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1370 Connection Healthy Friday

by WXXI

Healthy Friday is a monthly show offered during the 1370 Connection call in show that deals with Rochester area health, wellness and medicine. Host Elissa Orlando talks with health experts on a variety of topics, including diagnosis and treatment, exercise and alternative medicine. Callers who listen and phone in get direct access to health care experts.

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Episodes

  1. Healthy Friday: 2014 Hypertension guidelines and Fatty liver.

    Guest: Dr. Tim Malins, who is in the middle of the road, to sort it out. Plus general blood pressure issues. Also, 10-20% of Americans have some fat in their liver. This disease is not just about alcohol. And exercise can help. Guest: Dr Kevin Casey, Gastroenterologist

  2. Healthy Friday: Alzheimer's and Faith-based mental health initiatives.

    Vicky Ruppert, wife of Jim Ruppert, one of Second Opinion's first panelists. Jim has passed away, and Vicky has written a book about caring for those with dementia. She'll be joined by her co-author Ann Henderberg, who also lost her husband to dementia, and David Midland of the local Alzheimer's...

  3. Healthy Friday: Innovative Cancer Treatments

    Hosted by Elissa Orlando. Innovative Cancer Treatments

  4. Healthy Friday: Hunger and Obesity; HIV outreach and new LGBT initiatives

    Hosted by Elissa Orlando. Hunger and Obesity; HIV outreach and new LGBT initiatives

  5. Healthy Friday: Joint replacement

    TBA- Highland Hospital Ortho doctor, John Klibanoff MD, Orthopaedic Surgeon Rochester General Hospital

  6. Healthy Friday: Melanoma and Diabetes Awareness Month

    Melanoma/ Second Opinion this week Sheriff Ibrahim, URMC and Diabetes Awareness Month.

  7. Healthy Friday: Glucosamine maybe not for Joints and Second Opinion Preview

    But a new study from NIH Alternative Medicine says exercise is better than Glucosamine –especially for knee problems. Dr. Chris Drinkwater, an orthopedist from Highland Hospital, weighs in and answers questions. Dr. Lou Papa, Second Opinion's primary care physician, joins us for a preview of…

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  8. Healthy Friday: Health Disparities in Disabled Populations

    Guest is Dr. Steve Perlman (a dentist), one of the pioneers of health care improvements for people with disabilities, and one of the key movers in the national Special Olympics. Saturday, Dr. Perlman, Sesame Street and the Special Olympics are holding a health event at the Bayview YMCA to promote...

  9. Healthy Friday: C-diff bacteria and managed care and changes in long term care for seniors.

    Dr. Don Treanor, URMC and Kathy McGuire, Senior VP Senior Services at Rochester General Health Systems.

  10. Healthy Friday: Mental health

    Patrick Kennedy, former congressman (addiction recovery) and Greg Soehner, President and CEO East House.

  11. Healthy Friday: Shortage of Primary Care Physicians and Congressional Diabetes Caucus

    Topic 1 Shortage of Primary Care Physicians: Dr. Bridgette A. Wiefling,Rochester General Health Systems Topic 2 Congressional Diabetes Caucus: Congressman Tom Reed, Vice Chair of the Caucus

  12. Healthy Friday: Dr. Bridgette A. Wiefling, of Rochester General Health System

    Dr. Bridgette A. Wiefling, of Rochester General Health System, about the shortage of primary care physicians.

  13. Healthy Friday: 05-17-13 hr1

    Awareness of alcohol addiction, A preview of Weight of the Nation screenings, A preview of sun season

  14. Healthy Friday: 05-17-13 hr2

    Willie Osterman and his wife Michelle, discussing their photographic journey through Michelle's cancer treatment. A photography exhibit at the Visual Studies Workshop and an awareness raiser at Paley Studios, for the Finger Lakes Burn Association.

