Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie

On Feb. 22, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Dr. Victoria Vetter professor of pediatrics at Penn Medicine and medical director of Youth Heart Watch, and Frank DeSimone, father of triplets who saved his newborn son from cardiac arrest with CPR, discussed sudden cardiac arrest in children and how we can protect our youth.

On Feb. 15, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Dr. Helene Glassberg, director of Penn Medicine's Pre-Operative Cardiac Clinic and board president of the American Heart Association in Philadelphia, and Stephanie Austin, cardiac arrest survivor, discussed recognizing warning signs of heart disease, advocating for women's heart health and the life-saving importance of CPR.

On Feb. 8, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Arielle Weiss, assistant professor of gynecologic oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center, discussed cervical cancer and details about risks, screening tests and the vaccine.

On Feb. 1, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. John Zurlo, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases and Environmental Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, discussed the surge of four different viruses occurring right now, how they are detected and treated, and how you can protect yourself and your family members.

On Jan. 25, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Tricia Wingerter and Audrey Coccia discussed the current growth of the aging U.S. population and demand for in-home elder care. Wingerter talks about her experience with care giving and Coccia talks about her 29 years of work to bring support to people with disabilities and their families in the community.

On Jan. 18, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Frank Leone, a professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, discussed strategies to better understand and break the smoking cycle.

On Jan. 11, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Gerald Williams, orthopaedic surgeon at Rothman Orthopaedic, discuss important questions you should be asking your doctor when you need surgery and common injuries and diseases of the shoulder joint.

On December 16, 2023, Dr. Marianne Ritchie sat down with Deputy Fire Marshal Matthew Maguire and Officer Carl Harper to discuss holiday safety tips. The message from both guests is to be aware of your surroundings and their advice could save your life!

On Dec. 14, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Monica Christmas, an internationally recognized obstetrician/gynecologist and associate medical director of The Menopause Society, will answer all your questions about menopause.

On Dec. 7, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Erin Thurston from Independence Blue Cross discussed all things health insurance.

On Nov. 30, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Bruce Brod discussed the uses and impact of Botox injections.

On Nov. 23, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Dr. Joel Fish and Marguerite Schroeder discussed in depth how to navigate the emotional challenges of the holidays.

On Nov. 16, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Dr. James J. Black, Robert Montoro and Frank McFadden explained the distinction between adoption and foster care and resources in Philadelphia.

On Nov. 9, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Raina Shivashankar discussed Crohn's Disease, how it affects the body, and treatment methods.

On Nov. 2, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Priya Sehgal discussed GI health, focusing on ulcerative colitis.

On Oct. 26, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Bruce Brod discussed the uses and impact of Botox injections.

On Oct. 19, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. William Hughes discussed what to do and what not to do immediately after a burn occurs, the importance of designated burn centers, and practical tips to prevent fires and burn injuries both at home and in the workplace.

On Oct. 12, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Paul Offit discussed the latest COVID-19 strain, the protection offered by the 2024-2025 vaccine, potential interactions between Paxlovid and other medications, and whether it's safe to receive the COVID-19 and flu vaccines on the same day.

On Oct. 5, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Sister Lisa Lettiere, Mr. Lyle Sine, and Ms. Melodye Mae discussed the support for individuals with visual impairments or blindness in Philadelphia.

On Sept. 28, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Heidi Syropoulos discussed the increasing percentage of elderly people whose medical conditions are often more complex than those in younger patients.

On Sept. 21, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Ming R. Wang discussed excessive alcohol use and where you can get help.

On Saturday, September 14 Dr. Marianne Ritchie sat down with Professor, Dr. Michael Lucey, a world-renowned specialist in liver disease and liver transplant medicine, to discuss safe alcohol consumption.

On Saturday, September 7 Dr. Marianne Ritchie sat down with Dr. Joel Fish for a thought-provoking discussion about the positive messages of resilience, discipline, and courage as demonstrated by the world’s most elite athletes. Special guest Angelo Cataldi, Philly sports radio legend, shares his story as this week's Your Real Champion.

On Saturday, August 24, Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Nicholas A DiNubile, MD and Emily Rubin, RD, LDN, MPH to discuss safe exercise for older patients and the importance of adequate protein in the diet to maintain a healthy muscle mass in aging patients.

On Saturday, August 10, Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Matthew McDonald, President and CEO of The Children’s Specialized Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health in New Brunswick to discuss treating and caring for children living with chronic illnesses. This week's Your Real Champion is Dr. Angela Lin – The Voice for those with a Rare Disease.More information here: https://yourradiodoctor.net/children-who-live-with-a-chronic-illness/

On August 3, Dr. Marianne Ritche and Dr. Julie Kardos discussed the importance of annual visits for teens.

