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.

Audio: Patent Ductus Arteriosus Surgery (:60 sec.)
Alison Brooks, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Services, describes new surgical procedures available at Alta Bates Summit NICU for premature babies born with Patent Ductus Arteriosus.

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

Audio: Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Services (10:00 min.)
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).

Audio: Compassionate Beginnings Program (:60 sec.)
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.

Audio: Healthy Choices Now for Your Future (5:00 min.)
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.

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

Audio: Mid-Life Changes & Menopause (8:00 min.)
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.

Audio: Women & Heart Disease (14:30 min.)
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.

Audio: Mid-Life Health Tips for Women (5:40 min.)
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.

Audio: Pregnancy & Exercise (4:00 min.)
OBGYN, Kurt Wharton, MD describes the many values of exercise during pregnancy and includes some activity cautions.

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

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

Audio: High-Risk Pregnancy & Our NICU (3:00 min.)
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.