Sexually Transmitted Infections – Sexually Transmitted Infections are a major public health problem. They can lead to various complications but in many cases, there are no symptoms. Tune in to learn more about screening, prevention, and therapies, especially the great advances that have occurred in the treatment of HIV. Also a very […]
Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes – On Saturday, August 5, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Matthew Martinez about those at risk and what limitations are imposed to prevent sudden cardiac arrest. The country held its collective breath when Damar Hamlin, and more recently, Bronny James each suffered a cardiac arrest. What […]
Your Real Champion – “Stayin’ Alive” Stephanie Austin looks at every day as a gift. At age 35, she was a young mother of two boys, a super-fit soccer and tennis player, and PTA President. Early on a summer Sunday morning, her husband was fortuitously awakened by a phone call […]
Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Athletes – The country held its collective breath when Damar Hamlin, and more recently, Bronny James each suffered a cardiac arrest. What are the causes and how commonly does it happen? How do you identify those at risk and what limitations are imposed to prevent sudden […]
On Saturday, July 29, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH about skin lesions in people of color. Common conditions of the skin, hair, and nails vary in appearance in people of color from light skinned people. In addition, people of all colors are at risk for skin cancer, but […]
Your Real Champion – “Love Thy Neighbor” Amy Stoner has devoted her entire life to serving the less fortunate. Her first job after college was at a Head Start center in Chester. She then heard of an opportunity to work with disadvantage pregnant moms. Moved by the love for her […]
Guess the Belly Pain – Abdominal pain is a common problem, which is usually benign and self-limited. The initial goal is to identify those patients with a serious cause which may need urgent intervention such as surgery. Learn how we use the patient’s description of the location, duration and severity […]
Your Real Champion – “Martha’s Choice Marketplace and Community Farm” Patrick Walsh and Eli Wenger are the Directors and the force behind Martha’s Choice Marketplace and Community Farm, the largest and most visited food pantry in Montgomery County. No language barrier or shortage of space is a problem. They welcome […]
Guess the Belly Pain – Abdominal pain is a common problem, which is usually benign and self-limited. The initial goal is to identify those patients with a serious cause which may need urgent intervention such as surgery. Learn how we use the patient’s description of the location, duration and severity […]
Marianne T. Ritchie, MD was one of the first female gastroenterologists practicing in the Philadelphia area. An advocate for over 30 years, Dr. Ritchie developed the PINK PLUS triple cancer screening program, and the BLUE LIGHTS CAMPAIGN for Colon Cancer Awareness.
