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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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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.
Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic Cancer

2024-03-0528:27

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about pancreatic cancer with her guest, Dr. Danielle DePeralta, from the Surgical Oncology department at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute, and an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell.
Occupational Health

Occupational Health

2024-02-2728:00

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Occupational Health - an area of work in public health to promote and maintain highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations. She speaks with Dr. Michael A. Crane, the Medical Director of the Selikoff Centers for Occupational Health, and of the World Trade Center Health Program Clinical Center of Excellence, in the Mount Sinai Health System, and a Professor of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Life Saving Sleep

Life Saving Sleep

2024-02-2028:11

If you’ve had trouble sleeping or know someone who has - this is the show for you. Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard speaks with Dr. Barry Krakow, a board-certified internist and sleep medicine specialist who has worked in the field of sleep research and clinical sleep medicine for more than 30 years, pioneering innovative techniques for the treatment of chronic nightmares, insomnia, sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome. He is also a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Mercer University School of Medicine in Georgia, and author of LIFE SAVING SLEEP.
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard brings you an inspirational story of a Long Islander that suffered a major health setback - and not only survived it, but turned his life around and achieved his dreams that makes us wonder if we could do the same thing. She speaks to Vince Feola from Massapequa Park - an IT security senior manager at Northwell Health, who had a heart attack in August 2020 - and fully recovered enough to create and participate in a TRIATHLON as well as the NEW YORK CITY MARATHON.
Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease

2024-02-0628:09

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Alzheimer’s Disease - the most common type of dementia, impacting over 11 million women specifically in America. It is a progressive disease beginning with mild memory loss and possibly leading to loss of the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to the environment. She speaks with Emma Kaye, a Neurology nurse practitioner at The Neuroscience Institute at Great Neck, part of Northwell Health. She focuses her work on dementia and Alzheimer's disease along with general neurology.
Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer

2024-01-3027:30

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about lung cancer - the leading cause of cancer deaths on Long Island and throughout the U.S. In an effort to end lung cancer, the American Lung Association launched its first ever “LUNG FORCE WALK LONG ISLAND” at Eisenhower Park this past October. Her guests are Michael Seilback, the National Assistant Vice President of State Public Policy for the American Lung Association, and Nicole Sturiano – a resident of Ridge here on Long Island – who lost her sister Jeanine to lung cancer at 42 years old.
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks about career of nursing with Adele Gutierrez from Glen Cove, who is a registered Senior Nurse at the State University of New York’s Old Westbury campus. Adele has recently won the Cause For Applause Award, the culmination of a campus-wide nomination process and review by a staff forum.
Women's Health

Women's Health

2023-11-2828:32

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks about women’s health including how often to have physical exams, the importance of "knowing your numbers," menopause, and more.. She speaks with Dr. Peggy Roberts, a board certified, New York licensed Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She has spent over a decade caring for women of all ages through her practice called Trust Women’s Healthcare. She also serves on the board of The Nurse Practitioner Association of New York, and as an active member of the Nurse Practitioner Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Association, and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Hofstra University - and a graduate of the nursing program here at Nassau Community College Class of 2008.
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about the Science of Health Psychology by talking with Dr. Heather Hausenblas, a health psychology expert, scientist, public speaker, and author. Her research focuses on how our health habits effect our well-being. In particular, how our diet, exercise, sleep, and supplementation effects our overall health. She is also the CEO and Founder of Wellness Discovery Labs, a health behavior research company, and the co-founder of Healthy Moves Journaling, a wellness company that focuses on small changes for big health improvements.
It’s been 20 years since the untimely death of actor and comedian John Ritter, star of Three's Company among many other TV shows and movies. John passed away with what was ultimately diagnosed as Aortic Dissection - a life-threatening condition in which a tear occurs in the inner layer of the aorta, the body's main artery. Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard speaks with John Ritter’s wife, Amy Yasbeck, an actress and the founder of The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health, and Dr. Dianna M. Milewicz, the President George H.W. Bush Chair of Cardiovascular Medicine, Director of the Division of Medical Genetics and Vice-Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston McGovern Medical School. Together, they are here to discuss Aortic Dissection and the vital work that The John Ritter Foundation does, which was created by Amy in his honor.
Prostate Health

Prostate Health

2023-11-0727:32

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about prostate cancer and how men can keep their prostate happy and healthy from Manish A. Vira, the System Chief of Urology at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute and The Arthur Smith Institute for Urology.
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about FASD - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Our guest says that this is the number one preventable cause of developmental, learning and intellectual disabilities in the world. Prenatal exposure to alcohol affects 1 in 20 of us, yet it is seldom diagnosed, having many overlapping characteristics with more commonly acknowledged disorders. We speak with Patricia Kasper - the self-proclaimed FASD Coach - from Patricia Kasper Training Services. She provides FASD-Informed Approaches for Professionals, and coaches parents of children affected by FASD. She is also the host of the podcast, Living with FASD.
Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about congenital heart disease - a defect in the structure of the heart or vessels that is present at birth. She speaks with Dr. Monica Stanford, an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Nursing Practice - in critical care, cardiology and hospitalist services. She has also been on the board of American College of Cardiology Florida Chapter.
Health and Harmony

Health and Harmony

2023-10-1028:41

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about a new health focused program partnership between the “Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame" and Catholic Health, called Health and Harmony, which is a multi- faceted program designed to improve health and wellness through music. She speaks with Kelly Leung, a Hall of Fame Board Member and their Director of Community Outreach.
Joan Buckley learns about Orthopedics... what is an orthopedist, and what is their relationship to sports injuries? She speaks with Dr. Adam Bitterman, the Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Huntington Hospital, part of the Northwell Health system. Dr. Bitterman is also an Assistant Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra / Northwell.
All About Poop

All About Poop

2023-09-2628:23

Today, Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard gets a little dirty... because it’s time to raise our ”Poop IQ” and improve our digestive health with a little potty talk! She speaks with health educator Dr. Julie Gatza, a chiropractic physician who has assisted thousands of patients resolve a wide variety of physical ailments using her understanding of the nervous system, nutrition, and alternative therapies. She helps patients maintain optimum health with a focus on the role that digestion plays in maintaining a healthy immune system.
Heart Health Part 2

Heart Health Part 2

2023-09-1928:55

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard continues a conversation we had a few months ago about your heart and how to keep it healthy. She speaks once again with Dr. Evelina Grayver, the Director of the Women’s Heart Program at the Katz Institute for Women at Northwell Health. She is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
Pediatric Heart Health

Pediatric Heart Health

2023-09-1226:59

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about pediatric heart health. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally, and while it's often associated with adults, children can also be affected by various heart conditions. She speaks with Dr. Elizabeth C. Mitchell, a Pediatric Cardiologist with Cohen Children’s Medical Center at Northwell Health.
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