HealthStyle Podcast with Kingsbridge Private Hospital
Kingsbridge Healthcare Group
- 16
- Episodes
- 2021
- First episode
About HealthStyle Podcast with Kingsbridge Private Hospital
Taking real patient questions to the medical specialists at Kingsbridge Private Hospital, Belfast. Part of the Kingsbridge Healthcare Group.
- Publisher
- Kingsbridge Healthcare Group
- Category
- health & fitness
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 13 Apr 2021
- Latest episode
- 5 Jan 2024
Latest episodes
16 episodes in the feed.
5 Jan 2024
Episode 15: Patient Testimonial with Kingsbridge Hearing Care
Welcome to HealthStyle Season 3, the Kingsbridge Private Hospital Group Health & Wellbeing Podcast with host Avril Keys. Within this new episode we welcome Stephen Hunter, Audiologist from Kingsbridge Hearing Care and Rory, a current patient who discusses his personal experience with hearing loss, how bespoke hearing aid technology has improved his quality of life and technological advancements in hearing aids and assistive hearing devices. For further information on our hearing care services or how to book an appointment, please visit kingsbridgehearingcare.com (https://www.kingsbridgehearingcare.co.uk/) Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy this episode!
24 Nov 2023
Episode 14: Advancements and Enhancements with Ms Ciara McGoldrick, Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Welcome to HealthStyle Season 3, the Kingsbridge Private Hospital Group Health & Well-being Podcast with host Avril Keys. Within this new episode we welcome Ms Ciara McGoldrick, Consultant Plastic Surgeon (https://www.kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/belfast/consultants/ms-ciara-mcgoldrick/) who discusses the challenges of being a female in a male dominated industry, advancements and new trends in the cosmetic and plastic surgery industry and how she is able to draw on personal experiences in order to interact with her patients. Ms McGoldrick offers consultations and surgeries out of Kingsbridge Private Hospital Belfast. For further information on our plastic and cosmetic services or how to book an appointment, please visit kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com (https://www.kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/) Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy this episode!
15 Oct 2023
Episode 13: Scopes & Hope! Navigating Red Flag GI Symptoms with Mr Damian McKay, Consultant General & Colorectal Surgeon
Welcome to HealthStyle Season 3, the Kingsbridge Private Hospital Group Health & Well-being Podcast with host Avril Keys. Within this new episode we welcome Mr Damian McKay, Consultant General & Colorectal Surgeon (https://www.kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/belfast/consultants/mr-damian-mckay/) who offers his advice around the main signs and symptoms of lower GI and Colorectal Cancer, why there is no reason to be scared of a Colonoscopy procedure, his top tips for overall good gut health and he tells us about the new 7 day pathway for red flag referrals from your GP to a scope procedure with one of our dedicated specialists. Mr McKay offers consultations and surgeries out of Kingsbridge Private Hospital Belfast and Sligo. For further information on our general and colorectal services or how to book an appointment, please visit kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com (https://www.kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/) Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy this episode!
22 Sept 2023
Episode 12: Sound Advice with Stephen Hunter, Audiologist at Kingsbridge Hearing Care
Welcome to HealthStyle Season 3, the Kingsbridge Private Hospital Group (https://www.kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/) Health & Wellbeing Podcast with host Avril Keys. Within this new episode we welcome Stephen Hunter, Audiologist from Kingsbridge Hearing Care (https://www.kingsbridgehearingcare.co.uk/meet-the-team/) who discusses the causes and how to address hearing loss, what to expect from a full hearing assessment at Kingsbridge Hearing Care and bespoke hearing solutions. Useful links: Online Hearing Screener (https://hearing-screener.beyondhearing.org/D17AlP/welcome) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/kingsbridgehearingcare) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kingsbridgehearingcare/) For further information on our hearing care services or how to book an appointment, please visit kingsbridgehearingcare.com (https://www.kingsbridgehearingcare.co.uk/) Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy this episode!
