While most of the world is settling in for the evening, the hospital night shift is just beginning its workday. Dr. Raymond Singer reflects on the dedicated people who keep hospitals running around the clock and care for patients during some of the most vulnerable hours of their lives.
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After years of leadership in healthcare quality and patient safety, Dr. Raymond Singer discusses two principles that can help prevent serious safety failures: ownership and communication.
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In healthcare, metrics tell only part of the story. The culture behind a program shapes how people communicate, collaborate, hold one another accountable, and ultimately care for patients.
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After suffering a stroke with no clear source, Tayshia Hatcher was found to have a small tumor on her aortic valve. Surgeons removed the benign tumor, preserved her valve, and helped identify what was likely the source of her stroke. Six weeks after surgery, Tayshia reported no pain and no lasting effects from her stroke.
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At 82 years old, Rachel Leister underwent triple valve open heart surgery after severe aortic and mitral valve stenosis caused significant shortness of breath. Six weeks later, she is pain-free, feeling great, and ready to get back to walking outdoors.
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What is the best exercise for your heart? There isn’t just one answer. Dr. Raymond Singer explains how aerobic exercise, strength training, flexibility, balance, and simple daily movement can all support cardiovascular health.
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We often think about diet and exercise when we talk about maintaining a healthy weight. But there may be a third piece of the puzzle: sleep. Dr. Raymond Singer explores how insufficient sleep can affect hunger, metabolism, cravings, abdominal fat, and cardiovascular health.
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More than 70 years ago, Jefferson surgeon and researcher John H. Gibbon Jr. helped make what once seemed impossible a reality: temporarily replacing the functions of the heart and lungs with a machine so surgeons could operate on a stopped heart.
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Emerging research suggests GLP-1 medications may do more than help with weight loss. They may also reduce alcohol cravings by influencing the brain’s reward pathways.
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Not every symptom means heart disease, but some warning signs should never be ignored. Dr. Raymond Singer shares five important symptoms that deserve prompt medical evaluation and explains when it’s time to call 911.
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Fear often comes from misinformation. Dr. Raymond Singer addresses five of the most common myths about open-heart surgery, helping patients understand what modern heart surgery and recovery are really like.
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Wildfire smoke contains tiny particles that can affect far more than your lungs. During a recent CBS 21 interview, Dr. Raymond Singer explained who faces the greatest risk and what simple steps can help protect your health.
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Dr. Singer has been in practice since 1992 and has, to date, performed over 8,456 surgeries. His practice interests include complex valve, coronary and aneurysm surgery, as well as prevention and treatment of lung cancer.
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