Your Family's Health

There are about 100,000 people on the kidney transplant waitlist in the United States.  But have you ever heard about being a live kidney donor? Living kidney donation helps in avoiding long wait times and leads to better outcomes in people with kidney failure. Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Libbie Binkiewicz, a licensed social worker with a background in running several social service program...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about RSV and other respiratory illnesses by talking with Dr. Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., the medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about migraines: a chronic neurological disorder that causes moderate to severe headaches, often on one side of the head. According to the latest research, about 35 million people in the United States are affected by migraines this year. She speaks with Dr. Noah Rosen, a Neurologist specializing in Pain Management at the Northwell Health Physician Partners Neuroscien...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about sleep apnea and other sleep disorders - and how we can all get a better night’s sleep! She talks with Dr. Praveen Rudraraju, the director for Center for Sleep Medicine at Northwell Health and Phelps Hospital. 

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns what an orthopedist does and how they can help when you suffer an injury to your bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, or tendons. She speaks with Dr. Ajay Padaki, an orthopaedic surgeon at Northwell Health who specializes in the treatment of shoulder, hip, knee and elbow injuries. His focus is on both minimally-invasive, advanced arthroscopic treatment for joint preser...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Hewlett House, a community learning resource center for cancer patients and their families here in Nassau County. They are a safe haven for cancer patients and their families, and their services are provided without the support of government or other nonprofit foundations. Hewlett House is operated by 1 in 9, a nonprofit that’s been fighting breast cancer since...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and her brother, Dr. Ian Cook, talk about Healthy Aging - including Geriatric and Palliative Care.  They talk with Dr. Maria Torroella Carney, the Chief of Division Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, and the Medical Director of Continuing Care, at Northwell Health. She is also a Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, and the co-author with Northwe...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about how to care for someone suffering from dementia, and also how to care for the caregiver - something that is sometimes overlooked!  She speaks with Dr. Macie P. Smith, who is nationally known for her work on dementia-competent practices and family caregiving matters. Her work has been published in national and international professional journals. She is a Licens...

No one likes to think back to the dark COVID days of 2020 - but there was one day that was brighter than others. December 14th, 2020 - the day that the first person outside of a trial got the first dose of the Covid-19 Vaccine from Pfizer. That person was Nurse Sandra Lindsay from Northwell Health - and Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with her to discuss that amazing day, as well as her brand new bo...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks about suicide awareness and prevention with Dr. Vinay Saranga, a psychiatrist, and founder of The North Carolina Institute of Advanced NeuroHealth.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about sports medicine and rehabbing from sports-related injuries. She speaks with Dr. Kevin Cipriano, a specialist in Sports Medicine as well as Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He has been a team physician for the Division 1 Georgia Tech and Division 3 Emory University athletic programs, as well as the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Braves, and Atlan...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Nailah Garard, a local farmer, cultural anthropologist, and land conservationist from Long Island, NY. She recently received a Master of Arts in Religion at Yale Divinity School (YDS) and a Master of Environmental Management at Yale School of Environment (YSE). She is the founder of Succotash Gardens, a community food resilience hub on her family’s church land in...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns how hypnosis has been found to help with various health concerns, including the ability to stop smoking, stress management, and even weight control. She speaks with Terry Biener, a certified clinical hypnotherapist, who has been helping adults, teens and children make significant life changes since 1992. She is the owner of Easy Changes Hypnosis, located in Valley St...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about the growing popularity of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, weight loss surgical options, and what other options you might have to lose weight if you are dangerously overweight. She speaks with Dr. Charles E. Thompson, an Advanced Robotic and Bariatric Surgeon who is the Associate Program Director of the Mount Sinai South Nassau General Surgery Residency Program,...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Matthew Kenslow, a substitute teacher, popular influencer, author and juggler with more than 1.1 million Instagram followers. He also has Autism Spectrum Disorder, but he hasn't let the diagnosis hold him back. Matthew’s new book, Unstoppable: How One Person With Autism Is Never Giving Up on His Lifelong Dream To Become a Teacher and Worldwide Influencer, shares...

Living with a chronic skin condition is more than just a physical problem. Today, Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about how to take better care of your skin and what to do if you ever discover a problem. She speaks with Dr. Raj Chovatiya, a board certified dermatologist and the Founder and Director of the Center for Medical Dermatology and Immunology Research in Chicago. His area of clinical focus...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about infertility - one in six people worldwide experience infertility, and yet, many do not receive the care they need. Today she finds out what treatments are available and learns more about reproductive health. Her guests are Barbara Collura, the President and CEO of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, and Dr. Sasmira Lalwani, the Senior Director of Med...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about kidney stones - what they are, what causes them, and how they can be treated. My guest today is Dr. Jared Winoker, the Director, Center for Kidney Stone Disease at Lenox Hill Hospital, part of Northwell Health.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about home health care - something we may all have to consider as we age. Her guests are Jamie Matamoros and Anglie Ramessar, who are both home care case coordinators for Direct Personal Care, a New York State certified Health care agency.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about strokes - what they are, how to notice someone may be having one and what to do about it, and how to best try to prevent you or a loved one from having a stroke. She speaks to Dr. Richard Jung, the Associate Director of Neuro-endo- vascular Surgery at South Shore University Hospital and Director of Stroke at Northwell Health’s Eastern Region, as well as an Assi...

We keep hearing a lot about RSV - and now there are vaccines that can help fight it. But how safe are they? Who should get them? And what is RSV and how does it compare to the FLU and COVID? Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Dr. Matthew Harris, a Pediatric Emergency Medicine and EMS Physician who is triple-board certified in General Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, and EMS/Disaster Medic...

Joan Buckley learns about the growing number of children and adolescents in need of mental health support. Northwell Health is investing 350 million dollars over the next five years and launching a 150 million dollar fundraising campaign to expand pediatric behavioral health services across its network that will bridge the gap between physical and mental health services for children. She speaks wi...

Do you or anyone you know suffer from allergies? Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Dr. Frank Lichtenberger, an expert in the field of allergy and immunology, and the author of “Allergic To Life: How The Human Body Rejects The Modern World.” He tells us how major changes in daily life have led to increased states of bodily inflammation and increasing cases of allergies worldwide.

Did you know that every year, thousands of American cosmetic surgery patients seek out so-called “bargains" in foreign destinations including Mexico, Central, and Latin America and elsewhere? Our guest today says that these patients do not know that having plastic surgery abroad can sometimes be a case of 'buyer beware.' Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Board-certified Beverly Hills plastic surg...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about children and their sleep habits. Why is sleep so important, especially for our kids? She speaks with Dr. Blaine Leeds, a provider who helps people smile and sleep! Dr. Leeds is a practicing general dentist of 28 years, licensed in 12 states and a provider of clear aligner teeth straightening. He is also an expert in sleep health and has co-authored the book, Wh...