Baptist HealthTalk
Expert advice, real stories, better health. The Baptist HealthTalk podcast connects you with top doctors and specialists from Baptist Health South Florida, delivering the latest medical insights and wellness tips straight to you. But we don’t stop at the facts—you’ll also hear heartfelt testimonials from patients who’ve experienced life-changing care. Get informed, be inspired, and take control of your health with Baptist HealthTalk!
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The Screening That Changed Everything for Alonzo Mourning
An annual screening saved Alonzo Mourning’s life. In this Baptist HealthTalk episode, Emmy Award-winning journalist and host Willard Shepard speaks with the basketball hall of famer as well as family medicine physician, Dr. Sergio Tierrablanca, about men’s health, early detection, and why yearly checkups matter, especially for men of color. Hear Zo’s journey from an elevated PSA to an early prostate cancer diagnosis, plus the mindset that carried him through a kidney transplant and back to thriving. You’ll learn what the PSA blood test measures, when to start screening for prostate and colon cancer, and realistic habits, 30 minutes of movement, smart hydration, and anti-inflammatory nutrition, that support long-term health. Watch now to learn more about proactive screenings, building a care team, and simple daily choices that keep you, and your family healthy.
Host:
Willard Shepard
Award-Winning Journalist
Guests:
Alonzo Mourning
Professional Basketball Hall of Famer
Community activist
Sergio Tierrablanca, D.O.
Family Medicine Physician
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