Recorded Lectures

Are you working past age 65 and still covered by an employer health plan? Maha Justi, HICAP Counselor San Mateo County, discusses how Medicare interacts with your current coverage and guides you through the process of transitioning from an employer plan to Medicare. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls, including issues such as HSA excess contributions and COBRA coordination of benefits. 

Are you ready to take control of your healthcare costs? Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap, offers essential coverage to help reduce out-of-pocket expenses in original Medicare. With highly regulated plans and limited enrollment windows, making the right decision at the right time is crucial.

Jehan Bahrainwala, MD, FASN, provides an overview including risks, lifestyle changes, and treatment goals for maintaining healthy blood pressure. She talks about methods to measure blood pressure in the clinic and at home and shares information about emerging treatments.

Medicare Part D is a prescription drug program offered through private companies, and it's about to get even better. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, 2025 brings many new and valuable benefits for enrollees. Join Maha Justi, Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) Counselor of San Mateo County, for an in-depth look at the features, costs, and potential pitfalls of Part D plans. Get the knowledge you need to navigate these changes and make the most of your coverage.

Victor Carrión, MD, talks about early-life exposure to traumatic events and the development of prevention and treatment interventions to reverse changes and build resilience. To learn more about Cue-Centered Therapy visit the Early Life Stress and Resilience Program website

Lauren E. Eggert, MD, discusses the common causes, basic workup, and management of chronic cough.

Movement and physical activity are important for everyone! Dessi Zaharieva, PhD, CEP, CDCES, talks about exercise guidelines for people with diabetes. She provides recommendations on glucose management during physical activity and shares strategies for adding movement into our daily lives. Get one step closer to meeting your health goals!

Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that together raise your risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and other serious health problems. Mehdi Skhiri, MD, talks about how psyllium fiber can help metabolic syndrome and associated conditions.

Michael McConnell, MD, MSEE, discusses a new approach to understanding, preventing, and treating heart disease to empower you and your loved ones to live long and healthy lives. His book, Fight Heart Disease Like Cancer, was published by Hopkins Press in January 2024. [All author royalties go to charity.]

Knee osteoarthritis affects more than 30 million Americans and is one of the most common causes of disability. Michael Fredericson, MD, discusses non-operative options before consideration of knee replacement surgery. He shares information about supplements, diet modifications, knee braces, shoe inserts, and injections.

During Medicare open enrollment, October 15 to December 7, Medicare beneficiaries can make coverage decisions regarding how they receive their Medicare benefits. Medicare Advantage and Part D plans can change from year to year, so it is important for beneficiaries to make sure their plan will still meet their needs for the coming year. Maha Justi explains the different parts of Medicare, key decisions Medicare recipients can make during open enrollment, and shares strategies to help beneficiaries save on costs.

Lety Wilke, enfermera titulada, habla sobre la prueba de A1c y la importancia de realizar un seguimiento de los niveles de glucosa en sangre a lo largo del tiempo para detectar problemas desde el inicio. Entienda cómo los carbohidratos cambian los niveles de glucemia (azúcar en sangre) y cómo leer las etiquetas nutricionales. Conozca los beneficios de la actividad física y escuche consejos para moverse más durante el día. Por último, Lety comparte las mejores prácticas para el almacenamiento seguro de medicamentos cuando está fuera de casa.

Leah Groppo, MS, RD, shares evidence-based recommendations to go from just thinking about a healthy change to actually doing it and motivating you to get started today!

California has allowed medical aid-in-dying since implementing the law in 2016. Patients, families, and medical professionals continue to have questions about the overall process and alternatives such as hospice care and palliative sedation to address suffering. Joshua Fronk, DO, reviews the medical aid-in-dying process, identifies challenges that patients may encounter as they contemplate this option, and discusses appropriate medical care when approaching end of life.

Viral respiratory infections are extremely common and can often be managed at home. Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, talks about ways to manage symptoms, including chronic cough, and when you should contact your doctor.

There are seven specific things that women can do to promote a healthy, long life and guess what, they aren’t that hard! Join Karen Adams, MD, and learn how sleep, mood, sex, exercise, managing menopause symptoms, dietary choices, and connections help you live your best life, now and into your 90s and beyond.

Brian Brady, MD, gives an overview of how your kidneys work, what is important for kidney health, and what we can do to treat patients with kidney disease.

Leah Groppo, registered dietitian and diabetes educator, discusses different types of dietary fiber, its benefits, and shares tips to increase fiber in your diet.

Asian American men have significant smoking history and are unaware of lung cancer screening guidelines. There is also an increasing incidence of lung cancer in non-smoking Asian American females. Jeff Velotta, MD, FACS, discusses lung cancer screening guidelines as well as potential outcomes of lung cancer as it relates to Asian Americans.

Hector Bonilla, MD, gives an overview of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), its symptoms, and talks about the relationship to long COVID.

Finally understand how Medicare works and how to select the coverage that best fits your budget and lifestyle. Maha Justi explains what each part of Medicare covers and how to avoid costly coverage mistakes. By the end of this presentation, you will be able to make well informed decisions about your existing or soon to come Medicare choices.

Join us for an informative talk on three common issues: benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and prostate cancer. Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, talks about risk factors, early detection, screening, and an overview of treatment for prostate cancer. Learn about symptoms and different types of prostatitis as well as symptoms and treatments for BPH.

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is an abnormal rhythm of the heart that is common with increasing age. There are new, minimally invasive treatments available to treat AFib through catheters that eliminate the need to take blood thinners long term. Rahul Sharma, MBBS, FRACP, talks about these alternative treatments that allow faster post-procedure recovery and a faster return to normal activities.

Learn about the causes, symptoms, and potential complications of GERD, as well as effective management strategies for this chronic condition. Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, discusses lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, and medications that can help relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Take control of your digestive health and find relief from the discomfort of GERD.

Meredith Barad, MD, provides an overview of how to manage migraines including new medications for treatment. She talks about common triggers and lifestyle changes to provide relief.

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones lose mass and become weak and brittle. It affects 10 million people and causes two million fractures in the U.S. per year. Joy Wu, MD, Chief, Division of Endocrinology, discusses the testing, diagnosing, and treatment of osteoporosis. She describes the condition’s risk factors, who should get a bone density test (DXA), and what steps you can take to decrease your risk. Dr. Wu covers common medications such as Fosamax (Alendronate), Boniva (Ibandronate) and other osteoporosis medications, including the pros and cons of each. Finally, Dr. Wu answers many questions from the audience.

Leah Groppo, registered dietitian and diabetes educator, discusses how you can create an environment that makes healthy choices easier. She will talk about the use of nudges and give actionable examples to help you reach your health goals.