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Nursing Homes: Ensuring That Critical Needs Are Met

When we or a loved one are trapped in a medical quandary it's good to know that an ombudsman is on our side. Please join us for the next Kentucky Health as Dr. Wayne Tuckson talks with Ms. Natalie Brown about the long-term care ombudsmen's program.
Season 18 Episode 26 Length 26:41 Premiere: 05/07/23

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Join host Dr. Wayne Tuckson, a colorectal 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 more than 20 years, he has served as host for 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 18 Episodes

Nursing Homes: Ensuring That Critical Needs Are Met
S18 E26 Length 26:41 Premiere Date 05/07/23

The Environment and Cardiovascular Disease
S18 E25 Length 27:01 Premiere Date 04/30/23

Domestic Violence Is a Public Health Issue
S18 E24 Length 26:40 Premiere Date 04/23/23

Public Health: Good Policy, Good Sense
S18 E23 Length 26:37 Premiere Date 04/16/23

Preventing Deaths from Coronary Artery Disease
S18 E22 Length 26:32 Premiere Date 04/09/23

Anesthesia: You Won’t Feel a Thing
S18 E21 Length 26:31 Premiere Date 04/01/23

Food: It Does A Body Good
S18 E20 Length 26:32 Premiere Date 03/25/23

Physicians: A Trusted Source for Healthcare
S18 E19 Length 26:31 Premiere Date 03/19/23

Treatment of Substance Abuse: It's Complicated
S18 E18 Length 26:32 Premiere Date 02/26/23

Causes and Impact of LGBTQ+ Health Inequity
S18 E17 Length 26:32 Premiere Date 02/19/23

The Science of Sleeping Better
S18 E16 Length 28:11 Premiere Date 02/12/23

Working Together: State Public Health Policies
S18 E15 Length 27:15 Premiere Date 02/05/23

Sports Medicine: It's Not Just for the Athlete
S18 E14 Length 27:48 Premiere Date 01/29/23

Diabetes: It's Not Just Your Fathers' Insulin
S18 E13 Length 27:49 Premiere Date 01/22/23

Vaccinations: The Good, the Bad, the Misconceptions
S18 E12 Length 27:47 Premiere Date 01/15/23

Birth Control: Methods to Prevent Conception
S18 E11 Length 27:49 Premiere Date 01/08/23

Diet and Nutrition: The Halos and Horns of Our Food
S18 E10 Length 27:48 Premiere Date 12/18/22

Preventing Infections Through Wastewater Surveillance
S18 E9 Length 27:50 Premiere Date 12/11/22

Insects: Most Are Good, But Watch the Bad
S18 E8 Length 26:57 Premiere Date 11/20/22

Melanomas: The Consequence of Too Much Sun
S18 E7 Length 26:48 Premiere Date 11/13/22

Healthy Practices: Inform, Cajole or Mandate, Whatever Works
S18 E6 Length 27:49 Premiere Date 11/06/22

Diverticulosis: Little Pouches, Big Problems
S18 E5 Length 27:49 Premiere Date 10/30/22

Down Syndrome: Chromosome Number 21 Is Just the Beginning
S18 E4 Length 27:47 Premiere Date 10/23/22

COVID-19, Monkeypox, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
S18 E3 Length 27:06 Premiere Date 10/16/22

Over the Counter Medications
S18 E2 Length 27:18 Premiere Date 10/09/22

Meeting Medical Supply Needs at Home and Overseas
S18 E1 Length 27:19 Premiere Date 10/02/22

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Climate Change and Insect Vectors - S19 E1

Insects are being displaced by changing weather patterns, habitat encroachment and other human behavior. Dr. Subba Reddy Palli talks about the consequences climate change and human activity have upon the insect world and arthropod borne diseases. A 2023 KET production.

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Pelvic Prolapse - S19 E2

Pelvic reconstructive surgeon Dr. Stacy Lenger talks about pelvic floor weakness and prolapse. A 2023 KET production.

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Breast Cancer: Innovations Beyond Screening - S19 E9

Medical oncologist Dr. Jeffrey Hargis talks about breast cancer, one of the most common cancers among women.

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Taste Not Waste - S19 E10

Chef Christopher Stallard talks about making delicious and nutritious dishes from leftover food.

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Senior Care: Better Health Care for the Golden Years - S19 E3

Dr. Misha Rhodes talks about better patient-centered care for seniors. A 2023 KET production.

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Sleep Apnea: New Treatments - S19 E4

Otolaryngologist Dr. Kevin Potts talks about treating obstructive sleep apnea. A 2023 KET production.

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Heart Failure: Prevention and Treatment - S19 E8

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Better Cancer Screening: The Answer Is in the Blood - S19 E7

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Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia - S19 E6

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Cannabis: The Hype, the Reality, and the Potential - S19 E5

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