Line One: Canadian and American health care systems compared
The U.S. spends twice as much as other industrialized nations on health care, yet our system performs poorly in comparison. How would you be...
Line One: Podiatry
Whether its a bunion or just a blister, take a step in the right direction and ask the expert. Local podiatrist, Dr. Ken Swayman...
Line One: Child passenger safety
This week Dr. Woodard explores the rationale behind the regulations and recommendations on child passenger safety. What are Alaska's laws on child safety seats?...
Line One: Respiratory health
Lung disease is rapidly becoming a women's disease. Lung cancer kills more women than breast, ovarian and cervical cancers combined. On Line One, join...
Line One: Colorectal cancer
In honor of National Minority Cancer Awareness Week (April 13-19th) Line One will explore colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer. An estimated 148,800...
Line One: Sexuality education
Sex and relationship educators, Marshall Miller and Dorian Solot join host Dr. Woodard for a discussion on sexuality education. Marshall and Dorian have presented...
Line One: Wilderness Medicine
With summer approaching and outdoor activities on the rise Line One will explore wilderness medicine with guests Deb Ajango from UAA and Dr. Paul...
Line One: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Join host Dr. Woodard and his guest Dr. Jana Cole for discussion about plastic surgery. Dr. Cole is a plastic surgeon in Anchorage and...
Line One: Dr. Jack Hickel
Dr. Jack Hickel has spent many years in Swaziland as a medical missionary. Today he is a local family physician working at Southcentral Foundation....
Line One: Health Literacy
Dr. Barry Weiss from the University of Arizona College of Medicine joins host Dr. Woodard for a discussion about health literacy. Health literacy includes...
Line One: Bioesthetic Dentistry
This week on Line One, Dr. Bill Gerace, DDS and Dr. Joseph Mauro, DDS join Dr. Woodard for a discussion about bioesthetic dentistry. Unlike...
Line One: Contraception today
The practice of contraception is as old as human existence. And today, the voluntary control of fertility is of paramount importance to modern society....
Tissue engineering for human organ use
Dr. Virna Sales of Children's Hospital, Boston joins Dr. Woodard to discuss efforts being made towards the development of tissue engineered heart structures.
National Science...
Line One: Stress
Christine Sam from Good Samaritan Counseling Center in Anchorage joins Dr. Woodard to discuss the effects of stress and what can be done to...
Line One: Changes in health care for Alaska Natives in Anchorage
Dr. Doug Eby and Karen McIntire of Southcentral Foundation join Dr. Woodard to discuss the results of changes made to health care for Native...
Line One: Treating Depression – Psychotherapy vs. Medication
Treatment for depression is unique to each individual. As two of the most common treatments, what differs in the use of psychotherapy versus medication?...
A new blog for Line One listeners
Host of Line One: Your Health Connection, Dr. Thad Woodard writes...
Science Based Medicine is a new blog site dedicated to the use of science...
Line One: Health Issues in Nome
Today statues stand tall in New York City's Central Park and Nome, Alaska commemorating the 1925 Serum Run to Nome in which Balto the...
Line One: Dr. Ryan Fagan
This week on Line One: Your Health Connection, epidemiologist Dr. Ryan Fagan from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Alaska...
Line One: Dr. Uwe Reinhardt
Recognized as one of the nation's leading authorities on health ...