Focus on Health
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Dr. Carla DiGirolamo, reproductive endocrinologist from the Reproductive Science Center, discusses infertility.
Podcasts for the 'Health & Fitness' Category
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Wake Up Call
Monday, August 18th, 2008
by Dennis Shaughnessy
Dennis recently found out the hard way that he is among 23.5 million people in the U.S. who have Type 2 Diabetes.
Focus on Health
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008Dr. Wendy Mitchell, medical director of the Weight Management Program at Lowell General Hospital’s Center for Weight Management, evaluates the rise in obesity and weight loss options.
Interview with John Chemaly and Brian Conner
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008John Chemaly, president of Trinity EMS and Brian Conner, president of the Mass Ambulance Association and CEO of Lifeline Ambulance, take a look at emergency response technology and training.
Focus on Health
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
Lactation Consultants Sue Martin and Laurie Sanz discuss World Breastfeeding Week.
A conversation with Rep. Niki Tsongas
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
Congresswoman Niki Tsongas weighs in on Capital Hill issues and initiatives.
Interview with Jo-Ann Spence
Friday, August 1st, 2008
Lowell Day Nursery Executive Director Jo-Ann Spence tells us about the organization’s history (it was founded in 1885!), programs and new roof campaign.
Interview with Maura Smith
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
Maura Smith, director of Development & External Relations at the Lowell Community Health Center, previews Community Health Center Week.
Interview with Patricia Fabian
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008
UMass Lowell Post Doctoral Fellow Patricia Fabian reports on her research on airborne influenza virus.
Focus on Health
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
Sukie Connolly, RN and manager of Lowell General Hospital’s Occupational Health Department, talks about Home Preparedness.
Focus on Health
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008Doug Habecker and Ron Fields of Trinity E.M.S. discuss the importance of learning CPR.
Focus on Health
Wednesday, July 9th, 2008Julie Handy, community health educator, and Katelyn Simoneau, UML student and project coordinator for Lowell General Hospital’s Summer RiverWalk Program, explain the health benefits of exercise.
Interview with Robert Pomales
Thursday, June 26th, 2008
Robert Pomales of the Latin American Health Institute tells us about the institute and its mission and discusses issues affecting Latinos in the region.
Focus on Health
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
Susan Skinner, clinical nurse specialist and breast health navigator discusses breast cancer and new advances in digital mammography.
Interview with Tom French
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
Tom French, assistant director of the National Heritage and Endangered Species Program at MassWildlife, explores the mysterious and massive deaths of bats.
Interview with Craig Smith, MD
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
Dr. Craig Smith, MD, director of the UMass Memorial Medical Center Coronary Care Clinic, takes a look at sudden heart attacks–predictability and risk factors, preventability and treatments.
Focus on Health
Wednesday, June 18th, 2008
Dr. Purnima Sangal and Walter Szuksta, clinical manager of the operating room at Lowell General Hospital, explain all about robotic-assisted surgery using the Da Vinci Surgical System.
Interview with Shannon Hlebichuk
Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
UML Head Field Hockey Coach Shannon Hlebichuk outlines the goals of this summer’s Field Hockey Clinic.
Focus on Health
Wednesday, June 11th, 2008
May Vadiveloo, dietetic intern with Lowell General Hospital’s Food and Nutrition Department, tells us how to enjoy all those summer cookouts—without guilt!
Focus on Business
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008
Nancy Roy, employment information specialist and meeting leader for Weight Watchers, tells us about the company and its programs.