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Believe in Progress: an AACR Foundation Podcast008: Dr. Marianne Ritchie - Leading the Charge for Effective, Equitable, and Accessible Cancer ScreeningsOn this episode, we are speaking with Dr. Marianne Ritchie, one of the first women to practice gastroenterology in the Philadelphia region and a pioneer in the field for over 30 years. Please do not forget to visit www.aacr.org to make a donation or to find helpful information and resources. Together we can make progress in the fight against cancer and bring hope to those who need it most. Please don't forget, cancer research saves lives.For more information visit the AACR and ou...2023-09-2045 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 103: Occupational & Environmental MedicineOn Sunday, January 30, 2022, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Kenneth M. Lankin, MD, MBA, MPH, FACOEM, Enterprise Medical Director of Jefferson Occupational Health Network.The first goal of Occupational Medicine doctors is prevention; keeping the workplace safe and the workforce productive. They also diagnose and treat work-related injuries and illnesses, and follow the “return-to-work” process – health monitoring that optimizes time in which ill/injured workers can safely return to work and when their duties should be modified.Your Real Champion: Our Real ListenersYour Real Champions of the week were Our Real Listener...2022-01-3041 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 98: Holiday Eating & DrinkingOn Sunday, December 26, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Emily Rubin, RD, Director of Clinical Dietetics for Jefferson Gastroenterology and the Jefferson Celiac Center, and the Chair of Public Relations for the Philadelphia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.Listen now to learn tips for eating and drinking safely over the holidays!Your Real Champion: A Christmas MiracleEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Geralyn R...2021-12-2641 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 97: Holiday DepressionOn Sunday, December 19, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Sosunmolu Shoyinka, MD, MBA (L), Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) of the City of Philadelphia, and Vivian B. Pender, MD (R), a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College, a Training and Supervising Psychoanalyst at Columbia University and the President of the American Psychiatric Association.Depression is a leading cause of disability globally. The holidays have always been a difficult time for many people, and since the pandemic, the prevalence of depression and anxiety has doubled globa...2021-12-2040 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 96: COVID-19 Treatment UpdatesOn Sunday, December 12, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Neal Flomenberg, MD (L), Professor of Medicine at Sidney Kimmel Medical College and Chair of the Dept of Medical Oncology at Thomas Jefferson University, and John Zurlo, MD (R), The W. Paul & Ida H. Havens Professor, Chief of Infectious Diseases, and Chair of the Jefferson Enterprise COVID-19 Task Force.Listen now to learn about the new immunotherapy infusion that is showing promising results against COVID. Then hear answers to commonly asked questions about the booster and more hopeful news about oral medications that are being studied.Your...2021-12-1340 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 95: Lung CancerOn Sunday, December 5, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Jamie L. Garfield, MD, a highly respected pulmonologist from the renowned Temple Lung Center, for a discussion about lung cancer; the #1 cause of cancer death in both men and women. In fact, lung cancer causes more deaths than breast, prostate, colorectal, and brain cancers combined.Listen to learn about prevention, the latest developments in screening, and the great work of the American Lung Association.Dr. Garfield is an Associate Professor of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery and Core Clinical Educator for Medical Students at the Lewis Kat...2021-12-0641 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 94: COPD & The Dangers of Smoking/VapingOn Sunday, November 21, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Ruth Tal-Singer, PhD, President & Chief Scientific Officer of the COPD Foundation, David M. Mannino, III MD, FCCP, FERS, Professor of Medicine at the University of Kentucky and Medical Director/ Co-Founder of the COPD Foundation, and Kate Mastalski, CHES, Senior Manager, Cancer Control Strategic Partnerships at the American Cancer Society Inc., Northeast Region.Listen now to learn about Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), which is the #4 cause of death in the US. Tune in to hear about the many diseases associated with smoking and vaping, and learn about th...2021-11-2142 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 93: Pancreas & Kidney TransplantsOn Sunday, November 14, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Phillip D. Robinson, FACHE, President of the Lankenau Medical Center, and Ty Dunn, MD, MS a Professor of Surgery and Surgical Director of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.Tune in to learn about organ transplants in the treatment of diabetes, and about Lankenau Medical Center’s farm which provides a lesson in agriculture for school children and healthy food choices for patients with chronic medical conditions!Your Real Champion: A Lily for the WorldEach week we highligh...2021-11-1442 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 92: Diabetes & Other DiseasesOn Sunday, November 7, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Lindsay Fortese, the Executive Director of the Greater Delaware Valley Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JDRF), and Marie E. McDonnell, MD, an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, the Chief of the Diabetes Section of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension, and the Director of the Brigham Diabetes Program at Brigham & Women’s Hospital.Listen now to learn how diabetes affects other medical conditions. We welcomed the return of this nationally recognized expert to discuss the issues diabetic patients face with fertility...2021-11-0741 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 91: Diabetes & FeetOn Sunday, October 31, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Elena Wellens, DPM from Rothman Orthopaedic Institute and Assistant Professor, Temple School of Podiatric Medicine for a discussion about diabetes and your feet.Some of the long-term effects of diabetes include nerve damage which can result in loss of sensation in your feet. A decrease in circulation can make it harder to heal if you have a blister or scrape from ill-fitting shoes or pressure points on areas of arthritis. Learn how to take care of your feet to prevent chronic ulcers, deformity and avoid the dreaded...2021-10-3140 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 90: DiabetesOn Sunday, October 24, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Marie E. McDonnell, MD an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, the Chief of the Diabetes Section of the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension, and the Director of the Brigham Diabetes Program at Brigham & Women’s Hospital.Listen to learn about diabetes from a nationally recognized expert. We discuss the long-term effects of diabetes, screening for PRE-diabetes, and how treatment plans can be tailored for each individual patient. On November 7, we’ll continue our discussion and how diabetes affects fertility, pregnancy, and COVID.Your R...2021-10-2441 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 89: What Diet is Best for Me?On Sunday, October 17, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Emily Rubin, R.D, Director of Clinical Dietetics for Jefferson Gastroenterology and the Jefferson Celiac Center, and the Chair of Public Relations for the Philadelphia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.Each year, US News and World Report shares a list of the top-rated diets. Hear the pros and cons of various diets including the Mediterranean, DASH, and keto diets from a highly respected Registered Dietician.Your Real Champion: A Tale of Two CitiesEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, f...2021-10-1740 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 88: Fatty LiverOn Sunday, October 10, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dina Halegoua-DiMarzio, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College and Director of the Fatty Liver Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and Heidi Syropoulos, MD, Medical Director of Government Markets for Independence Blue Cross, for a discussion about Fatty liver, a serious condition that is growing at an alarming rate. Fatty liver is now the most common liver disorder in the US and the most common cause for liver transplants. Listen to learn the latest information on causes and treatment from a nationall...2021-10-1041 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 87: ObesityOn Sunday, October 3, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Lee Kaplan a Gastroenterologist, Internist, and Director of the MGH Weight Center at Massachusetts General Hospital.Obesity is a chronic disease that is increasing in prevalence around the globe and is a major contributor to poor health. Tune in to hear from this nationally recognized expert in the field of Obesity and learn about approaches to screening, counseling, and treatment options. Your Real Champion: Do the WRIGHT ThingEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who...2021-10-0340 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 86: Emergency Medical ServiceOn September 26, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by James E. Gretz, MBA, NRP, CCP-C, a Critical Care Paramedic and Manager at Jefferson Health Transfer Center | JeffSTAT, who trains first responders, manages the JeffSTAT Education center, and transfers critically ill patients by land and by air from emergency sites and between hospitals.Listen now to learn what you should do and what you shouldn’t do in an emergency situation while you wait for help to arrive!Your Real Champion: Someone Saved My Life TonightEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your...2021-09-2640 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 85: Sports Medicine & The Pre-Season PhysicalOn September 19, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Christine Marschilok, MD, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Sports Medicine, the Program Director of the Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, and the Assistant Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency for the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University.Listen as the doctors discuss the role of the primary care Sports Medicine Physician and the importance of the Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation to maximize safe participation in school sports and identify risks for life-threatening conditions like cardiac arrest.Your Real Champion: Simon’s Hea...2021-09-1942 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 84: Pediatric Ear, Nose, & Throat ConditionsOn