Sandra Clipp, manager of Care At Home, tells us about the services provided by this home health care service that helps seniors live independently at home by providing in-home care and companionship, including appointments, bathing, light housekeeping, and medication reminders.

Dr. Demetrios Theodoropoulos, a physician at the Allergy and Asthma Center in Hagerstown, talks about primary immune deficiencies, a condition in which the body lacks the ability to fight off illness and disease.

March is diabetes awareness month and Laurie Sandberg, certified diabetes educator, tells us that being obese, under active, and a family history of diabetics are some of the risk factors of diabetes that can lead to heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, and amputation.

Ethan Roberts, a physical therapist at Total Rehab Care at Robinwood, tells us that seniors can boost their energy level, improve strength and flexibility, improve mental function, lower blood pressure and maintain independence by exercising and staying active.

Dr. Sunil Thadani, a board-certified surgeon at Bergman Eye Center, talks about cataracts, a slow developing condition that causes a clouding over the lens of your eye. The only effective treatment for a cataract is surgery.

Dr. Juan Tayler, a gastroenterologist at Digestive Disorders Consultants in Hagerstown, talks about the signs and symptoms of colon cancer, a disease of the large intestines that can be diagnosed with a colonoscopy.

Clinical Research Coordinator, Angela Angstadt, discusses celiac disease, a difficult to diagnose autoimmune disease with symptoms of bloating and diarrhea caused by too much gluten in your diet.

Dr. Abdul Waheed, board-certified pulmonologist at Pulmonary Consultants in Hagerstown, talks about the signs and treatment of pneumonia, a serious infection that causes air sacs in the lungs to fill up with fluid.

Dr. Scott Worrell, board-certified surgeon at Robinwood Orthopaedic Specialty Center, talks about the symptoms and treatment of frozen shoulder, an inflammatory condition that affects the shoulder joint and causes pain and shoulder stiffness.

Dr. Jeffrey Pearlman, a pediatric dentist at Crestwood Dental in Hagerstown, recommends beginning dental care for children at one year of age and also educating the parents on proper dental care for the child.

Dr. Todd Harrison, a board-certified podiatrist at Podiatry Associates of Hagerstown, talks about the causes and treatment of bunions, a deformity on the joint of a toe.

Dr. Amy Fox, licensed chemical psychologist at Meritus Behavioral Health, tells us that anxiety is good as a motivator, but when anxiety interferes with our everyday activities it can become a disorder.

Dr. Christopher Vaccari, a board-certified cardiologist at Hagerstown Heart, tells us that high blood pressure, hign cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, and a family history of heart disease are high risk factors of heart disease.

Dr. Anand Budi, a pediatrician at Weiss, Becker, Shuster and Budi, discusses headaches in children, including the causes and treatment of the common headache and the signs of a more serious problem.

Carnia Kahl, physical therapist at Meritus Medical Center, talks about the causes of falls and gives tips to aid in preventing falls.

Dr. Allen Ditto, a board-certified physician at Potomac Family Practice, talks about shingles, a virus that is caused by chickenpox and lies dormant in our body and resurfaces later as shingles, causing severe pain and a blistering rash.

Dr. Jayantilal Kadiwar, a physician at the Wound Center, talks about sclerodema, a skin thickening disease that affects the skin and internal organs, and the benefit of hyperbaric oxygen treatments.

Ray Grahe, Chief Financial Officer at Meritus Medical Center, talks about healthcare reform and how the law effects the quality of healthcare, the expansion on care, the cost of care and other factors related to healthcare.

Dr. Kirby Scott, a board-certified otolaryngologist at Central ENT Consultants in Hagerstown, talks about the signs and symptoms of chronic rhinitis, an inflammation of the nasal membrane.

Pam Peitz, program manager at Cardiac Rehabilitation at Meritus Medical Center, talks about the rehabilitation program and how cardiac rehab can help lower the risk of future heart problems.

Dr. Jerry Correces, a board-certified physician at Robinwood Medical Center, informs us about the symptoms and treatment of diverticulitis and diverticula, small bulging pouches in the intestines that become inflamed causing severe abdominal pain.

Dr. Kia Tisdale, board-certified physician at WillowWood Adult Medicine, talks about cholesterol levels and how lifestyle modification with exercise, diet and weight management can help control our low-density lipoprotein (LDL) bad cholesteril and increase our high-density lipoprotein (HDL) good cholesterol.

