Philadelphia is rich in support for individuals with visual impairments or blindness. Tune in to hear about St. Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments, Overbrook School for the Blind, and VisionLink. Collectively, they offer programs for children beginning at age three through adulthood.
Dr. Heidi Syropoulos practiced geriatrics for 30 years before she joined Independence Blue Cross where she works to maximize benefits for older patients. As baby boomers become senior citizens, there is an increasing percentage of elderly people whose medical conditions are often more complex than those in younger patients. It […]
Alcohol use disorder was previously referred to as alcoholism. The U.S. is a nation struggling with rising numbers of patients dealing with substance use disorders. Opioid deaths have skyrocketed because of fentanyl, yet more people died from alcohol use in 2022. One in five deaths in people ages 20 to […]
There is evidence to suggest that a sedentary lifestyle may be an even stronger predictor of mortality than other established risk factors such as smoking, hypertension, elevated cholesterol and diabetes. Dr. Nicholas DiNubile is an orthopedic surgeon, fitness expert and best-selling author who will talk about safe exercise for older patients. Emily […]
There is evidence to suggest that a sedentary lifestyle may be an even stronger predictor of mortality than other established risk factors such as smoking, hypertension, elevated cholesterol and diabetes. Dr. Nicholas DiNubile is an orthopedic surgeon, fitness expert and best-selling author who will talk about safe exercise for older patients. Emily […]
Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer – Hear the latest information about risk factors, screening, and testing for prostate cancer. The goal of treatment for any cancer is to target the cancer while minimizing damage to surrounding normal tissue. Focal therapy is an emerging technique for men with localized prostate tumors. Dr. Patrick […]
There is evidence to suggest that a sedentary lifestyle may be an even stronger predictor of mortality than other established risk factors such as smoking, hypertension, elevated cholesterol and diabetes. Dr. Nicholas DiNubile is an orthopedic surgeon, fitness expert and best-selling author who will talk about safe exercise for older patients. Emily […]
Drugs for Weight Loss – The Centers for Disease Control report that over 70% of adults over age 20 are overweight and 40% are considered obese, placing them at risk of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, multiple cancers, liver disease, sleep apnea, breathing problems and even orthopedic issues. Dr. Michael Camilleri, […]
Drugs for Weight Loss – The Centers for Disease Control report that over 70% of adults over age 20 are overweight and 40% are considered obese, placing them at risk of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, stroke, multiple cancers, liver disease, sleep apnea, breathing problems and even orthopedic issues. Dr. Michael Camilleri, […]
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.
