Tampa General Hospital is proud to offer a health-focused podcast featuring subject matter experts from our TGH and USF Health teams as well as our community partners. These bite-sized information sessions — around 10 to 15 minutes in length — are intended to educate you on specific health and wellness topics that cover disease awareness, prevention and treatment as well as health trends, nutrition, common misconceptions and more. Please use this free resource, available to stream on all major podcast platforms, to stay engaged and informed with the latest and most innovative healthcare information. Join us as we build stronger, healthier communities, one conversation at a time.
Am I in Perimenopause? Understanding the Journey to Menopause
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Perimenopause or menopause... how can you tell the difference? In this informative episode, Dr. Catherine Lynch breaks down what happens during the menopause transition, including when it typically begins, common symptoms and treatment options that can help. From hot flashes and sleep disruptions to weight changes, mood shifts and irregular periods, she helps make sense of what many women experience during this stage of life.
Dr. Lynch also discusses the 12-month rule for menopause, lifestyle factors that can influence symptoms and one of the biggest misconceptions she wants to set straight. She tackles the ongoing conversation around hormone replacement therapy (HRT), explaining why it has been controversial, what we've learned from more recent research and when it may be an appropriate option for symptom relief.
Whether you're just starting to notice changes or are well into the transition to menopause, this episode offers reassurance, expert guidance and strategies to help you feel your best through every stage of the journey.
For more information, visit tgh.org/womens (http://tgh.org/womens)
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22 Sept 2026
Recognizing the Signs: Could It Be Blood Cancer?
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Blood cancers can be difficult to recognize because symptoms such as fatigue, bruising, and swollen lymph nodes often overlap with everyday health concerns. In this episode, Dr. Ankit Kansagra walks listeners through the journey from early warning signs and diagnosis to today's most advanced treatment options. Learn what happens after an abnormal blood test, how doctors diagnose leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma, and how breakthroughs like CAR T-cell therapy are changing outcomes for patients. Dr. Kansagra also shares what patients and families can expect as they navigate care and treatment decisions. For more information, visit www.tgh.org/cancer (http://www.tgh.org/cancer)
Learn more about Ankit Kansagra, MD (https://www.getcare.tgh.org/providers/ankit-kansagra-1811124357)
8 Sept 2026
Every Minute Matters: What Everyone Should Know About Surviving Sepsis
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Could an everyday infection turn into sepsis, and how would you know? Dr. Doug McConnell explains how sepsis develops and details specific warning signs to help you discern when to call your doctor or go to the emergency room. Dr. McConnell also covers common causes, why timeliness makes all the difference, and goes over the biggest red flags families should never ignore. For more information, visit www.tgh.org/sepsis (http://www.tgh.org/sepsis)
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Dr Ram Velamuri
Matt Murphy
Alex Roeder
Brian Pirolozzi
Dr Samanatha Bezchlibnyk
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