Healthy Friday is a monthly show offered during the 1370 Connection call in show that deals with Rochester area health, wellness and medicine. Host Elissa Orlando talks with health experts on a variety of topics, including diagnosis and treatment, exercise and alternative medicine. Callers who listen and phone in get direct access to health care experts.
Guest: Dr. Tim Malins, who is in the middle of the road, to sort it out. Plus general blood pressure issues. Also, 10-20% of Americans have some fat in their liver. This disease is not just about alcohol. And exercise can help. Guest: Dr Kevin Casey, Gastroenterologist
Vicky Ruppert, wife of Jim Ruppert, one of Second Opinion's first panelists. Jim has passed away, and Vicky has written a book about caring for those with dementia. She'll be joined by her co-author Ann Henderberg, who also lost her husband to dementia, and David Midland of the local Alzheimer's Association. Guests are Phyllis Jackson of FLHSA and Ann.
TBA- Highland Hospital Ortho doctor, John Klibanoff MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon Rochester General Hospital
But a new study from NIH Alternative Medicine says exercise is better than Glucosamine especially for knee problems. Dr. Chris Drinkwater, an orthopedist from Highland Hospital, weighs in and answers questions. Dr. Lou Papa, Second Opinion's primary care physician, joins us for a preview of Season 10 of Second Opinion. Host Dr. Peter Salgo joins ..
Guest is Dr. Steve Perlman (a dentist), one of the pioneers of health care improvements for people with disabilities, and one of the key movers in the national Special Olympics. Saturday, Dr. Perlman, Sesame Street and the Special Olympics are holding a health event at the Bayview YMCA to promote health for disabled athletes. Dr. Perlman will be joined
Patrick Kennedy, former congressman (addiction recovery) and Greg Soehner, President and CEO East House.
Dr. Don Treanor, URMC and Kathy McGuire, Senior VP Senior Services at Rochester General Health Systems.
Dr. Bridgette A. Wiefling, of Rochester General Health System, about the shortage of primary care physicians.
Topic 1 Shortage of Primary Care Physicians: Dr. Bridgette A. Wiefling,Rochester General Health Systems Topic 2 Congressional Diabetes Caucus: Congressman Tom Reed, Vice Chair of the Caucus
Awareness of alcohol addiction, A preview of Weight of the Nation screenings, A preview of sun season
Willie Osterman and his wife Michelle, discussing their photographic journey through Michelle's cancer treatment. A photography exhibit at the Visual Studies Workshop and an awareness raiser at Paley Studios, for the Finger Lakes Burn Association.
American Graduate: high school dropout rate in the Greater Rochester area is a significant problem and Blood Drive named for AL Sigl
Elissa Orlando presents a 1 hour program on issues of personal health and wellness: Heart Month cardiology
Elissa Orlando and the Innnovation Trail's Matt Leonard present a two hour special examination of emerging health care innovation.
Elissa Orlando and the Innnovation Trail's Matt Leonard present a two hour special examination of emerging health care innovation.
2 Shows: Guest 3 Dr. Jeff Bazarian, URMC, the latest on research about concussions. Guest 4 Dr. Bob Block, URMC, new lipid lowering drugs, monoclonal antibodies.
2 shows: Guest 1 Dr. Avice O'Connel --URMC -- Breast Density debate. Guest 2 Cheryl Sheridan RGH Why quiet time is important in the hospital
1pm The Rochester Cycling Alliance continues to push for a more active transportation model for Rochester. Gusts: Dr. Scott MacRae and Erick Frisch, City of Rochester transportation office. 1:30pm The latest on the outbreak of fungal meningitis related to steroid shots. Guest: Dr. Ed Walsh, infectious disease expert.
Guests: Dr. William Dietz Former head of the division of nutrition, physical activity and obesity at CDC Bonnie DeVinney, GRHF Rachel Pickering, HealthiKids Initiative.
Guest: part 1 Actor Joe Pantoliano and Greg Soehner, President of East House and part 2 Dr. Cynthia Angel: Gynecologic Oncologist, Highland Hospital.
Bullying: Preview the new movie, learn about tomorrow night's talk-back at The Little Theatre. Guests: Miss New York State Kaitlin Monte and Ann Marie White.
Organ Donation, with Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network, and University of Rochester Medical Center transplant surgeon Chris Barry.
Candice Lucas URMC Cancer Services Dr Byron Kennedy Monroe County Health Department and Diane Delorm Rochester General Health System Registered Dietitian.
Dr. K.K. Rajamani The Unity Diabetes Center Director Chief of Endocrinology, Unity Health
Dr. Peter Salgo, host of Second Opinion, discusses a new CDC report that says there is high salt content in everyday foods. Dr. Ed Walsh, Rochester General Hospital infectious diseases expert, discusses a report that Google Flu Trends is an accurate indicator of how the flu is spreading. Dr. Judith Baumhauer, University of Rochester Medical Center O
Winter Infections Linda Greene/ RN Director of Infection Prevention at Rochester General Health system.
