The Home Health Care Today Show

Dr. Cleamon Moorer

Welcome to The Home Health Care Today Show!What started as an award-winning podcast in 2021 has evolved into Metro Detroit's most trusted health and wellness television program. Airing weekly on WMYD TV 20 Detroit every Saturday at 10:00am, host Dr. Cleamon Moorer brings you compelling guests, powerful storytelling, and the information you need to make confident decisions about your health and the care of those you love.From chronic disease prevention to navigating home-based care options, every episode delivers real value with warmth and expertise. This is a healthy lifestyle channel.

  1. Season 4: Episode 12: World Oral Health Day - A Happy Mouth Helps to Create a Happy Life!

    6D AGO

    Season 4: Episode 12: World Oral Health Day - A Happy Mouth Helps to Create a Happy Life!

    Send us Fan Mail March 20 is World Oral Health Day—and the 2026 theme says it all: "A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life." But here's the reality: Oral disease is the most common chronic condition in the world. 3.5 billion people are affected globally. And in the United States, 1 in 5 adults has untreated tooth decay right now—causing pain, missed work, and serious health complications that extend far beyond the mouth. In this episode of The Home Health Care Today Show, Dr. Cleamon Moorer, Jr. sits down with Dr. Michelle Kohler, DDS—Chief Dental Officer and Director of Government Programs at Delta Dental of Michigan—to explore the critical connection between oral health and overall health. About Our Guest: 🦷 Dr. Michelle Kohler, DDS – Chief Dental Officer & Director of Government Programs, Delta Dental of Michigan. Dr. Kohler leads clinical strategy and oversees government programs including Medicaid and Medicare dental coverage. She is passionate about expanding access to dental care for underserved communities and improving oral health outcomes across Michigan. Topics Covered: ✅ Why your mouth is the gateway to your overall health ✅ The connection between gum disease and heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer's ✅ How untreated tooth decay impacts children's learning and adults' productivity ✅ What Michiganders need to know about dental coverage through Medicaid and Medicare ✅ Simple daily habits that can transform your oral health ✅ Resources for those who lack dental insurance or fear the dentist Key Statistics: 3.5 billion people worldwide suffer from oral diseases 9 out of 10 adults have experienced tooth decay 1 in 5 U.S. adults has untreated cavities right now 42% of adults over 30 have some form of gum disease Gum disease is linked to nearly 60 other health conditions including heart disease and diabetes 76.5 million Americans lack dental insurance Dental problems cause 34 million lost school hours and 92 million lost work hours annually The U.S. spends $124 billion on dental care each year Your mouth tells the story of your health. It's time to start listening. 📺  The Home Health Care Today Show airs every Saturday at 10am on WMYD TV-20 Detroit. 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast Available on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts Proudly sponsored by Meridian, a Centene Corporation company. "Care. Above All Else." 🔗 Resources: World Oral Health Day: https://www.worldoralhealthday.org Delta Dental of Michigan: https://www.deltadentalmi.com Find a Dentist (ADA): https://www.ada.org/findadentist Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (Medicaid Dental): https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs

    29 min
  2. Season 4: Episode 11: National Kidney Month - The Doctor & The Donor!

    MAR 15

    Season 4: Episode 11: National Kidney Month - The Doctor & The Donor!

    Send a text 90,000+ Americans are on the kidney transplant waitlist right now. 13 people die every day waiting. But there is hope—and it starts with conversations like this one. In this powerful National Kidney Month episode, Dr. Cleamon Moorer, Jr. sits down with two extraordinary guests who represent both sides of the transplant journey: Featured Guests: 🎤Dr. Silas P. Norman, MD, MPH – Transplant Nephrologist, Co-Medical Director of Kidney & Pancreas Transplantation at University of Michigan Health, and Chair of the American Kidney Fund Board of Trustees. A Detroit native who has devoted his career to expanding access to transplantation and reducing health disparities. 🎤 Melinda Ann O'Neill – IT Executive, Living Kidney Donor, Mentor, and 2024 ACW INSPIRE Award Winner. March 26 marks the anniversary of the day she gave someone the gift of life. The doctor who makes transplants possible. The donor who made one happen. Two perspectives. One mission. Topics Covered: ✅ Why 9 out of 10 people with kidney disease don't know they have it ✅ The truth about living kidney donation—risks, recovery, and rewards ✅  How to protect your kidneys if you have diabetes or high blood pressure ✅ What it really takes to become a living donor ✅ How to connect with University of Michigan Health's world-class transplant program Key Statistics: 35.5 million Americans have chronic kidney disease (1 in 7 adults) Black Americans are 4x more likely to develop kidney failure Living donor kidneys last 2-3x longer than deceased donor kidneys Average wait time for a deceased donor kidney: 3-5 years This isn't just information. It's inspiration. It's a call to action. 📺 The Home Health Care Today Show airs every Saturday at 10am on WMYD TV-20 Detroit. Proudly sponsored by Meridian Health Plan of Michigan, a Centene Corporation company. "Care. Above All Else." 📺 Watch The Home Health Care Today Show WMYD-TV20 Detroit | Saturdays at 10am EST 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast Available on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts Proudly sponsored by Meridian,  🔗 Resources: American Kidney Fund: https://www.kidneyfund.org National Kidney Foundation: https://www.kidney.org Meridian Health Plan: https://www.mimeridian.com University of Michigan Transplant Center: https://www.uofmhealth.org/conditions-treatments/transplant Connect with Dr. Moorer: www.cleamonmoorer.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drcmoorer Eye Care for Detroit: eyecarefordetroit.org American Advantage Home Care: americanadvantagehhc.com #NationalKidneyMonth #KidneyHealth #LivingDonor #OrganDonation #KidneyDisease #Transplant #CKD #GoingVital #HomeHealthCareToday #HHCTShow #Detroit #MichiganHealth #Meridian #Centene #HealthEquity #FromPodcastToBroadcast

