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Professor Jeanine Cook-Garard from the Nassau Community College Nursing Department discusses health issues concerning all of us.

  1. 4D AGO

    Fertility

    Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth talk about fertility — rates are dropping, so we’re asking the expert: why is making babies getting harder than ever?  They speak with Dr. Marina Straszak-Suri, an experienced OBGYN and educator with over 30 years of experience in women’s health and fertility.  She’s the author of a new book called Optimize Your Fertility Naturally, which guides us through the science and complexity of fertility, offering evidence-based strategies to support our body, mind, and future family.

    28 min

  2. FEB 10

    Organ Donations

    Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks to Sophia Aidiniou, a health education professor at Nassau Community College who collaborates with local health organizations to bring real-world experiences into their classroom. For over 15 years, she has been dedicated to raising awareness about organ donation, and she received the “Making a Difference in the Community” award for their efforts in saving hundreds of lives throughout her career.  She also talks to one of her Community Health students, Gabriella Ibarra-Sanchez, who is a two-time organ recipient.

    28 min

  3. FEB 3

    Hidradenitis Suppurativa "HS"

    Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Hidradenitis Suppurativa, or HS, which is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that may affect an estimated one in 100 people. It’s believed to be caused by an overactive immune system, which can lead to painful bumps, abscesses, and scarring in areas where skin rubs together such as the underarms, thighs, and groins.  She speaks with Dr. Lana Schmidt, a board-certified dermatologist, who will talk about how to recognize HS symptoms, explore the role of the immune system, and discuss a treatment option that is available, and Frank Grimsley, a patient living with HS, who will share his personal experience from the emotional challenges to the importance of finding a dermatologist and the right treatment.

    28 min

  4. JAN 27

    Food Safety

    Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth talk about food safety. They speak with Deputy Commissioner Katie Howard, who oversees the Division of Food Safety and Inspection, the Division of Milk Control and Dairy Services, and the Food Laboratory at the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. She’s here to help us make sure what’s in our fridge, on our plates, and on our grills won’t send us running—unless it’s for seconds.

    28 min

  5. 12/09/2025

    Skin Care

    Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth learn about skin care from Dr. Pooja Shah, the Director of Women’s Skin Health & Wellness with the Department of Dermatology at Northwell Health, and the Director of Dermatology at Northwell’s Katz Institute for Women’s Health.

    28 min

  6. 12/02/2025

    Mammograms

    Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth learn about mammograms and breast imaging. They speak with Dr. Aderonke A. Ramos, a radiologist specializing in breast imaging at the Northwell Health Imaging at the Center for Advanced Medicine in Lake Success on Long Island.

    27 min

  7. 11/25/2025

    LGBTQ+ Health Issues

    Today we learn about health concerns in the LGBTQ+ community, including navigating the healthcare system, to mental health challenges, to why finding a doctor who actually listens to you shouldn’t feel like searching for a unicorn. Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Bri Nocerino, LGBTQ Services Manager with Pride For Youth, a service - and an advocate - for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning individuals, with a mission to enhance the health and wellness of the community through education, supportive services, and personal development.

    26 min

  8. 11/18/2025

    Clinical Trials & Northwell-START New York-Long Island

    Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth learn about clinical trials, especially concerning phase 1, or early-stage trial in oncology.  They speak with Dr. Geraldine O’Sullivan Coyne, who was recently named to lead Northwell-START New York-Long Island - the first site in New York, expanding the community-based early-phase oncology research network.  Northwell’s START unit is located at the R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Center in Lake Success.  Dr. O’Sullivan Coyne joins Northwell Health after two years as a clinical investigator at START Dublin in Ireland, and 7 at the National Cancer Institute in Maryland.

    27 min
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Professor Jeanine Cook-Garard from the Nassau Community College Nursing Department discusses health issues concerning all of us.

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    2016 - 2026
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