June 25th
Learn about the importance of blood and blood products in the provision of health care; the causes of hearing loss and prevention tips; how the home care needs of a client are met and find out how to develop a personal physical activity plan. This week's guest will inform viewers about the effective use of mosquito repellent and the 'Doctor On Call' will answer your health related questions.
Appearing in these segments are Brenda Angelstad, Clinic Supervisor, Hearing Aid Plan; Gary Grant, Home Health Aide; Kate Foster, RN, Home Care; Kathy Bell, Supervisor, Home Care; Darlene Meeds, Public Health Inspector in the Disease Control Program; Dr. Roy Chernoff and many community members.
June 14th
Learn about the latest in hip surgery research; car seat safety for children; strokes - what causes them and what to do if you are having one; and how Dundurn elementary students and staff are in motion. This week’s guest will inform viewers about the In-School Mentoring program and how you can get involved and the ‘Doctor On Call’ will answer your health related questions.
Appearing in these segments are Dr. Anthony King; Darla Frey, Public Health Nurse; Lana Danylyshen, Child Passenger Safety Coordinator for MD Ambulance; Dr. Chris Voll; Dr. Joe Chorney; Gary Beaudin, Aboriginal Development Consultant; Dr. Roy Chernoff and many community members.
May 28th
Take a look behind the scenes to discover the required laboratory testing for a kidney transplant; find out about the different types of anxiety disorders; learn how to decrease your chances of having a heart attack; and find out what the Warman elementary students and staff are doing to stay in motion. This week’s guest talks about West Nile Virus and the ‘Doctor On Call’ answers your health related questions.
Appearing in these segments are Dr. Bruce Murray; Judy Hawkes, Nurse Therapist, Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program; Dr. Bruce Reeder; Dr. Stephen Whitehead; Dr. Roy Chernoff and many community members.
May 14th
Find out about the latest research in complementary and alternative medicine; the incidence of farm injuries and some farm safety tips; strokes - what causes them and what to do if you are having one; and some in motion biking safety tips. This week’s guest discusses the importance of having swift access to an individual’s medical information in an emergency and the ‘Doctor On Call’ answers your health related questions.
Appearing in these segments are Dr. Chris Voll; Dr. Joe Chorney; Mark Ingram, Researcher, Centre for Agricultural Medicine; Dr. Roy Chernoff and many community members.
April 30th
Get a glimpse into a day in the life of a rural responder. Learn about what really happens to your body when it’s on a diet; find out about osteoporosis; and learn about what moms and babies do in the “walk and stroll” program. This week’s guest discusses machine related farm injuries and gives viewers farm safety tips and the ‘Doctor On Call’ answers your health related questions.
Appearing in these segments are Dale Wagner, Rural First Responder, Hague; Chad Sletten, Paramedic, Rosthern Ambulance; Valerie Irvine, Public Health Nutritionist; Dr. Karen Chad; Dr. Janet Markland; Mark Ingram, Researcher, Centre for Agricultural Medicine; Dr. Roy Chernoff and many community members.
April 16th
Find out about the latest in Alzheimer’s research; meet a person who tried to quit smoking several times and now believes he has quit the habit; learn about how men are treated for prostate cancer and get more In Motion spring cleaning tips. This week’s guest discusses how local and/or world events affect children and what parents can do to help.
Appearing in these segments are Dr. Andrew Kirk; Dr. David Skarsgard; Jeannette Ambrose, Psychologist; Dr. Roy Chernoff and many community members.
April 2nd
Meet a Hospital Chaplain and find out how she helps patients and their families. Learn how to keep children’s teeth strong and healthy; what women need to know about good breast health; some ‘In Motion’ spring cleaning tips; and the ‘Doctor On Call’ answers your health related questions.
Appearing in these segments are Marienne Twigg, Hospital Chaplain; Joy Adams, Director of Spiritual Care and Volunteer Services; Myrna Ruthven, Dental Health Educator Coordinator; Dr. Brent Chappell; Dr. Alanna Danilkewich; Dr. Roy Chernoff and many community members.
March 19th
What are the latest results in rheumatoid arthritis research? What are some of the health issues Aboriginal families face when they leave rural areas and move into the city? What is the right type of contraceptive for you? Have Saskatoon residents increased their physical activity in the past two years?
Appearing in these segments are Dr. John Sibley; Dr. Mary Terepa; Dr. Sheena Thakrar; Dr. Karen Chad; Dr. Roy Chernoff and many community members.
March 5th
So what does a newborn do all day? Do you know how to express feelings of anger in a healthy manner? What issues are stressing rural youth? Do you know the right athletic shoe for your physical activity? Is humour important to your good overall health?
Appearing in these segments are Vanessa Ripley, Rehabilitation Project Coordinator; Maureen Graham, Senior Psychologist; Laura Beach, Injury Prevention Training; Dr. Dawn Phillips, Dr. Roy Chernoff and many community members.
February 26th
How can people living with diabetes prevent secondary complications? What’s new in the area of treatment of eye infections? Why is there such a high prevalence of diabetes in the Aboriginal population? What are the benefits of stretching before we start our work day? What is an Automated External Defibrillator and who can use it?
Appearing in these segments are Dr. Joseph Blondeau; Dr. Sunil Juta; Dr. Joanne Kappel; Tim Hillier, Paramedic, MD Ambulance; Staff at Last Mountain Pioneer Home in Strasbourg - Marilyn Hubick, June Currie, Barb Keyser, Leona Kent, Special Care Aides; Sherri Hubick, R.N.; Doreen Beitz, Jeanette Fuessel, Gayle Bechard, Dietary; Judy Herman, Housekeeping; and Dr. Roy Chernoff and many community members.
February 5th
How do gambling addictions affect the gambler and how can their loved ones help them? How are rural teenage girls promoting healthy lifestyles in their communities? Did you know that a Primary Health Nurse can write prescriptions and diagnose minor illnesses? How does exercise benefit individuals who suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease?
Appearing in these segments are Jean Dunlop, Clinical Team Leader, Problem Gambling Program; Peggy Gwillim, Primary Health Nurse, Strasbourg Primary Health Centre; Sheila Achilles, Manager of Primary and Rural Health Services; Scott Butcher, Program Coordinator, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program; Dr. Roy Chernoff and many community members.
January 22nd
Tune in to The Health Show to find out why FAS/FAE is the leading cause of developmental disabilities; learn how early eye exams in children can detect problems which, if left undetected, may affect learning; find out the causes of childhood obesity and how this affects children; receive tips on how to keep active once you have reached your holiday destination; and ask the “Doctor on Call” a health related question.
Appearing in these segments are Dr. Jo Nanson; Dr. Ken Lypka; Dr. Marc Tremblay, Dr. Roy Chernoff and many community members.
January 15
Meet a Primary Worker with the Acquired Brain Injury program and find out more about brain injuries and how they are treated; find out why there are concerns that many new HIV/AIDS drugs could create a dangerous sense of complacency among at-risk populations; learn about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and how to help prevent it; find out what to stretch on those long airplane rides; and ask a health question of Dr. Roy Chernoff, The “Doctor on Call”.
Appearing in these segments are Janet Barnes, Primary Worker, ABI Program; Dr. Bryan Acton, Team Psychologist; Dr. Kurt Williams; Dr. Koravangattu Sankaran; Cheryl Sparks, NICU Nurse; Bob Bundon, Chairperson, Saskatoon Regional Health Authority; and many community members.