September 12, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Robert C. O’Reilly, MD, an attending physician in the Division of Otolaryngology and Director of the Balance and Vestibular Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. O’Reilly is also a Professor of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.Listen now as the doctors talk about the most common problems that present in a pediatric ENT office including recurrent ear infections, when ear tubes are needed, the tongue-tied condition, RSV, and reflux.Your Real Champion...2021-09-1241 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 83: Fire Prevention & Personal Safety (Part 2)On August 29, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Matt Maguire, Deputy Fire Marshall (L) for the Lower Merion Fire Department, and Officer Carl Harper (R) of the Lower Merion Township Police.Due to a great response to that show, we aired it again on Sunday, September 5, 2021! Listen now to hear valuable advice about fire prevention and what to do once a fire starts. Then learn great tips to enhance your safety at home, in the community, and while commuting!Your Real Champion: Labor Day – A Salute to the American WorkerEach week we highlight...2021-09-0541 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 82: Fire Prevention & Personal SafetyOn August 29, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Matt Maguire, Deputy Fire Marshall (L) for the Lower Merion Fire Department, and Officer Carl Harper (R) of the Lower Merion Township Police.Listen now to hear valuable advice about fire prevention and what to do once a fire starts. Then learn great tips to enhance your safety at home, in the community, and while commuting!Your Real Champion: Nana’s AtticEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their...2021-08-2941 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 81: Skin CancerOn August 22, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by H. William Higgins, II, MD, MBE, from the University of Pennsylvania, home to the oldest Department of Dermatology in the US with a world-renowned reputation.Listen now to learn about skin cancer prevention and treatment including Mohs surgery and its new application for treating melanoma from a leading expert in the field!Dr. Bill Higgins is the Director of the Pennsylvania Hospital Mohs Lab and an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania.Your Real Champion: A New Lease on LifeEac...2021-08-2242 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 80: Emergency MedicineOn August 15, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Megan Healy, MD, an Associate Professor from Temple University Hospital, which boasts the busiest Emergency Department in the city and evaluates up to 100,000 patients a year.Dr. Megan Healy is also an Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine and an Assistant Program Director for the Emergency Medicine Residency at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.Listen now to learn when you should choose Urgent Care versus the Emergency Department. You’ll also have a better understanding of what symptoms and signs need immediate attentio...2021-08-1541 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 79: Breast FeedingOn August 8, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Katy Doroshow, DO, an Obstetrician/ Gynecologist at Main Line Health, and Susanne Bechhold, MSN, RN, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and full-time Lactation Consultant at Lankenau Medical Center and Main Line Health, for a discussion on breastfeeding.Human milk is a living biologic substance that contains key nutrients, living growth factors, and bioactive substances (like antibodies) that help with a baby’s immunity. Listen now to hear about the benefits of breastfeeding for babies and their parents.Your Real Champion: King of the Road...2021-08-0842 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 78: Pet TherapyOn August 1, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Edward T. Creagan MD FAAHPM for a discussion on Pet Therapy. Interacting with animals can help patients recover from or cope with certain medical conditions. It can also help the patient build relationship tools that can be transferred to human relationships and build strong social networks, vital to healing from mental illness. Tune in to hear what is behind this growing trend!Dr. Creagan is a Professor of Medical Oncology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, John and Roma Rouse Professor of Humanism in Medicine, and Pallia...2021-08-0142 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 77: The Opioid Epidemic (Part 2)On July 26, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Deni Carise, PhD, the Chief Clinical Officer of the Recovery Centers of America, and an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Pennsylvania in the Department of Psychiatry.In the second of our two-part series on the Opioid Epidemic, we continued our coverage with a discussion on treatment options for Opioid Use Disorder including counseling and medications. Listen today to learn more from Dr. Carise who has extensive experience in helping people through recovery!Your Real Champion: Think Outside The BoxEach week we...2021-07-1842 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 76: The Opioid EpidemicOn July 18, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Deni Carise, PhD, and Reverend Lorina Marshall-Blake. In the first part of our two-part series, we discussed the current epidemic with Opioid Use Disorder. On Sunday, July 25, you’ll learn about options for treatment!Deni Carise, Phd is the Chief Clinical Officer of