There is collective trauma in our nation, with the Covid-19 pandemic and the horrific gun violence epidemic. With the recent shootings in Buffalo, Uvalde, and Tulsa, people are dealing with the deep pain of loss, grief, anger, and fear. The trauma of gun violence impacts all of us, but children are suffering in ways that are so hard to witness. … Continued
Economist Nate Hilger will share highlights from his book The Parent Trap: How to Stop Overloading Parents and Fix Our Inequality Crisis. He and Nurse Rona will discuss why parenting is harder and more important than previously understood and what it will take to get parents the resources they need to set up all children … Continued
Join us to welcome a new producer/host on the About Health team, Thuy Nguyen, founder and director at Berkeley Community Acupuncture. She will reflect on what Traditional Chinese Medicine is and the inseparable connection of our well-being on the community and the well-being of the community on us.
Join Nurse Rona and her guest, Dr. Michael Lenoir, to discuss current health issues, such as flu, Covid-19, asthma, disparities in health care, and other concerns you may have about your health.
What would it take to have a caring system that addressed health disparities, honored indigenous medicine, and respected the stories and struggles of all people? How can we create a culture of care for our children, elders, and the planet? And, what could we be doing differently in this prolonged, confusing, and painful time of … Continued
Join Nurse Rona and guest Elizabeth Scott, LCSW, to discuss the difference between the terms “body image” and “embodiment.” They will explore the many factors that can lead to an eating disorder and why treatment is vital to a person’s health and well being.
Suicide is a major public health issue and among the top ten causes of death in the United States. More veterans die by suicide than in combat. Nurse Rona Renner will be in conversation with Craig J. Bryan, PsyD to discuss why it’s important to rethink our approach to suicide prevention and consider what is … Continued
Dr. Harry McIlroy will join Nurse Rona to answer you questions about Covid-19, flu season, and other medical issues you’re facing. They will share ideas about staying healthy as the seasons change. photo: Hush Naidoo Jade Photography via Unsplash
Join Nurse Rona in conversation with Frances Moore Lappé, author or coauthor of twenty books, including the three-million copy Diet for a Small Planet. Joining her will also be Anna Lappé, Co-founder with her mother of Small Planet Institute. She is a respected advocate for sustainability and justice along the food chain, and leader at … Continued
Have you been putting off going to your doctor for routine care because of Covid-19? Do you have questions about the vaccines, or other health conditions? And when do you think Telemedicine is appropriate? Join Nurse Rona and Dr. Hiten Patel to address your concerns. photo: Hush Naidoo Jade Photography via Unsplash