Audrey Miller, program supervisor from the Medication Assistance Center, talks about the eligibility process that is necessary for Washington County citizens before they can receive medications at a reduced cost.

Frederic Hirsch, patient advocate at Meritus Medical Center, tells us that the patient advocate is always available to address patient concerns and assist in providing information and resources to the patient and family concerning their health care needs.

Carrie Starkey, program coordinator at John R. Marsh Cancer Center, talks about the importance of early detection of breast cancer and the many programs available at the center, some with no charge, to the un-insured.

Dr. Jeffrey Small, Meritus Weight Loss Center, talks about the different types of bariatric surgery and the health factors to be considered before deciding on surgery.

Dr. Dan Cornell, Director of Radiation Oncology at John R. Marsh Cancer Center, addresses the need of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test which measures protein produced by prostate cells as one of the means in detecting prostate cancer.

Dr. Lisa Price, a podiatrist and surgeon from Scotland Podiatric, talks about foot conditions which cause the arch of the foot to collapse.

Dr. Ehab Shalaby, a board-certified physician from Robinwood Pain Center, talks about types of pain, sources of pain, and the proper treatment of pain.

Christy Lewis, director, The Learing Center, talks about the programs at the center and also gives suggestions to parents when they are choosing a daycare provider.

Dr. Matthew Hahn, a board-certified physician from Hahn and Nelson Family Medicine in Hancock, tells us that obesity is a national epidemic and a leading cause of heart disease, diabetes and numerous other health risks.

Dr. Stephen Kotch, board-certified in emergency medicine at Meritus Medical Center, talks about procedural sedation, a mild sedation using medication and techniques to reduce anxiety during medical procedures.

Brandy Baxter, registered dietician at Meritus Medical Center, tells us that proper nutrition and exercise are the key elements to a healthy and active lifestyle.

Dr. Christopher Vaccari, a board-certified cardiologist at Hagerstown Heart, tells us that it is important to know all the risk factors of a heart attack because the signs and symptoms of a heart attack can be different in women.

Dr. Sarim R. Mir, a board-certified neurologist at Mir Neurology, talks about sensory loss, the decreased ability to respond to our senses which is a normal part of the aging process.

Dr. Tania R. Crussiah, a board-certified physician at Williamsport Family Practice, talks about the importance of the annual physical. She tells us to be honest about our health concerns and why it is important to establish a good patient-doctor relationship.

Mitch Towe, Director of Volunteer Services at Meritus Medicsl Center, talks about the various departments and service areas in which volunteers are involved at the hospital and Robinwood Professional Center.

Elise Culler, Administrative Director of Home Health at Meritus Health, and Susan MacDonald, Director of Washington County Commission on Aging, talk about resources available to help families with the many decisions involved when considering home health care.

Dr. Jerry Correces, a board-certified physician, talks about the causes, symptoms and prevention of foodborne illnesses.

Dr, Michael Stowell, a board-certified surgeon at Mid-Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists, talks about the causes and treatment of shoulder pain and if required, the types of shoulder surgery available.

Dr. Wayne Leadbetter, a physician at Center for Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, tells us that joint pain can be caused by arthritis, injuries or numerous other factors. Determining the cause of painful joints is most important in order to provide proper treatment.

Dr. Albert Strauss, board-certified pediatrician at The Children's Doctor, talks about the importance of early diagnosis of autism so proper treatment can begin to help reverse the illness and improve the child's quality of life.

Dr. Salvatore DiMercurio, a board-certified plastic surgeon with Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Center in Hagerstown, talks about body contouring surgery, a procedure performed following bariatric surgery or massive weight loss.

Dr. Shaheen Iqbal, a board-certified pulmonologist with Pulmonary Consultants of Hagerstown, talks about insomnia, a sleep disorder in which an individual has difficulty falling asleep or trouble staying asleep.

Traci Dougherty, clinical manager at Meritus Medical Center's Special Care Nursery, tells us that babies and premature infants requiring specialized services and medical monitoring are treated and cared for in this family centered special nursery.

Dr. David Baker, chaplain at Meritus Medical Center, tells us that faith and spirituality empowers patients to deal with health issues in a positive manner.