Bausch and Lomb study on contact users and general eye health. Dr. Joseph Barr Vice President, Global Clinical & Medical Affairs and Professional Services, Vision Care for Bausch + Lomb.
stress: Dr. JoAnne Pedro Carroll, psychologist and author: Putting Children First Proven Parenting Strategies for Helping Children Thrive Through Divorce; LWA: Dr. Roger Oskvig, University of Rochester Medical Center geriatrician and medical advisor, Second Opinion.
Treatment options for different age groups. Guest: Dr. Lori Medeiros, medical director of the Rochester General Breast Center.
We'll talk with Dr. David Korones who works with the program, and with a family that was impacted by the program. Guests: Dr. David Korones Dane Overfield- parent Alyssa Gupton- Case Manager, CompassionNet Philene Cromwell Manager Medical Services, CompassionNet
Dr. Rebecca Puhl is Director of Research and Weight Stigma Initiatives at the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at Yale University. Also Dr. Edward Walsh, Rochester General Hospital, talks about the new Shingles vaccine.
Show 1- Dr. Peter Salgo, host of Second Opinion. Show 2-Charity Sunshine Tillemann Dick- opera soprano, Rob Kochik- Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network
Interviews: Patty Duke about her activism regarding bipolar disorder and Dr. Christine Olson of Cornell University about the E-Moms of Rochester study.
12-12:40: Anti-inflammatory diets: Cyndi Weis and Dr. Lou Papa 12:40-1pm: Diabetes Treatments Jean Bauch: Unity Health
Obesity in older adults -- Dr. Krupa Shah- URMC -- live in the studio with phone calls.
Healthy Home: how to keep your family safe from home health hazards: Katrina Korfmacher, URMC Environmental Medicine and Dr. Michael Jordan, a pediatrician from Rochester General Health System.
Allergy season and pollen problems: Dr. Matthew Devine, Highland Family Medicine. Preview of Jonna's Body, Hold Please -- a humorous memoir from a three-time cancer survivor.
Guests: Dr. Edward Schwarz, University of Rochester Medical Center & Dr. Ghinwa Dumyati, Center for Community Health
Guests: Dr. Deborah Friedman, University of Rochester Medical Center and Dr. Betsey King, Nazareth College
Guests: Dr. Tom Stuver Rochester General Hospital and Dr. John Bisognano University of Rochester Medical Center
Two segments: An interview with the new CEO of Pluta Cancer Center, Kelly McCormick-Sullivan. And Bi-lingual Education/ Latino Pathways at URMC - interview with Innovation Trail's Zack Seward and with Dr. Carlos Ortiz of FF Thompson Hospital, Canandaigua.
Philip Bonanni, MD, associate chair of Unity Hospital Department of Medicine and a practicing physician at Unity Faculty Partners. Karen Gesell, a diabetes educator at Unity Diabetes Center.
Life in the balance--how to balance leisure time and activity. Nancy Steinkam, Sports, wellness and nutrution for those with neurological problems,Ellen Bailey and Nichole Chaffee
Dr. Daniel Mendelson , Geriatric Fracture Center, Highland Hospital & Dr. Stephen Kates, Geriatric Fracture Center, Highland Hospital
Dr. Danielle Benoit, University of Rochester Medical Center: Polymers and biomedical materials in health related issues Vitamin D Guidelines Dr. Daniel Mendelson , Geriatric Fracture Center, Highland Hospital
The first guest is Professor Terrence Collins from Carnegie Mellon University. The second guest is Dr. Zachary Freedman, Medical Director of the Diabetes Care and Resource Center at Rochester General Hospital.
Guests: Dr. David Hicks, University of Rochester Medical Center Beth Elmore, Rochester General Health System Dr. Howard Langstein, University of Rochester Medical Center
We talk about homor and mental health with the founder of the Group Stand Up for Mental Health and the new film called Cracking up -- part of the Reel Mind Film series. today's healthy Friday guests are David Granirer, founder of Stand Up for Mental Health and Dr. Eric Caine, University of Rochester Medical Center.
A story about a group of local advocates traveling to Washington, DC to ask for more money for funding Alzheimer's research. And Dr. William Hall, the director of the Center for Healthy Aging at Highland Hopsital. His new book is Take Charge of Your Health.
As part of WXXI's local service initiative on child obesity, Dr. Steve Cook from the University of Rochester Medical Center is in studio to talk about the health of our young people.
URMC- Wilmot Cancer Center/Roswell Park possible partnership. This is in conjunction with the LJC. We'll hear the Buffalo perspective on the story from the CEO of Roswell and WNED's Innovation Trail reporter, Daniel Robison, then speak with the director of the Wilmot Cancer Center, Dr. Richard Fisher.Then, Dr. Steve Ryan from Rochester General Health...
