On Saturday, July 2nd, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie talked with two guests including a pulmonary specialist from the Mayo Clinic and a research scientist – both from the COPD Foundation – who have organized the first annual World Bronchiectasis Day to bring doctors, researchers, educators, and patients from around the world to raise awareness and share resources about this treatable condition.

Bronchiectasis is a lung condition that is often missed and can cause chronic illness. Finding it and starting treatment as early as possible can make a big difference in a patient’s prognosis.

Timothy R. Aksamit, MD

• Associate Professor of Medicine
• Consultant, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Mayo Clinic
• Co-Chair of World Bronchiectasis Day, COPD Foundation

Ruth Tal-Singer, PhD

• President and CEO, COPD Foundation

As we gather on July 4 to celebrate the birth of our nation, we salute the flag, the symbol of our United States.

Before we broke away from England, each colony had its own flag. The American flag was designed to represent the new union of the 13 original states – hence the 13 stripes, resting side-by-side represent the struggle for independence; red for valor, white for purity, and the field of blue for loyalty.

United we stand!

June 25, 2022 – 5 pm EST

On Saturday, June 25th, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie continued our second of a 2-part series about strokes.

Internationally recognized Dr. Robert Rosenwasser, Chair of Neurosurgery at Jefferson,

returned to discuss the most current treatments and the latest research in stroke therapies.

Robert H Rosenwasser, MD

• The Jewell L. Osterholm, MD, Professor, and Chair of Neurological Surgery
• Professor of Neuroscience
• Professor of Radiology
• Thomas Jefferson University
• President and CEO, Vickie and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience
• Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Your Real Champion® – “A Beautiful Mind”

Timmy Rayer is only 9 years old, but has already undergone two brain surgeries for a Chiari malformation – an abnormal union of his brain and spinal cord.

We can all learn a lesson from the courage and grace he shows as he faces multiple challenges with the help of his loving family.

Each week we highlight the Real Champions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. Know someone who should be featured? Nominate them now!

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Tune in Every Saturday at 5 pm EST to 1210 AM WPHT or Audacy.com!

June 18, 2022 – 5 pm EST

On Saturday, June 18th, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie talked with Dr. Robert Rosenwasser, who is a world-class expert in diagnosing and treating strokes.

Discussed, were the causes of strokes and how to identify the warning signs of strokes. Listen to learn what to do while you are waiting for help if you or someone else is showing the signs of a stroke.

Robert H Rosenwasser, MD

• The Jewell L. Osterholm, MD, Professor, and Chair of Neurological Surgery
• Professor of Neuroscience
• Professor of Radiology
• Thomas Jefferson University
• President and CEO, Vickie and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience
• Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Your Real Champion® – “Touché!“

Walter Touchette has faced many challenges in life, but COVID was one of the toughest. 

His 20 years of service in the Marines provided the mental toughness he needed to recuperate and he is so grateful for his recovery, that he is paying the joy forward to other patients as the Ambassador of Overlook Hospital in Summit, New Jersey!

Each week we highlight the Real Champions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. Know someone who should be featured? Nominate them now!

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On Saturday, June 11th, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie talked with Dr. Christine Greiss, a Brain Injury Medicine expert who will discuss the risks of concussions and the most current therapy along with tips for prevention.

Dr. Greiss is a leading expert in the field and shares some vitally important information.

Christine Greiss, D.O. F.A.A.P.M.R

• Director, The Concussion Program
• Brain Injury and Stroke Rehabilitation Attending Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• HMH-JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
• Associate Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• Rutgers RWJ Medical School and Hackensack Meridian Health School of Medicine

Your Real Champion® – “Keeping Her Eye On The Goal“

Margo Carlin is an elite athlete who plays field hockey for Boston College and the US Women’s National Field Hockey team.

Despite her notable success on the field, she has never lost sight of the more important goal of helping those in need. Using her name, image, and likeness in a personal campaign on social media, she has raised over $35, 000 for Covenant House, which provides crisis care for young people up to age 21.

Each week we highlight the Real Champions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. Know someone who should be featured? Nominate them now!

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On Saturday, June 4th, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie talked with Dr. Mark Lazarus, a Professor of Orthopaedics who is internationally recognized for his research and surgical skills in shoulder and elbow disorders.

Dr. Lazarus has lectured all over the world and has authored numerous articles on all aspects of shoulder and elbow surgery. He specializes in shoulder and elbow replacement and has helped design several shoulder prostheses, and also has been an innovator in the field of arthroscopic shoulder surgery, including rotator cuff repair and stabilization surgery.