Dr. James Schiro, a board-certified dermatologist at Rumbarger & Schiro, PA, tells us that approximately 1% of people in the United States have psoriasis, a skin disorder characterized by patches of red itchy scales that may appear on any part of the skin.

Dr. Sunil Thadani, ophthalmologist at Bergman Eye Center, talks about corneal transplant, a surgical procedure where the damaged cornea is replaced with a healthy cornea.

Tim Higgins and Laurie Sandberg, diabetes educators from Meritus Endocrine, Nutrition and Diabetes Education Center, talk about diabetes, a disease in which the body does not produce the proper amount of insulin or blood glucose levels are higher than normal.

Cathy Ware, RN, hospital care specialist at Meritus Medical Center tells us that deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that usually forms in the muscles of the legs, thighs or lower torso, sometimes causing circulation problems.

Jim Hamill, President and CEO of Meritus Health, talks about the reasons for a new hospital, the planning process, the site selection and the major task of moving equipment and patients from Washington County Hospital to Meritus Medical Center.

Dr. Juan Taylor, a board-certified gastroenterologist with Digestive Disorders Consultants, talks about colon cancer, a disease in which malignant cells develop in the lining of the intestines.

Dr. Khalid Zirvi, a board-certified cardiologist with Robinwood Heart Center, talks about coronary artery disease, a buildup of plaque in the arteries that reduces blood flow and nutrients to the heart.

Dr. Angela Stonebraker from Cumberland Valley ENT, discusses ear infections, an inflammation or infection of the middle ear that can cause permanent damage if not properly treated.

Dr. Laura Henderson, practicing physician at Downtown Urgent Care at Hager Park, tells us that urgent care provides medical care for urgent and minor emergencies.

Carl Benedict, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at Meritus Health, talks about techniques for controlling anger in a positive way.

Dr. William Su, a board-certified vascular and general surgeon in Hagerstown, talks about aneurysms, an abnornal weakness in the artery wall.

Susan Lyons, Palliative Care Specialist at Meritus Health, talks about the importance of having advanced medical directives in place if you are not capable of making your own medical decisions.

William "Butch" Rhoderick, security supervisor at Meritus Medical Center, talks about security and other changes visitors will be seeing at the new hospital.

Dr. Ralph T. Salvagno, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at the Center for Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine in Hagerstown, discusses the surgery procedures, recovery, and rehabilitation related to knee replacement.

Dr. John Newby, a board-certified pathologist, talks about c-difficile, a bateria that can cause inflammation of the colon.

Bill Heun, architect for Meritus Medical Center, talks about the new medical center and how it is designed to assist health care professionals in responding to the needs of our patients more rapidly.

Dr. Dan Cornell, Director of Radiation Oncology at John R. Marsh Cancer Center, talks about the linear accelerator, a piece of equipment that is used for external beam radiation treatments for patients with cancer.

Dr. Joseph Asuncion, a board-certified physician at Robinwood Family Practice talks about signs and symptoms of thyroid problems, the gland that is located in the lower part of the neck.

Dr. Steven Klein, a board-certified physician at Rheumatology Consultants, talks about the signs and symptoms of lupus, a disease which affects the immune system.

Penny Hill, Administrative Director and transition team member for Washington County Hospital, talks about the role of transition team members and how the move from Washington County Hospital to Meritus is being coordinated.

Dr. Lucille Folino, a physician at Urgent Care Sylvania and Urgent Care Robinwood, tells us that untreated colds can often develop into bronchitis, an inflammation in the air passages to the lungs.

Dr. Jay Greenberg, gynecologist at Mid-Atlantic Women's Health Center, talks about uterine prolapse, a condition that occurs when the pelvic muscles weaken causing the uterus to descend into the vaginal canal.

Dr. Mehrullah Khan, a board-certified physician at Antietam Neurology Center at Robinwood, tells us that foot drop is damage to the peroneal nerve in the leg which causes difficulty moving the ankle and toes upward.

Dr. Michael Saylor, a board-certified physician at Cumberland Valley ENT Consultants in Hagerstown, talks about sinusitis, an infection or inflammation in the nasal passages.

Dr. Salvatore DiMercurio, a board-certified plastic surgeon with Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Center in Hagerstown, talks about the types of breast reconstruction for women who have had a breast removed.

