Health and Well Being

Optimism But A Caveat. 17.10.2022 1:03 ↓

Strides are made every year but we aren't home free, by any means.

Reason To Hope. 14.10.2022 0:57 ↓

Dr. Winer is hopeful but sees manychallenges ahead.

America Gets Fatter. 13.10.2022 1:05 ↓

Obesity is a huge problem becausethere is a strong connection to ten different cancers.  It will be one of the biggest challenges in the next ten to twenty years.

Devastation 12.10.2022 1:00 ↓

Dr. Winer says there is movement awayfrom the devastation of treatments such as chemo and toward immunotherapy.

Inequity in Cancer. 11.10.2022 1:05 ↓

One of the biggest challenges is bringing equal access in cancer treatments to everyone.

What Are We Doing? 10.10.2022 1:05 ↓

While we continually need moremoney for cancer research, Dr. Winer notes the great strides that have been made, but admits there are big challenges.

Eric Winer - Cancer Moonshot 10.10.2022 13:23 ↓

Pat talks with internationally renowned breast cancer expert Dr. Eric Winer who is Director of Yale Cancer Center discussing cancer -- where we are today and where we may be tomorrow.  The interview is on the heels of the President's recent cancer moonshot speech.

Mixing Boosters. 07.10.2022 1:03 ↓

Dr. Burton says getting the Moderna booster if you previously got the Pfizer booster, is safe.  He also says Covid is probably here to stay.  

Double Your Protection 06.10.2022 0:58 ↓

Logistically speaking, Dr. Burton says you can get the flu shot and the booster at the same time, even in the same arm.

Two Shots 05.10.2022 1:05 ↓

It is suggested that getting the flu shot and the Covid booster may be a good idea for protection every year.

The Virus Has Moved On....And We Have To Move On With It. 04.10.2022 1:03 ↓

  The new booster responds to new variants, just the way the flu shot does.

Dr. Paul Burton - The New Moderna Covid Booster 03.10.2022 6:58 ↓

Dr. Paul Burton, Chief Medical Officer of Moderna, talking about the new Moderna booster.  We discuss age and Covid, getting the flu shot along with the booster and where we go from here with protection.

A Certain Age. 03.10.2022 1:05 ↓

Dr. Burton believes older people, over the age of 50, may want to get the added protection of a booster since they run a greater risk of more serious disease and hospitalization.

Too Many Suicides. 30.09.2022 0:59 ↓

The bottom line:  no vet should feel alone.

Listening Ear. 29.09.2022 1:04 ↓

Michael Fisher himself was helped after his deployment was over because someone didn't give up on him.

Vet Centers Can Help 28.09.2022 1:00 ↓

 Michael Fisher wants to get the word out to veterans and their families that there is free counseling available at veterans centers in the community, not in a medical center setting.

Michael Fisher - Supporting Veterans 28.09.2022 8:15 ↓

Pat talks with Michael Fisher, Chief Officer of the Veterans Health Administration, discussing 300 Veterans Centers across the nation. They provide free counseling and help to veterans and their families. To get more information go to:  vetcenter.va.gov   With veteran suicides increasing alarmingly, any vet who believes they may harm themselves should call 988....and then press  1.  

Something More to Worry About? 27.09.2022 1:02 ↓

Are our vaccinations protective, after all these years?

What now? 26.09.2022 1:06 ↓

Dr. Gaffin addresses public health concerns.

Polio Vaccinations. 23.09.2022 1:01 ↓

In the U.S., polio vaccinations are part of the childhood shot regimen.

Tracking Polio 22.09.2022 1:06 ↓

There are small pockets ofpolio in Afghanistan and Pakistan.  London, Jerusalem and now Rockland have cases.

Sugar Cube 21.09.2022 1:05 ↓

Childhood memories.

Review of Polio. 20.09.2022 1:04 ↓

Polio terrified a nation!

Dr. Neil Gaffin - Polio Reemergence 19.09.2022 15:31 ↓

Pat talks with Valley Health System's Dr. Neil Gaffin discussing the reemergence of polio and the appearance of the virus in wastewater.  He also discusses polio vaccinations and public health concerns.

Covid, Monkeypox, and Now Polio 19.09.2022 1:05 ↓

The emergence of these 3 viruses is disconcerting.