LISTEN: Pediatric blindness is incredibly common in Alaska. Here’s how you can help your child.
Has your child had their first vision screening check? Pediatric blindness is particularly common in Alaska- one cause was discovered two decades ago and the other was just reported this month.
LISTEN: Navigating Medicare can be difficult. Let’s clear up the confusion
Open enrollment for Medicare begins October 15. The options can be very confusing. There's Medicare Part A, B, C, and D. What do they all mean? Who qualifies for each and how much does it cost? Is enrollment optional or required if you are over 65? What about Medicare scams?
LISTEN: The Addiction Inoculation
When and how should we talk to our children about addiction? How much should we tell them about our own stories? Author Jessica Lahey discusses raising healthy kids in a culture of dependence.
Line One: Being blind in Alaska
The Alaska Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired discusses the myths and misconceptions about blindness, what life in Alaska is like for the visually impaired and the support and resources that are available.
Line One: Everything Left to Remember
Steph Jagger lost her mother before she really lost her. As Jagger’s mother succumbed to Alzheimer’s she struggled to remember her favorite song, drink, and most heartbreaking of all, her own daughter. On this Line One, host Prentiss Pemberton speaks with Jagger about her and her mother’s story of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, detailed in her book Everything Left to Remember.
Line One: Prostates
Dr. Bill Clark (pictured above) from the Alaska Urological Institute and prostate cancer survivor, Rick Goodfellow join host Dr. Thad Woodard on this...
Diabetes Prevention Programs
The American Diabetes Association estimates that the total national cost of diagnosed diabetes in the United States is $245 billion per year. On this program we discuss the State of Alaska Diabetes Prevention Programs.
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“A Child Called It”- A conversation with author Dave Pelzer
Please join co-host, Prentiss Pemberton for an interview with childhood trauma survivor and bestselling author, Dave Pelzer, author of “A Child Called It”.
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The power of nonviolent communication
Much of the way we talk to, and about each other, is violent communication. Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a method of communication developed to foster empathy and connection in high conflict situations.
Acute and chronic pain management
The opioid epidemic continues to make its mark in Alaska, affecting people of all ages, races, and walks of life. Next on Line One, we discuss the opioid epidemic and the many non-opioid pain control options available.
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: ‘Let Every Woman Know’ the signs and symptoms of female cancers
Some cancers may have significant symptoms, while others may have none. Let Every Woman Know is a group spreading the word about the signs and symptoms of gynecologic female cancers like ovarian, cervical and vaginal.
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.
Line One: Mental Health Mosaics — Deepening conversations around suicide and mental health
Suicide has scarred families and communities across the state, but it is possible to heal. It’s also possible to talk about mental health in a way that prevents people from considering suicide in the first place.
Line One: Treating ADD/ADHD
This week Dr. Thad Woodard explores attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with his guest, Dr. Al Collins, a local...
Line One: Scoliosis and Other Back Conditions
Dr. James M. Eule, Anchorage orthopedic surgeon, discusses scoliosis and other common back conditions with host Dr. Thad Woodard.
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Listener questions on health, health care, mental and behavioral health
Monday, April 10, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
On this program we open phone lines and email for listener questions on health, health care, mental and behavioral health for co-hosts Prentiss Pemberton, LCSW and Thad Woodard, MD. They will do their best to provide or help you find reliable information on your question.
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“Aware”- The science of presence
On the next Line One: Your Health Connection, co-host, Prentiss Pemberton is joined by UCLA Psychiatry Professor and Author, Dr. Daniel Siegel, for a discussion of how Meditative and “Mindful Attention” practices can improve mood, functioning, and overall health.
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Tuberculosis in Alaska
Alaska has led the nation in reported tuberculosis cases for decades, and at double the national rate. On the next Line One co-host Prentiss Pemberton and guests discuss the health risks of tuberculosis and the importance of testing and treatment.
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LISTEN: How to optimize your health with integrative medicine
More than ever, people are seeking a more holistic approach to care and are interested in learning about non-conventional medical therapies. What exactly is Integrative Medicine and how can it benefit you and your family?