Category: Health

Cindy George, Personal Finance Editor, GoodRx: Tips to reduce your healthcare costs.

Each January brings a new wave of high healthcare costs as deductibles reset, premiums increase, and formularies change. That means many people are stuck paying more out-of-pocket. In fact, it’s estimated that it now takes the average American almost half a year to satisfy their deductible so they can shoulder less of the financial burden. As you plan for the new year, make a resolution to take control of your healthcare costs without having to sacrifice the quality of care. Cindy George, is the Personal Finance Editor for GoodRx and has tips to help you reduce your healthcare costs.

Gene O’Neill, CEO, The North American Veterinary Community and Dana Varble, Chief Veterinary Officer: Latest Innovations In Veterinary Medicine

Veterinarians from around the world gathered recently at the NAVC’s annual Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX) 2022 to learn the latest innovations in veterinary medicine that are helping animals of all kinds live longer, better quality lives. Dr. Dana Varble, Chief Veterinary Officer, The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) and Gene O’Neill, CEO, The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) join me to talk about the unsung heroes in veterinary practices — veterinary technicians/nurses who perform essential lifesaving and enhancing roles.

Dr. Denise A. Yardley, MONALEESA-2 Investigator, Breast Cancer Research Program, Sarah Cannon Research Institute and Shirley A. Mertz, President, Metastatic Breast Cancer Network: Advancements in Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatments

According to The American Cancer Society, Metastatic breast cancer (mBC) is the most serious form of the disease and takes a life in the United States approximately every 12 minutes creating an urgent need for treatment proven to extend life while preserving quality of life. My guests, Dr. Denise A. Yardley, a MONALEESA-2 Investigator, Breast Cancer Research Program, Sarah Cannon Research Institute and Shirley A. Mertz, President, Metastatic Breast Cancer Network, join me with the updated results of a targeted treatment from the Monaleesa-2 trial.

Dr. George Koob, Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: Recognizing Signs of an Alcohol Problem

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Dr. Selina McGee, Optometrist- First and only FDA-Approved Prescription Eye Drop Available to Treat Age-Related Blurry Near Vision or Presbyopia

Nearly 128 million Americans, or roughly half of the U.S. adult population, have age-related blurry near vision or presbyopia, a common and progressive eye condition which makes it difficult to see things up close and usually affects adults after age 40. First-and-Only FDA-Approved Prescription Eye Drop Available to Treat Age-Related Blurry Near Vision or Presbyopia . . . Dr. Selina McGee, Optometrist, Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry

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.

Learn More About This New FDA Approved Treatment for Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a complex and chronic brain disorder affecting approximately 2.8 million adults in the US. Dr. Gustavo Alva, Medical Director at ATP Clinical Research (Gus Alva MD – ATP Clinical Research) and Patrick, an adult living with schizophrenia have information about a new FDA approved treatment.

The Scottish Rite for Children: Celebrating 100 Years of Pioneering The Healing of Muscles

The Scottish Rite for Children is celebrating 100 years of pioneering the healing of muscles, joints and bones so that kids around the globe can have a boundless childhood; joining me to talk about the work that’s been done over the last century, Bob Walker, the President and CEO of Scottish Rite for Children, and Dr. Daniel J. Sucato, Chief of Staff.