Line One: Podiatry

Mon, May 5, 2008

Whether its a bunion or just a blister, take a step in the right direction and ask the expert. Local podiatrist, Dr. Ken Swayman joins host Dr. Woodard in the studio to answer questions concerning foot health. In addition to his private practice in podiatry in Anchorage, Dr. Swayman is President of Alaska Podiatric Medical Association and a team physician for UAA Seawolves.

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Line One: Child passenger safety

Mon, Apr 28, 2008

This week Dr. Woodard explores the rationale behind the regulations and recommendations on child passenger safety. What are Alaska’s laws on child safety seats? What are the “best practices” regarding child passenger safety? Two local experts, Gordon Glaser and Peggy Hayashi join Dr. Woodard in the studio to answer your questions.

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Line One: Respiratory health

Mon, Apr 21, 2008

Lung disease is rapidly becoming a women’s disease. Lung cancer kills more women than breast, ovarian and cervical cancers combined. On Line One, join host Dr. Woodard and his guests for discussion about women’s health issues, particularly respiratory health. While lung disease is declining in men, why is it on the rise for women? Marge Larson from the American Lung Association, Kiahna Williams, a teen with asthma, and motivational speaker, Mary Marcdante share their stories at take your questions.

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Line One: Colorectal cancer

Mon, Apr 14, 2008

In honor of National Minority Cancer Awareness Week (April 13-19th) Line One will explore colorectal cancer, also known as colon cancer. An estimated 148,800 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2008 and nearly 50,000 will die from the preventable disease. Join Dr. Woodard and his guests, Dr. Paul Davis from the Alaska Family Practice Residency and gastroenterologist, Dr. Brian Sweeney to learn more about the fourth most common cancer in men and women.

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Line One: Sexuality education

Mon, Apr 7, 2008

Sex and relationship educators, Marshall Miller and Dorian Solot join host Dr. Woodard for a discussion on sexuality education. Marshall and Dorian have presented over 400 lectures, trainings, and keynotes about sexual health, responsible intimacy, and safer sex around the country at colleges and universities, businesses, churches, regional and national conferences, and adult education centers. As experts on female orgasm, their book I ♥ Female Orgasm: An Extraordinary Orgasm Guide was published in March 2007. Marshall and Dorian have been a couple since 1993 and live in Albany, New York.

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Line One: Wilderness Medicine

Mon, Mar 24, 2008

With summer approaching and outdoor activities on the rise Line One will explore wilderness medicine with guests Deb Ajango from UAA and Dr. Paul S. Auerbach, founder and past president of the Wilderness Medical Society and editor of the definitive medical reference text Wilderness Medicine.

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Line One: Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery

Mon, Mar 17, 2008

Join host Dr. Woodard and his guest Dr. Jana Cole for discussion about plastic surgery. Dr. Cole is a plastic surgeon in Anchorage and will be discussing various topics in her field.

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Line One: Dr. Jack Hickel

Mon, Mar 10, 2008

Dr. Jack Hickel has spent many years in Swaziland as a medical missionary. Today he is a local family physician working at Southcentral Foundation. This week, Dr. Hickel sits down with Dr. Woodard, to discuss the medical situation in the southern Sudan region and his upcoming medical missionary work there.

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Line One: Health Literacy

Mon, Mar 3, 2008

Dr. Barry Weiss from the University of Arizona College of Medicine joins host Dr. Woodard for a discussion about health literacy. Health literacy includes the ability to understand instructions on prescription drug bottles, appointment slips, medical education brochures, doctor’s directions and consent forms, and the ability to negotiate complex health care systems.

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Line One: Infertility

Mon, Feb 25, 2008

Most experts define infertility as not being able to get pregnant after at least one year of trying. Women who are able to get pregnant but then have repeat miscarriages are also said to be infertile. On Line One: Your Health Connection, Dr. Woodard and his guest Dr. Eric Surrey from the Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine discuss the causes of infertility, how it is diagnosed and treated and Vitro fertilization. Dr. Surrey has written and lectured extensively on the subjects of infertility, reproductive surgery, endometriosis, as well as numerous aspects of in vitro fertilization and the other Assisted Reproductive Technologies.