The Doctor is in: with a focus on HEALTH AND RECOVERY

Five County Mental Health Authority

Serving Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Vance and Warren Counties

 

Distributed by WIZS Radio, Henderson. NC 27536-- Click on www.hendersonnews.com

Click here to listen to "The Doctor Is In" recorded May 20, 2008

Topic: The Shiny Side of Mental Health Reform in NC

Air Travel Taxes Hearts of People With Sleep Apnea
Bipolar Disorder Might Be Overdiagnosed
CDC Features - Protect Yourself Against Shingles
Drugs for Restless Legs Syndrome Have Downsides
Excess Drinking Boosts Cardiovascular Disease Risk
New Surgical Technology Holds Promise of Painless, Scarless Procedures
Obesity Tied to Risk of Psychiatric Disorders
Passive Smoking 30 Minutes Is Enough To Cause Observable Changes In The Arteries
Rise in Autism Cases May Be Overestimated

Click here to listen to "The Doctor Is In" recorded February 5, 2008

Topic: Consumer Involvement & Mental Health Recovery

A Daytime Nap Can Boost Memory
A Little Regular Exercise Extends Men's Lives
Caffeine Could Spell Trouble For Diabetics
CDC Week 4 Flu Report
Cold Meds Send 7,000 Kids To ER Each Year
Does the Desire for Drugs Begin Outside Awareness
FDA Warns Epilepsy Drugs May Raise Suicide Risk
Feeling Fat May Be Worse For You Than Being Fat
IPods Don't Interfere with Heart Pacemakers
Mobile Phones, Coffee Found Unlikely To Cause Cancer
Pregnant? Don't Drink Alcohol
Quit-Smoking Drug May Raise Suicide Risk
US Unlikely To Meet Target For TB Elimination
"Ugly Duckling" Sign Spots Most Malignant Melanomas

Click here to listen to "The Doctor Is In" recorded November 27, 2007

Topic:  Heart Disease

Debunking myth newer drugs less side effects
FDA urges psych warning flu labels
Gates helping wipe out polio
Influenza week46
RFID Implant risk and benefits
Saline eases nasal
Sleepless Statin
Suicidal thinking with Chantix

 

Click here to listen to "The Doctor Is In" recorded November 6, 2007

Topic: Autism

Allergies may protect against brain cancer
Autism Brain Processing
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Folic Acid Fortification Cuts Babies Heart Risks
Kits to Fight Heroin Overdoses
Parents often correct about teens substance use
Pizza Recall
Stress robs Skin of Antimicrobial Defenses
Why painkillers may not work in fibromyalgia

Click here to listen to "The Doctor Is In" recorded October 9, 2007

Topic: Breast Cancer Awareness

Alcohol Intake on Cardiovascular Health

Brain Switch Helps Doctors Deal

Breast Cancer Risk Increased

Combined Treatment for Depressed Teens
Death from Failed Relationship
Domestic Violence Facts
Exercise VS Drugs for Depression
FDA Cracks down on Unapproved Drugs containing Hydrocodone
FDA Experts Urge Ban Cold Meds
Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence
Take Care of Heart

 

Click here to listen to "The Doctor Is In" recorded September 18, 2007

Topic:  Prevention Addiction to Alcohol and Drugs

Guest:  Pat McManus ~ Executive Director & President

Pat McManus NCAC is a National Certified Addictions Counselor and President of Rock In Prevention. Pat graduated from Upper Iowa University with a BA Business Management degree with a Minor in Marketing. After working seven years in the addiction treatment field Pat created this exciting and innovative program. Pat combined his knowledge of substance addictions, his love for music and his strong desire to help children, to create Rock In Prevention. The program has grown quickly and has helped over 1,000,000 children and families since 1990!

References for September 18, 2007

Living Wills and Advanced Directives

Advance Directives Information for North Carolina

Forms for Advance Directives

Americans Getting Lax about Clean Hands

NC Child Deaths Down

Crocs

Eye Safety

Living Longer: Life Expectancy Hits New High

Loneliness May Affect Genes

Click here to listen to "The Doctor Is In" recorded September 4, 2007

Topic:  Recovery Month

Guest:  Ray, an anonymous member of AA

References for September 4, 2007

George Valiant Neuro Biology of Spiritus Contra Spiritu

Immunization Rates High for U.S. Kids

Rapid rise in bipolar diagnoses among U.S. youth

Rock stars more likely to die prematurely

Study finds smokers have higher risk of dementia

Quitting Statins Risky After Stroke

Childhood TV viewing can cause teenage problems

A.A. Fact File

Recovery Month

Click here to listen to "The Doctor Is In" recorded August 14, 2007

Topic: Epilepsy

References for August 14, 2007

Cholesterol Management In Children

Communicating About Epilepsy

Creating a Safe Home Environment for Seizures/Epilepsy

Epilepsy Foundation Overview

Heart Disease Antioxidants

Heat Stroke Death Risks

Oral Health Stress

Seizure First Aid Epilepsy

Smoking Macular Degeneration

Understanding Seizures and Epilepsy

Click Here to listen to "The Doctor Is In" recorded July 31, 2007

Topic: Pharmacy and Medication Issues

References for July 31, 2007

Botulism Recall Widened

FAS Not Only ETOH Risk

Low Literacy Increases Risk of Death

Many Americans Beleive Cancer Myths

Medication Errors

Medications and You

Medical Text Books Condone Drinking

Poll Fewer Americans Smoking

Sara Lee Recalls Some Breads

Click here to listen to "The Doctor is In" recorded July 10, 2007

References for July 10, 2007

Topic: Integration of Mental Health services into Primary Care with Mac Baird MD
 

Benefits of Dark Chocolate

Heatstroke

Keeping Patients Details Private

Most Sunscreens Not Up To Task

NIH Misread Hormone Study

One-Fifth of Hospitals Give Bad Emergency Advice on Stroke

Pills Becoming New Marijuana on Campus

Smoking Could Kill 1 Billion this Century

Third of Americans Have Alcohol Problems

Click here to listen to "The Doctor Is In" recorded June 5, 2007

References for June 5, 2007

http://epss.ahrq.gov/ePSS/search.jsp

Men's Health Blueprint

Canker Sore Treatment

FDA Warns of Chinese Made Toothpaste

Firearm Safety Lax Around Kids

Lawn Mower Injuries Preventable

Male Breast Cancer Patient

Back Problems - Surgery vs Waiting

References for March 20, 2007

Reference links and attachments

http://www.webmd.com/news/20070319/antibiotics-overused-sinusitis

http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/news/20070319/smoking-may-increase-body-wrinkles

Breath Test For Lung Cancer

CDC Immunization Schedule

Childhood Vaccines - What They Are and Why Your Child Needs Them

Colon Polyp Return Likelier In Men

Preventive Health Guideline

Stimulant Abuse May Increase Stroke Among Young Adults