Death is a part of life, but too often people are afraid to talk about their fears about dying, and their priorities for care at the end of life. Many people find themselves in challenging situations when they are faced with a dying relative or friend, not sure what steps to take to honor the … Continued
Nurse Rona and her guest, Dr. Gary Simonds, will discuss the complexities of neurosurgery, brain disorders, physician burnout, talking to patients and families about death, and ghosts. Dr Simonds new book is Death’s Pale Flag.
When all is well, we go about our day without thinking about how important our feet are. We walk, hike, run, play sports, or go shopping with ease. But when something is wrong and we have pain in our feet or ankles, it’s all we can think about. Join Nurse Rona and Podiatrist Dr. Sireesha … Continued
Join Nurse Rona and her guest Anna Griffin to discuss topics such as child safety, poisoning, drowning, CPR, choking, bleeding, and what to put in a first aid kit. This is a good time to think about safety and be prepared so you can stay as calm as possible if an accident or emergency occurs.
The US had the most covid deaths of any country. Why is that, and what can we learn about the declining health of our country? Income inequality is a major factor related to increased deaths in the pandemic. Join Nurse Rona and her guest, Dr. Stephen Bezruchka
Maternal health outcomes have become more disparate with black women being three times as likely to die from pregnancy-related causes as white women. Most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, so what are the causes? What work is being done to end preventable mortality and racial disparities? Join Nurse Rona and Dr. Amanda Williams to discuss these issues … Continued
October is Learning Disabilities (LD) Awareness Month. It’s reported that one in five students learn differently because they have dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or other learning and attention issues. Join Nurse Rona and Dr. Rebecca Hawley to find out more about learning differences and the importance of advocating for someone who isn’t getting the services … Continued
There are so many questions regarding digital media’s impact on a child’s development. We know there are consequences of too much media exposure for children’s minds, physical health, and social wellbeing, but how much is too much? And what about the quality of the media children absorb starting at a young age? Join Nurse Rona … Continued
Join Nurse Rona and Dr. Joy Cooper to discuss the The U.S. Supreme Court overturning of Roe v. Wade, cutting off millions of women across the country from essential health care. They will also talk about why pregnant women in the US are more than twice as likely to die from complications related to pregnancy … Continued
The F.D.A has recommended that the Moderna and Pfizer coronavirus vaccines be authorized for children as young as 6 months old. This week parents will have to make decisions about whether to vaccinate their young children, which vaccine to give, and if masking up is still necessary. And with summer upon us, there are important … Continued
