> Listen on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT or anytime on Audacy.com. The Children’s Specialized Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health in New Brunswick is the nation’s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges — from chronic illnesses and complex […]
Every August, parents rush to have their children’s forms completed to begin the school year, especially if they include the pre-participation exam for sports. Sports aside, at some point during the year, all adolescents and teens should have an annual visit so the pediatrician can perform a complete history and […]
The Heartbreak of Psoriasis – Words from a TV commercial more than 50 years ago still describe the discomfort and embarrassment patients suffer. The good news? There is an entire treasure chest of therapies available now that didn’t exist when that commercial was made. Dr. Bruce Brod will explain what […]
The Value of Volunteering in our Health and Wellness – Volunteering helps those in need and builds a stronger community, while it also offers many benefits for your physical and mental health. Learning better coping skills can help to lower blood pressure and decrease risk of heart disease, and nothing relieves […]
Tun Tavern – In 1775, the Tun Tavern in Philadelphia was the birthplace of the U.S. Marine Corps. Soon after, John Adams drafted plans for the Navy there as well. It was also the meeting place for four Philadelphia nonprofit organizations from colonial times that still exist today: The Freemasons […]
The Value of Community in our Health and Wellbeing – On Saturday, July 8, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. James Pawelski and his wife, Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, about the value of community. Social connection to family members, friends and colleagues at work is essential to our overall health. Recently, […]
Effects of Social Media and Cell Phone Use in Children and Adolescents – This is an important discussion about how parents can prepare children for their digital lives. It also shares the concerns about the possible negative effects of social media, texting, and cell phone use in children and teens—along with practical […]
Violence Prevention in Children and Adolescents – Violence has become a national public health epidemic. The mission of the Center for Violence Prevention at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is to reduce the exposure to and impact of violence among children, teens and families through community-focused research and evidence-based programs.
Fidelity Month – In March of last year, a poll by the National Opinion Research Center from The University of Chicago indicated a precipitous decline in Americans’ belief in the importance of values such as patriotism, religion, family and community—the values that used to unite Americans despite our many differences […]
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.