the Recovery Centers of America, and an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Pennsylvania in the Department of Psychiatry.Reverend Lorina Marshall-Blake is the President of the IBX Foundation. Independence Blue Cross celebrates the 10 year Anniversary of the IBX Foundation! Found...2021-07-1841 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 75: Critical Shortage In Nation’s Blood SupplyOn July 11, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by David Moolten, MD, Pathologist and Medical Director of the American Red Cross. As Medical Director of the American Red Cross, Dr. Moolten had a very important message! With a sharp increase in demand, but a major decline in supply, there is a critical shortage in our nation’s blood supply. Learn how you can help to save a life!Your Real Champion: Hayley’s SunshineEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others...2021-07-1141 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 74: Tips for a Safe July 4th!On July 4, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Alana Mauger, the Regional Communications Manager for the American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania.Tune in to hear safety tips for when you are celebrating the 4th – including respect for fireworks and grilling, special precautions around the water at swimming pools, a lake, or the beach, and establishing a meeting point and a buddy system at crowded parks!Your Real Champion: The Beautiful LandEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help o...2021-07-0540 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 73: Men’s Health: Prostate Cancer & MoreOn June 27, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Leonard G. Gomella, MD, FACS, The Bernard W. Godwin Professor of Prostate Cancer, Chairman, Department of Urology, Senior Director Clinical Affairs, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Enterprise VP for Urology, Jefferson Health System and Editor-in-Chief, Canadian Journal of Urology International, Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital.Dr. Gomella provided an update on risks, diagnosis, and treatment for prostate cancer. He will also discuss the symptoms and treatment for an enlarged prostate and explain what to do if a patient sees blood in his urine.Your Real Champion: Tommy's G...2021-06-2841 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 72: Asthma in ChildrenOn June 20, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Tyra Bryant-Stephens, MD, an Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Director and Founder of the Community Asthma Prevention Program, and Sr Director of the Center for Health Equity.Dr. Bryant-Stephens has over 20 years of experience in diagnosing and treating asthma in children. Learn how you can recognize the signs and avoid the triggers which cause asthma attacks. Learn about CAPP, her comprehensive Community Asthma Prevention Program which is improving the lives of children with asthma and their families.Your Real Champion: Knowledge is PowerEach week we highl...2021-06-2139 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 71: Food AllergiesOn June 13, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Alana Jones, DO a Pediatrician from Nemours/A I duPont Hospital for Children, Division of Allergy and Immunology.Reactions to food are common and can result from true allergies with possible life-threatening allergic reactions or reactions not caused by the immune system with simply unpleasant symptoms. Learn how to distinguish the two and be prepared!Your Real Champion: Pocket Full of MiraclesEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in...2021-06-1340 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 70: When To Take Your Child To The EROn June 6, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Courtney Nelson. Dr. Nelson is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Emergency Medicine Attending at Nemours/ Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, and is on staff at Bryn Mawr Hospital’s Emergency Department.Listen now to hear Dr. Nelson provide tips to help you decide whether you need to take your sick or injured child straight to the Emergency Department, or if the problem can be addressed at an Urgent Care facility or at the Pediatrician’s office.Your Real Champion: Hoops For A Cause2021-06-0640 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 69: COVID VaccinesOn May 23, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Paul Offit, Director of the Vaccine Education Center and Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at CHOP, Maurice R. Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Penn, and Co-inventor of the Rotavirus vaccine.Listen now to learn about the meaning of herd immunity, vaccines, variants, and mask-wearing guidelines from an internationally recognized expert in the fields of virology and immunology!Your Real Champion: There’s No Place Like HomeEach week we highlight the #R...2021-05-2344 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 68: Prevention of Gynecologic CancersOn May 16, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Eva Chalas, the Physician Director of Center for Cancer Care, Professor at the NYU Long Island School of Medicine, and Vice-Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU Winthrop Hospital and the Immediate Past President of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.Listen now to learn about the most common women’s cancers and ways to decrease your risk from one of the nation’s leading experts!Your Real Champion: Lave for LoveEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life...2021-05-1639 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 67: The Aches & Pains of ArthritisOn May 9, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Marianthi Kiriakidou, Associate Professor of Medicine, Director of the Lupus Program and Director of the Division of Rheumatology at Thomas Jefferson University. The doctors will be discussing the most common forms of arthritis including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus.Your Real Champion: Happy Mother’s Day!Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champions were all of the amazing mothers in our lives...2021-05-0940 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 66: The Value of a Yearly Gynecologist VisitOn May 2, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Rebecca Jackson, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Director of Ambulatory Care for Jefferson Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Dr. Y. Lily Higgins, the Market Chief Medical Officer for AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania/ Keystone First. The doctors discussed the “Bright Start” program from Keystone First, which helps needy mothers have a safer pregnancy and healthier baby, as well as the value of regular visits with your gynecologist.Your Real Champion: A Box Lunch & A BookEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life...2021-05-0242 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 65: Infertility in Women & MenOn April 25, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Maureen Kelly, the Director of Society Hill Reproductive Medicine, and an Attending Physician at the Pennsylvania Hospital in the University of Pennsylvania Health System.Listen now to learn how both men and women are evaluated for infertility!Your Real Champion: The Loaves & FishesEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Anne Healy Ayella!Hear the beautiful stor...2021-04-2542 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 64: The Road To A Healthy PregnancyOn April 11, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Mark O. Finnegan, a Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and Axia Women’s Health at Lankenau Hospital.Listen to learn about the benefits of a visit to the Obstetrician before you become pregnant and all the benefits of routine prenatal care that lead to a healthy baby and a safe delivery!Your Real Champion: Man’s Search for MeaningEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the...2021-04-1142 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 63: What Goes Down, Might Come Up!On April 11, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Anthony D. Infantolino, a William Rorer Professorship of Medicine, the Director of the Jefferson Barrett’s Esophagus Treatment Center, and Associate Chief of Jefferson Gastroenterology and Hepatology Departments.We’ll also be joined by Joseph Moore, a grateful patient who shares his esophageal cancer survival story.Listen now to learn everything you need to know about acid reflux, Barrett’s esophagus, and how you can decrease your risk for cancer of the esophagus!Your Real Champion: Being PatientEach week we highlight...2021-04-1142 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 62: Foot Care from A to ZOn April 4, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Jim Zaccaria, a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and a foot and ankle surgeon, who will review common disorders of the foot and ankle, complications of diabetes, and sports injuries. We were also be joined by Jill, a grateful patient who shares her story of triumph over diabetes.Your Real Champion: Positive On PurposeEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Christie...2021-04-0442 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 61: Colorectal Cancer AwarenessOn March 28, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Steve Collis, Michael Sapienza, and Joe Frick for a discussion on the #2 cause of cancer death in the US, Colorectal Cancer. Tune in to hear from the people who are making it their life’s work to change that!Steve Collis is the Chairman, President, and CEO of AmerisourceBergen Corporation, a founding vice chairman of the American Cancer Society’s CEOs Against Cancer Pennsylvania chapter and serves on the Board of Governors for the American Red Cross.Michael Sapienza is the Chief Executive Officer of the C...2021-03-2842 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 60: 20/20 Vision: Cataracts, Cornea Transplants & LASIKOn March 21, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Robert Lehman, Jr., a board-certified ophthalmologist and member of the Cataract and Primary Eye Care Service at Wills Eye Hospital, and Dr. Leo J. Maguire, an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Mayo Clinic! These world-class ophthalmologists are at the top of their field with vast experience in the treatment of common and rare diseases of the eye. Learn how to protect your precious gift of vision.Your Real Champion: Please, Mr. PostmanEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your famil...2021-03-2142 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 59: Down SyndromeOn March 14, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Mary Stevens, Katie Keating, and Helen Milligan for a discussion on Down Syndrome.Dr. Stephens is an Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Director of the Jefferson Continuing Care Program. Mary recognizes all the areas of support needed for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, especially as they mature and transition from the Pediatric system. She knows first hand as she is the mother of Callie, her beautiful 9-year-old daughter with Down Syndrome.Katie