Learn learn tips about the prevention of a shoulder or elbow injury and what questions you might want to ask before surgery.

Mark D. Lazarus, MD

• Director, Shoulder and Elbow Service,
• The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute
• Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Health, Sidney Kimmel Medical College 
• Thomas Jefferson University

On Saturday, May 28th, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie talked with three guests about ambulance and emergency medical care and what happens when you have a medical emergency and need help.

Listen to learn what happens in the ambulance on the way to the hospital, what determines your place in line at the Emergency Department, what occurs during your visit, and why you may have to wait for emergency care. Also covered are important facts about Ambulance companies and how they maintain their 24-hour readiness.

Our guests are highly respected providers – a nationally registered paramedic, an experienced nurse manager, and a skilled emergency medicine physician from the staff of the Narberth Ambulance Company and the Emergency Department at Lankenau Medical Center.

MEET OUR GUESTS:

Albert F. Davey, BS, NRP

Albert F. Davey, BS, NRP

• Deputy Chief and Executive Director
• Narberth Ambulance Company

Marla Pellegrini, MSN, RN, CEN

Marla Pellegrini, MSN, RN, CEN

• Nurse Manager, Emergency Department
• Lankenau Medical Center

Joseph Bushra, MD, FAAEM, NREMT

Joseph Bushra, MD, FAAEM, NREMT

• Deputy Medical Director
• Narberth Ambulance

On Saturday, May 21st, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie talked with Jennifer F. Havens, MD about teens and depression.

Dr. Havens is a leading national expert in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, who pioneered the first psychiatric emergency program for children and adolescents in New York state.

When it comes to depression, people think of it as an adult problem, but numbers of cases in children and adolescents have markedly increased in recent years, even before the pandemic. Now add the challenges of COVID including social isolation.

Jennifer F. Havens, MD

• Arnold Simon Professor and Chair,
• Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• NYU Grossman School of Medicine
• Director of Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health, Office of Behavioral Health 
• NYC Health and Hospitals

On Saturday, May 14th, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie talked with Dr. Gregory C. Kane about Pneumonia.

Did you know that pneumonia is the most common infectious cause of death and a leading cause of hospitalization for children and adults each year in the US? Listen to this episode to learn all about pneumonia.

Though respiratory illnesses usually occur in winter, the potential for pneumonia lasts throughout the year. Listen to this episode to learn about the various causes of pneumonia and ways to prevent it from a national expert.

Gregory C. Kane, MD

Gregory C. Kane, MD

• The Jane and Leonard Korman Professor of Pulmonary Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College
• Chair, Department of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

On Saturday, May 7th, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie talked with Dietitian Emily Rubin, RD, LDN about vitamins, supplements and minerals.

Emily gave a thorough review of the benefits and risks of taking over-the-counter products, including how much can be harmful to your health. Many people think that “If a little is good, more is better!” – but taking more than the Recommended Daily Allowance of a vitamin or supplement can actually be harmful.

Emily Rubin, RD, LDN

Emily Rubin, RD, LDN

• Director, Clinical Dietetics
• Dietician for the Celiac Center, Fatty Liver Center, Weight Management Center
• Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

On Saturday, April 30th, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie welcomed national expert, Dr. Brian Fallon, and talked with him about Lyme Disease.

Lyme Disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the US.

Dr, Fallon discussed the symptoms, signs, and various ways this illness can present. Lyme disease is transmitted to humans by the bites of infected ticks and the time of year when it occurs most commonly is in late Spring and early Summer.

Dr. Brian Fallon

Brian A. Fallon, MD, MPH

• Professor of Psychiatry
• Director, Center for the Study of Neuroinflammatory Disorders & Biobehavioral Medicine at New York State Psychiatric Institute
• Director, Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Research Center Columbia University Medical Center

Your Real Champion® – “Sid Made his Mark”

Last week, Philadelphia lost a legend. For over 65 years, Sid Mark lent his smooth, comforting voice to the airwaves to bring us the “Sounds of Sinatra” and perpetuate a beautiful era of music and national history.

His show appealed to multiple generations as he shared stories from the view of a fan and a personal friend of Frank Sinatra. It is with a collective heavy heart that we say goodbye to our beloved Doctor of Music and memory keeper.

Sid Mark

Each week we highlight the Real Champions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. Know someone who should be featured? Nominate them now!

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