Your Family's Health

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about pancreatic cancer with her guest, Dr. Danielle DePeralta, from the Surgical Oncology department at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute, and an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Occupational Health - an area of work in public health to promote and maintain highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations. She speaks with Dr. Michael A. Crane, the Medical Director of the Selikoff Centers for Occupational Health, and of the World Trade Center Health Program Clinical Center of Excellence, in the Mount...

If you’ve had trouble sleeping or know someone who has - this is the show for you. Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard speaks with Dr. Barry Krakow, a board-certified internist and sleep medicine specialist who has worked in the field of sleep research and clinical sleep medicine for more than 30 years, pioneering innovative techniques for the treatment of chronic nightmares, insomnia, sleep apnea and restles...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard brings you an inspirational story of a Long Islander that suffered a major health setback - and not only survived it, but turned his life around and achieved his dreams that makes us wonder if we could do the same thing. She speaks to Vince Feola from Massapequa Park - an IT security senior manager at Northwell Health, who had a heart attack in August 2020 - and fully recov...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Alzheimer’s Disease - the most common type of dementia, impacting over 11 million women specifically in America. It is a progressive disease beginning with mild memory loss and possibly leading to loss of the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to the environment. She speaks with Emma Kaye, a Neurology nurse practitioner at The Neuroscience Institute...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about lung cancer - the leading cause of cancer deaths on Long Island and throughout the U.S. In an effort to end lung cancer, the American Lung Association launched its first ever “LUNG FORCE WALK LONG ISLAND” at Eisenhower Park this past October. Her guests are Michael Seilback, the National Assistant Vice President of State Public Policy for the American Lung Asso...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks about career of nursing with Adele Gutierrez from Glen Cove, who is a registered Senior Nurse at the State University of New York’s Old Westbury campus. Adele has recently won the Cause For Applause Award, the culmination of a campus-wide nomination process and review by a staff forum.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks about women’s health including how often to have physical exams, the importance of "knowing your numbers," menopause, and more.. She speaks with Dr. Peggy Roberts, a board certified, New York licensed Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She has spent over a decade caring for women of all ages through her practice called Trust Women’s Healthcare. She also serves on the...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about the Science of Health Psychology by talking with Dr. Heather Hausenblas, a health psychology expert, scientist, public speaker, and author. Her research focuses on how our health habits effect our well-being. In particular, how our diet, exercise, sleep, and supplementation effects our overall health. She is also the CEO and Founder of Wellness Discovery Labs,...

It’s been 20 years since the untimely death of actor and comedian John Ritter, star of Three's Company among many other TV shows and movies. John passed away with what was ultimately diagnosed as Aortic Dissection - a life-threatening condition in which a tear occurs in the inner layer of the aorta, the body's main artery. Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard speaks with John Ritter’s wife, Amy Yasbeck, an act...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about prostate cancer and how men can keep their prostate happy and healthy from Manish A. Vira, the System Chief of Urology at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute and The Arthur Smith Institute for Urology.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about FASD - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Our guest says that this is the number one preventable cause of developmental, learning and intellectual disabilities in the world. Prenatal exposure to alcohol affects 1 in 20 of us, yet it is seldom diagnosed, having many overlapping characteristics with more commonly acknowledged disorders. We speak with Patricia Kasp...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about congenital heart disease - a defect in the structure of the heart or vessels that is present at birth. She speaks with Dr. Monica Stanford, an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Nursing Practice - in critical care, cardiology and hospitalist services. She has also been on the board of American College of Cardiology Florida Chapter.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about a new health focused program partnership between the “Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame" and Catholic Health, called Health and Harmony, which is a multi- faceted program designed to improve health and wellness through music. She speaks with Kelly Leung, a Hall of Fame Board Member and their Director of Community Outreach.

Joan Buckley learns about Orthopedics... what is an orthopedist, and what is their relationship to sports injuries? She speaks with Dr. Adam Bitterman, the Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Huntington Hospital, part of the Northwell Health system. Dr. Bitterman is also an Assistant Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra / Northwell.

Today, Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard gets a little dirty... because it’s time to raise our ”Poop IQ” and improve our digestive health with a little potty talk! She speaks with health educator Dr. Julie Gatza, a chiropractic physician who has assisted thousands of patients resolve a wide variety of physical ailments using her understanding of the nervous system, nutrition, and alternative therapies. She...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard continues a conversation we had a few months ago about your heart and how to keep it healthy. She speaks once again with Dr. Evelina Grayver, the Director of the Women’s Heart Program at the Katz Institute for Women at Northwell Health. She is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about pediatric heart health. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally, and while it's often associated with adults, children can also be affected by various heart conditions. She speaks with Dr. Elizabeth C. Mitchell, a Pediatric Cardiologist with Cohen Children’s Medical Center at Northwell Health.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Multiple Sclerosis, a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the protective covering of the nerve cells in the brain, optic nerve and spinal cord. She speaks with Dr. Natasha Hameed, a neurologist at Northwell Health.

We hear about ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - so often, and that’s actually a good thing because it means more people can learn about it and improve their situation! The power of the human mind is enormous, and with ADHD some extraordinary things can be accomplished with it. Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Dr. Tamara Rosier, the founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, whe...

Nearly 30 percent of first responders such as police, firefighters, and EMTs, will develop PTSD as a result of trauma experienced in their work. Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Dr. Marilyn J. Wooley, a psychologist and traumatologist who specializes in working with first responders and treating post-traumatic stress injuries. She is the author of How Heroes Heal: Stories of First Responders and...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns Hemangiomas - a common vascular birthmark, made of extra blood vessels in the skin. It is a benign, non-cancerous, growth. Her guest is Tania Scaduto, the author of the children's book "The Ladybug Without Spots," a story geared toward children with hemangiomas and those who know them. She's a mother to her 2 year old daughter, Dakota, who was diagnosed with multiple...

Since the pandemic, most people are hypersensitive to any red flag from their body that might signal sickness, such as a sniffle or a cough. What they may be less aware of, are the stress signals leading up to sickness that are often dismissed as fallout from the daily grind. Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with James LaValle, a clinical pharmacist, and author of a book called “Cracking the Metaboli...

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about an organization that provides free online resources, services and support to those who stutter, as well as support for research into the causes of stuttering. She speaks with Jane Fraser, president of the Stuttering Foundation.

More and more people have successfully quit an addiction to smoking... whether it’s cigarettes, cigars, or even vaping. Today, Dr. Jeanine Cook Garard hears from two successful quitters who are loud and proud about it, hoping to inspire others to do the same - and how the New York State Smokers' Quitline helped. We speak with former smokers Marielle Fisk and Betty Edwards, who both live in New Yor...