Keating is a nurse, the mother of 10, and her youngest ch...2021-03-1443 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 58: Colorectal Cancer Awareness monthOn March 7, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Mark Pochapin and Greg Colelli. Dr. Pochapin, a Sholtz-Leeds Professor of Gastroenterology, the Director of the Division of GI and Hepatology at NYU School of Medicine / NYU Langone Health, and the Former President of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), is a national expert in the area of Colorectal Cancer prevention, screening, and early detection and will provide an update on the latest advances in screening tests and preventive therapies. Greg Colelli was diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer at the young age of 38 and another sus...2021-03-0743 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 57: Heart Disease in WomenOn February 28, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Lisa A. Freed, an Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale School of Medicine and Director of Yale-New Haven Hospital’s Women’s Heart and Vascular Program, for a discussion about the prevention, risk factors, common and uncommon symptoms and the value of CPR.Your Real Champion: Stayin' AliveEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Stephanie Austin!At age 35, Stephan...2021-02-2840 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 56: Update on COVID-19On February 21, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. James Baker and Dr. John Zurlo who provided an update on symptoms, testing, guidelines for returning to work after exposure, and answers to frequently asked questions about the vaccine.Dr. Baker is the founding Director of the Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center and the Ruth Dow Doan Professor at Michigan Medicine. For 20 years, Dr. Baker was the chief of the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology at the U-M. He is also a professor of biomedical engineering in the College of Engineering and the Director of t...2021-02-2141 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 55: Oral Health: Common Issues & What They May IndicateOn February 14, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Thomas P. Sollecito, DMD, FDS RCSEd for a discussion on common dental problems and the ways in which lesions in the mouth/oral cavity can provide clues to other medical problems elsewhere in your system.Dr. Sollecito is a Professor and Chair of Oral Medicine and the Associate Dean of Hospital and Extramural Affairs at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.Your Real Champion: Puppy LoveEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the ex...2021-02-1441 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 54: Elite Athlete Or Weekend Warrior?On February 7, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Christopher C. Dodson, MD for a discussion on the most common sports injuries in amateur athletes and non-professional competitive athletes.Dr. Dodson is a board-certified Sports Medicine surgeon at Rothman Orthopaedics and an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University. He serves as Head Team Physician for the Philadelphia 76ers and is Head Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Philadelphia Eagles.Your Real Champion: Give & GoEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile t...2021-02-0742 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 53: Wellness Through Osteopathic MedicineOn January 31, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined Dr. Peter Bidey, an Assistant Professor and Vice-Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, for a discussion on the history and philosophy of Osteopathic Medicine, and the additional benefits an Osteopathic Physician can provide through Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. We were also be joined by Nicholas Frontino, the Managing Director of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, to discuss the Well City Challenge, an initiative powered by the Economy League of Greater Phila and presented by Independence Blue Cross.Your Real Champ...2021-01-3141 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 52: How Is Internal Medicine Different From Family Medicine?On January 24, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Jack Ende for a discussion about how Internal Medicine differs from Family Medicine.Dr. Jack Ende is an internationally recognized scholar, Master Clinician, author, and teacher. He is a Schaeffer Professor of Medicine of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the Associate Dean for Advanced Medical Practice. He was previously the Chief of Internal Medicine at Penn Presbyterian as well as the President of the American College of Physicians.Your Real Champion: Goldilocks & the Four Ponytails...2021-01-2441 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 51: Take your family to the doctorOn January 17, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by George P. Valko, MD and Marc J. Altshuler, MD for a discussion about the benefits of an annual physical exam with your Family Doctor and disparities in health care in the underserved.Dr. Valko is a Gustave and Valla Amsterdam Professor of Family and Community Medicine and the Vice-Chair for Clinical Programs and Quality for the Department of Family and Community Medicine in the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. He is also the Medical Director of Jefferson Family Medicine Associates.Dr. Altshuler is a Pro...2021-01-1741 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 50: The Importance Of Routine Pediatric Well