The Body Show

COPD or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious lung condition that makes you feel like you just can’t catch your breath and yet feel too full of air. Val Chang founder and president of the Hawai’i COPD coalition is in the studio sharing her personal story and what you can do if you or someone you love has COPD.

Parkinson’s disease affects approximately 8000 Hawaii residents and causes both movement symptoms along with other changes in mood, speech, and more. Glen Higa the President of the Hawaii Parkinsons Association along with Kevin Lockette, physical therapist and Vice President are in the studio along with speech therapist Terry Kennedy talking about novel ways to help patients with this condition delay progression and improve overall function…. And maybe learn to play the harmonica in the process!

The four pillars of a healthy revolution include education, exercise, socializing, and being outside in nature. Dr. Theresa Wee talks about this and her Covid 19 diary on the show today.

Sun safety while still having fun! That’s the message from Dr. Theresa Wee for patients if all ages! What can you do to make this your healthiest summer yet? She has tips and tricks to make it happen!

Topic: Advance Care Planning

The loss of a loved one is difficult, but one type of loss is often not talked about enough. The loss of a beloved pet affects many of us and Claire Santos, RN is in the studio, sharing her recent experience with loss, and how she created a memorial for her dog as part of the healing process.

Asthma is not just about wheezing, and as we all enjoy more of the summer weather, knowing how to avoid exacerbations can help. Maya Nordstrum, NP in the pulmonary department at Straub Medical Center is in the studio, sharing her expertise on how to know when it’s asthma, and what can be done about it to help everyone breathe a little easier.

JABSOM alumni Dr. Shane Morita and Dr. Jamie Tom talk about their recent gala to bring together the community and to help provide opportunities for students and future medical professionals to establish their careers here in Hawaii, especially in our rural and neighbor island communities.

High intensity focused ultrasound, HIFU, has come to the islands! Dr. Herbert Chinn, a local urologist for almost 40 years, is pioneering this treatment with Kuakini Medical Center for those diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer.

Skin check, a community initiative from the UH Cancer Center, is bringing sun education to a location near you. Dr. Kevin Cassel is in the studio sharing his sun protection tips and the fun tools in the mobile van that can show you how much skin damage you have and how to prevent more. The calendar for locations is at https://uhcancercenter.org/skincheck