Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV is a highly contagious virus that can lead to respiratory illness for infants, including lung infections such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia. RSV has been on the rise over the past few months, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in southern environments like Florida, RSV season has an earlier onset and longer duration than most regions of the country. Joining me with signs, symptoms, Dr. Anna Zimmermann, a neonatologist specializing in the treatment of premature and sick newborn infants, and Dina Rizzo, whose daughter Winnie tested positive for RSV.
Myths and Misinformation About Covid Vaccines
Mostly unvaccinated residents have been filling hospitals in Montana in recent weeks, yet nearly 13% of the population in Montana remain vaccine hesitant. Dr. Neil Ku, a healthcare epidemiologist at the Billings Clinic, joins me to talk about ways to stay healthy and some of the myths and misinformation about Covid vaccines.
Cuemath Bridging The Math Gap Through Guided Math Curriculum and Exercises
Millions of students across the United States returned to in-person learning this fall; but the negative impact on education due to remote or hybrid learning last year, is considerable – especially in math. In an effort to address this disparity, Manan Khurma, the founder of Cuemath, is helping to bridge the growing math gap by offering access to guided math curriculum and exercises.
Jotham S. Stein: Author of Negotiate Like a CEO
What do you need to need to safeguard yourself in business and employment? Negotiate Like a CEO outlines how employees, executives, and entrepreneurs have protected themselves in the past, and provides eye-opening advice on how to make sure you won’t get taken advantage of. Author Jotham S. Stein, has more than two decades of experience representing entrepreneurs and C-Suite executives, board members, venture capitalists, private equity principals, and investment bankers as well as less senior employees of all size companies; he describes best practices, common pitfalls, and sky’s-the-limit possibilities at any career stage, whether you’re just out of college or you’re gunning for that C-suite job.
Mona Mahajan, Senior Investment Strategist at Edward Jones: Advice for Consumers on How to Navigate Economic Uncertainty from the Pandemic
According to a new study from financial services firm Edward Jones, Americans are at crossroads with how they view the current state of the U.S. economy. Mona Mahajan, Senior Investment Strategist at Edward Jones has results from the survey and talk about the factors that contribute to emotional investing, decision making and expectations of financial advisors.
Hartford Hough, Author: Ginger The Journey of Two Hearts: One Animal, One Human
Hartford Hough is an award- winning baker, chef and cake designer and author who is as passionate about the care of animals, as he is about baking and the culinary arts. His deep concern for the health and welfare of animals has led to his efforts to support other resources and organizations responsible for finding “forever” homes for lost, abandoned, and displaced animals. He is a true advocate who is determined to raise awareness for this cause, end animal cruelty and foster care. Hartford is a proud member of the Humane Society and the ASPCA. He joins me to talk about his new book, Ginger The Journey of Two Hearts: One Animal, One Human.
Non-hormonal Options for Menopause Symptom Relief
There’s A new survey conducted by Equelle to gather insights to help health care providers and women have more open dialogue on the topic of menopause and non-hormonal options for symptom relief, Nurse Barb Dehn talks menopause symptoms and myths.
Everything You Need to Know About the Medicare Open Enrollment Period
It’s Medicare open enrollment time! Dr. Meena Seshamani, Director for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services has information about everything you need to know about the Medicare open enrollment period.
What Is Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer and The Outlook for Women Living with This Disease
More than 280,000 people are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. And many of them will survive and thrive, but those with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer, TNBC, have a far less optimistic outlook. Joining me to talk about metastatic triple-negative breast cancer and the outlook for women living with this disease, Ricki Fairley, the CEO and co-founder of Touch, the Black Breast Cancer Alliance and a Stage 3A TNBC survivor, and Dr. Monique Gary of the Grand View Health Penn Cancer Network Cancer Program.
How To Perform Routine Home Safety Checks and Maintenance
Lifestyle expert, Martin Amado reminds us all to perform some routine home safety checks and maintenance this season.