11 May 2023
Bonus Episode: Gut Health Q&A with Gillian Killiner, Specialist Dietician
We were delighted to welcome Gillian Killiner, Specialist Dietician (https://www.kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/belfast/consultants/gillian-killiner/) to our Kingsbridge Membership Portal as she gives us the low down on everything we should be looking our for when it comes to our gut health. Gillian answers member questions and talks us through steps we can take if you are experiencing issues with our gut health. She also discusses warning signs of bad gut health, how our gut health can affect our mental health and how to access help if required. Kingsbridge Membership Club (https://www.kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/belfast/about-us/kingsbridge-membership-club/) is an exclusive corporate membership scheme that allows employers to reward their workforce with discounted rates on private healthcare services. If you would like to find out how we can help take care of your workforce, please email membership@kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com For further information on our Dietician and Weight Loss Services, please visit kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com (https://www.kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/belfast/treatments-surgeries/outpatient-clinics/complementary-therapies/dietitians-weight-loss/)
3 Aug 2022
Episode 11: All About The Ears, Nose & Throat with Mr Turlough Farnan, ENT Consultant
In our final podcast of HealthStyle Season 2 we welcome Mr Turlough Farnan, ENT Consultant (https://www.kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/belfast/consultants/mr-turlough-farnan/) at Kingsbridge Private Hospital Belfast and North West. We discuss common issues he sees including nose bleeds, tonsillitis, allergies and sinusitis, how the immune response is triggered and how he targets the problem with the continuous aim to improve a persons quality of life. He answers your questions and touches on Osler-Weber-Rendu Syndrome, and we talk a bit about his sub specialist interest in cosmetic rhinoplasty procedures. If you would like to find out more about our ENT (https://www.kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/belfast/treatments-surgeries/surgery-investigations/ent-eye-surgery/ent-ear-nose-throat/) services or Cosmetic Rhinoplasty (https://www.kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/belfast/treatments-surgeries/surgery-investigations/cosmetic-plastic-surgery/nose-reconstruction/), please visit kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com (https://www.kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/) or email info@kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com if you would like to book an appointment with Mr Turlough Farnan.
21 Jul 2022
Episode 10: Developing little ones sounds, language & confidence with Joanna Cushley, Speech & Language Therapist
Are you worried about your child's speech development? We are delighted to have Joanne Cushley, Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist (https://kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/belfast/consultants/joanna-cushley/) on our HealthStyle Podcast to give us the low down on everything we should be looking out for when it comes to our children's speech and communication needs. Joanna answers your questions and talks us through what happens at an appointment and next steps for the family. She also discusses first words, when they should appear, how certain letters can be a little more difficult to grasp, and when is the right time to seek help. Joanna Cushley believes early intervention is important however it's never too late to seek help. To find out more about our Speech & Language service, please visit kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com (https://kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/belfast/treatments-surgeries/outpatient-clinics/specialist-clinics/speech-language-therapy/) or email info@kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com (//info@kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com) if you would like to book an appointment with Joanna Cushley.
6 Jul 2022
Episode 9: Prostate Health Unravelled with Professor Suneil Jain, Consultant Clinical Oncologist
In our latest episode of HealthStyle, we spoke to Professor Suneil Jain (https://www.kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/belfast/consultants/professor-suneil-jain/), Consultant Clinical Oncologist and internationally recognised expert in the management of Prostate Cancer. We get started by going back to the basics as he tells us what and where the prostate gland is. He talks about the initial step to take if you have any concerns and the pathway through to diagnostics and treatment. He encourages annual PSA testing for men, and helps us understand what it means if there is an elevated results. He also touches on other factors to think about including age and genetics. Prof Jain spends half his time doing research around Prostate Cancer and says it is a very exciting field to be in with the positive developments it continues to make. Prostate Cancer treatments have come extremely far over the years with the option of pre-treatments such as SpaceOAR Hydrogel and Fiducial Markers now available, which can be accessed through the Kingsbridge Prostate Clinic (https://www.kingsbridgeprostateclinic.com/) in Belfast. We hope you enjoy listening! Visit kingsbridgeprostateclinic.com (https://www.kingsbridgeprostateclinic.com/) for further information or to book an appointment today.