VisitsOn January 10, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Katie K. Lockwood, MD for a discussion about the importance of maintaining a schedule of routine well visits and vaccinations during the pandemic.Dr. Lockwood is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Penn and an attending physician at CHOP Primary Care in South Philadelphia.Your Real Champion: The Lion’s ShareEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their com...2021-01-1040 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 49: Addiction & Substance Use DisordersOn January 3, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Deni Carise, PhD for a discussion about Addiction and Substance Use Disorders.Deni Carise, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist and part of the recovery community for over 30 years. She is currently Chief Scientific Officer of Recovery Centers of America (RCA) and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania.Your Real Champion:Joy To The WorldEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their comm...2021-01-0344 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 48: Medicine – Before, During & After the PandemicOn December 27, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Daniel J. Hilferty, President & CEO of Independence Health Group, to discuss medicine before, during, and after the pandemic.Your Real Champion: Gold Star SisterEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Ryan Manion!Ryan is the President of the Travis Manion Foundation. Ryan lost her brother to the war in Iraq. The goal of the Foundation is to empower vete...2020-12-2743 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 47: Holiday Eating & DrinkingOn December 20, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Emily Rubin, RD, LDN for a discussion on how to eat and drink safely over the holidays.Emily Rubin, RD, LDN is the Director of Clinical Dietetics and Dietitian for Celiac Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.Your Real Champion: A Christmas MiracleEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Ms. Geralyn Ritter, the Executive Vice President for External Affa...2020-12-2044 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 46: Hip fracturesOn December 13, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by P. Maxwell Courtney, MD for a discussion about hip fractures.Dr. Courtney is a board certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Pennsylvania and then pursued fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL.Your Real Champion: A Most Valuable PatriotEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mi...2020-12-1342 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 45: Addiction & Substance Use DisordersOn December 6, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Deni Carise, PhD for a discussion about Addiction and Substance Use Disorders.Deni Carise, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist and part of the recovery community for over 30 years. She is currently Chief Scientific Officer of Recovery Centers of America (RCA) and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania.Your Real Champion:Joy To The WorldEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their comm...2020-12-0641 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 44: HIV/AIDS – Where are we today?On November 29, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Kathleen Squires, an International Expert on HIV/AIDS, to discuss where we are today with the disease.Dr. Kathleen Squires is a Professor of Medicine and former Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She is also the Executive Director of Scientific Affairs for HIV at Merck Research Labs. Your Real Champion: Gold Star SisterEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their commu...2020-11-2942 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 43: Medicine – Before, During & After the PandemicOn November 22, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Daniel J. Hilferty, President & CEO of Independence Health Group, to discuss medicine before, during, and after the pandemic.Your Real Champion: Walking with PurposeEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Deanne Riley-Giddins!Deanne is the Senior Network Coordinator for the Managed Health Network at Independence Blue Cross and recently received the prestigious Distinguished Corporate Volunteer Award from the Great...2020-11-2241 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 42: Dementia – Risks, Prevention, Diagnosis & TreatmentOn November 15, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Barry Rovner, Professor of Psychiatry & Neurolog, Kellie Butsack, Associate Director of Programs for the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, and Phil Gutis, contributing writer at Being Patient and former New York Times reporter, for a discussion about the risks, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dementia. Phil Gutis also shares his own story as an Alzheimer’s patient.Your Real Champion: Being PatientEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help...2020-11-1542 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 41: Update on Cancer of the PancreasOn November 8, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Thomas E. Kowalski, Director of the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Director of the Pancreaticobiliary Program, and Dr. Charles J. Yeo, a Samuel D. Gross Professor, the Chair of Surgery, Senior Vice President & Chair of Enterprise Surgery at Jefferson Health, and the Co-Director, of the Pancreas, Biliary and Related Cancer Center, for an update on cancer of the