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2005-06 Kentucky Health Shows - with descriptions

• Colon and Rectal Cancer Prevention #101
  Guests: Whitney F. Jones, MD
  How can we prevent colon and rectal cancer? And how can we identify it early enough to keep people from dying? Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with Dr. Whitney Jones about its progression and the importance of early detection. They also outline the steps that can be taken to prevent it. A production of the University of Louisville.
  
  
• Contact Information: Colon Cancer Prevention Project (502) 290-0288 www.c2p2ky.org
• Prevention of Sports-Related Injuries #102
  Guests: Frazier Rehab Institute in Sports Medicine
  We all know it's important to exercise and get into shape. But it is also important to exercise properly. Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with a panel of experts from the Frazier Rehab Institute in Sports Medicine about preparing for physical exercise and the proper ways to exercise to avoid injury. They also discuss methods of helping physically challenged people adapt to the activities of everyday life.
  
  Contact Information: Frazier Rehab Institute - Sports Medicine (502) 560-8300
• Sports-Related Injuries #103
  Guests: Dr. David Caborn
  Dr. Wayne Tuckson discusses orthopedic injuries with Dr. David Caborn, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Louisville. Dr. Caborn shows us an arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament replacement surgery.
  
  Contact Information: University of Louisville Department of Orthopedic Surgery (502) 587-8009
• Headaches #104
  Guest: Dr. Tarvez Tucker
• You have another headache coming on and there's nothing you can do about it. Or is there? Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with Dr. Tarvez Tucker, associate professor with the Department of Neurology at the University of Kentucky about the causes and of prevention of headaches. They also discuss some new procedures for the relief of migraines.
  
• Urinary Incontinence #105
  Guest: Dr. Carol A. Graham
• Dr. Wayne Tuckson discusses the involuntary loss of urine with Dr. Carol A. Graham from Urogynocology Specialists of Kentuckiana and Dr. David C. Benson from Metropolitan Urology. They cover the different types, commonality and causes of incontinence. They also explain some of the procedures for treating incontinence.
  
  Contact Information: Urogynecology Specialists of Kentuckiana 4121 Dutchamans Lane Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 897-2392 www.mybladderdoctor.com
• Menopause #106
  Guest: Dr. Rebecca J. Booth
• What is menopause? And what happens to women during menopause? Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with Dr. Rebecca J. Booth from Women First Obstetrics and Gynocology to answer these questions. They cover the physical changes in women that cause menopause, as well as the physical changes it creates.
  
  Contact Information: Women First Baptist East Medical Pavilion 3900 Kresge Way Suite 30 Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 891-8700
• Blood Transfusion - From Me to You #107
  Guests: Dr. Carolyn Burns
• How does blood get from donor to recipient? Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with Dr. Carolyn Burns, Director of Transfusion Services at Jewish Hospital about blood transfusions.They discuss the different types, component and uses of blood. They cover the process that blood goes through from donor to recipient.
  
  Contact Information: American Red Cross River Valley Region Blood Services (502)540-7000
• Your Retina - When You Can and Cannot See #108
  Guests: Dr. Charles Barr
• Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with Dr. Charles Barr, professor of Ophthalmology at th University of Louisville about retinal health. They begin with the function and structure of the eye. Dr. Barr discusses the causes and the surgical repair of retinal detachment. He also covers common retinal diseases.
  
  Contact Information: University of Louisville Department of Ophthalmology 301 E. Muhammad Ali Blvd Louisville, KY 40202 (502)852-5466
• Alzheimer's Disease #109
  Guest: Dr. David Casey
• Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with Dr. David Casey about the definition of Alzheimer's Disease. They discuss the early, middle and late stages of this debilitating disease.
  
  Contact Information: University of Louisville Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences (502) 852-5387
• Allergies and How They Affect Health #110
  Guests: Dr. Mark Corbett
• Does living in the Ohio Valley make us more susceptible to allergies? Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with Dr. Mark Corbett of Allergy Care about the types, symptoms, responses and treatment of allergies. They also discuss allergies in relationship with asthma.
  
  Contact Information: Allergy Care 1261 Goss Avenue Louisville, KY 40217 (502)635-6937 info@alergycareky.com
• Model Health Progams in Kentucky #111
  Guests: Representatives from three model programs
• As a part of the 2005 Kentucky Leadership Institute on Health, Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with representatives from three model programs from around the state concentrating on community-based solutions working to address significant health and prevention issues..
  
  Contact Information: Ashland/Boyd Co. Health Department (606) 329-9444 Angels Community Clinic (270) 762-2718 Logan Alive Employee Wellness Program (270) 755-6178
• Treatment of Prostate Cancer #112
  Guest: Dr. Greg S. Steinbock and Dr. Brad B. Bell
• Prostate Cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. Dr. Wayne Tuckson discusses new procedures for treating prostate cancer with Dr. Greg S. Steinbock and Dr. Brad B. Bell, surgeons with Metropolitan Urology.
  