On July 27, Dr. Marianne Ritche and Dr. Bruce Brod discussed what psoriasis looks like, its various forms, and the spectrum of treatment options.

On July 22, Dr. Marianne Ritchie, Dario V LaRocca, MD and Ms. Courtney McDade discuss the positives of “giving.”

On July 13, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie and Pat Dailey discussed The Tun Tavern Legacy Foundation's goal to rebuild The Tun™ by 2025 for the 250th birthday of the Marines.

On June 29, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie and Desmond Upton Patton, PhD, MSW discussed the possible negative effects of social media, texting, and cell phone use in children and teens—along with practical suggestions to limit exposure.

On June 22,  Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie and Stephen S. Leff, PhD discussed the mission of the Center for Violence Prevention at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to reduce the exposure to and impact of violence among children, teens and families through community-focused research and evidence-based programs.

On June 15, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie discussed “Fidelity Month”—the values that used to unite Americans despite our many differences across racial, ethnic and religious lines with Dr. Robert George.

On June 8, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie discussed emerging techniques for men with localized prostate tumors with Dr. Patrick Gomella.

On June 1, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie sat down to discuss the various fad diets being followed these days with nutrition expert Emily Rubin.  

On May 18, 2024 Dr. Abraham Aragones and Dr. Marianne Ritchie discussed the value of the HPV vaccine and more.

On May 11, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie and Dr. Katherine D. Lackritz discussed the steps you can take to maximize the health of your developing baby and yourself during pregnancy, and even before you conceive.

On May 4, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie chats with Mark B. Pochapin, MD discuss how to determine what is a reliable source for medical information when researching medical topics.

On April 20, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Mireille Serlie, MD, PhD discussed the signals that make us eat and how the Western diet can change feeding behavior.

On April 13, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Emily Rubin, RD, LDN, MPH discussed how taking a GLP-1 drug (like Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Victoza, Saxenda, Mounjaro, Zepbound) should still include a balanced diet, exercise and behavioral modification.

On April 6, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Joseph N Cappella, PhD discuss how gaps in communication with your doctor can lead to lack of the patient adhering to prevention, screening or treatments. It can also lead to confusion, anxiety and in some cases, the patient then turns to ill-informed sources for information.  

On March 23, Dr. Marianne Ritchie chatted with Rebecca Siegel, Scientific Director of Surveillance Research at American Cancer Society, about the ACS annual report that provides current statistics on occurrence, death rate, and survival for various cancers. The report also estimates the number of new cases for the coming year, as well as information on cancer symptoms, risk factors, early detection, and treatment. Rebecca Siegel is the lead author of this impressive report.For more information, visit: https://yourradiodoctor.net/episode-197-cancer-facts-and-figures/

On March 16, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Robin B. Mendelsohn discuss the importance of getting screened for cancer and learning your family history. Also, learn about Your Real Champion® "Dr. Angie Nicholas Talks About Grief and Gratitude."

On March 9, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Marina Goldman explore how family dynamics and life experiences shape personalities. Also, learn about Your Real Champion® "J Eustace Wolfington: The Patriarch who emulates the Matriarch, Mother Cabrini."Learn more at https://yourradiodoctor.net/the-impact-of-family-structure-on-our-health/

On March 2, Dr. Marianne Ritchie and Dr. Joel Fish discussed how sports foster belonging, social interaction and teamwork, bring people together at home, in the workplace, in neighborhoods and have the potential to promote positive values. 

On February 24, Dr. Marianne Ritchie shared the latest news in cardiology from the current president of the American Heart Association in Greater Philadelphia, Helene L. Glassberg.

On February 17, Dr. Marianne Ritchie shared an update on the weight loss drugs that are getting attention and what you should know about them with Dr. Michael Camilleri, a professor from the Mayo Clinic. 

On February 10, Dr. Marianne Ritchie shared an update on various forms of acid reflux with Dr. Joseph R. Spiegel.

On February 3, Dr. Marianne Ritchie discussed current topics in pediatrics with Dr. Julie Kardos.

On January 27, Dr. Marianne Ritchie discussed the benefits of cutting back on alcohol and how you can cope with triggers that lead to drinking with Dr. Marina Goldman.

On January 20, Dr. Marianne Ritchie discussed  the process of identifying the source of contact dermatitis and current therapies with Dr. Bruce Brod, Director of the Contact Dermatitis Clinic at Penn Medicine.