Public Health & Safety
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There are 203 On Demand Archives in this Category.
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- How Parents Deal With Frustration With Out Taking It Out On Children
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Guest(s):Cindy W. Christian, MDTopic Info:Cindy W. Christian, M.D, Chair of the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglec and Director of A Safe Place, comes on the show to discuss Child Abuse Prevention Month and to offer parents very practical ways to deal with stress and other pressures without tak ...Show Date:4 / 13 / 2011 -
Gun Safety: The Debate On Children And Guns In The Home
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Guest(s):Dr. Louis St. Petery, M.D.Topic Info:The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) joins the Florida Pediatric Society and other physicians and medical professionals in expressing deep concern over the advancement of Florida Senate Bill 432 and House Bill 155, legislation which would restrict ped ...Show Date:4 / 13 / 2011 - What Parents Can Do to Make Sure Children Are Safe From Guns
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Guest(s):Dr. Louis St. Petery, M.D.Topic Info:The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) joins the Florida Pediatric Society and other physicians and medical professionals in expressing deep concern over the advancement of Florida Senate Bill 432 and House Bill 155, legislation which would restrict ped ...Show Date:4 / 13 / 2011 - Spring Cleaning Safety Checkup
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Guest(s):Dr. Chris AmatoTopic Info:Spring is the season of renewal and many of us do that with a good “spring cleaning.” So whether you’re pulling and cleaning your grill out for the season, power washing your deck, cleaning out gutters or the attic as well as repairing and checkin ...Show Date:4 / 8 / 2011 -
AAP Updated Recommendation On Car Seats Popular
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Guest(s):Dr. Dennis Durbin, M.D. FAAPTopic Info:In a new policy published in the April 2011 issue of Pediatrics (published online March 21), the AAP advises parents to keep their toddlers in rear-facing car seats until age 2, or until they reach the maximum height and weight for their seat. It also adv ...Show Date:4 / 6 / 2011 - New Car Seat Recommendations: What Every Parent Needs to Know Popular
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Guest(s):Dr. Dennis Durbin, M.D. FAAPTopic Info:In a new policy published in the April 2011 issue of Pediatrics (published online March 21), the AAP advises parents to keep their toddlers in rear-facing car seats until age 2, or until they reach the maximum height and weight for their seat. It also adv ...Show Date:4 / 6 / 2011 - Natural Disaster Preparedness Kit: Will You And Your Family Be Ready?
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Guest(s):Wendy Sue Swanson, MD, MBE, FAAPTopic Info:Emergencies come in many forms, and they may require anything from a brief absence from your home to permanent evacuation. Each type of disaster requires different measures to keep your family safe. The best thing you can do for yourself and your family i ...Show Date:3 / 16 / 2011 - Disaster Preparedness: How To Talk With Your Kids In The Wake Of Tragedies
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Guest(s):Wendy Sue Swanson, MD, MBE, FAAPTopic Info:Emergencies come in many forms, and they may require anything from a brief absence from your home to permanent evacuation. Each type of disaster requires different measures to keep your family safe. The best thing you can do for yourself and your family i ...Show Date:3 / 16 / 2011 - Injuries Associated with Cribs, Playpens, and Bassinets
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Guest(s):Dr. Gary Smith, MD, FAAPTopic Info:The study, “Injuries Associated with Cribs, Playpens, and Bassinets Among Young Children in the United States, 1990-2008,” in the March 2011 issue of Pediatrics (published online Feb. 17), examined crib, playpen and bassinet injuries between 1990 and ...Show Date:3 / 2 / 2011 -
What The New Dietary Guidelines Mean For Parents
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Guest(s):Dr. Kristine ClarkTopic Info:Dr. Kristine Clark joins Dr. DeSilva to explain that for parents, the new dietary guidelines present some very practical problems, not the least of which is, “How will I get my kids to eat these healthier foods?”Show Date:2 / 15 / 2011
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AAP New Immunization Schedule For 2011
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Guest(s):Harry L. Keyserling, M.D.Topic Info:The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued its recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedules for 2011. Published in the February 2011 issue of Pediatrics (published online Feb. 1), the new schedules include guidance on administering ...Show Date:2 / 9 / 2011 - American Lung Association Releases 2010 State of Tobacco Control Report
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Guest(s):Thomas Carr, Director of National Policy at the American Lung AssociationTopic Info:Thomas Carr, Director of National Policy at the American Lung Association, comes on the show to discuss the new 2010 State of Tobacco Control Report, which tracks progress on key tobacco control policies at the federal and state level, assigning grades b ...Show Date:1 / 26 / 2011 - Are Your Wireless Products Damaging Your Health?
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Guest(s):Kerry Crofton, Ph.D.Topic Info:Dr. Kerry Crofton joins Danika to discuss the recent health buzz that mobile devices may cause cancer. The National Cancer Institute has ruled them safe, yet a growing number of independent researchers and the nation's best doctors disagree.Show Date:1 / 11 / 2011 - Reduce Your Risk Of Wireless Radiation
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Guest(s):Kerry Crofton, Ph.D.Topic Info:Dr. Kerry Crofton joins Danika to explain why growing number of people are choosing to reduce their risks associated with wireless radiation. Dr. Crofton will offer advice that will let you stay plugged in and stay safe at the same time.Show Date:1 / 11 / 2011 - Holiday and Winter Travel Safety Tips Featured
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Guest(s):Dr. Angela GardnerTopic Info:Planes, trains and automobiles, Oh My! Millions of people will travel this upcoming holiday season. Learn about possible health risks such as deep vein thrombosis from sitting too long or risk of infections from re-circulated air on planes or in crowded ...Show Date:12 / 17 / 2010 -
Surgeon General Discusses How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease Featured Popular
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Guest(s):Regina M. Benjamin, MD, MBA , Surgeon GeneralTopic Info:Dr.Regina M. Benjamin, MD, MBA ,is the 18th Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service. As America’s Doctor, she provides the public with the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and the health of the nati ...Show Date:12 / 15 / 2010 - Preparing for Winter Emergencies
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Guest(s):Dr. Juan FitzTopic Info:Dr. Juan Fitz joins Dr. Leigh to discuss how to prepare for those unexpected storms and power outages this winter. Learn what you and your family should prepare for, what things to stock up on and what will you need to keep you and your family safe this ...Show Date:12 / 3 / 2010 - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Featured
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Guest(s):Dr. Eric LavonasTopic Info:Carbon Monoxide poisoning is a major concern during the winter, especially when people start using heaters, stoves and generators. Dr. Eric Lavonas joins the show to discuss what can be done to prevent a potentially fatal tragedy, as well as, tips on how ...Show Date:12 / 3 / 2010 -
Tragically, ‘Tis The Season for Drunk Driving
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Guest(s):MADD President Laura Dean MooneyTopic Info:Auto crashes involving drunk drivers are most prevalent during the holiday season, with 1,235 people having died in drunk driving crashes between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day in 2008 alone. MADD President Laura Dean Mooney joins Danika to discuss how ...Show Date:12 / 2 / 2010 - Don't Let Drunk Driving Ruin Your Holidays
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Guest(s):MADD President Laura Dean MooneyTopic Info:MADD President Laura Dean Mooney joins Danika to discuss the grim facts surrounding drunk driving during the holidays, and the ways in which you can avoid having yourself, or someone you love, become a tragic statistic.Show Date:12 / 2 / 2010
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