Advance Directives and Health Care Proxies
Have you given any thought to who makes your medical decisions in an emergency? Today, we're talking about healthcare proxies, advance direc...
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Professor Jeanine Cook-Garard from the Nassau Community College Nursing Department discusses health issues concerning all of us.
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20 of 335 episodesColorectal Cancer
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Colorectal Cancer, because a new study by the American Cancer Society shows that -- while overall cance...
Colon Cancer Survivor
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Julie Stevens, who at 43 years old, was given a stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis—and only a 14% chance of s...
Fertility Planning
One overlooked element of long-term success is proactive health planning, including fertility. Many people set goals for career, finances, a...
Eating Disorders: Bigorexia
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth learn about bigorexia, also known as muscle dysmorphia. While many people think of eating disorder...
Eating Disorders: Anorexia & Bulimia
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth learn about eating disorders, including anorexia and bulimia. From warning signs you might miss, t...
Irritable Male Syndrome
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Irritable Male Syndrome, where mood swings, low energy, and even a short fuse can be linked to hormonal...
Menopause
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth learn about menopause and midlife health — that magical stage of life where one minute, you’re fin...
Men's Mental Health
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth talk with Owen Marcus, the founder and CEO of MELD - Men's Emotional Leadership Development. That’...
Muscular Pain
Millions of people are suffering from some kind of muscular pain daily. Many have tried medications or shots that only cover the pain. Some...
What To Expect At The Hospital When You Are Expecting
Today we’re talking about what to expect when you’re expecting… at the hospital!! From check-in to check-out, contractions to cuddles, we’re...
Back Pain
Back pain is the number one cause of global disability – and the total cost of treatment of lower back pain in the United States is over $10...
Vitamin B-12
If you’ve been feeling foggy or forgetful—you might be low on Vitamin B-12. Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth talk with Dr. Majid Fo...
Parents in Recovery
Sobriety is hard—and recovery is a full-time job. Parenting is hard—and more than a full-time job. To talk about both topics, Dr. Jeanine Co...
Fertility
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth talk about fertility — rates are dropping, so we’re asking the expert: why is making babies gettin...
Organ Donations
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks to Sophia Aidiniou, a health education professor at Nassau Community College who collaborates with local healt...
Hidradenitis Suppurativa "HS"
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Hidradenitis Suppurativa, or HS, which is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that may affect an est...
Food Safety
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth talk about food safety. They speak with Deputy Commissioner Katie Howard, who oversees the Divisio...
Skin Care
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth learn about skin care from Dr. Pooja Shah, the Director of Women’s Skin Health & Wellness with the...
Mammograms
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth learn about mammograms and breast imaging. They speak with Dr. Aderonke A. Ramos, a radiologist sp...