Line One: Your Health Connection

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Line One: Your Health Connection Podcast

Hosts Dr. Justin Clark, Dr. Jillian Woodruff and Prentiss Pemberton discuss a variety of health-related topics during this live call-in show. Line One features local physicians and national subject experts from the fields of nutrition, childcare, surgery, and mental health issues.

  1. 11 SEPT

    Dispelling myths around electroconvulsive therapy | Line One

    Electroconvulsive Therapy, or ECT, is often portrayed in movies and pop culture as a cruel or abusive treatment. However modern day ECT is far from the stereotypes. The process is done carefully, and studies have found it has a remission rate for treatment-resistant depression far higher than most medications. Join host Dr Justin Clark as he and his guests dispel the myths around ECT on this Line One.

    54 min

  2. 4 SEPT

    Microplastics in the Arctic | Line One

    Microplastics are an environmental and health concern around the world, but recent studies suggest that the Arctic contains very high concentrations of these particles in the animals and people that live there. Why are microplastics so prevalent in the Arctic, and what is known about how they affect human health and development? We explore the health concerns brought about by plastics on this Line One.

    54 min

  3. 28 AUG

    The intersection of pharmacy and herbal medicine

    Host Dr. Jillian Woodruff MD talks with guest Samantha Swatek, Pharm.D.; Licensed Clinical Pharmacist at Alaska Native Medical Center, about the role of a pharmacist in patient care and how herbal medicine can be included in that care.

    55 min

  4. 21 AUG

    Psychedelic medicine in Alaska | Line One

    The field of psychedelic medicine is both old and new. While the application of psychedelics in a therapeutic setting are still being studied, many plant-based medicines with psychedelic effects have long been used by indigenous groups around the world for important cultural practices. As psychedelics begin to be decriminalized and studied, how can treatment and policy around psychedelics be done in a way that respects their cultural legacy, and protects patients from potentially harmful effects? Arctic Visions, a two-day conference in Anchorage, seeks to explore that, and many other questions around psychedelics. We talk with speakers for the upcoming conference on this Line One.

    55 min

  5. 6 AUG

    Dealing with adult bullies | Line One

    There’s a stereotypical image of a bully that most people are familiar with, but in reality, bullying can take many different forms. In a hyper-polarized world where dehumanizing language is common, it’s important to be able to recognize bullies and the ways they can affect our long-term mental health. Host Prentiss Pemberton and his guest discuss recognizing and dealing with the bullies in your life on this Line One.

    57 min

  6. 24 JUL

    An expert guide to medical weight loss | Line One

    Over 40% of adults in the U.S. live with obesity, a condition that can increase the risk for health issues like heart disease and diabetes. The causes of obesity are complex, and while many services and products advertise quick fixes, true medical weight loss offers a science-backed approach to achieving a healthy weight, focused on long-term success through a holistic approach. On this Line One, host Dr. Jillian Woodruff and her guest explore how medical professionals can offer effective strategies for weight loss.

    57 min

  7. 17 JUL

    Co-parenting after divorce or separation | Line One

    Co-parenting is an often-overlooked aspect of separation or divorce. The charged emotions that surround divorce often leave children caught in the middle of an unhealthy relationship dynamic. When parents work together after separation to keep their children’s best interests in mind, it leads to better outcomes for everyone involved. Host Prentiss Pemberton speaks with parenting coordinator and mediator Bettsie Wild on this Line One.

    57 min

  8. 10 JUL

    Screening for and treating colorectal cancer | Line One

    Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the US, but it’s even more prevalent in Alaska, where Alaska Native people see some of the highest rates in the world. What are the risk factors for developing colon cancer, and can it be prevented? On this Line One, host Dr. Justin Clark and his guests discuss resources for colon cancer screening, and hear one person’s journey through a colorectal cancer diagnosis.

    57 min
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About

Hosts Dr. Justin Clark, Dr. Jillian Woodruff and Prentiss Pemberton discuss a variety of health-related topics during this live call-in show. Line One features local physicians and national subject experts from the fields of nutrition, childcare, surgery, and mental health issues.

Information

  • Creator
    Alaska Public Media
  • Years Active
    2007 - 2024
  • Episodes
    124
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright (c) 2022 Alaska Public Media
  • Show Website
    Line One: Your Health Connection

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