About Live Greater | A University of Maryland Medical System Podcast
Welcome to the Live Greater Podcast Series. Information for a healthier you from the University of Maryland Medical System. Discover the latest health tips, treatments, and technology from our experts across the state.
What Every Sports Parent Can Learn From College Athletes: An Interview with a University of Maryland Terps Team Physician
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How should families prepare a young athlete throughout the year so they arrive ready for preseason? Jonathan Packer, MD, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Physician at the University of Maryland Medical System, Associate Professor of Orthopedics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and team physician for University of Maryland Terrapins Athletics, describes a year‑round approach. This episode covers prioritizing sleep and timed nutrition, tracking hydration and fluid loss after practice, immediate recovery strategies (icing, stretching, protein, foam‑rolling), and structured off‑season strength and conditioning. Dr. Packer also reviews injury‑prevention steps—including ACL‑prevention warmups that studies suggest can substantially reduce ACL tears when started 4–6 weeks before preseason—why multi‑sport play can lower overuse risk, how to spot red flags like joint swelling or instability, and communication tips to get kids to report problems early. The guide includes practical at‑home adaptations and guidance on when to seek urgent care or a specialty evaluation, so parents can help athletes stay healthy and ready.
For more information about Dr. Packer (https://www.umms.org/find-a-doctor/profiles/dr-jonathan-d-packer-md-1780818674)
Learn more about University of Maryland Orthopedics (https://www.umms.org/health-services/orthopedics)
Read about playing your best and having a safe sports season, every season (https://health.umms.org/?s&_s=sports)
19 Oct 2026
Anticipatory Grief: Grieving Before a Loss
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Am I grieving before my loved one has died, and what can I do about it? Leah Couture, MD, Palliative and Hospice Care Physician at UM St. Joseph Medical Center, explains what anticipatory grief looks like and why caregivers often feel guilty or ashamed for grieving while their relative is still alive. This longer discussion covers how grief can come from losing parts of a relationship, common symptoms (tearfulness, anger, irritability, withdrawal, detachment), and the risks of caregiver burnout. Dr. Couture offers practical coping strategies: naming feelings in a safe space, arranging brief respite to recharge, seeking help from primary care or the palliative team, and connecting with faith communities or peer support. She also points listeners to caregiver guides and support groups such as those from the American Cancer Society and the Alzheimer’s community when specialized resources are needed.
For more information about Palliative Care at UM St. Joseph Medical Center (https://www.umms.org/sjmc/health-services/palliative-care.)
For Palliative Care in another part of Maryland (https://www.umms.org/health-services/palliative-care.)
Learn more about Dr. Leah Couture (https://www.umms.org/find-a-doctor/profiles/dr-leah-couture-md-1801232046)
14 Oct 2026
Beyond Mammograms: Taking Charge of Your Breast Health
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What should I do beyond mammograms to protect my breasts? Wen Liang, DO, Breast cancer surgeon at UM Capital Region Health in Largo, explains how to know your normal breast appearance and feel, what visual signs to report (dimpling, skin thickening, nipple changes, visible lumps), when routine mammography fits into screening, and how to personalize follow-up with your clinician based on your history and symptoms.
Learn more about Dr. Liang (https://www.umms.org/find-a-doctor/profiles/dr-wen-liang-do-1104815059)
For more information about Breast Cancer Care at UM Capital Region Health (https://www.umms.org/capital/health-services/cancer/types/breast)
For additional Breast Health and Cancer Prevention Services throughout Maryland (https://www.umms.org/health-services/cancer/treatment/breast-cancer/breast-health)
Who has been a guest on Live Greater | A University of Maryland Medical System Podcast
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Lizzy Katz
Medical experts from the University of Maryland Midtown Health Center
Dipesh M Ludhwani
Dezja Marshall
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
594,838
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.8 / 5
4 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100
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Quality
20
Social presence
0
YouTube
86
Engagement
60
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