Voices of Better Medicine
Throughout the year, the expert physicians at Northwestern Medicine will be joining V103 for a conversation about the health issues, treatments and latest breakthroughs impacting the community. Voices of Better Medicine provides listeners insights and answers to some of the most common health care questions, while informing people about the preventative steps that can be taken to live…BETTER.
Dr. Shakira Sanchez-Collins: Internal Medicine Physician at Northwestern Medicine Osher Center for Integrative Medicine
Dr. Shakira Sanchez-Collins joins Bionce Foxx to discuss Northwestern Medicine’s Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, what is integrative medicine, the types of patients and conditions treated at the Osher Center, preventative health, and chronic disease management.
Dr. Shakira Sanchez-Collins and Bionce Foxx take a deep dive into Holistic Primary Care, including how to bridge the gap between conventional and holistic medicine, the suggested approach to wellness, stress management, and one key takeaway about holistic primary care.
Dr. Angela Chaudhari: Chief of Gynecology and Gynecologic Surgery at Northwestern Medicine
May is Women’s Health Month! Dr. Angela Chaudhari joins Dani D to discuss Northwestern Medicine’s Center for Complex Gynecology, the importance of Women’s Health Month, how different specialties work together, the minimally invasive procedures available at Northwestern Medicine, and why that helps with recovery. Plus, Dr. Chaudhari explains when women should seek care and request an appointment.
Dr. Angela Chaudhari is back with Dani D to talk about Uterine Fibroids, what they are, and how common they are among women. They discuss treatment options, populations that are more at risk, prevention, and when women should seek care.
Dr. Harold Boutte Jr., Gastroenterologist at Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Center
Dr. Harold Boutte Jr., Gastroenterologist at Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Center joins Bionce Foxx to discuss Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Chron’s & Ulcerative Colitis), the common symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatments, and the IBD Program at Northwestern Medicine.