HealthLink on Air
Sundays at 6 a.m.
“HealthLink on Air” is a 60-minute program produced since 2006 by Upstate Medical University, the academic medical center in Syracuse, NY.
“HealthLink on Air” provides a weekly dose of information on health and medical issues affecting central New Yorkers. The program showcases health professionals and researchers from Upstate Medical University, Upstate University Hospital, the central New York community and those visiting the region who are involved with health care issues and events. The interviews are permanently archived online.
For more information, visit the HealthLink on Air website.
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Geriatrics chief, Dr. Sharon Brangman addresses the concept of "elder orphans," who have no children to care for them as they age. Psychiatrist Hilary Gamble shares the latest on research into loneliness. Toxicologist Michael Hodgman offers precautions about marijuana edibles.
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Geriatrics chief, Dr. Sharon Brangman explains the value of a memory screening for people over 60. Editor Deirdre Neilen shares the 24th edition of The Healing Muse, Upstate's literary and visual arts journal. Amer Mansour, in his final year of medical school, talks about his research on which patients with hearing loss tend to get referred to an ear, nose and throat specialist.
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Neurologist Antonio Culebras tells how a weight-loss medication can help people with sleep apnea. The Rev. Terry Culbertson discusses the role of spiritual care in health care. And Dr. Kaushal Nanavati talks about Gen Z and their health concerns.
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Dr. Kaushal Nanavati and researcher Jamie Romeiser define complementary therapy and discuss its benefits during and after cancer treatment. Upstate Police Chief Erika Taylor explains how to de-escalate tense situations. Dr. Leslie Kohman talks about the importance of health care workers taking time to "recharge."
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Dermatology chief, Dr. Ramsay Farah explains how to care for your tattoo. Pediatrician Jaclyn Sisskind tells why she sometimes writes prescriptions for specific books for some of her patients.
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Registered dietitian Heather Dorsey offers tips for eating healthy during the holidays. Exercise physiologist Carol Sames explores how aging happens, and ways to age well. Dr. Matthew Grier, co-director of the Concussion Clinic at Upstate, discusses what a concussion is, and how to treat it.
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Dr. Kim Wallenstein discusses the value of a pediatric trauma center to serve the 14-county region of central New York. Nurse Maureen Garvey explains the role of a breast cancer navigator and what someone can expect after a diagnosis of breast cancer. And geriatrics chief, Dr. Sharon Brangman talks about how to tell when an aging parent needs help.
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Microbiologist Jennifer Moffat shares research on shingles, which is affecting more young people. Physical therapist Steven Lounsbury discusses causes and treatments for low back pain. Dr. Brian Johnson and Dr. Yanli Zhang-James explain how cannabis use may reduce a person's pain tolerance.
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Dr. Rinki Agarwal, the medical director for gynecological cancers at the Upstate Cancer Center, explains the new self-administered Pap test and how it works. Infectious disease chief Dr. Elizabeth Asiago Reddy evaluates the mpox virus and its dangers. And endocrine chief Dr. Ruth Weinstock and Margie Greenfield, health information systems program manager, discuss advances in telehealth, or remote access to health care.
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Suggestions for getting a good night's sleep are offered by sleep specialist Ioana Amzuta, MD. Dog ticks and lone star ticks, and how to avoid the diseases they carry, are explained by microbiologist Saravanan Thangamani, PhD. What to consider when buying an over-the-counter hearing aid is discussed by audiologist Erin Bagley.