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More Than Cosmetic: How Innovation Is Transforming Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Most people think of plastic surgery as cosmetic procedures, but the specialty encompasses much more. In this episode of the FirstHealth & Wellness Podcast, FirstHealth and Pinehurst Surgical Clinic plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Will DeBrock talks about how innovation is transforming patient care.
Dr. DeBrock discusses the latest advances in breast augmentation and breast reconstruction, explains how newer implant technology is improving outcomes, and shares how modern plastic surgery is becoming more personalized and collaborative than ever before.
The conversation also explores common misconceptions about plastic surgery, the impact of social media on patient expectations, insurance coverage for reconstructive procedures, and the rights available to breast cancer survivors seeking reconstruction.
Learn More About Plastic Surgeon Dr. William DeBrock (https://www.firsthealth.org/find-a-provider/profile/william-debrock/)
9 Sept 2026
The Future of Neurosurgery: From Repairing Damage to Restoring Function
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What if neurosurgeons could do more than remove tumors or repair injuries? What if they could help the brain heal itself? In this episode of the First Health and Wellness Podcast, host Carl Maronich sits down with Dr. Ryan Hess, neurosurgeon at FirstHealth of the Carolinas, to explore the rapidly evolving field of neuroregenerative medicine and the future of neurosurgery. Dr. Hess discusses how innovations such as brain-computer interfaces, stem cell therapies, gene therapy, robotics, and precision medicine are transforming the treatment of stroke, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and other neurological conditions. Learn how emerging technologies are enabling neurosurgeons to move beyond simply treating damage and toward restoring lost function, offering new hope for patients and families. From minimally invasive procedures to the possibility of repairing damaged brain tissue, this fascinating conversation explores how science fiction is quickly becoming reality.
Learn more about Dr. Ryan Hess (https://www.firsthealth.org/find-a-provider/profile/ryan-hess/)
22 Jul 2026
Not Your Mother's Menopause: What Has Changed and What Matters
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In this episode we explore how menopause care and conversation have evolved, why that shift matters for women today, and what to ask your provider to personalize treatment. Dr. Lisette Machin, MD, OB-GYN, explains how advances in hormone therapy, delivery methods, and clinical thinking are changing outcomes for women. Topics include menopause symptoms, perimenopause timing, hormone therapy options, hot flashes, sexual health, and prevention of bone and cardiovascular disease. Watch, subscribe on YouTube, and learn more at firsthealth.org/gyn (http://firsthealth.org/gyn).
Learn more about Lissette Machin, M.D. (https://www.firsthealth.org/find-a-provider/profile/lissette-machin/)
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