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Episode 171 – COPD Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie
COPD – On Saturday, August 26, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Sean P Duffy about how the most updated therapies and how the diagnosis is made for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, one of the top causes of death in the US. The GOLD (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease) Conference will be held in Philadelphia this November, where there will be a special patient forum that you can attend.
Associate Professor of Clinical Thoracic Medicine and Surgery
Lewis Katz School of Medicine Temple University
Attending in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Temple University Hospital
Your Real Champion – The Little Sisters of the Poor
As a Little Sister of the Poor, Sister Veronica finds joy in her role as a “beggar for beggars.” These women of dedication all share the same mission. They put the needs of others before their own and devote their lives to caring for the neediest of elderly people – offering them a home, working to relieve their pain, and treating them with dignity.
Their upcoming Gala is on Sunday, September 17 at noon, at the Drexelbrook Catering and Event Center in Drexel Hill. Help the Sisters in their beautiful mission. Get your tickets by calling (215) 729-5153 or visit www.littlesistersofthepoor.org
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Sexually Transmitted Infections – On Saturday, August 12, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Sara Keely Schultz about screening, prevention, and therapies, especially the great advances that have occurred in the treatment of […]
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.
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