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…
Emory & Henry's duck pond wall has been a gathering place for conversation for years. So it's only fitting that alumni would return to the wall to share stories of success, love, and laughter.
Emory & Henry's duck pond wall has been a gathering place for conversation for years. So it's only fitting that alumni would return to the wall to share stories of success, love, and laughter.
Karen has been with our local power company, APCO, for 14 years, and she has some fascinating insights on the recent hurricane that just brought disaster to our region. She also gives us some tips on keeping our power bills lower. And she highlights a great opportunity for nature lovers to have a free date night in the area this spring!…
Ivy has an extensive collection of early recordings -- many of which were created in the Appalachian region. Join us for a conversation about the performers, the music, and the history that makes these records so fascinating!
Ed Morgan is the director of the SWVA Higher Education Center's popular lifelong learning event called College for Older Adults. Here, he outlines the Spring 2025 schedule and also discusses the Virginia Creeper Trail.
Mike Fath is first and foremost a rock guitarist -- but he is also a poet and an author . His newest book is a memoir entitled Sonic Tapestry: Confessions of an Almost Famous Rock Guitarist . In this interview he discusses his journey into music and writing -- that actually began on the basketball court!…
When you work for FEMA as a local preparedness coordinator, you have to be ready for anything! Max Palmer discusses challenges and opportunities and offers some great advice for how each of us can be ready disaster.
We all know that someone must be in charge of making sure hospitals run with the highest efficiency and safety, and in this interview you'll get to meet one of the real people behind that work. Megan Coulston is a hospital auditor, and she offers fascinating insight into what that involves.
Ty Spires is doing marketing for the famed Hula Bowl -- and you should be prepared to be surprised by a lot of cool facts about this all-star football game!
Layne Hubble is doing marketing for one of New York City's oldest and arguably most interesting art fair. The Winter Show kicks off its 71st event in January 2025 and Layne is here to tell us all the history behind those historic pieces of art.
Josh is about to make history in his professional life...but there's a small chance that his love for golf is also influencing his success as an educator.
120,000 pounds of pet food. That's how much Ellie Mosser's company donated the areas recently affected by hurricanes, and she used her connections to Emory & Henry and the SWVA community to offer relief to families in the path of Helene. It's a great story of a company doing good and an E&H alum using her corporate connections to orchestrate good work for hard-hit communities.…
She's traded 4 walls for no walls! Anne Thomas Abbott has retired from teaching and is now focused on getting kids to visit the Smoky Mountains. It's a fascinating look at her new role and the work of the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont .
Bishop Richard Looney has spent his entire career in the United Methodist Church. He grew up as a "preacher's kid," studied at E&H, Candler, and even in Edinburgh. And in this interview he shares some surprising and wonderful memories as he gets ready to celebrate his 70th graduation anniversary.…
Brent Treash has been part of Bristol Rhythm & Roots for 17 years so he is just the person to offer us advice on how to make the best of this beloved festival.
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