Adventist HealthCare & You
Episodes
Episode 64: New Years Reflections
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shanna and Nimeet revisit the goals they set in 2025 while sharing their progress meeting their health goals. Shanna and Nimeet also ...
Episode 63: Beyond Blood Sugar: The Mental Toll of Diabetes
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shanna and Nimeet dive into a conversation about the mental toll managing diabetes can have on a person. In this episode, our hosts are joined by Laur...
Episode 62: Mammograms: Myths, Misunderstandings & Must-Knows
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nimeet is joined by guest host Tina on this episode for a conversation with Dr. Nikki Tirada, a diagnostic radiologist and Director of Women’s Imagi...
Charting with Dr. McNeil: The Evolution of Neuroscience
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
System Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President of Adventist HealthCare, Dr. Patsy McNeil, invites Dr. Perry Smith, Neurologist and Stroke M...
61. The Fair Necessities: First Aid at the Montgomery County Fair
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Shanna is joined by Glenn Rabbitte, Assistant Nurse Manager in the Emergency Department at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medi...
Charting with Dr. McNeil: Women in Medicine
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
System Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President of Adventist HealthCare, Dr. Patsy McNeil, hosts her first episode of “Charting with Dr. M...
Trailer: Charting with Dr. McNeil
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shanna introduces a special new series within the Adventist HealthCare & You podcast, Charting with Dr. McNeil. Meet our series host, Dr. Patsy Mc...
60. Unleashing Healing: The Power of Facility Dogs Pawt II
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nimeet and guest host, Tina, are welcoming back a furry friend as Peru introduces us to her new furiend and Adventist HealthCare’s newest facility d...
59: Uncovering the Perimenopause Puzzle
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Shanna and Nimeet are joined by Dr. Carolynn Young, gynecologic surgeon from Rockville Gynecology in Rockville, Maryland. Together...
58. The Heart & Genetics
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
According to the CDC, heart disease is the number one cause of death for men and women. On this episode of the podcast, Shanna and guest host, Tina, a...
57. Defining Diabetes
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Laura Previte, RN, BSN, CDCES, a diabetes nurse educator at Adventist HealthCare, joins Shanna and Nimeet to diabetes care and manage...
56. A Heart Attack Survivor's Story
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the United States, someone experiences a heart attack every 40 seconds. Symptoms may vary for each person, but quick action to treatment is key for...
55. Empowering Young Women to Own their Health
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shanna and Nimeet dive into conversation with Ogechi Anyaoku, MD, internal medicine physician with Adventist Medical Group, about ways in which young ...
54. Lettuce Talk About Healthy Eating
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's never a bad time to start focusing on eating healthy. Patricia Hertz, registered dietitian at the Center for Fitness & Health at Adventist H...
53. New Year, New Intentions
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The new year is here! Prior to setting your own goals for 2025, tune in as our hosts reflect on their 2024 resolutions and review previous health tips...
52. Healthy and Nutritious Holiday!
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Shanna and Nimeet are joined by Patricia Hertz, RD, LDN, a registered dietitian with the Center for Fitness and Health at Adventist H...
51. Trending Treats
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this mouthwatering episode, Shanna and Nimeet sit down with Patricia Hertz, registered dietitian with the Center for Fitness & Health at Advent...
50. Fairing Well with your Health
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shanna and Nimeet take the podcast on the road to the 75th Annual Montgomery County Fair! Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Ce...
49. Your Health and Turning 50
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Shanna and Nimeet are joined by Ogechi Anyaoku, MD, internal medicine physician with Adventist Medical Group. They discuss important ...
48. Making the Most of Your Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Shanna and Nimeet on this episode are Nicole D’Uva, Associate Vice President of Employee Health and LifeWork Strategies at Adventist HealthC...
47. Peak Performance: Unlocking Your Athletic Potential
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Robert Kambies, Sports Performance Institute Manager at the Adventist HealthCare Sports Performance Institute, joins Shanna and Nimee...
46. Unleashing Healing: The Power of Facility Dogs
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this pawsitively exciting episode, Shanna and guest host Zuleika sit down with Dr. Heather Tropiano, rehabilitation psychologist with Adventist Hea...