  15. Healthy Friday: 03-15-13 hr2

    American Graduate: high school dropout rate in the Greater Rochester area is a significant problem and Blood Drive named for AL Sigl

  16. Healthy Friday: 03-15-13 hr1

    Colorectal cancer awareness and Soda ban struck down

  17. Healthy Friday: Insomnia and also Gaming and Health

    Elissa Orlando presents Insomnia and also Gaming and Health

  18. Healthy Friday: Heart Month

    Elissa Orlando presents a 1 hour program on issues of personal health and wellness: Heart Month – cardiology

  19. Healthy Friday; Personal Well Being

    Elissa Orlando presents an hour on issues of personal health and wellbeing

  20. Healthy Friday: emerging health care innovation 1

    Elissa Orlando and the Innnovation Trail's Matt Leonard present a two hour special examination of emerging health care innovation.

  21. Healthy Friday: emerging health care innovation 2

    Elissa Orlando and the Innnovation Trail's Matt Leonard present a two hour special examination of emerging health care innovation.

  22. Healthy Friday: Breast Density debate and Why quiet time is important in the hospital

    2 shows: Guest 1 Dr. Avice O'Connel --URMC -- Breast Density debate. Guest 2 Cheryl Sheridan – RGH – Why quiet time is important in the hospital

  23. Healthy Friday: the latest on research about concussions and new lipid lowering drug

    2 Shows: Guest 3 Dr. Jeff Bazarian, URMC, the latest on research about concussions. Guest 4 Dr. Bob Block, URMC, new lipid lowering drugs, monoclonal antibodies.

  24. Healthy Friday: Active transportation and Meningitis-Steroid shot

    1pm The Rochester Cycling Alliance continues to push for a more active transportation model for Rochester. Gusts: Dr. Scott MacRae and Erick Frisch, City of Rochester transportation office. 1:30pm The latest on the outbreak of fungal meningitis related to steroid shots. Guest: Dr. Ed Walsh,...

  25. Healthy Friday: Child Obesity

    Guests: Dr. William Dietz Former head of the division of nutrition, physical activity and obesity at CDC Bonnie DeVinney, GRHF Rachel Pickering, HealthiKids Initiative.

  26. Healthy Friday: Recovery month and Ovarian Cancer

    Guest: part 1 Actor Joe Pantoliano and Greg Soehner, President of East House and part 2 Dr. Cynthia Angel: Gynecologic Oncologist, Highland Hospital.

  27. Healthy Friday: Eggs and Cholesterol

    Drs. Tim Malins RGHS and Chad Teeters, URMC Highland Hospital, Eggs and Cholesterol.

  28. Healthy Friday: Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

    Dr. Louis Eickel Rochester General Health System: Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

  29. Healthy Friday Hour Two Part One Fish the good and the bad

    Guests: Dr. Gary Myers, Dr. Edwin vin Wijngaarden, University of Rochester

  30. Healthy Friday Hour Two Part Two Yoga classical practice

    Guests: Bob Butera, Yoga therapist and author.

  31. Healthy Friday Hour One Part Two Second Opinion Preview

    Guests: Dr. Roger Oskvig, Dr. Mark Shelley, URMC

  32. Healthy Friday Hour One Part One Cancer Supportive services

    Guests: Besty Twohig-Barret-Cancer Wellness Connections Dr. Mohammed Tejani, URMC

  33. Healthy Friday: Bullying - Preview the new movie

    Bullying: Preview the new movie, learn about tomorrow night's talk-back at The Little Theatre. Guests: Miss New York State Kaitlin Monte and Ann Marie White.

  34. Healthy Friday: Organ Donation

    Organ Donation, with Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network, and University of Rochester Medical Center transplant surgeon Chris Barry.