10 Jun 2022
Epsiode 8: Stress Buckets, PACE Parenting & More with Dr Kerry Sweeney, Child Psychologist
Is your child or teenager struggling with their mental health? We were delighted to have Dr Kerry Sweeney (https://www.kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/belfast/Consultants/dr-kerry-sweeney/), Child Psychologist at Kingsbridge Private Hospital in Belfast as our next HealthStyle podcast guest. Dr Sweeney recently joined Kingsbridge bringing with her 20 years of experience within the NHS and talks to us about the common issues she sees day to day including higher levels of anxiety and low moods. She can also offer CBT, ADHD assessments and Autism screening assessments so we discuss the clinical pathway for parents and their children and the solutions she can offer. We touch on the impact of Covid and how we can practice emptying our stress buckets. Dr Sweeney also encourages PACE Parenting, the fundamental cornerstone of therapeutic parenting for all children however especially for children who have experienced trauma. If you would like to find out more about our child psychology services, please visit kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com
16 May 2022
Episode 7: Primary Care At Its Best with Dr Roger Brown, Private GP
We are delighted to be back with a new series of Health & Wellbeing topics with our very own healthcare specialists and our podcast host Avril Keys. In this first episode we welcome Dr Roger Brown (https://www.kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/north-west/Consultants/dr-roger-h-brown/), lead Private GP at Kingsbridge North West who discusses all things primary care with a specific emphasis on Men's Health. With over 30 years experience, Dr Roger Brown has worked in both the NHS and the private sector and explains the difference between the two when it comes to a GP appointment. He also talks about red flags, heart health, mental health, pain injections, vertigo, acne and even menopause as we put him to the test with your questions. We hope you enjoy listening! If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at healthstylepodcast@kingsbridgehealthcaregroup.com (//healthstylepodcast@kingsbridgehealthcaregroup.com) or for further information please visit kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com (https://www.kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/)
5 Oct 2021
Episode 6: The Role of a Neurosurgeon with Mr Mano Shanmuganathan
In the final episode of Season 1 of our HealthStyle Podcast, we are delighted to get speaking to Mr Mano Shanmuganathan (https://kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/belfast/Consultants/mr-mano-shanmuganathan/), Consultant Adult and Paediatric Neurosurgeon. Mr Shanmuganathan sat down with our host Avril Keys and tells us about his time in Bear Grylls Treasure Island and how it changed his outlook on life. He talks about his role as a Neurosurgeon and explains the difference between Neurosurgery and Neurology. He encourages us to Google the Doctor and not the symptoms and delves into how far Neurosurgery has developed and improved over the years. Mano also recommends HeadSmart (https://www.headsmart.org.uk/), a useful app for parents that works to raise awareness of the common signs and symptoms of a brain tumour in babies, children and teenagers. Visit kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com (https://kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/belfast/) for further information or email healthstylepodcast@kingsbridgehealthcaregroup.com (//healthstylepodcast@kingsbridgehealthcaregroup.com)
6 Sept 2021
Episode 5: Taking The Lead On All Things Radiology with Helen Shiels, Lead Radiographer
In our latest episode of HealthStyle, our host Avril Keys sits down with Helen Shiels, Lead Radiographer at Kingsbridge Private Hospital (https://kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/) to discuss all things radiology from the different types of diagnostics including MRI, CT and X-Ray to patient and staff safety. She talks about her own research completed before and alongside her work at Kingsbridge and she answers a very important question when it comes to our diagnostics services, can we self refer? If you would like to find out more about the diagnostic services we offer at Kingsbridge Private Hospital, please visit kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com (https://kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/belfast/treatments-surgeries/mri-ct-ultrasound-scans/mri-scan-and-ultrasound-scanning/) or if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at healthstylepodcast@kingsbridgehealthcaregroup.com (//healthstylepodcast@kingsbridgehealthcaregroup.com)
15 Jul 2021
Episode 4: Posture, Pain and Deep Breathing Techniques with Shea McAleer, Lead Physiotherapist
