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On March 23, Dr. Marianne Ritchie chatted with Rebecca Siegel, Scientific Director of Surveillance Research at American Cancer Society, about the ACS annual report that provides current statistics on occurrence, death rate, and survival for various cancers.

On March 16, Dr. Marianne Ritchie chatted with Robin B. Mendelsohn, MD to get an update on colorectal cancer.

The Impact of Family Structure on our Health and Well-being – What are the factors that make you unique and create your personality and outlook on life? Are you an only child? Are you the oldest in your family or the baby? Were you rebellious or cautious as a teen? Part of the […]

The Value of Sports in the Community – As we transition from the excitement of the Super Bowl to the suspense of March Madness, we come together behind “our team” and realize that sports can unite an entire city, regardless of a fan’s age, race, or socioeconomic circumstances. Sports foster belonging, social interaction […]

Have a Heart? – Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women. Tune in to hear the latest news in cardiology from the current President of the American Heart Association, whose annual national meeting was just held in Philadelphia in November.

I am Constantly Clearing my Throat – Join us to hear an update on various forms of acid reflux. Most people are familiar with GERD (reflux of acid from the stomach into the lower esophagus), but acid that travels higher can irritate tissue in the throat resulting in a condition […]

Current Topics in Pediatrics – Dr. Julie Kardos has a wealth of experience in answering parents’ questions such as, “How sick is sick?” and “How do you know when to take your child to the pediatrician?” With the recent report of cases of measles, who is at risk?  What are the […]