better understand specific health¬¬¬ issues that are affecting our Latino community.
PREGUNTE AL DR. GUZMAN
¡A tu salud! Executive Medical Consultant and leading Cardiologist, Dr. Eliscer Guzmán will share with viewers useful information about health, fitness, nutrition and overall wellness.
CASO CLINICO
When someone gets sick it takes a toll on the entire family. A candid, heart-warming and compelling human story told in the voices of real patients and their families.
NOTICIAS MEDICAS
An ¡A tu salud! weekly segment featuring the latest news from the medical field including research studies, new treatments, technology, medical trends, new medications on the market, and more!
SALUD A TU ALCANCE
Presented by Dr. Guzmán, Salud a tu Alcance will feature resources, services and tools to become an educated patient, and information on available support for families coping with a loved one’s illness.