How to stay DRY during DRY JANUARY – In our society, people use alcohol to celebrate, socialize, relax and enhance the enjoyment of meals. Heavy intake can lead to short and long-term unwanted consequences like auto accidents, broken relationships with family, friends and work colleagues. Many people are aware of the possible detrimental […]
Contact dermatitis is a common reaction of the skin to an allergen or irritant that might be found in personal products like shampoos, conditioners, soaps, hair dye, make-up, sunscreens, chemicals used in nail salons and more. Learn about the process of identifying the source and current therapies from Dr. Bruce Brod, Director […]
How to Prepare for your Annual Physical – January is a good time to pause and reflect about the important items on your calendar for the upcoming year. Having an annual physical with your primary care physician is essential to maintaining good health. The goals include discovering and treating medical conditions […]
The Parade of Champions – The mission of Your Radio Doctor® is to provide listeners with the most current information about prevention, testing and treatment of common medical conditions. But when COVID reared its ugly head, Dr. Marianne Ritchie recognized the need to infuse her audience with a weekly dose of inspiration by highlighting […]
Tattoos: Risks and Precautions – Before you get a tattoo, be aware of the potential risks including allergic reactions to the various dyes, thickened scars called granulomata, and the possibility of infection. Stick to a licensed artist and visit the shop to see the procedure before you commit to getting […]
Training for Sleep and the Potty – Dr. Lauren Hricik Vandevere will explain ways to create a safe sleep environment and offer tips for easing your baby into a schedule that sets the stage for healthy habits through toddler years and on. Then we’ll hear about getting your toddler “interested” is using the […]
Food is Medicine – On December 9, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie sat down with Sue Daugherty, RDN, LDN, CEO to discuss how nutritional support of chronically ill patients with meals tailored to their medical needs can improve the patient’s quality of life, increase the ability to tolerate medical treatments, decrease hospital admissions […]
The Value of Sports in our Health and Wellness – On Saturday, December 2, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with nationally-recognized sport psychologist, Dr. Joel Fish as he explained the concept of mental toughness, the importance of considering each athlete’s mental health and wellness in addition to their physical health, and […]
Food is Medicine – Nutritional support of chronically ill patients with meals tailored to their medical needs can improve the patient’s quality of life, increase the ability to tolerate medical treatments, decrease hospital admissions and lower health care costs. Manna is an organization which serves over one million meals a year […]
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.