In this latest episode of HealthStyle, our host Avril Keys (https://www.instagram.com/avrilkeysblog/) talks to Shea McAleer (https://kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/Consultants/Shea-McAleer), Lead Physiotherapist at our Kingsbridge Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic (https://kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/Treatments-Surgeries/Specialist-Outpatient-Clinics/Specialist-Clinics/Physiotherapy-Clinic). Topics discussed include low back pain, when to see a physiotherapist, red flag symptoms and treatments available including shockwave therapy. Working from home also comes into the mix as many of us have had to adapt to a home office environment. Shea explains the best way to keep our posture in check. We also find out how pain can actually be triggered through anxiety and stress and how simple deep breathing techniques could be the relief we need to avoid pain arising. Shea and his team at the clinic provide an holistic approach when it comes to their private and sporting clients. Located at Queen's PEC (https://kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/Patient-Information/Treatment-Locations), you can find out more about the clinic and book an appointment online by visiting www.kingsbridgephysiotherapyclinic.com (https://kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/Treatments-Surgeries/Specialist-Outpatient-Clinics/Specialist-Clinics/Physiotherapy-Clinic)
23 Jun 2021
Episode 3: The Pelvic Floor, Bladder Botox & More with Dr Patrick Campbell
In our latest episode of HealthStyle, host Avril Keys (https://www.instagram.com/avrilkeysblog/) delves into a range of topics we might generally shy away from. Dr Patrick Campbell (https://www.instagram.com/dr.patrickcampbell/), Urogynaecologist at Kingsbridge Private Hospital reassures us that there is no need to be embarrassed and helps us to understand the different types of incontinence, the term prolapse and why this might occur, botox but not as you may know it and the all-important question, what exactly is the pelvic floor? Dr Campbell holds his clinics at the Maypole Clinic in Holywood (https://www.kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/Patient-Information/Treatment-Locations). You can view how full profile by clicking here. (https://www.kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/Consultants/Dr-Patrick-Campbell) If you have any queries, please contact healthstylepodcast@kingsbridgehealthcaregroup.com (//healthstylepodcast@kingsbridgehealthcaregroup.com) or visit www.kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com (https://www.kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/) where you can book an appointment online and find a full list of our treatments, services and consultants.
28 May 2021
Episode 2: All About The Menopause with Dr Siobhan Kirk
In our new episode of HealthStyle, host Avril Keys (https://www.instagram.com/avrilkeysblog/) speaks to Dr Siobhan Kirk, Associate Specialist in Gynaecology (https://kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/Consultants/Dr-Siobhan-Kirk) and discusses everything there is to know about the Menopause. Topics includes Perimenopause, Menopause symptoms, treatments available and the benefits and risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). We also find out what clues to look for when possibly starting our own menopause journey and if your age at menopause onset is likely inherited! Dr Kirk holds a Specialised Menopause Clinic at the Maypole Clinic in Holywood. To find out more about the clinic, please click here. (https://kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/Treatments-Surgeries/Specialist-Outpatient-Clinics/Women-s-Health-Clinics/Menopause-Clinic) If you have any queries, please contact healthstylepodcast@kingsbridgehealthcaregroup.com (//healthstylepodcast@kingsbridgehealthcaregroup.com) or visit www.kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com (https://kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/) where you can book an appointment online and find a full list of our treatments, services and consultants. Useful websites: Women’s Health Concern (https://www.womens-health-concern.org/) Menopause Matters (https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/) My Menopause Doctor (https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/) The Daisy Network (https://www.daisynetwork.org/)
13 Apr 2021
Episode 1: Back Pain - Dr Nikolay Peev Explains
Welcome to Healthstyle, our Health & Wellbeing Podcast with host Avril Keys (https://www.instagram.com/avrilkeysblog/), who over the next few episodes will be taking your questions from a range of healthcare topics and bringing them to our medical specialists within Kingsbridge Private Hospital, Belfast. First up is Dr Nikolay Peev (https://kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/Consultants/Mr-Nikolay-Peev), Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon who will be discussing in dept back pain issues, terminology, when to see a specialist, treatments and the patient pathway. He also provides general advice to help keep back pain at bay. A personal issue for Avril as she has suffered over a long period of time with back pain and recently reached out to Kingsbridge to get help. Now pain free, she wanted to provide a base to help raise awareness around common health topics. Enjoy! If you have any queries, please contact healthstylepodcast@kingsbridgehealthcaregroup.com (mailto:healthstylepodcast@kingsbridgehealthcaregroup.com) or visit www.kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com (https://kingsbridgeprivatehospital.com/) where you can book an appointment online / find a full list of our treatments, services and consultants.
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