45. Addressing Men’s Health
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Shanna and Nimeet are joined by T Newsome, MD, internal medicine physician with Adventist Medical Group. They discuss men’s health ...
44. Mental Health Moments: Exploring Our Chemical Dependency Program
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener discretion advised. Topics and examples of substance abuse, and mental health challenges are discussed.On this episode, Shanna and Nimeet sit...
43. Mental Health Moments: Exploring Cancer Resources
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shanna is joined by Elba Rivas, LCSW, a social worker with palliative care at Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center and Natasha Dotrang, LCSW,...
42. Mental Health Moments: Navigating Emergency Services
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Shanna and Nimeet sit down with Nyree Price, LCSW-C, director of clinical services with Mental Health Services at Adventist HealthCar...
41. Mental Health Moments: Coping with Chronic Conditions
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Shanna and Nimeet are joined by Hannah Gyasi-Adonten, RN, a nursing manager with Behavioral Health at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grov...
40. Mental Health Moments: Supporting the Social & Emotional Wellness of Our Children
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener discretion advised. Topics and examples of adverse childhood experiences are discussed.On this episode, Shanna and Nimeet sit down with early...
39. Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shanna and Nimeet sit down with Courtney Ackerman, MD, medical oncologist and genetic specialist with Maryland Oncology Hematology at the White Oak Ca...
38. A Guide to Colorectal Cancer Screenings
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jatinder Sekhon, MD, gastroenterologist and chief of the gastroenterology department at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, joins Shanna ...
37. Matters of the Heart
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shanna and Nimeet are back with another exciting episode about heart health. Bobby Ghosh, MD, interventional cardiologist with Adventist HealthCare Ca...
36. Advancements in Heart Care
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Chen, MD joins the Adventist HealthCare & You podcast to discuss new treatment options for cardiovascular disease, and ways you can live a...
35. Caring for a High-Risk Heart
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Heart Month! Bryan White, MD, cardiologist at Adventist HealthCare Cardiac Associates stopped by to discuss the importance of caring for your h...
34. Healthy Living in the New Year
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ogechi Anyaoku, MD, internal medicine physician with Adventist Medical Group, shares tips for staying on top of your health goals in 2024. Our hosts r...
33. 2023: Health Year in Review
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wayne Meyer, MD, medical director for primary care at Adventist HealthCare, and Patsy McNeil, MD, chief medical officer at Adventist HealthCare, discu...
32. Living with Diabetes
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shanna and Nimeet are joined by Jackie Cruz, RN, MSN, Director of Care Navigation, Adventist HealthCare and Laura Previte, RN, BSN, CDCES, Diabetes Ca...
31. Breast Cancer Care
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shanna and Nimeet are joined by Eva Duckett, MD, Director of Women’s Imaging, Adventist HealthCare Imaging and Surupa Sen Gupta, MD, breast surgeon ...
30. Advancements in Cancer Care
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kashif Firozvi, MD, medical director of the cancer service line at Adventist HealthCare and medical oncologist at the White Oak Cancer Center, discuss...
29. Find Your Healthy as You Age
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Purnima Joshi, MD, family medicine physician with Adventist Medical Group, explores what you should know about healthy aging.
28. Your Healthcare at 26!
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ogechi Anyaoku, MD, internal medicine physician with Adventist Medical Group, and Carlos Vargas, vice president of human resources and technology at A...
27. Addressing Adolescent Mental Health
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marissa Leslie, MD, system medical director of psychiatry for Adventist HealthCare, joins the podcast to discuss the adolescent mental health crisis, ...
26. Exploring Expressive Therapy
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nimeet is joined by Tim Reagan, a drama therapist, and Rachel Baker, a movement therapist, from Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center’s Be...
25. Celebrating the Future of Adventist HealthCare
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shanna and Nimeet celebrate episode 25 with Adventist HealthCare’s System Chief Medical Officer, Patsy McNeil, MD. Together they discuss the future ...
24. Discussing Advance Care Planning
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alvin Reaves, MD, palliative medicine physician and medical director at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center for palliative medicine and su...
23. A Survivor's Story - Colorectal Cancer
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shanna and Nimeet are joined by Lisa, a colorectal cancer survivor and patient at the White Oak Cancer Center as she shares her story, her appreciatio...