  35. Healthy Friday Special: Excellus CEO David Klein and Dr. Patricia Bomba hr 2

    Elissa Orlando speaks with Excellus CEO David Klein and Dr. Patricia Bomba

  36. Healthy Friday Special: Excellus CEO David Klein and Dr. Patricia Bomba hr1

    Elissa Orlando speaks with Excellus CEO David Klein and Dr. Patricia Bomba

  37. Healthy Friday: Diabetes

    Dr. K.K. Rajamani The Unity Diabetes Center Director Chief of Endocrinology, Unity Health

  38. Healthy Friday: Personal Health Care

    Candice Lucas – URMC Cancer Services Dr Byron Kennedy – Monroe County Health Department and Diane Delorm Rochester General Health System Registered Dietitian.

  39. Healthy Friday: High Salt, Goolge Flu & foot pain

    Dr. Peter Salgo, host of Second Opinion, discusses a new CDC report that says there is high salt content in everyday foods. Dr. Ed Walsh, Rochester General Hospital infectious diseases expert, discusses a report that Google Flu Trends is an accurate indicator of how the flu is spreading. Dr.…

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  40. Healthy Friday: Winter Infections

    Winter Infections Linda Greene/ RN Director of Infection Prevention at Rochester General Health system.

  41. Healthy Friday: Bausch and Lomb study on contact users

    Bausch and Lomb study on contact users and general eye health. Dr. Joseph Barr Vice President, Global Clinical & Medical Affairs and Professional Services, Vision Care for Bausch + Lomb.

  42. Healthy Friday: John Kaplan

    Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer John Kaplan was at the top of his world.

  43. Healthy Friday: Breast cancer across generations

    Treatment options for different age groups. Guest: Dr. Lori Medeiros, medical director of the Rochester General Breast Center.

  44. Healthy Friday: Holiday stress and winter blues AND Living with Alzheimer's

    stress: Dr. JoAnne Pedro Carroll, psychologist and author: Putting Children First Proven Parenting Strategies for Helping Children Thrive Through Divorce; LWA: Dr. Roger Oskvig, University of Rochester Medical Center geriatrician and medical advisor, Second Opinion.

  45. Healthy Friday: The 10th anniversary of CompassionNet

    We'll talk with Dr. David Korones who works with the program, and with a family that was impacted by the program. Guests: Dr. David Korones Dane Overfield- parent Alyssa Gupton- Case Manager, CompassionNet Philene Cromwell – Manager Medical Services, CompassionNet

  46. Healthy Friday: Your doctor, your weight and the new Shingles vaccine

    Dr. Rebecca Puhl is Director of Research and Weight Stigma Initiatives at the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at Yale University. Also Dr. Edward Walsh, Rochester General Hospital, talks about the new Shingles vaccine.

  47. Healthy Friday: New Vitamin Study and Organ Donation

    Show 1- Dr. Peter Salgo, host of Second Opinion. Show 2-Charity Sunshine Tillemann Dick- opera soprano, Rob Kochik- Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network

  48. Healthy Friday: Breast Cancer

    Dr. Jan Dombrowski, Medical Director, Pluta Cancer Center

  49. Healthy Friday: Patty Duke and Dr. Christine Olson

    Interviews: Patty Duke about her activism regarding bipolar disorder and Dr. Christine Olson of Cornell University about the E-Moms of Rochester study.

About this show

Healthy Friday is a monthly show offered during the 1370 Connection call in show that deals with Rochester area health, wellness and medicine. Host Elissa Orlando talks with health experts on a variety of topics, including diagnosis and treatment, exercise and alternative medicine. Callers who listen and phone in get direct access to health care experts.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does 1370 Connection Healthy Friday have?

1370 Connection Healthy Friday has 112 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on January 17, 2014.

What is 1370 Connection Healthy Friday about?

Healthy Friday is a monthly show offered during the 1370 Connection call in show that deals with Rochester area health, wellness and medicine. Host Elissa Orlando talks with health experts on a variety of topics, including diagnosis and treatment, exercise and alternative medicine. Callers who...

How often does 1370 Connection Healthy Friday release new episodes?

1370 Connection Healthy Friday publishes every two weeks, based on its 112 episodes since September 2008.

Who hosts 1370 Connection Healthy Friday?

1370 Connection Healthy Friday is created and hosted by WXXI.
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