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Pelvic Prolapse

Pelvic reconstructive surgeon Dr. Stacy Lenger talks about pelvic floor weakness and prolapse.
Season 19 Episode 2 Length 27:32 Premiere: 10/08/23

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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 19 Episodes

Better Health and Healthcare Delivery Through Data
S19 E26 Length 26:42 Premiere Date 05/05/24

Balancing Finances and Keeping Good Health
S19 E25 Length 26:46 Premiere Date 04/28/24

Re-Envisioning Pediatric Care
S19 E24 Length 26:43 Premiere Date 04/21/24

Two-Generation Pediatric Care
S19 E23 Length 26:50 Premiere Date 04/14/24

Housing the Unhoused Is Healthcare
S19 E22 Length 26:48 Premiere Date 04/07/24

Controlling Stress: How to Live Your Best Life
S19 E21 Length 26:47 Premiere Date 03/31/24

RSV, COVID, and Influenza
S19 E20 Length 26:48 Premiere Date 03/24/24

Climate Change: A Change in Our Health
S19 E19 Length 26:47 Premiere Date 03/17/24

Markey Cancer Center: Changing Cancer Treatment in Kentucky
S19 E18 Length 26:32 Premiere Date 02/25/24

Sustainability: Government, Corporate and Public Cooperation
S19 E17 Length 26:43 Premiere Date 02/18/24

Federally Qualified Health Centers: More Than a Safety Net
S19 E16 Length 26:40 Premiere Date 02/11/24

Government Sponsored Health Insurance: Value and Promise
S19 E15 Length 26:32 Premiere Date 02/04/24

The Unspoken and Misunderstood Stigma of Eating Disorders
S19 E14 Length 27:31 Premiere Date 01/28/24

Bariatric Surgery: Intervention for a Chronic Illness
S19 E13 Length 27:29 Premiere Date 01/21/24

Suicide Prevention: The First Step to Mental Health
S19 E12 Length 27:31 Premiere Date 01/14/24

Rural Healthcare: Crisis or Opportunity on the Horizon
S19 E11 Length 27:31 Premiere Date 01/07/24

Taste Not Waste: Making Nutritious Dishes from Leftover Food
S19 E10 Length 27:19 Premiere Date 12/17/23

Breast Cancer: Innovations Beyond Screening
S19 E9 Length 27:23 Premiere Date 12/10/23

Heart Failure: Prevention and Treatment
S19 E8 Length 27:23 Premiere Date 11/19/23

Better Cancer Screening: The Answer Is In the Blood
S19 E7 Length 27:25 Premiere Date 11/12/23

Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia
S19 E6 Length 27:24 Premiere Date 11/05/23

Cannabis: The Hype, the Reality, and the Potential
S19 E5 Length 26:55 Premiere Date 10/29/23

Sleep Apnea: New Treatments
S19 E4 Length 27:14 Premiere Date 10/22/23

Senior Care: Better Health Care for the Golden Years
S19 E3 Length 27:16 Premiere Date 10/15/23

Pelvic Prolapse
S19 E2 Length 27:32 Premiere Date 10/08/23

Climate Change and Insect Vectors
S19 E1 Length 26:31 Premiere Date 10/01/23

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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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Managing the Addicted Patient's Addiction - S21 E3

Classifying addiction as a disease can allow for better outcomes for patients. James Murphy, M.D., discusses the treatment of addiction. A 2025 KET production.

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Quad-demic: 4 Viruses, No Panic - S20 E17

Four viruses have risen since November 2024, creating a "quad-demic." Mark Burns, MD, discusses the current infectious climate. A 2025 KET production.

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Breast Cancer: Better Survival for Patients and Aesthetics - S21 E4

The mortality rate from breast cancer is going down, but the number of women diagnosed with breast cancer is going up. Oncologist Laila Agrawal, M.D., discusses breast cancer with Dr. Tuckson. A 2025 KET production.

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Alpha-gal Syndrome: Why Can't I Eat Meat? - S20 E18

Mateo Bernal, OMD/DOM, LAc, and Martin Huecker, MD, discuss alpha-gal syndrome. A 2025 KET production.

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Changes in the Delivery of Pediatric Healthcare - S21 E5

Bethany Hodge, M.D., discusses the changes in pediatrics, addressing the new challenges of treating the health of children and adolescents. A 2025 KET production.

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Heart Disease: A New Class of Risk Factors - S20 E19

Daniel J. Conklin, PhD, discusses airborne toxins and heart disease with host Wayne Tuckson, MD. A 2025 KET production.

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Thoracic Surgery: How Is It Done and When Is It Indicated - S21 E6

Mansi M. Shah-Jadeja, M.D., talks about thoracic surgery. A 2025 KET production.

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Pain Control Without Opioids - S20 E20

Surgeon Jeffrey Gum, MD, discusses ways to control pain without opioids with host Wayne Tuckson, MD. A 2025 KET production.

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Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology: Care from Childhood to Young Adult - S21 E7

Wendy Jackson, M.D., a pediatric and adolescent obstetrician-gynecologist, offers insights into gynecological health for girls and young women. A 2025 KET production.

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Common and Not So Common Pulmonary Infections - S21 E2

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

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What Does Having a Green City Mean? - S21 E1

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

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

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Medicaid - S20 E13

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

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

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Medicare - S20 E12

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