Medically Speaking

Dr. Philip Corvo, Chief of Surgery at Saint Mary's, talks about hospital safety and infection rates, as widely reported by major news outlets. Dr. Corvo and host Robin Sills, RN, discuss how to interpret infection rates, what Connecticut's numbers mean for patients, what Saint Mary's is doing to proactively manage infection rates in the hospital and in the operating room, and the future for reporting on these important statistics. If you or a loved one is considering surgery, or is anticipating a hospital visit, have a listen to this info-packed episode before you go. Medically Speaking was originally broadcast on 1320am WATR in Waterbury, Connecticut, and is part of Saint Mary's Hospital, also in Waterbury, Connecticut. Learn more about us at stmh.org.