Dr. Eli Roza, a physician at Meadow Kidney Care, discusses the functions of the kidneys and the causes, symptoms, and treatment of kidney disease.

Dr. Brian Holmes, a neurosurgeon at Parkway Neuroscience and Spine Institute, discusses the options that are available for patients suffering with back pain.

Dr. Stephanie Brown, a board-certified physcian with Robinwood Family Practice, talks about electronic health records, a systematic collection of health information that can be shared in healthcare networks.

Dr. Daniel Michaels from the Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Institute, talks about the causes and proper treatment of foot problems in people with diabetes.

Dr. Kalim Ahmed, a board-certified physician from Pulmonary Consultants of Hagerstown, talks about the causes, complications, and treatment of sleep apnea, a sleep disorder involving abnormal breathing.

Dr. Matthew Hahn, a board-certified physician from Hahn and Nelson Family Medicine in Hancock, talks about healthy eating and exercise and why it is important for a healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Mohammed Ali, a physician at WillowWood Adult Medicine, talks about the available treatment for lyme disease, an infection that is transmitted through the bite of an infected tick.

Dr. Frederic Kass, a board-certified oncologist and Medical Director at John R. Marsh Cancer Center, talks about the symptoms and diagnosis of blood disorders.

Dr. Stephanie Brown, a board-certified physician with Robinwood Family Practice, tells us that special care must be taken when being exposed to the sun as overexposure can result in sun poisoning.

Dr. Mark Yacyk, a board-certified physician with Robinwood Orthopaedic Specialty, in Hagerstown, talks about the symptoms and treatment of fibromyalgia, a difficult to diagnose disease.

Dr. Jeffrey Small, Weight Loss Clinic, talks about single incision lap band surgery, a new less invasive procedure for laparoscopic weight loss surgery.

Dr. William Johnson, Kidney Center of Hagerstown, and Brett Kane, Clinical Manager Critical Care Services, talk about the successful organ donation program at Washington County Hospital. The hospital has won the donation registry medal of honor for five consecutive years.

Dr. Mary Money talks about her recent study of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). She explains some of the symptoms and treatment for IBS.

Dr. Charles Supernavage is allergic to carbamate, a chemical found in rubber and plastics. He talks firsthand about the symptoms, causes and treatment associated with this allergy.

Mitch Towe, Director of Volunteer Services, talks about the services and fundraising activities provided by the members of Washington County Hospital Auxiliary.

Dr. Vincent Cantone, White Oak Pediatric and Adult Medicine, talks about mind and body connection and how depression, anxiety and other factors can lead to poor emotional health.

Beth Smolka, Physcian Assistant at South Mountain Family Practice, talks about gastroesophageal reflux, also known as acid reflux. She explains some of the symptoms related to the discomfort of reflux.

Dr. Albert Strauss, Board Certified Pediatrician at The Children's Doctor, tells us that vaccines are very important in order to reduce the spread of diseases.

Denise Ellis, Pharmacist at Robinwood Medical Center's Home Care Pharmacy, talks about patient concerns related to cost and/or lack of drug insurance coverage for prescription drug medications.

Dr. Michael Stowell, a board-certified surgeon at Mid-Atlantic Orthopaedic specialists, talks about the symptoms of rotator cuff injury as well as the diagnosis and implementation of a treatment plan.

Dr. Dan McEowen of Robinwood Dental Center talks about health problems that may be related to tooth loss and the options that are available for tooth replacement.

Dr. Richard Milford, a board-certified surgeon at Mid-Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists, talks about wrist fractures and injuries and how they are evaluated and treated.

Dr. Tarek El-Sherif, a board-certified cardiologist
at Robinwood Heart Center, explains echocardiograms as a test in which ultrasound is used to determine if the heart is functioning
properly.

Dr. Allen W. Ditto, board certified family physician with Potomac Family Medicine, talks about the importance of patients becoming more aware of their health issues and why it is important to share their health problems with their physician.

Dr. Jarl Wathne, board certified physician with Cumberland Valley ENT, discusses meniere's disease, an inner ear disorder that can affect hearing and balance.

Mary Towe, Vice President Chief Nursing Officer, at Washington County Hospital, talks about the design and features of the new hospital currently under construction adjacent to Robinwood Medical Center.