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Monday December 21, 2009
CT Scans
Concerns

Dr. Sill joins us from Mercy to discuss concerns a recent report have caused about the safety of CT Scans.

 David Sill, M.D.
David Sill, M.D.
Board Certified Radiologist
Mercy Medical Center


 
Health Care
Health Care Reform

The debate rages on concerning Health Care reform. Dr. Jonathan Wiener joins Jeff to talk about negotiations over the Health Care in the Senate.

Professor Jonathan Weiner, Dr.PH
Professor Jonathan Weiner, Dr.PH
Director PhD Program in Health Services Research & Policy, Deputy Director, Health Services R&D Center , Faculty Member & Executive Committee Member Division of Health Sciences Informatics , Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health


 
CT Scans
What You Need To Know

Recent articles questioned the safety of CT Scans. Tonight we'll look at what that means for you.

 David Sill, M.D.
David Sill, M.D.
Board Certified Radiologist
Mercy Medical Center


 
Monday December 14, 2009
Healthcare In America
Health and Medical Care in America

Dr. Alfred Sommer joins us for an assessment of the state of public health in the United States. Dr. Sommer is the former dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and author of the recently published, "Getting What We Deserve: Health and Medical Care in America".

Dr. Alfred Sommer
Dr. Alfred Sommer
Author, Getting What We Deserve: Health and Medical Care in America
Dr. Alfred Sommer
Getting What We Deserve: Health and Medical Care in America

 
Monday December 07, 2009
2010 Maryland Teacher of the Year
Northern Middle School in Garrett County

Tonight we meet the 2010 Maryland Teacher of the Year Jennifer Rankin. Ms. Rankin teaches 8th grade math at Northern Middle School in Garrett County.

 Jennifer Rankin
Jennifer Rankin
2010 Maryland Teacher of the Year
Maryland Teacher of the Year
Jennifer Rankin's bio

 
Hail to the Cheat: A Political Novel
by Ted Venetoulis

Ted Venetoulis joins us to discuss his latest book. Mr. Venetoulis is a former Baltimore County Executive and currently serves as Chairman and CEO of Corridor Media, Inc., a regional business and political news magazine.

 Ted Venetoulis
Ted Venetoulis
Author, "Hail to the Cheat: A Political Novel"
About Ted Venetoulis


 
Monday November 30, 2009
Online Gift Buying Tips
What You Need To Know

Tips for finding deals online in a safe and secure manner.

Angie Barnett
President and CEO, Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland
Better Business Bureau of Greater MD


 
Monday November 23, 2009
New Mammogram Guidelines
Mercy Expert to Answer Questions About Breast Exam Guidelines

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently released new guidelines for breast cancer screening. One of their recommendations is against routine screening mammography in women aged 40 to 49 years. The USPSTF also recommends against teaching breast self-examination.

 Neil Friedman, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Neil Friedman, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Medical Director, The Hoffberger Breast Center at Mercy
Mercy Medical Center
Dr. Friedman's bio

 
The Trial of Mayor Dixon
Expert Analysis

Professor Byron Warnken joins us for the last on the Sheila Dixon Trial.

 Byron Warnken
Byron Warnken
Associate Professor of Law & Director, Judicial Internship Program, University of Baltimore School of Law
University of Baltimore School of Law


 
Monday November 16, 2009
Economic Outlook
Unemployment Concerns

Dr. Irani of RESI's Applied Economics and Human Services group joins us for a look at efforts to spur job growth to help the economy recover.

 Daraius  Irani, Ph.D.
Daraius Irani, Ph.D.
Director of the Applied Economics Group, Regional Economic Studies Institute (RESI) at Towson University
Regional Economic Studies Institute (RESI)


 
Monday November 09, 2009
Swine Flu
Flu Shot update

Dr. Steven Czinn of the University of Maryland Medical center joins Jeff to talk about your kids and Flu Shots.

Dr. Steven Czinn
Dr. Steven Czinn
Professor and Chairman, Department of Pediatrics Chief of Pediatrics, University of Maryland Medical Center
Dr. Steve Czinn at UMD Medical Center


 
Dixon Trial
Defense Attorney

Baltimore Attorney Warren Brown talks about the trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon.

Warren A. Brown, P.A.
Defense Attorney,



 
Monday November 02, 2009
Sleep Disorders
Sleep Smarter

As we set our clocks back an hour, how do we best adjust our sleep habits to be on this new schedule. Moving into a season that is more dark and cold then bright and warm also has an affect on people as Seasonal Affective Disorder (also known as winter depression or winter blues) can alter your outlook and mood. Dr. David Neubauer of the Johns Hopkins Sleep Disorders center talks about how to sleep smarter.

Dr. David Neubauer
Dr. David Neubauer
Associate Director, Johns Hopkins Sleep Disorders Center
Sleep Smarter


 

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