Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie

On Feb. 22, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Dr. Victoria Vetter professor of pediatrics at Penn Medicine and medical director of Youth Heart Watch, and Frank DeSimone, father of triplets who saved his newborn son from cardiac arrest with CPR, discussed sudden cardiac arrest in children and how we can protect our youth.

On Feb. 15, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Dr. Helene Glassberg, director of Penn Medicine's Pre-Operative Cardiac Clinic and board president of the American Heart Association in Philadelphia, and Stephanie Austin, cardiac arrest survivor, discussed recognizing warning signs of heart disease, advocating for women's heart health and the life-saving importance of CPR.

On Feb. 8, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Arielle Weiss, assistant professor of gynecologic oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center, discussed cervical cancer and details about risks, screening tests and the vaccine.

On Feb. 1, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. John Zurlo, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases and Environmental Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, discussed the surge of four different viruses occurring right now, how they are detected and treated, and how you can protect yourself and your family members.

On Jan. 25, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Tricia Wingerter and Audrey Coccia discussed the current growth of the aging U.S. population and demand for in-home elder care. Wingerter talks about her experience with care giving and Coccia talks about her 29 years of work to bring support to people with disabilities and their families in the community.

On Jan. 18, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Frank Leone, a professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, discussed strategies to better understand and break the smoking cycle.

On Jan. 11, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Gerald Williams, orthopaedic surgeon at Rothman Orthopaedic, discuss important questions you should be asking your doctor when you need surgery and common injuries and diseases of the shoulder joint.

On December 16, 2023, Dr. Marianne Ritchie sat down with Deputy Fire Marshal Matthew Maguire and Officer Carl Harper to discuss holiday safety tips. The message from both guests is to be aware of your surroundings and their advice could save your life!

On Dec. 14, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Monica Christmas, an internationally recognized obstetrician/gynecologist and associate medical director of The Menopause Society, will answer all your questions about menopause.

On Dec. 7, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Erin Thurston from Independence Blue Cross discussed all things health insurance.

On Nov. 30, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Bruce Brod discussed the uses and impact of Botox injections.

On Nov. 23, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Dr. Joel Fish and Marguerite Schroeder discussed in depth how to navigate the emotional challenges of the holidays.

On Nov. 16, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Dr. James J. Black, Robert Montoro and Frank McFadden explained the distinction between adoption and foster care and resources in Philadelphia.

On Nov. 9, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Raina Shivashankar discussed Crohn's Disease, how it affects the body, and treatment methods.

On Nov. 2, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Priya Sehgal discussed GI health, focusing on ulcerative colitis.

On Oct. 26, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Bruce Brod discussed the uses and impact of Botox injections.

On Oct. 19, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. William Hughes discussed what to do and what not to do immediately after a burn occurs, the importance of designated burn centers, and practical tips to prevent fires and burn injuries both at home and in the workplace.

On Oct. 12, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Paul Offit discussed the latest COVID-19 strain, the protection offered by the 2024-2025 vaccine, potential interactions between Paxlovid and other medications, and whether it's safe to receive the COVID-19 and flu vaccines on the same day.

On Oct. 5, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Sister Lisa Lettiere, Mr. Lyle Sine, and Ms. Melodye Mae discussed the support for individuals with visual impairments or blindness in Philadelphia.

On Sept. 28, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Heidi Syropoulos discussed the increasing percentage of elderly people whose medical conditions are often more complex than those in younger patients.

On Sept. 21, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Ming R. Wang discussed excessive alcohol use and where you can get help.

On Saturday, September 14 Dr. Marianne Ritchie sat down with Professor, Dr. Michael Lucey, a world-renowned specialist in liver disease and liver transplant medicine, to discuss safe alcohol consumption.

On Saturday, September 7 Dr. Marianne Ritchie sat down with Dr. Joel Fish for a thought-provoking discussion about the positive messages of resilience, discipline, and courage as demonstrated by the world’s most elite athletes. Special guest Angelo Cataldi, Philly sports radio legend, shares his story as this week's Your Real Champion.

On Saturday, August 24, Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Nicholas A DiNubile, MD and Emily Rubin, RD, LDN, MPH to discuss safe exercise for older patients and the importance of adequate protein in the diet to maintain a healthy muscle mass in aging patients.

On Saturday, August 10, Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Matthew McDonald, President and CEO of The Children’s Specialized Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health in New Brunswick to discuss treating and caring for children living with chronic illnesses. This week's Your Real Champion is Dr. Angela Lin – The Voice for those with a Rare Disease. More information here: https://your...