Living in Alaska in the Winter can be challenging for many of us. The darkness, cold, ice and snow make it challenging to get out, be active, and stay connected. Imagine trying to face these challenges if you are elderly, blind or in a wheelchair. On this next Line One, Prentiss Pemberton speaks with guests from the Alaska Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired to discuss the challenges and possible solutions for people with disabilities in the Winter.

Approximately 1 in 5 heterosexual couples struggle to achieve pregnancy after 1 year of trying to conceive in the U.S. Only 12% of women use fertility services to receive help conceiving a child. In Alaska we have not had access to specialized assisted reproductive procedures that are now available. What are the causes of infertility? When should you see an infertility specialist? What help is available to achieve pregnancy? Dr. Jillian Woodruff and her guest share these answers with you to help achieve a healthy pregnancy.

People aged 13 to 23, referred to as transition aged youths, are when serious mental health disorders are often first discovered. Research shows that early treatment significantly decreases hospitalization and increases participation in school and employment. Many resources are now available in our community including the Power Center and Alaska Seeds of Change. In this episode of Line One, Dr Justin Clark explores these resources and much more about mental health.

Colorectal cancer accounts for 9% of all cancers. It is the third most common type of cancer and the fourth most common cause of death. Beating it is highly dependent on catching the cancer early through screening. What are the modifiable and non modifiable risks for colon cancer? What are the current screening guidelines? Is colonoscopy the only option? Join host Dr. Justin Clark as he explores these questions and much more about colorectal cancer on this episode of Line One.

Death is something we all know will inevitably come for us someday, but death is also something that many of us fear. Maybe it’s the uncertainty of what comes next? Or perhaps it’s the fear of “not existing”? Whatever it is has led us, as a culture, to shy away from exploring what death means and to speak of death in hushed tones. On this episode of Line One Prentiss Pemberton speaks with Ordained interfaith Chaplain, Barbara Becker who will discuss her new book, HEARTWOOD, which chronicles her search to find the answer to one Question: Can we live our lives more fully knowing someday we will die? Listen as Barbara shares what she has learned along the way about life and death.

Alzheimer’s Disease is now the 6th leading cause of death in the United

States and with our aging population, the numbers are growing. It is

estimated that 1 in 9 people over the age of 65 are living with Alzheimer’s

Dementia. This brain disorder is characterized by a long, slow decline in

physical and cognitive functioning and with no effective treatment or cure,

Alzheimer’s is one of the most terrifying diagnoses a person and a family

can get. Lasting for 10 or more years, Alzheimer’s takes a tremendous toll

on the partners and children of those suffering from the unrelenting march

of this incurable and untreatable disease.

On the next Line One, Prentiss Pemberton and his guests from Azheimer’s

Resource of Alaska will discuss Information, support, and resources for

people and families living with dementia in Alaska.

As mental health needs in Alaska and the nation increase it has become harder to find resources for care, particularly for children and teens. Issues with inpatient care in Alaska have made headlines. However, newer intensive outpatient programs help to bridge this gap. A children’s partial hospital program for ages 9-15 offers short term intensive group therapy and incorporates ASD education so students don’t fall behind. Join me, Dr Justin Clark as I explore the mental health options for Alaska’s youth.

HIV/AIDS diagnoses have decreased by 8% in the US. In Alaska there are approximately 700 people living with this disease. By decreasing the associated stigma and shame we can better serve those living with the disease while continuing to decrease and eliminate its incidence.

Trauma is defined as an event or a series of events that threatens physical injury or death and

causes feelings of extreme terror and helplessness. About 20% of people who experience

trauma will develop PTSD. It is as if the traumatic event gets locked in place, as if it is still

happening. Feelings of panic and fear, hypervigilance, isolation, depression, and substance

abuse problems are common outcomes for people experiencing PTSD. One Approach for

treating PTSD is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). On the Next Line

One, Trauma survivor Michael Baldwin, and Dr. Deborah Korn Will join Line one Host, Prentiss

Pemberton to discuss their new book “Every Memory Deserves Respect”.

Around 22 million Americans suffer from Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Treatment often involves a mask worn at night called a CPAP Machine. While it can be effective, it's often difficult for patients to tolerate the mask. Inspire is a new device that eliminates the need for a mask by implanting a small device in the chest to stimulate breathing while you sleep. In this episode of Line One, we explore this new technology and discuss other treatments for OSA.