Episode 39: Music and Medicine

On October 25, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Alexander Pantelyat to hear the science behind the music as a medical therapy; let your spirits be lifted by the men of Philadelphia Royalty (Sid Mark and Jerry Blavat) who bring us the music.Dr. Alexander Pantelyat an accomplished violinist, is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Music and Medicine.Sid is the leading authority and the only person authorized by Frank Sinatra to host a syndicated show with his music. The Sounds of Sinatra with Sid Mark is the longest-running, single artist, syndicated radio program in America.Jerry Blavat, The Geator With The Heater, is a noted performer, TV and radio personality, and King of the Oldies. The Geator with the Heater, the Big Boss with the Hot Sauce is a Philadelphia icon.Your Real Champion: Yes, I’d like to be….your neighbor!​Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Erick Woods, the Associate Campus Minister for Ignatian Service at St. Joseph’s Prep.