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Maintaining the Mental Acuity of Seniors in Long-Term Care Facilities

Susan Reed and Jason Berkowitz talk about the "Stories in Our Minds" project at the Frazier Kentucky History Museum.
Season 21 Episode 24 Length 26:34 Premiere: 04/26/26

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Join host Dr. Wayne Tuckson, a retired surgeon, as he interviews experts from around the state to discuss health topics important to Kentuckians.

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A native of Washington, D.C., Dr. Wayne Tuckson is a retired colon and rectal surgeon based in Louisville. For over 20 years, he has served as host of Kentucky Health, a weekly program on KET that explores important health issues affecting people across the Commonwealth. A graduate of Howard University School of Medicine, Tuckson is a past president of the Greater Louisville Medical Society and is a recipient of the Community Service Award from the Kentucky Medical Society, the Thomas J. Wallace Award for “Leadership in Promoting Health Awareness and Wellbeing for the Citizens of Jefferson County” given by the City of Louisville and the Lyman T. Johnson Distinguished Leadership Award given by the Louisville Central Community Centers.

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Season 21 Episodes

Maintaining the Mental Acuity of Seniors in Long-Term Care Facilities
S21 E24 Length 26:34 Premiere Date 04/26/26

The Impact of Proposed Medicaid Changes on Safety Net Facilities
S21 E23 Length 26:33 Premiere Date 04/19/26

Overweight Treatment: What Are the Best Practices?
S21 E22 Length 26:31 Premiere Date 04/12/26

Neonatology, Peds ICU: Caring for the Most Fragile of the Fragile
S21 E21 Length 26:31 Premiere Date 04/05/26

Sarcomas: Cancers of the Bones and Soft Tissues of the Body
S21 E20 Length 26:33 Premiere Date 03/29/26

Small STEPS, Big IMPACT: The KMA Is Changing the Model
S21 E19 Length 26:33 Premiere Date 03/22/26

Colon Cancer: The Patients are Getting Younger
S21 E18 Length 26:33 Premiere Date 03/01/26

Shoulder Injury Prevention, Treatment and Recovery
S21 E17 Length 26:14 Premiere Date 02/22/26

What Happens After You Leave the ICU
S21 E16 Length 26:33 Premiere Date 02/15/26

Myths, Misconceptions and Truths About Diet and Wellness
S21 E15 Length 26:32 Premiere Date 02/08/26

Endometriosis: Treatable When Recognized
S21 E14 Length 26:32 Premiere Date 02/01/26

Keeping Older Adults Agile and Mobile
S21 E13 Length 26:20 Premiere Date 01/25/26

Lens Replacement Surgery: Seeing is Believing
S21 E12 Length 26:33 Premiere Date 01/18/26

Multiple Sclerosis: Changes in Treatment and Diagnosis
S21 E11 Length 26:39 Premiere Date 01/11/26

Antibiotics, Antivirals and Antifungals: What's the Difference and How to Use Them
S21 E10 Length 26:38 Premiere Date 01/04/26

Surgical Treatment for Endocrine Tumors
S21 E9 Length 26:38 Premiere Date 12/14/25

Sports Medicine: Injury Prevention, Supplements and Specialization
S21 E8 Length 26:31 Premiere Date 11/23/25

Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology: Care from Childhood to Young Adult
S21 E7 Length 26:32 Premiere Date 11/16/25

Thoracic Surgery: How Is It Done and When Is It Indicated
S21 E6 Length 26:35 Premiere Date 11/09/25

Changes in the Delivery of Pediatric Healthcare
S21 E5 Length 26:42 Premiere Date 11/02/25

Breast Cancer: Better Survival for Patients
S21 E4 Length 26:37 Premiere Date 10/26/25

Managing the Disease of Addiction
S21 E3 Length 26:47 Premiere Date 10/19/25

Common and Not So Common Pulmonary Infections
S21 E2 Length 26:42 Premiere Date 10/12/25

What Does Having a Green City Mean?
S21 E1 Length 26:48 Premiere Date 10/05/25

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Maintaining the Mental Acuity of Seniors in Long-Term Care Facilities - S21 E24

Susan Reed and Jason Berkowitz talk about a community outreach program at the Frazier Kentucky History Museum that helps seniors improve cognitive engagement. A 2026 KET production.

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Medicare - S20 E12

Kevin Martin, MD, joins host Wayne Tuckson, MD, to unravel the mystery of Medicare. A 2025 KET production.

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Year in Review Part 1: Vaccines, Cancer, Mental Health and Environment - S21 E25

Dr. Wayne Tuckson reviews topics from the past year with Louisville Public Media health reporter Morgan Watkins. A 2026 KET production.

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Medicaid - S20 E13

Kevin Martin, MD, discusses Medicaid coverage in Kentucky. A 2025 KET production.

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Year in Review Part 2: Food and Medicaid - S21 E26

Dr. Wayne Tuckson continues to review topics from the past year with Louisville Public Media health reporter Morgan Watkins. A 2026 KET production.

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Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky: Connecting the Dots on Health Policy - S20 E14

Allison Adams, president and CEO of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, discusses health policy. A 2025 KET production.

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What Does Having a Green City Mean? - S21 E1

Dr. Tuckson speaks with Sumedha Rao, an expert in urban sustainability. A 2025 KET production.

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Environmental Justice: Coming Clean on the Air We Breathe - S20 E15

Arnita Gadson, executive director of the West Jefferson County Community Task Force, discusses environmental justice. A 2025 KET production.

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Common and Not So Common Pulmonary Infections - S21 E2

Infectious disease specialist Mark Burns, M.D., talks about serious respiratory illnesses. A 2025 KET production.

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Treatment for Acute Mental Crisis: EmPATH - S20 E11

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The Impact of Proposed Medicaid Changes on Safety Net Facilities - S21 E23

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The Intestinal Microbiome - S20 E10

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Overweight Treatment: What Are the Best Practices - S21 E22

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest: A Time for AED - S20 E9

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Neonatology, Peds ICU: Caring for the Most Fragile of the Fragile - S21 E21

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Ethical Decision Making in Health Care - S20 E8

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Sarcomas: Cancers of the Bones and Soft Tissues of the Body - S21 E20

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Small STEPS, Big IMPACT: The KMA Is Changing the Model - S21 E19

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Venous and Lymphatic Vascular Conditions - S20 E7

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