Check Your Health brings University of Rochester experts together with host Dr. Shaun Nelms, vice president of Community Partnerships, to share health resources and fresh insights on issues that matter to you.

The show airs live on Thursdays from October 2025 through April 2026. Catch up on past episodes below and explore helpful resources at the bottom of the page.


Check Your Health Episode 61

This week on Check Your Health, host Dr. Shaun Nelms is joined by Strong Memorial Hospital CEO Kathy Parrinello and local artist Luvon Sheppard for a special discussion on how hospital care is changing to better serve patients. The conversation will explore innovative approaches to care delivery and access, including UR Medicine’s Hospital at Home […]...

Check Your Health Episode 60

On this week’s Episode 60 of Check Your Health with the University of Rochester and Dr. Nelmes, we revisited highlights from past shows, including: Episode 43 – Prostate Cancer Dr. Jonathan Bloom (585) 275-2838, UR Medicine Urology Episode 48 – Menopause Dr. Paula Doyle (585) 487-3400, “585” Menopause Clinic Episode 55 – Heart Health: Chest […]...

Check Your Health Episode 59

This week on Check Your Health, host Dr. Shaun Nelms sits down with University of Rochester President Sarah Mangelsdorf to discuss the University’s enduring presence in Rochester, its influence throughout the region, and the vision for the years ahead....

Check Your Health Episode 58

On Check Your Health, Episode 58, they were joined by Dr. Myra Mathis from UR Medicine’s Strong Recovery clinic to talk about substance use disorder, evidence-based treatment options, and how people could take that first step toward care for themselves or a loved one.    ...

Check Your Health Podcast with University of Rochester Ep. 57

Were you thinking about your next career move—or ready to grow in your role?   On this week’s Check Your Health, Human Resources leaders from the University of Rochester joined us to share current job openings, career development opportunities, and inspiring staff success stories.   You also heard from an employee who advanced from the […]...

Check Your Health Podcast with University of Rochester Ep. 56

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., but early detection can make all the difference. On this week’s Check Your Health, host Dr. Nelms sits down with Dr. Danielle Marino from UR Medicine to talk about colorectal cancer prevention, risk factors, warning signs, and the importance of screening. Their […]...

Check Your Health Podcast with University of Rochester Ep. 55

On Check Your Health, alongside the University of Rochester and Dr. Nelms, we welcome Thomas Curran from UR Medicine Cardiac Care to unpack what chest pain really means. From simple indigestion to a potential heart attack—and everything in between—Dr. Curran explains how to recognize the warning signs, when to head to the emergency room, and […]...

Check Your Health Podcast with University of Rochester Ep. 54

Dr. Shaun Nelms talks with Dr. Rebecca Schallek from UR Medicine’s Women’s Heart Program about heart health during pregnancy, preeclampsia, warning signs, and protecting your heart for the long term....

Check Your Health Podcast with University of Rochester Ep. 53

February is a great time to think about your heart. This month, Check Your Health is highlighting ways to protect your heart now and all year long.  This week, we’re talking with UR Medicine’s Dr. Amit Bansal and Dr. Susan Dent about the connection between heart health and cancer care—and what patients and survivors can do […]...

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