Dr. Justin Clark
Dispelling myths around electroconvulsive therapy | Line One
Electroconvulsive Therapy, or ECT, is often portrayed in pop culture as a cruel or abusive treatment. However modern day ECT is far from the stereotypes.
Screening for, preventing, and treating colorectal cancer | Line One: Your Health Connection
Host Dr. Justin Clark and his guests discuss resources for colon cancer screening, and hear one person’s journey through a diagnosis.
Deconstructing fad diets | Line One: Your Health Connection
Join host Dr. Justin Clark as he discusses the good and the bad of the current fad diets on this Line One.
The underlying effects of trauma | Line One
Join host Dr Justin Clark as he discusses trauma, and how to navigate mental health services to find the right provider for yourself.
Penicillin and other drug allergies | Line One
Join host Dr. Justin Clark as he discusses how and why to get tested for penicillin and other drug allergies on this Line One.
Addressing Alaska’s high rates of syphilis | Line One
On this Line One, host Dr. Justin Clark and his guests discuss the extent of Alaska's syphilis outbreak, and how to detect, prevent, and treat it.
Dietitians of Alaska | Line One: Your Health Connection
On this Line One, host Dr. Justin Clark talks with dietitians about how, and why, to change what you eat.
Long-term acute care and rehabilitation | Line One: Your Health Connection
Host Dr. Justin Clark and his guests explore the resources in Alaska for long term care and rehabilitation.
Line One: Updates on the Opioid Epidemic
Dr. Justin Clark was joined by Coleman Cutchins, who is the lead pharmacist for the Alaska Department of Health and the office of substance abuse and misuse and Venus Woods, Director of HIV Prevention & Education for the Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association (Four A's). They discussed updates on the opioid epidemic including synthetics like fentanyl, counterfeit prescription pills, and opioid overdose reversal drugs.
Line One: Acupuncture
The use of acupuncture and alternative medicine techniques has greatly increased over the last several decades in the United States, particularly in the treatment of chronic pain. What are the common uses for acupuncture and herbal medicine, and how is it used in combination with Western medicine? Join host Dr Justin Clark. As he explores these topics on this episode of Line One: Your Health Connection.
Line One: Preventing Teen Tobacco Use
E-cigarette use among teenagers has skyrocketed in recent years, including in Alaska. A recent report from the Food and Drug Administration shows that one in ten middle and high schoolers report using e-cigarettes, overwhelmingly with sweet flavors like fruits or candy. What are the risks of vaping, especially at a young age, and what can parents and students do to bring these numbers down? Join Host Dr. Justin Clark as he explores these topics on this episode of Line One.
Line One: Allergies and immunotherapy
Summer has arrived in Alaska, at least as far as the trees are concerned. Pollen counts are high and it seems everyone is sneezing, coughing, and wheezing. Do you have questions about seasonal allergies? What about pet allergies or food allergies? Do you suffer from allergic rhinitis or asthma? Join host Dr Justin Clark as he explores these topics and more on this episode of Line One.
Line One: Anchorage Project Access
There’s a lot of barriers to accessing healthcare in Alaska including costs, long waitlists, language barriers, and more. Anchorage Project Access is a group that assists Alaskans statewide to help uninsured patients with a medical need access various specialties across 900 providers. On this Line One, join host Dr Justin Clark as he explores the resources available with Anchorage Project Access.
Line One: World Tuberculosis Day
Tuberculosis is a disease with a complicated history in Alaska. For decades, the state has led the country in rates of infection, but care for people with tuberculosis has a history of discrimination and mistreatment. However, treatments have changed and health workers say cases are especially high right now. On this Line One, host Dr. Justin Clark explores the scope of tuberculosis in Alaska, and the treatments for those who have it.
Line One: Resources for eating disorders in Alaska
Traumatic brain injuries or TBIs occur with more frequency than we are aware and the lasting effects are also high; not every injury is apparent thus many go undiagnosed and don’t get the services and treatments needed to heal. TBIs bring hundreds of Alaskans to our major medical centers each year and can be the result of accidents or medical conditions such as seizure or stroke. On this episode of Line One, Dr. Jillian Woodruff MD explores how to prevent and treat TBIs.
Line One: Headaches and Pain Management
Everybody has suffered from a headache at some point in their lives. But when are headaches abnormal? There are many types of headaches, and the symptoms and treatments for each are very different. How are headaches related to chronic pain and pain management treatment plans? Join host Dr Justin Clark as he explores headaches and chronic pain management.
Line One: Mental Health Services for Transition-Aged Youth
People aged 13 to 23, referred to as transition aged youths, are when serious mental health disorders are often first discovered. Research shows that early treatment significantly decreases hospitalization and increases participation in school and employment. Many resources are now available in our community including the Power Center and Alaska Seeds of Change. In this episode of Line One, Dr Justin Clark explores these resources and much more about mental health.
Line One: Detecting and Preventing Colorectal Cancer
What are the modifiable and non modifiable risks for colon cancer? What are the current screening guidelines? Is colonoscopy the only option? Join host Dr Justin Clark as he explores these questions and much more about colorectal cancer on the next Line One.
Line One: Mental health services for Alaskan students
As mental health needs in Alaska and the nation increase it has become harder to find resources for care, particularly for children and teens. Issues with inpatient care in Alaska have made headlines. However, newer intensive outpatient programs help to bridge this gap.
Line One: Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Inspire
Around 22 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. The treatment often involves
wearing a mask to sleep at night. Inspire is a new technology that eliminates the need for a mask
by implanting a small device in the chest to stimulate breathing while you sleep. It is similar to a
pacemaker and is now being offered in Alaska. Join me, Dr Justin Clark as I explore the
indications and outcomes of this new device. That’s Line One, Wednesday at 10 am, repeating at
8 pm on Alaska Public Media FM 91.1.