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Your Family's Health
Professor Jeanine Cook-Garard from the Nassau Community College Nursing Department discusses health issues concerning all of us.
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Northeast College of Health Sciences
Prof. Joan Buckley learns about the Northeast College of Health Sciences to see how they’re training the next generation of health care professionals...
Type 2 Diabetes
Prof. Joan Buckley and Pandora Groth learn about Type 2 Diabetes - how it’s diagnosed, treated, and managed. And don’t worry — this show is sugar-free...
Menopause
Today, we’re turning up the heat… and for some women, you’ll see that we are doing so quite literally! We’re talking about menopause — the natural lif...
Diverticulitis
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about diverticulitis. It’s a condition that affects the digestive tract and can cause some serious discomfort. So, if y...
Postpartum Depression
A new movie has been created by a local filmmaker that presents, what it calls a raw and powerful journey into the unspoken struggles of new parents....
Chronic Kidney Disease
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about chronic kidney disease — a serious condition that affects more than 1 in 7 adults in the U.S., often without any...
Asthma
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about asthma—a condition that affects over 25 million Americans, including many children. Whether you or a loved one li...
Women & Autoimmunity Diseases
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about a topic that affects millions of women but often flies under the radar: autoimmune diseases. These conditions can...
Cataract Surgery
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about eye care—specifically, cataracts and the surgical options available to restore clear vision. Learn about what cau...
Harmony Healthcare Long Island
Many of us have been to an urgent care center, which were created to lessen the burden on local emergency rooms for every day ailments. But some of th...
Autism, and AutiServe Consulting
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks about autism, because a new report shows that rates of autism diagnoses have increased. Health and Human Services Secre...
Children & Mental Health
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about children’s mental health. From anxiety and depression to the impact of social media and school stress, we learn a...
Melanoma and Skin Cancers
According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 5-and-a-half million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are diagnosed each year in the US. Many...
Death Doulas
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Dr. Elizabeth Anne Wood, a Professor of Sociology in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences here at Nassa...
FOXG1 Syndrome - Believe In A Cure
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard meets Scott Reich, a father from Port Washington who had to face the horrible news that his very young son, Eli, was diagnosed...
Plant-Based Diets and Heart Health
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about ways to keep our hearts beating happily - and the effect that a plant-based diet may have on our heart health. S...
New York State Quitline
People who smoke a half-a-pack of cigarettes each day often consider themselves to be “light” or “moderate” smokers. But like those who are “heavy” to...
Zumba and other Fitness Programs
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Zumba and other new trending ways to get your body moving towards a healthier life. She speaks with Karren Ross-...
Epilepsy
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about a condition that affects over 50 million people worldwide—epilepsy. Despite being one of the most common neurolog...
Genetic Cancer Risks
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about the role genetics plays in determining your risk for developing and being diagnosed with cancer. She speaks with...
Medicare FAQ's
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with James Donnelly, Founder and CEO of Safe Haven Insurance Agency, located on Broadhollow Road in Melville. Their goal...
Crushing Cancer: Managing A Cancer Diagnosis
Sometimes, when you are diagnosed with a disease, that initial diagnosis comes from an Emergency Room Doctor. But what if that diagnosis might be canc...
Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor
Dr. Jeanine Cook Garard meets Carly Fauth, a triple-negative breast cancer survivor, fitness professional, host of the Chemo Coffee Talk podcast and n...
Marijuana Health Concerns
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about the health benefits - or concerns - concerning the use of cannabis and marijuana. She speak with Dr. Raymond Wigg...
Diabetes and Nutrition
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard looks at the link between nutrition and Diabetes. From the role of balanced diets in managing blood sugar levels to how certai...
Living Kidney Donation
There are about 100,000 people on the kidney transplant waitlist in the United States. But have you ever heard about being a live kidney donor? Livin...
RSV and The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about RSV and other respiratory illnesses by talking with Dr. Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., the medical director of the Natio...
Migraines
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about migraines: a chronic neurological disorder that causes moderate to severe headaches, often on one side of the hea...
Sleep Apnea
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about sleep apnea and other sleep disorders - and how we can all get a better night’s sleep! She talks with Dr. Praveen...
Orthopedics: Joint Injuries
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns what an orthopedist does and how they can help when you suffer an injury to your bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, or...
1 in 9: Hewlett House For Breast Cancer Patients
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Hewlett House, a community learning resource center for cancer patients and their families here in Nassau County....
Healthy Aging
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and her brother, Dr. Ian Cook, talk about Healthy Aging - including Geriatric and Palliative Care. They talk with Dr. Maria T...
Dementia - and Care for the Caregiver
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about how to care for someone suffering from dementia, and also how to care for the caregiver - something that is somet...
Nurse Sandra Lindsay: First In Line For The Covid Vaccine
No one likes to think back to the dark COVID days of 2020 - but there was one day that was brighter than others. December 14th, 2020 - the day that th...
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks about suicide awareness and prevention with Dr. Vinay Saranga, a psychiatrist, and founder of The North Carolina Institu...
Sports Medicine
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about sports medicine and rehabbing from sports-related injuries. She speaks with Dr. Kevin Cipriano, a specialist in S...
Environment Health
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Nailah Garard, a local farmer, cultural anthropologist, and land conservationist from Long Island, NY. She recently...
Hypnosis and Your Health
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns how hypnosis has been found to help with various health concerns, including the ability to stop smoking, stress managem...
Ozempic and Weight Loss Surgical Options
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about the growing popularity of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, weight loss surgical options, and what other options yo...
Autism: "Unstoppable"
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Matthew Kenslow, a substitute teacher, popular influencer, author and juggler with more than 1.1 million Instagram...