    28 min
  3. Season 4: Episode 10: National Nutrition Month - Food is Life + Medicine

    MAR 7

    Season 4: Episode 10: National Nutrition Month - Food is Life + Medicine

    Send us Fan Mail 47.9 million Americans lived in food-insecure households in 2024. That's 1 in 7 families—including 14.1 million children—uncertain where their next meal will come from. This National Nutrition Month, we're having a critical conversation about hunger, health, and hope. On this episode of The Home Health Care Today Show, Dr. Cleamon Moorer Jr. sits down with one of Michigan's leading voices in the fight against food insecurity to discuss how nutrition impacts health outcomes—and what's being done to ensure no Michigander goes hungry. THIS IS EPISODE #50 OF THE HOME HEALTH CARE TODAY SHOW! Featured Guest: 🎤Dr. Dawn Opel, JD, PhD – President & Chief Innovation Officer, Food Bank Council of Michigan Dr. Opel is a lawyer, researcher, and food security advocate leading innovation at the Food Bank Council of Michigan—the statewide association representing seven Feeding America food banks serving all 83 Michigan counties. She holds a JD from the University of North Carolina School of Law and a PhD from Arizona State University, and previously served as an Assistant Professor at Michigan State University researching healthcare communication and policy. Topics Covered: ✅ What food insecurity really looks like in Michigan ✅ The connection between nutrition and health outcomes ✅ How food banks have evolved beyond canned goods ✅ Barriers families face accessing healthy food ✅ The role of healthcare providers in addressing food insecurity ✅ What "food deserts" mean for our communities ✅ Resources available for families struggling to put food on the table Hunger is not just about empty stomachs. It's about chronic disease. Mental health. Childhood development. Community strength. 📺 The Home Health Care Today Show airs every Saturday at 10am on WMYD TV-20 Detroit. Proudly sponsored by Meridian Health Plan of Michigan. Connect with Dr. Moorer: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drcmoorer Eye Care for Detroit: eyecarefordetroit.org American Advantage Home Care: americanadvantagehhc.com Connect with our guest: Food Bank Council of Michigan: fbcmich.org #NationalNutritionMonth #FoodInsecurity #Hunger #FoodBankCouncilOfMichigan #Detroit #Michigan #HealthEquity #HHCTShow #GoingVital #Meridian

    28 min
  4. Season 4: Episode 9: Cancer Prevention - Timely Life Saving Information!

    FEB 28

    Season 4: Episode 9: Cancer Prevention - Timely Life Saving Information!

