Featuring television shows that correspond to timely health topics and articles in the magazine helps reinforce information our readers are seeking and the resources that are available to them. All shows are on Wednesdays at 8 pm and Saturdays at noon. The half hour program is produced in studio with expert guests, health professionals, and everyday people.
Watch the show at WBBZ-TV Channel 5 on Verizon FiOS, Spectrum, and DISH and Channel 67 on DirecTV.
Show 18. Being the Best Father You Can Be (The Buffalo Fatherhood Initiative) – June 16 and 19
Buffalo Prenatal and Perinatal Network
Antoine Johnson, Program Director, LuAnne Brown, Executive Director of the Buffalo Fatherhood Initiative of Buffalo Prenatal and Perinatal Network, discuss how becoming a men can become better better fathers and husbands, with appearances by other local dads who participated in the program.
Show 17. Joint Replacement (Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery) – June 9 and 12
Joseph P. Falcone, MD, DO of General Physician, P.C.
Dr. Falcone explains knee and hip replacement surgery, educating us on first attempts at hip surgery dating back to the 1800s! He illustrates, using actual replacement devices, how these surgeries are done, and talks about the great outcomes that allow people to resume their lives and move freely without pain.
Show 16. Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery
Marcus Romanowski, MD, FAAOS and Cindy Romanowksi, MD of General Physician, P.C.
A unique husband and wife partnership discusses knee and hip replacement surgery, including outpatient partial knee replacements. Learn about the entire continuum of care from preoperative education through surgery to a customized postoperative physical therapy plan for all of their patients that result in rbetter overall outcomes, less complications, and accelerated recovery rates.
Avi and Julie Israel founded Save the Michaels after their son Michael took his life. Learn about the legacy the Israels have created in their son’s name, and how they are saving other Michaels of the World through their non-profit organization and its programs.
Spectrum Behavioral Services
Samantha Latshaw is joined by Kevin Beckman, Robert Cannata, Shanese Mills and Wesley Sheffield from Spectrum Health & Human Services to discuss the impact the Covid-19 pandemic has had on mental health and where to turn to if you or a loved one is struggling.
Dr. Anna M. Chen, D.O. Director of Women’s Imaging at Windsong Radiology and Raja S. Cheruvu, M.D., Director of Windsong Radiology Lung Screening Program will discuss the importance of screening for breast and lung cancer, even during COVID. Patients will also tell their stories.
Featuring Paul P. Paterson, M.D., of General Physician, P.C. who will discuss a new technique not being performed anywhere else in the region allowing patients to return home on the same day as their initial office visit. See a live procedure being performed.
Many women of childbearing age have lots of questions surrounding the safety of the COVID vaccine for women of childbearing age. Learn what happened to Kate Glaser of Make a Wish and Hope Rises and why the NYTimes did an article about her. Kate had COVID while pregnant before the vaccine was ever available. Hear her story and hear the answers to many of your questions.
There are many different types of blood disorders. One that is most familiar is hemophilia. Join Laurel Reger, Executive Director of WNY Blood Care and Dr. Beverly Schaefer to learn about various blood disorders and what this amazing non-profit health organization is doing to provide treatment and support to Western New Yorkers.
Jeffrey I. Goldberg DDS PLLC, Facial Pain & Apnea Appliance Therapy.
Show 5a: Covid Town Hall Part II: Your Questions Answered
Show Times: Wednesday, February 17 at 8:00 pm and Saturday February 20 at noon.
Featuring Kenneth V. Snyder MD, PhD, F.A.C.S., F.A.A.N.S. Vice President Physician Quality Kaleida Health, UBNS Neurosurgeon, & Assistant Professor UB Jacobs School of Medicine and Raul Vazquez MD, F.A.A.F.P, President and CEO of G-Health Enterprises, NYS COVID Task Force.
Show 5b: Covid Town Hall Part II: Your Questions Answered Additional Questions Not Covered on Show
Featuring Kenneth V. Snyder MD, PhD, F.A.C.S., F.A.A.N.S. Vice President Physician Quality Kaleida Health, UBNS Neurosurgeon, & Assistant Professor UB Jacobs School of Medicine and Raul Vazquez MD, F.A.A.F.P, President and CEO of G-Health Enterprises, NYS COVID Task Force.
Show Times: Wednesday, February 10 at 8:00 pm and Saturday February 13 at noon
Featuring Kenneth V. Snyder MD, PhD, F.A.C.S., F.A.A.N.S. Vice President Physician Quality Kaleida Health, UBNS Neurosurgeon, & Assistant Professor UB Jacobs School of Medicine and Raul Vazquez MD, F.A.A.F.P, President and CEO of G-Health Enterprises, NYS COVID Task Force.
Covid questions that were asked and answered included:
– What are the risks of the Covid 19 vaccines for pregnant women and women who are nursing?
– Will the current vaccines work on the variants?
– What will be needed for us to achieve herd immunity?
– Could one shot provide enough protection?
– Were the vaccines made too quickly?
– Can I take Motrin or Tylenol for side effects?
– Why shouldn’t I take Motrin or Tylenol before I get the vaccine?
Hear from a person who tells the story of living and surviving bipolar disorder. Learn about why he is an icon for better mental health and survival. And learn about Mental Health First Aid, a free course available to individuals and groups that can help you make a difference in someone’s life.
Show Times: Wednesday, January 27 at 8 pm and Saturday, January 30 at noon.
Featuring Karl Shallowhorn, Community Health Center of Buffalo
Show Times: Wednesday, January 20 at 8 pm and Saturday, January 23 at 12:30 pm.
Featuring Paul P. Paterson, M.D., who will discuss a new technique not being performed anywhere else in the region allowing patients to return home on the same day as their initial office visit.
Show 2. COVID Hope: Is This the Beginning of the End? Getting Through the Next Few Months Safely, Vaccines, & More
Show Times: Wednesday, December 16 and January 6 at 8 pm and Saturday, December 19 and January 9 at 12:30 pm.
Kenneth V. Snyder, MD, Ph.D.Vice President of Physician Quality at Kaleida Health, and UBNS neurosurgeon, UB Jacobs School of Medicine assistant professor, and John A. Sellick, Jr. DO, MS, Professor of Medicine UB Jacobs School of Medicine and leading epidemiologist WNY VA Health System and Kaleida Health and staff physician with UB Student Health Services.