Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie

On November 8, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Thomas E. Kowalski, Director of the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Director of the Pancreaticobiliary Program, and Dr. Charles J. Yeo, a Samuel D. Gross Professor, the Chair of Surgery, Senior Vice President & Chair of Enterprise Surgery at Jefferson Health, and the Co-Director, of the Pancreas, Biliary and Related Cancer Center, for an update on cancer of the pancreas.

Your Real Champion: They Call Her Valerie

​Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was was Valerie Caraballo! For over 20 years, Valerie has given back to the Hispanic community as a loyal member and officer of NAHN (National Association of Hispanic Nurses).

On November 1, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Salvatore Mangione to discuss what we need to know when disease strikes our leaders.

Dr. Mangione is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care.

Your Real Champion: Running With Rose

​Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Rose Cain!

Rose lost the love of her life to cancer; now she organizes an annual 5K walk/run to help raise money so other families can focus on their loved one who’s sick instead of bills. Tune in on Sunday to learn more!

On October 25, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Alexander Pantelyat to hear the science behind the music as a medical therapy; let your spirits be lifted by the men of Philadelphia Royalty (Sid Mark and Jerry Blavat) who bring us the music.

Dr. Alexander Pantelyat an accomplished violinist, is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Music and Medicine.

Sid is the leading authority and the only person authorized by Frank Sinatra to host a syndicated show with his music. The Sounds of Sinatra with Sid Mark is the longest-running, single artist, syndicated radio program in America.

Jerry Blavat, The Geator With The Heater, is a noted performer, TV and radio personality, and King of the Oldies. The Geator with the Heater, the Big Boss with the Hot Sauce is a Philadelphia icon.

Your Real Champion: Yes, I’d like to be….your neighbor!

​Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Erick Woods, the Associate Campus Minister for Ignatian Service at St. Joseph’s Prep.

On October 11, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Kristin Brill, Associate Professor of Surgery and the Enterprise Director of Breast Oncology at Abington Health, Dr. Jason Shames, Assistant Professor of Radiology, and Associate Director of Research for the Division of Breast Imaging at Jefferson University, and Paula Green, Executive Director of the American Cancer Society of Greater Philadelphia, for a discussion about the most current information about breast cancer screening and early detection along with the latest advances in breast cancer surgery.

Your Real Champion: Landing On Her Feet

​Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Michelle Konkoly.

Michelle is a 4th-year medical student with a promising future. As a college scholar-athlete, she sustained a devastating injury. Listen now to learn how focus and fortitude put her back on track to break world records, win gold medals in the Paralympics, and gain a new outlook on life.

On October 4, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Mark Tykocinski and Dr. Matthias Schnell for a discussion about the innovative ways in which the bridging of medicine and other disciplines can solve tomorrow’s problems and the remarkable progress on a vaccine for COVID-19.

Dr. Tykocinski is the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, and The Anthony F. and Gertrude M. DePalma Dean at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University.

Dr. Schnell is a member of the Molecular Biology & Genetics Program, and the Associate Director for Shared Resources of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College. He is also Professor and Chair of the Department of Immunology & Microbiology and Director of the Jefferson Vaccine Center.

Your Real Champion: The Sounds of Sinatra

Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Sid Mark! For 64 years, this Philadelphia legend has brought us the sounds of the one and only Chairman of the Board, during his show The Sounds of Sinatra.

On September 27, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Hugh G. Calkins for a discussion about atrial fibrillation.

Dr. Hugh Calkins is the Catherine Ellen Poindexter Professor of Cardiology and Director of the Electrophysiology Laboratory and Arrhythmia Service at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is also the former President of the Heart Rhythm Society.

Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Karen Coyle! Karen is a 28 year veteran of the US Postal Service who has worked in settings large and small. Despite the threats posed by anthrax, September 11th and now COVID, she has remained faithful in her role of serving the public even when she faced medical challenges.

On September 20, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Robert Gabbay and Dr. Jeffrey Joseph​ for a discussion on diabetes. Dr. Gabbay, is the Chief Scientific and Medical Officer for the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the global authority on diabetes. He is also an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Joseph is a Professor of Anesthesiology, the Vice-Chairman & Director of Research for the Department of Anesthesiology, and Director of the Jefferson Artificial Pancreas Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Mae Krier! Hear the inspirational story of one of the millions of “Rosies” who helped America in the war against Hitler. Mae helped to establish the annual “Rosie the Riveter” Day and earned the Congressional Medal of Honor for “Rosie”.

On September 13, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Anthony J. DiMarino, Jr.​ and Emily Rubin, RD, LDN​ for a discussion about celiac disease and a gluten-free diet.

Dr. DiMarino, Jr. is a Dorrance H. Hamilton Professor of Medicine Chief in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Emily Rubin, RD, LDN is the Director of Clinical Dietetics and Dietitian for Celiac Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Christopher Sapienza the Choir Director and General Music Instructor at the Overbrook School for the Blind. Christopher brings his broad experience in vocal and piano performance in theater, TV, and movies to Overbrook…bringing the magical music of Christmas to a whole new level through the sweet voices of the talented OSB students.

On September 6, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Susan Rocco, the Founder, CEO and Host of Women to Watch Media®, Michelle Histand, the Director of Innovation at Independence Blue Cross, and Alana Mauger, the Biomedical Field Marketing and Communications at the American Red Cross, for a conversation about the creation of the nationally syndicated talk show Women to Watch Media®, B.PHL the Innovation Fest by Independence Blue Cross, and the great work of the Red Cross.

Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Peter Zucca, the Founder of The Peter Powerhouse Foundation. This courageous high school senior started his own foundation at the age of 11 to help children with cancer.

On August 30, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Tony Carabasi and Ms. Dawn Stensland for a discussion on vein disease & restoration.

For over 20 years, Dr. Carabasi practiced at the prestigious Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Medical school in Philadelphia, serving as Chief of Vascular Surgery for 16 years before opening his own private practice, Advanced Vein & Vascular Center, Inc, in 2007. In 2019, Dr. Carabasi partnered with the Center for Vein Restoration.

Dawn is an Emmy award winning TV journalist, anchor and host. She is recognized for her work in cities across the country but is especially well loved in Philadelphia. She’s in the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame, named “Best of Philly” several times and she is currently the news anchor for “The Rich Zeoli Show” on WPHT.

Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues that go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Sister Mary Scullion, the President and Executive Director of Project HOME, the country’s most successful outreach for those who experience homelessness.