    Send us Fan Mail In 2025, over 2 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer. More than 618,000 will die. But here's what you need to know: since 1991, 4.5 million cancer deaths have been averted—because of prevention, early detection, and treatment advances. This National Cancer Prevention Month, we're having the conversation that could save your life. On this episode of The Home Health Care Today Show, Dr. Cleamon Moorer Jr. sits down with two of Michigan's leading cancer fighters to discuss what you can do TODAY to reduce your risk. 🎤Featured Guests: 🩺 Dr. Boris Pasche, M.D., Ph.D., FACP – President & CEO, Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute | Chair, Department of Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine Dr. Pasche brings over 30 years of experience in cancer research and treatment. In 2023, he co-invented TheraBionic P1, an FDA-approved medical device for treating advanced liver cancer—a groundbreaking advancement in the fight against cancer. ❤️ Jenni Beamer – Senior Executive Director, Michigan | American Cancer Society | Michigan State University Alumna With 22+ years leading the fight against cancer in Michigan, Jenni has helped fund groundbreaking research, provide free rides and lodging to patients, and expand screening and prevention programs across the state. Topics Covered: ✅ The latest advancements in cancer prevention and treatment ✅ Screening guidelines everyone should know ✅ Risk factors you can control ✅ Health disparities in cancer outcomes ✅ Resources available to Michigan residents ✅ How to support loved ones facing a diagnosis ✅ The role of research in saving lives Early detection saves lives. Prevention is power. Knowledge is everything. 📺 The Home Health Care Today Show airs every Saturday at 10am, EST on WMYD TV-20 Detroit. Proudly sponsored by Meridian Health Plan of Michigan. Connect with Dr. Moorer: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drcmoorer Eye Care for Detroit: eyecarefordetroit.org American Advantage Home Care: americanadvantagehhc.com Connect with our guests: Karmanos Cancer Institute: karmanos.org American Cancer Society - Michigan: cancer.org #CancerPreventionMonth #CancerAwareness #KarmanosCancerInstitute #AmericanCancerSociety #Detroit #EarlyDetection #HomeHealthCareToday #GoingVital #HHCTShow

    28 min
  5. Season 4: Episode 8: Black History Month - Meet the Man Who Brought $1B to Detroit.

    FEB 21

    Season 4: Episode 8: Black History Month - Meet the Man Who Brought $1B to Detroit.

    Send us Fan Mail $1 billion. That's what State Representative Tyrone Carter delivered to the City of Detroit as Chair of the Detroit Caucus. This Black History Month, we celebrate a leader who has dedicated over 40 years to uplifting Detroit and the surrounding communities—and who continues to fight for health equity, justice, and opportunity. On this special episode of The Home Health Care Today Show, Dr. Cleamon Moorer Jr. sits down with Michigan State Representative Tyrone Carter for a powerful conversation on service, legacy, and the work that still needs to be done. 🎤Featured Guest:  State Representative Tyrone Carter – Michigan House of Representatives, 1st District | Chair, Detroit Caucus | BBA, Central Michigan University. Rep. Carter's record speaks for itself: 25 years with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office rising to Executive Lieutenant, sponsor of the Clean Slate Act, and the legislator who secured funding for sickle cell research for the first time in Michigan state history. Topics Covered: ✅ Delivering $1 billion to Detroit—how it happened and what it means ✅ The importance of Black History Month in 2026 ✅ Health disparities affecting the Black community ✅ Sickle cell disease and the fight for funding and awareness ✅ A life of service—from law enforcement to the State House ✅ What leadership and legacy mean for the next generation This is more than a celebration. This is a call to action. 📺 The Home Health Care Today Show airs every Saturday at 10am on WMYD TV-20 Detroit. Proudly sponsored by Meridian Health Plan of Michigan. Connect with Dr. Moorer: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drcmoorer Eye Care for Detroit: eyecarefordetroit.org American Advantage Home Care: americanadvantagehhc.com Connect with our guest: Rep. Tyrone Carter: housedems.com/tyrone-carter #BlackHistoryMonth #Detroit #HealthEquity #BillionDollarsForDetroit #MichiganLegislature #RepTyroneCarter #SickleCellAwareness #HomeHealthCareToday #GoingVital #HHCTShow #Meridian

    28 min
  6. Season 4: Episode 7: Vein Health - What 40 Million Americans Need to Know!

    FEB 14

    Season 4: Episode 7: Vein Health - What 40 Million Americans Need to Know!

    Send us Fan Mail More than 40 million Americans suffer from varicose veins—and most don't realize it's more than a cosmetic issue. Left untreated, vein disease can lead to chronic pain, blood clots, skin changes, and even ulcers. This week on The Home Health Care Today Show, in honor of Cardiovascular Professionals Week, Dr. Cleamon Moorer Jr. sits down with one of Michigan's leading vein specialists to discuss what your veins are trying to tell you—and what you can do about it. 🎤Featured Guest: Dr. Jeffrey Miller – Founder, Miller Vein Topics Covered: ✅ What are varicose veins and why do they develop? ✅ Warning signs you shouldn't ignore ✅ The connection between vein health and overall cardiovascular health ✅ Who is most at risk for vein disease? ✅ Modern treatment options—what's changed? ✅ When to see a specialist ✅ Honoring cardiovascular professionals who save lives every day Vein disease affects 1 in 4 American adults. Don't wait until it becomes a bigger problem. 📺 The Home Health Care Today Show airs every Saturday at 10am, EST on WMYD TV-20 Detroit. Proudly sponsored by Meridian Health Plan of Michigan. Connect with Dr. Moorer: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drcmoorer Eye Care for Detroit: eyecarefordetroit.org American Advantage Home Care: americanadvantagehomecare.com Connect with our guest: Miller Vein: millervein.com #VeinHealth #CardiovascularHealth #VaricoseVeins #CardiovascularProfessionalsWeek #GoingVital #HHCTShow @Meridian

    28 min
  7. Season 4: Episode 6: What Your Heart and Blood Pressure is Telling You!