  Contact Information: Metropolitan Urology 1-800-5575586
• Thyroid Cancer #113
  Guest: Dr. Richard Goldstein
• Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with Dr. Richard Goldstein, Professor of Surgery at the University of Louisville about the origins, detection and and treatment of thyroid cancer.
  
  Department of Surgery University of Louisville (502) 629-6950

• Radiology #114
  Guest: Dr. Raymonda Stevens
• What are the tests done by the radiologist? Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with Dr. Raymonda Stevensof Medical Imaging Consultants about the various test conducted by radiologist today. They discuss what thes tests show and how they are used by physicians. .
  
  Premier Diagnostic Imaging (502) 753-3390 www.premierdi.com

• Physicians in the 21st Century #115
  Guest: Louisville Medical Associates, Associates in Internal Medicine, Frazier & Jarvis, PLLC
• Physicians practices seem to be changing in the 21st century. Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with three physicians whose practices have adapted to the changing needs of their patients and the medical community.
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  Louisville Medical Associates (502) 589-3844
  Associates in Internal Medicine (502) 896-4246
  Frazier & Jarvis, PLLC (502) 589-8025

• Cost of Healthcare #116
  Guest: Two medical finance experts
• Who pays for the cost of health care today? Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with two medical finance experts about the history, present condition and future of the costs associated with health care.
  
  TPI - Paradigm Management (502) 425-7000

• Lung Cancer #117
  Guest: Dr. Michael Bousamra
• Today, Kentucky is one of the leading states with incidences in lung cancer. Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with Dr. Michael Bousamra with the University of Louisville Department of Surgery about the causes, effects, and treatments of lung cancer.
  
  University Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates (502) 561-2180 www.ucsamd.com

• Addiction #118
  Guest: Dr. Burns Brady
• Can we determine who has an addiction problem? Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with Dr. Burns Brady, the medical director of the Kentucky Physicians Health Foundation about the definition of addiction. They also discuss who is affected and the treatment available for people with addiction problems.
  
  Kentucky Physicians Health Foudation (502) 425-7761

• Neonatology #119
  Guest: Dr. Dan L. Stewart
• The birth of a baby can sometimes be problematic. Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with Dr. Dan L. Stewart, professor of Pediatrics at the University of Louisville about the diseases and problems that occur in new born babies. They discuss the facilities available at the neonatology intensive care unit at Kosair Children's Hospital.
  
  Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville, (502) 852-8470

• Back Surgery #120
  Guest: Dr. Mladen Djurasovic
• Some people have back pain so excruciating that it requires back surgery. Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with Dr. Mladen Djurasovic with the Spine Institute about back surgery. They discuss the structure of the spine and several surgical procedures used to treat various types of back problems.
  
  Spine Institute (502) 584-7525 www.spinemds.com

• Preventing Plastic Surgery #121
  Guest: Dr. Richard DuBou
• We all want to keep that vibrant look of youth. Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with Dr. Richard DuBou, plastic surgeon, about simple preventative measures that can be taken early in life to avoid plastic surgery later in life. They discuss the factors, the premature causes and the preventative measures to prevent the aging of the face.
  
  R.H. DuBou M.D., PSC (502) 933-1100 www.louisvilleplastics.com

• Stoma Care #122
  Guest: Two enterostomal therapy nurses from Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
• Can people live good, productive lives while wearing "the bag"? Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with two enterostomal therapy nurses from Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville Kentucky about stoma care. They discuss the definition, circumstances, and types of stomas.
  
  Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital Wound Healing Center (502) 361-6200

• End of Life Decisions #123
  Guest: Three experts
• What do we do when it comes time for us to die? Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with three experts about the legal, moral and religious issues involved in end of life decisions.
  
  Department of Family and Geriatric Medicine University of Louisville (502) 852-5201 Omni Medical Center (502) 776-1177 Alliance of Community Hospices (502) 456-6200

• Bird Flu and other Epidemics #124
  Guest: Dr. Matt Zahn, Medical Director of the Louisville Metro Health Department
• How serious is bird flu to our community? Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with Dr. Matt Zahn, Medical Director of the Louisville Metro Health Department about the effects of "bird flu" and other pandemics and epidemics. They discuss the methods that can be used to protect yourself from contracting and spreading influenza viruses.
  
  Department of Family and Geriatric Medicine University of Louisville (502) 852-5201 Omni Medical Center (502) 776-1177 Alliance of Community Hospices (502) 456-6200

• Smoking Prevention #125
  Guest: Dr Michael Bousamra
• Smoking has been proven as one the leading causes of lung cancer. Dr Wayne Tuckson talks with Dr Michael Bousamra from the University of Louisville Department of Surgery about his efforts to stop kids from smoking. Dr. Tuckson also discusses the smoking bans that have been instituted in Lexington and Louisville with Teresa Isaac, Mayor of Lexington and Matt Rhodes with the Louisville Metro Health Department.
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  University Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates (502) 561-2180 www.ucsamd.com Louisville Metro Health Department (502)574-6520