LISTEN: Alaska Regional and Providence CEOs discuss Anchorage’s hospital capabilities during COVID-19
COVID-19 is sweeping its way across Alaska and the entire world. What are the capabilities of our hospitals? How much PPE do we have here?
Line One: Indoor air quality
In North America adults spend about 87% of their time in buildings, 6% in vehicles and 7% outdoors, making indoor air quality extremely important...
Line One: ‘Why do I feel this way?’ When and how to seek mental health services
In Alaska, the overwhelming need for mental health resources is growing, but the capacity for care is stretched thin.
LISTEN: Treating infertility in Alaska
In Alaska, patients must travel out of state for advanced infertility treatment. Fortunately, there are infertility services to bridge this gap and provide much needed evaluation and treatment options within the state.
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.
Lactation and Breast Feeding
Monday, August 15 @ 2:00 pm
Did you know that breast feeding has been shown to protect babies from developing allergies? It's also been shown to reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancers for the mother. Dr. Thad Woodard will talk about lactation and breast feeding with Dr. Karin Caldwell on the next Line One - Your Health Connection.
Line One: Pediatric Dentistry
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 40% of children have experienced tooth decay by the time they reach...
Line One: Environmental Cancer Risks
Dr. Devra Davis, a University of Pittsburg epidemiology professor and author joins Dr. Woodard in the studio today. A Line One guest earlier this...
Line One: Post-Partum Depression
This week Dr. Woodard chats with Jeanne Watson Driscoll, PhD, APRN, BC about the reasons for and risks and treatment of post-partum depression. Dr....
The Affordable Care Act open enrollment period- Listener questions and comments
Monday, November 6, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. The open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) began November 1st and ends December 15th. With slashed funding for outreach and a shortened enrollment period, the ACA is facing some challenges. How’s it going so far? How many people are signing up, who needs to sign up, and why do so many choose not to participate? Join us on the next Line One for a discussion about the Affordable Care Act and how the start of the open enrollment period is going so far.
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