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Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about strokes - what they are, how to notice someone may be having one and what to do about it, and how to best try to prevent you or a loved one from having a stroke. She speaks to Dr. Richard Jung, the Associate Director of Neuro-endo- vascular Surgery at South Shore University Hospital and Director of Stroke at Northwell Health’s Eastern Region, as well as an Assistant Professor of Neurology, at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell.

We keep hearing a lot about RSV - and now there are vaccines that can help fight it. But how safe are they? Who should get them? And what is RSV and how does it compare to the FLU and COVID? Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Dr. Matthew Harris, a Pediatric Emergency Medicine and EMS Physician who is triple-board certified in General Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, and EMS/Disaster Medicine. He serves as the medical director for the Cohen Children's Medical Center Pediatric Critical Care Transport team and as Associate Medical Director for the Northwell Center for Emergency Medical Services.

Joan Buckley learns about the growing number of children and adolescents in need of mental health support. Northwell Health is investing 350 million dollars over the next five years and launching a 150 million dollar fundraising campaign to expand pediatric behavioral health services across its network that will bridge the gap between physical and mental health services for children. She speaks with Dr. Charles Schleien, Senior Vice President of Cohen Children’s Medical Center & Pediatric Services, and a Professor & Chair of Pediatrics at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Do you or anyone you know suffer from allergies? Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Dr. Frank Lichtenberger, an expert in the field of allergy and immunology, and the author of “Allergic To Life: How The Human Body Rejects The Modern World.” He tells us how major changes in daily life have led to increased states of bodily inflammation and increasing cases of allergies worldwide.

Did you know that every year, thousands of American cosmetic surgery patients seek out so-called “bargains" in foreign destinations including Mexico, Central, and Latin America and elsewhere? Our guest today says that these patients do not know that having plastic surgery abroad can sometimes be a case of 'buyer beware.' Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Board-certified Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Dan Yamini, of Visthetic Surgery Institute & MedSpa. Dr. Yemeni wants to alert all of us to the dangers of foreign cosmetic surgery versus the relatively safe and controlled surgical environment normally found in the United States.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about children and their sleep habits. Why is sleep so important, especially for our kids? She speaks with Dr. Blaine Leeds, a provider who helps people smile and sleep! Dr. Leeds is a practicing general dentist of 28 years, licensed in 12 states and a provider of clear aligner teeth straightening. He is also an expert in sleep health and has co-authored the book, What Happens When Your Child Doesn’t Sleep: Unlock the Secret to Happy, Healthy Children. He talks to us about the connection between dental health and sleep health.