22. Pediatric Care with a Purpose
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Freedman, MD, a pediatric emergency medicine physician, with Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center joins Shanna on this episode to dis...
21. Heart Care from the Heart
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby Ghosh, MD, an interventional cardiologist, with Adventist HealthCare Cardiac Associates joins Shanna and Nimeet on the podcast. In this episode,...
20. Your Health in the New Year
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Shanna and Nimeet is Adrian Dyer, MD, with Adventist Medical Group to talk about how you can stay up to date on your health throughout the yea...
19. Cancer Screening Education
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Shanna and Nimeet sit down with Avni Jain, MD, family medicine physician with Adventist Medical Group to highlight the various cancer screenings...
18. Managing Holiday Stress
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Shanna and Nimeet sit down with Avni Jain, MD, family medicine physician with Adventist Medical Group and Patricia Hertz, cardiac rehabilitation...
17. Debriefing Diabetes
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
November is National Diabetes month and joining Shanna and Nimeet is Ogechi Anyaoku, MD, with Adventist Medical Group to talk about the differences in...
16. Mythbusting Mammograms
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Eva Duckett, MD, with Adventist HealthCare Imaging stopped by to discuss the importance of annual mammograms and e...
15. Discovering Forensic Medical Services
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shanna and Nimeet are joined by Jessica Volz, DNP, to discuss Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center’s Forensic Medical Unit (FMU). In this...
14. Breaking Down Testicular and Prostate Cancer
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shanna and Nimeet dive into men’s health with Syed Mahmood, MD, Medical Director at the Shady Grove Adventist Aquilino Cancer Center and medical onc...
13. Understanding Menopause in Women
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Shanna and Nimeet as they welcome back Judith Gurdian, MD, an obstetrics and gynecology specialist with Capital Women’s Care in Rockville, MD a...
12. Healthy Eating and Good Nutrition
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sabrin Kraziem, RN, LDN, Regional Director of Dietetics at CoreLife, joins Shanna and Nimeet to debunk various myths about eating healthy including if...
11. The Importance of Mental Health for Cancer Patients
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shanna and Nimeet sit down with Lindsey Wise, oncology social worker at the Shady Grove Adventist Aquilino Cancer Center in Rockville...
10. Exploring Bariatric Surgery
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday F.A. Cook, MD joins Shanna and Nimeet to talk about bariatric surgery including who qualifies, what to expect, what insurance companies requir...
9. Women’s Health
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
National Women’s Health Week is from May 8 – 14. Judith Gurdian, MD, an obstetrics and gynecology specialist with Capital Women’s Care in Rockvi...
8. Wellness Programs for Cancer Care
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Shanna and Nimeet sit down with Betsy Jenkins, LCPC, wellness consultant at the Aquilino Cancer Center and White Oak Cancer Center bo...
7. What You Need to Know: Screening for Colorectal Cancer
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Vinni Juneja, MD, Medical Oncologist with Maryland Oncology Hematology and White Oak Cancer Cente...
6. Exploring Job Burnout
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen Crowley, LCSW, Clinical Employee Assistance Program Manager with Adventist HealthCare LifeWork Strategies, talks with Shanna and Nimeet about...
5. Being Heart Smart
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daisy F. Lazarous, MD, joins Shanna to talk about heart disease and provides tips for prevention. As a women’s heart specialist, Dr. Lazarous dives ...
4. Managing Your Mental Health (Part 2)
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marissa Leslie, MD, shares with Shanna and Nimeet her thoughts on when to reach out for help and how to assist family or friends that may need to talk...
3. Managing Your Mental Health (Part 1)
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marissa Leslie, MD, talks with Shanna and Nimeet about navigating the stressful up and down nature of COVID-19, combating stigma and tips for managing...
2. COVID-19: Vaccines and Staying Safe
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Catanzaro, MD, shares with Shanna and Nimeet his thoughts about the COVID-19 vaccines, staying safe and preparing for the future.Let me know wh...
1. Health Reset
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Shanna and Nimeet as they talk with Avni Jain, MD, about how you can think about your health going into the new year. We discuss vaccines, easy h...
Trailer
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Shanna and Nimeet with Adventist HealthCare. They share a little about themselves and about what to expect on the podcast.