LISTEN: As the pandemic continues, more of our time is spent staring at screens. How do we maintain a healthy balance?
It is easier than ever for us to get lost in hours of television, gaming, and scrolling through social media. How do we find and maintain balance in our lives when nothing is as it was?
LISTEN: Parenting during a pandemic means managing mental and physical health in new ways. We’re here to help.
COVID-19 has altered our lives dramatically, and will for the foreseeable future. how will we each navigate our individual challenges in a way that will foster growth in us and our children?
LISTEN: What is vein disease? What are the signs and symptoms?
Varicose veins are one of the most common signs of vein disease in the legs. They are often caused by defective valves in the leg veins causing blood to pool. There are now many treatment options ranging from noninvasive compression stockings to more invasive surgical treatments
LISTEN: Is it safe to send kids back to school?
As coronavirus cases spike in the U.S., states are in a mad scramble to figure out what to do about kids returning to school in the fall. Is the virus really “low risk” for kids and how easily do they catch and spread it?
LISTEN: Should you go to an OB-GYN or a certified nurse midwife? A discussion about the role of midwifery in maternity care.
Many women prefer non-physician care during their pregnancy. Is non-physician care appropriate for all pregnant women? What is the role of the Certified Nurse Midwife?
LISTEN: In the era of social media, connecting it easy. But how do we find genuine connection with others?
In her new Book, “400 Friends and no One to Call” Val Walker explains how people from all walks of life can end up struggling to find real connection and meaning with others.
LISTEN: As medicine has evolved, so has the role of the physician assistant.
The role and training of a physician assistant, or PA, has evolved over time. They provide a service as a midlevel provider or physician extender which has become particularly crucial for rural medicine in Alaska.
LISTEN: What is the role of the OB-GYN doctor?
Many factors affect the care that you receive during pregnancy, including obesity, having preexisting medical problems, and even being a minority. What can we do to mitigate our risks and to prepare for a healthy pregnancy?
LISTEN: Pelvic physical therapy can be an important part of postpartum recovery
The anatomy and function of the pelvis is complicated and recovery after childbirth can be both challenging and confusing. Join host Dr. Justin Clark for Line One and a discussion on how pelvic physical therapy can help in postpartum recovery and return to exercise and normal life.
LISTEN: With the death of George Floyd, America comes face to face with persisting racism
The killing of George Floyd by a white police officer is just the latest version of a story heard way too often in America. Eric Gardner, Breanna Taylor and Aumaud Arbery are just a few of the Black lives that have been cut short due to the entrenched, systemic racism persistent in American culture.
LISTEN: The first step to genocide is dehumanization. How do stop it before it starts?
The Rawandan Genocide, the Holocaust, and the ongoing plight of the Rohingya people, are just a few examples of the human capacity to persecute others for being different than ourselves.
LISTEN: Say cheese! The ins and outs of good dental health
Do you visit your dentist every 6 months? Your oral health not only impacts your quality of life and your smile, it also has a major impact on your overall health.
LISTEN: A psychologist joins us to discuss the keys to healthy aging
Can an old dog learn new tricks? In his book, "Our Wisdom Years," psychologist Dr. Garfield makes the case that as we enter our 60s, 70s and 80s, we are actually entering into a “developmental stage.”
LISTEN: How kidney health impacts overall physical health
Our kidneys are amazing organs that filter our blood of waste and extra water to create urine. The function of our kidneys can be impacted by many things from high blood pressure, to diabetes and even trauma.
LISTEN: An hour of gratitude and compassion amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Prentiss Pemberton is opening up the phone lines for you to share stories of grace and compassion over the last 2 months.
LISTEN: Genetic testing can tell you your risk of cancer, and it’s available here in Alaska
As technology and science advance we continue to find genes that play a role in both cancer and non-cancer diseases. Testing can show if you are at risk for a disease and also impact how you are treated.
LISTEN: We’re still getting questions about COVID-19. We invited two doctors back to answer them.
Alaskans have been under orders to shelter-in-place to stop the spread of the coronavirus. But many still have questions about how coronavirus spreads. So we invited to two doctors to answer them.
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?
LISTEN: As coronavirus concerns grow, telehealth connects patients and doctors virtually
As the novel coronavirus has forces the world to adapt to a “new normal,” telemedicine has become the perfect tool for the delivery of vital physical and mental health services while protecting patients and health care workers alike.
LISTEN: Coronavirus has changed how we socialize. How do we stay connected?
With routine, socialization and connection being such vital parts of mental health and wellness, how do we maintain these critical connections to family and friends?