Dr. Mike Keefer and AIDS Rochester representative to discuss AIDs symposium in Rochester on July 27. Dr. Joel Owerbach Excellus E- prescribing
Dr. Peter Salgo Second Opinion How to stay healthy in the heat wave and vitamin D wars. Dr. James Sutton, Rochester General Hospital on his new book: 5 Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor.
Hosted by Julie Philipp. An overview of the Rochester community hypertension collaborative.
Dr. Brett Shulman - Rochester General Center for Dematology - Skin cancer and skin care for the summer & Dr. Scott MacRae- Making Rochester more bicycle-friendly
Guest: Dr. Stephen Cook, University of Rochester Medical Center; 1:40pm- 2pm Crohn's Disease and a June walk to raise awareness
Guests: Dr. Allen Power - local doctor who has written book called Dementia without Drugs. Also, Sandy MacWillimam, VP at Unity Health.
Guests: Dr. Oskvig on physician discipline and the office of professional medical conduct.
Heart Rythmn Issues and a new study led by a Cardoilogist from University of Rochester Medical Center. Guest; Dr. Arthur Moss
Can a community get leaner? A national expert on community lifestyle changes, Christina Economos, and Dr. Nancy Bennett, Director of the Center for Community Health.
We'll talk about electronic medical records and a new information system being put in place at URMC, plus, it's heart month. Dr. Tom Stuver from RGH joins us for a discussion of heart disease and treatment in light of the President Clinton's latest procedure.
Guests will be Dr.Stephen Cook, one of the area's top researchers on child obesity, and Rachel Pickering from Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency
Guests: Nancy Steinkamp, Manager of Physical Rehabilitation Services at Rochester Rehabilitation and Molly Henry, Senior Physical Therapist at Rochester Rehabilitation.
Guests: Lora Winghart, Director of Outpatient Clinic Services and Ellen Bailey, Physical Therapist and Licensed Personal Trainer.
Bob Smith presents a Healthy Friday program featuring Maria Ayoob and Katrina Korfmacher on the effects of Rochester's lead laws, and Dr. Sandra Steingraber on the effects of environmental pollution on health
Elissa Orlando presents a Healthy Friday program on diet and stress, and breast cancer screening
Guests: Dr. James Bingham - Rochester General Hospital and Marilyn Konezny - Unity Health Diabetes Program
Dr. Anne Francis, a pediatrician at Elmwood Pediatric Group and a professor at University of Rochester describing the vaccine recommendations for children.
n studio guest. Katrina Korfmacher, PhD. Assistant Professor and Community Outreach Coordinator Environmental Health Sciences Center
Dr Eric Caine, Chair of Psychiatry, URMC/ Alzheimer's Treatments with Dr Anton Porsteinsson/Family stresses for the school year.
Dr Edward Walsh Head of infectious Diseases Unit, RGH and Dr. Ghinwa Dumyati Epidemiologist, Monroe County Department of Health
Center for Governmental Research Director Kent Gardner talks about whether people are able to understand health care reform plans and proposals in all the political din. Plus some tips on where to turn to get unbiased information.Rochester hospice nurse and author Joy Jennings talks about her book profiling the final days of some of her patients.
Dr. Hani Rashid Urologist at University of Rochester Medical Center and Dr. Babak Jahromi Neurosurgeon, University of Rochester Medical Center
Dr. Scott McIntosh, PhD. URMC smoking and trying to quit. Also Dr. Zack Kramer from RGH. He talks about the latest numbers on cancer Dr. Kramer will be on the phone.
Matt GIordano. This 27 year old musician uses percussion to calm his Tourette Syndrome and was recently featured on Nova Science Now.
Kid's mental health issues: Dr. Eric Caine join autism expert Susan Hyman for a discussion of the issues surrounding kids with autism. (40 mins.) Dr. Caine and child pyschiatrist Dr. Michael Scharf prepare parents for a summer with " those outrageous adolescents."
Grace Anne Dorney and Ted Koppel, discussing COPD. The well-known journalist and his wife talk about Grace Anne's diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Dr. Bill Thomas, founder of the Eden Alternative, and Dr Al Power of St. John's Home in Rochester, discussing the Eden Alternative and its next iteration in long term care: the greenhouse.
Infectious Diseases: swine flu. Guests: Dr Ed Walsh, Michael Tedesco, Glenn Kessler,Dr. Amy Nunn
Elissa Orlando hosts. Guests: Dr. Patricia Bomba, Vice President and Medical Director of Geriatrics Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield and Deborah Stamps, Rochester General Hospital, Director of Nursing; Emergency Services & Diagnostic Imaging; Rochester General Health System.
Guests: Dr. Ralph Madeb, Medical Director of the Department of Telehealth at Rochester General Hospital. 2nd half: Brett Robbins, MD at the University of Rochester
Guests: Julia Sollenberger, Miner Library at URMC,TBA from Rochesterhealth.com, Mary Ann Stump from healcharescoop.com--a social netwokring site where patients share experiences.