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Wednesdays at 10 a.m. (LIVE) and 8 p.m. (pre-recorded) hosts Dr. Jillian Woodruff, Dr. Justin Clark and Prentiss Pemberton and their guests discuss a variety of health-related topics during this LIVE call-in show. Line One features local physicians and national subject experts from the fields of childcare, mental health, nutrition, pharmacology, surgery and more. Callers can talk one-on-one with each week’s guests and are encouraged to send in email questions as well.

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Health care for people experiencing homelessness | Line One

Host Dr. Justin Clark and his guests discuss the details of providing medical care to people experiencing homelessness on this Line One.
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Respiratory disease season | Line One

Dr. Anne Zink interviews experts in the field about respiratory disease season in Alaska and how Alaskans can protect themselves and loved ones.
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Rethinking education for a healthier society | Line One

On this Line One, host Prentiss Pemberton and his guests explore ideas to rethink how we deliver education for a healthier future.
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Suicide warning signs and prevention | Line One

On this Line One, host Dr. Jillian Woodruff and her guest discuss signs and share resources for suicide prevention.
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Blind spots in medicine | Line One

Over time, medical mistakes are identified and corrected, but what is modern medicine getting wrong today?

An interview with former host Dr. Thad Woodard | Line One

Dr. Anne Zink interviews longtime host of Line One: Your Health Connection Dr. Thad Woodard about memorable moments during his time as a host.
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The past, present, and future of Line One and Alaskan health | Line One

Dr. Anne Zink joins the Line One host roster by "listening loudly" to current and former hosts, and to Alaskans about the history and future of the show.
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Maternal health in rural Alaska | Line One

From 2012 to 2021, pregnancy-associated deaths in rural Alaska almost tripled, dramatically outpacing the increase seen in urban areas.

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.

Microplastics in the Arctic | Line One

Why are microplastics so prevalent in the Arctic, and what is known about how they affect human health and development?

Line One: The intersection of pharmacy and herbal medicine

What role does herbal medicine play in a pharmacist’s practice and how do these two approaches coexist? We explore those questions on this Line One.

Psychedelic medicine in Alaska | Line One

A conference in Anchorage, seeks to explore many questions around psychedelics. We talk with keynote speakers for the conference on this Line One.
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Dealing with adult bullies | Line One

In a hyper-polarized world, it’s important to be able to recognize bullies and the ways they can affect our long-term mental health.
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An expert guide to medical weight loss | Line One

While many services and products advertise quick fixes, medical weight loss offers a science-backed approach to achieving a healthy weight.

Co-parenting after divorce or separation | Line One

Host Prentiss Pemberton speaks with parenting coordinator and mediator Bettsie Wild about co-parenting on this Line One.
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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.
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What’s causing that lower back pain? | Line One

On this Line One, host Prentiss Pemberton is joined by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ian Elliot to discuss the causes and treatments for lower back pain.
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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.
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Self-advocacy and accommodations for college students with disabilities | Line One

On this Line One, host Prentiss Pemberton is joined by a college disabilities expert to discuss how students can advocate for themselves in college.

Your skin is the window to your body’s health | Line One

On this Line One, Dr. Jillian Woodruff and her guest discuss how to care for your skin and keep the window to your internal health open.