    FEB 7

    Season 4: Episode 6: What Your Heart and Blood Pressure is Telling You!

    Send us Fan Mail Heart disease is the #1 killer in America—claiming a life every 33 seconds. But it doesn't have to be this way. What is your heart trying to tell you? And what do your blood pressure numbers really mean? In this episode of The Home Health Care Today Show, Dr. Cleamon Moorer Jr. sits down with two powerhouse guests to break down everything you need to know about protecting your heart. Featured Guests: 🎤Dr. Phillip Levy, MD, MPH – Associate Vice President for Translational Science at Wayne State University and Director of the Wayne Health Mobile Unit 🎤Sara Hegarty – Executive Director, American Heart Association - Southeast Michigan Topics Covered: ✅ Understanding your blood pressure numbers ✅ Warning signs of heart disease ✅ Why heart disease is the #1 killer in America ✅ How to reduce your risk ✅ The connection between lifestyle and heart health ✅ Resources available in Southeast Michigan ✅ When to see a doctor 📺 The Home Health Care Today Show airs every Saturday at 10am, EST on WMYD TV-20 Detroit. Proudly sponsored by Meridian Health Plan of Michigan. The Home Health Care Today Show: https://www.homehealthcaretoday.show American Advantage Home Care: https://www.americanadvantagehhc.com Eye Care for Michigan: https://eyecarefordetroit.org 🔗 Learn more about Meridian Health Plan: https://www.mimeridian.com 🔗 Connect with Dr. Cleamon Moorer   / drcmoorer   🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. #HeartHealth #BloodPressure #HeartDisease #AHA #Detroit #HomeHealthCare #WayneState #KnowYourNumbers #GoingVital #HHCTShow

    28 min
  8. Season 4: Episode 5: The Maternal Health Crisis - What Everyone Needs to Know!

    JAN 31

    Season 4: Episode 5: The Maternal Health Crisis - What Everyone Needs to Know!

    Send us Fan Mail The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among developed nations—and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than other races of women. During Maternal Health Awareness Month, Dr. Cleamon Moorer Jr. sits down with two Meridian Health Plan leaders for an intimate, powerful conversation about protecting mothers before, during, and after pregnancy. Featured Guests: 🎤Shanita McClary — Manager, Health Equity and Quality Improvement, Meridian Health Plan 🎤 Sarah Riley, RN — Supervisor, Care Management (RN) -  Population Health & Clinical Operations (PHCO) Meridian Health Plan Topics Covered: ✅Why the U.S. maternal mortality crisis demands urgent attention ✅The unique risks facing Black mothers and families ✅How to advocate for yourself or your loved one during pregnancy ✅Resources and support available through Meridian Health Plan ✅What every family needs to know about maternal health ✅ EXCLUSIVE: For the first time, Dr. Moorer hosts both guests together in an intimate chair-to-couch conversation—creating one of the most impactful episodes yet. Proudly sponsored by Meridian Health Plan of Michigan. The Home Health Care Today Show: https://www.homehealthcaretoday.show American Advantage Home Care: https://www.americanadvantagehhc.com Eye Care for Michigan: https://eyecarefordetroit.org 🔗 Learn more about Meridian Health Plan: https://www.mimeridian.com 🔗 Connect with Dr. Cleamon Moorer   / drcmoorer  🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. #MaternalHealth #MaternalHealthAwareness #MomsDESERVEMore #PregnancyCare #HealthEquity #MeridianHealthPlan #Detroit #Michigan #HomeHealthCare #ProtectingMothers

    28 min
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Welcome to The Home Health Care Today Show!What started as an award-winning podcast in 2021 has evolved into Metro Detroit's most trusted health and wellness television program. Airing weekly on WMYD TV 20 Detroit every Saturday at 10:00am, host Dr. Cleamon Moorer brings you compelling guests, powerful storytelling, and the information you need to make confident decisions about your health and the care of those you love.From chronic disease prevention to navigating home-based care options, every episode delivers real value with warmth and expertise. This is a healthy lifestyle channel.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Cleamon Moorer
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Home Health Care Today Show
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