On this episode of Advances in Care , host Erin Welsh and Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia discuss the highlights of Dr. Smith’s 40+ year career as a cardiac surgeon and how the culture of Columbia has been a catalyst for innovation in cardiac care. Dr. Smith describes the excitement of helping to pioneer the institution’s heart transplant program in the 1980s, when it was just one of only three hospitals in the country practicing heart transplantation. Dr. Smith also explains how a unique collaboration with Columbia’s cardiology team led to the first of several groundbreaking trials, called PARTNER (Placement of AoRTic TraNscatheteR Valve), which paved the way for a monumental treatment for aortic stenosis — the most common heart valve disease that is lethal if left untreated. During the trial, Dr. Smith worked closely with Dr. Martin B. Leon, Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Chief Innovation Officer and the Director of the Cardiovascular Data Science Center for the Division of Cardiology. Their findings elevated TAVR, or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, to eventually become the gold-standard for aortic stenosis patients at all levels of illness severity and surgical risk. Today, an experienced team of specialists at Columbia treat TAVR patients with a combination of advancements including advanced replacement valve materials, three-dimensional and ECG imaging, and a personalized approach to cardiac care. Finally, Dr. Smith shares his thoughts on new frontiers of cardiac surgery, like the challenge of repairing the mitral and tricuspid valves, and the promising application of robotic surgery for complex, high-risk operations. He reflects on life after he retires from operating, and shares his observations of how NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia have evolved in the decades since he began his residency. For more information visit nyp.org/Advances…
A podcast series for Jamaicans on and off the rock on all matters in the public eye hosted by Ronald Thwaites, journalist, attorney at law, former Minister of Education and Member of Parliament, husband of over 50 years, father and grandfather, proud son of Jamaica.
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There is a significant difference between a punishable offence by law and a disturbance of peace. Where does the line lie? What are the civil liberties afforded to us, as Jamaicans? Law is a very blunt instrument and its application is far from even or uniformly just.
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Everything gone up! The money caan stretch. How will people manage as the dollar continues to slide against its US counterpart? Are the current conditions sustainable for our fellow Jamaicans? Our most vulnerable continue to be on the short end of the situation with no one coming to their aid. Where do we begin in remedying this situation? Commenta…
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Skills, training, pay offs and the Jamaican Hustle..."betta mi buy it" or better to take time to learn, perfect and safeguard your craft? How we steer away from "write or left", towards obedience and safety on our roads? It's high time that our road safety laws be updated to the times we're in, so we can walk good.…
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An exploration of the importance of trust throughout aspects of Jamaican culture, society, and government. The value of trust is cultivated and therein authenticated through actions and not empty promises.
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18:08In this episode, we welcome guest, Peter Rose, head of the Rockhouse Foundation. The Foundation was founded in 2003 with an initial focus on improving the infrastructure of public primary schools, primarily in West Jamaica. We discuss the Foundation's beginning, its various school partnerships and shed light on its prized project, the Savanna-la-Ma…
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Social Commentary - A perspective on the Jamaican government's current handling of societal issues, the COVID-19 Pandemic, fragile economy, and increasing crime problem and how best it could, would, or should be managed through the united efforts of both political parties.
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Social Commentary - How important is the support, care and protection of a Father to our youth? What are the socio-economic problems associated with this epidemic? The effort needed to curb this crime monster, stemming from fatherless homes and families, needs to be addressed.
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Social Commentary - Colvin’s story: the reality of Jamaican males and why linking parenting, academic & social-emotional needs matters now in preventing crime.
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Episode 1, Season 1
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An invitation to listen to the upcoming podcast series, The Public Eye, where the talk is all matters related to our beloved country, Jamaica.
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