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Your Real Champion®: “Denise Clofine: The Miracle Worker Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie
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Your Real Champion®: “Diapers for Darlings“ Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie
The Overdose Crisis – For many years, our nation has focused on the Opioid Crisis, but now the problem is more complex. People are using drugs, which might be a combination of an opioid with another opioid or with a non-opioid, without realizing it. Since 1999, deaths from drug overdose are […]
Eating Disorders – On Saturday, May 27, our host, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie, spoke with Dr. Jean Doak, an expert from the University of North Carolina Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders, about symptoms, signs and therapies for eating disorders.
Eating Disorders – According to the National Eating Disorders Association, eating disorders are the second most fatal mental illness in the US, exceeded only by opioid use disorder. Learn about the symptoms, signs and therapies from a leading expert, Dr. Jean Doak.
Fad Diets – When it comes to weight loss, people have often turned to a “quick fix”, but rapid loss is often followed by rapid gain. Listen to Emily Rubin explain the value of sensible dieting and outline the dangers of fad diets, including the countless plans promoted on social media. […]
Autism and Neurodiversity – Creating a User-Friendly Community – On Saturday, May 20, our host Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Wendy Ross to explain the ongoing progress in making the entire community more “neurodiverse friendly,” including visits to the doctor, supermarket, airport, and elsewhere. For patients using crutches or […]
Autism and Neurodiversity – Creating a User-Friendly Community – For patients using crutches or wheelchairs, there are ramps to help navigate travel in public spaces. There is no “ramp” for people with autism or other neurodiverse conditions such as asperger’s syndrome or PTSD. In 2020 Dr. Wendy Ross was our […]
Fad Diets – On Saturday, May 13, our host, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie, spoke with Emily Rubin, RD, LDN about the value of sensible dieting and the dangers of fad diets, including the countless plans promoted on social media. When it comes to weight loss, people have often turned to a “quick […]
When Is It Time to Take Your Child to a Psychologist? – On Saturday, May 6 our host Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Katie K. Lockwood, a leading expert who discussed the role of a child psychologist. As children grow and develop, they all react differently to life issues and […]
When Is It Time to Take Your Child to a Psychologist? – As children grow and develop, they all react differently to life issues and relationships. Some take more time for potty training, sleep training, or struggle with separation anxiety. School-age children and teens may face bullying or have to deal […]
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.