pancreas.Your Real Champion: They Call Her ValerieEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to h...2020-11-0842 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 40: When Disease Strikes Leaders: What Should We Know?On November 1, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Salvatore Mangione to discuss what we need to know when disease strikes our leaders.Dr. Mangione is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care.Your Real Champion: Running With RoseEach week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Rose Cain!Rose lost the love of...2020-11-0138 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 39: Music and MedicineOn October 25, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Alexander Pantelyat to hear the science behind the music as a medical therapy; let your spirits be lifted by the men of Philadelphia Royalty (Sid Mark and Jerry Blavat) who bring us the music.Dr. Alexander Pantelyat an accomplished violinist, is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Music and Medicine.Sid is the leading authority and the only person authorized by Frank Sinatra to host a syndicated show with his m...2020-10-2541 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 37: Breast Cancer – Screening & SurgeryOn October 11, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Kristin Brill, Associate Professor of Surgery and the Enterprise Director of Breast Oncology at Abington Health, Dr. Jason Shames, Assistant Professor of Radiology, and Associate Director of Research for the Division of Breast Imaging at Jefferson University, and Paula Green, Executive Director of the American Cancer Society of Greater Philadelphia, for a discussion about the most current information about breast cancer screening and early detection along with the latest advances in breast cancer surgery.Your Real Champion: Landing On Her FeetEach week we high...2020-10-1140 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 36: The Fusion InclusionOn October 4, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Mark Tykocinski and Dr. Matthias Schnell for a discussion about the innovative ways in which the bridging of medicine and other disciplines can solve tomorrow’s problems and the remarkable progress on a vaccine for COVID-19.Dr. Tykocinski is the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, and The Anthony F. and Gertrude M. DePalma Dean at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University.Dr. Schnell is a member of the Molecular Biology & Genetics Program, and the Associate Director for Shared Resourc...2020-10-0440 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 35: Atrial FibrillationOn September 27, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Hugh G. Calkins for a discussion about atrial fibrillation.Dr. Hugh Calkins is the Catherine Ellen Poindexter Professor of Cardiology and Director of the Electrophysiology Laboratory and Arrhythmia Service at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is also the former President of the Heart Rhythm Society.Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Karen Coyle! Karen is a 28 year veteran of the U...2020-09-2840 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 34: Diabetes DownloadOn September 20, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Robert Gabbay and Dr. Jeffrey Joseph for a discussion on diabetes. Dr. Gabbay, is the Chief Scientific and Medical Officer for the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the global authority on diabetes. He is also an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Joseph is a Professor of Anesthesiology, the Vice-Chairman & Director of Research for the Department of Anesthesiology, and Director of the Jefferson Artificial Pancreas Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagu...2020-09-2139 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 33: Celiac Disease & The Gluten-Free DietOn September 13, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Anthony J. DiMarino, Jr. and Emily Rubin, RD, LDN for a discussion about celiac disease and a gluten-free diet.Dr. DiMarino, Jr. is a Dorrance H. Hamilton Professor of Medicine Chief in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Emily Rubin, RD, LDN is the Director of Clinical Dietetics and Dietitian for Celiac Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in t...2020-09-1442 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 32: Innovation StationOn September 6, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Susan Rocco, the Founder, CEO and Host of Women to Watch Media®, Michelle Histand, the Director of Innovation at Independence Blue Cross, and Alana Mauger, the Biomedical Field Marketing and Communications at the American Red Cross, for a conversation about the creation of the nationally syndicated talk show Women to Watch Media®, B.PHL the Innovation Fest by Independence Blue Cross, and the great work of the Red Cross.Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile t...2020-09-0743 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 31: Vein Disease & RestorationOn August 30, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Tony Carabasi and Ms. Dawn Stensland for a discussion on vein disease & restoration.For over 20 years, Dr. Carabasi practiced at the prestigious Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Medical school in Philadelphia, serving as Chief of Vascular Surgery for 16 years before opening his own private practice, Advanced Vein & Vascular Center, Inc, in 2007. In 2019, Dr. Carabasi partnered with the Center for Vein Restoration.Dawn is an Emmy award winning TV journalist, anchor and host. She is recognized for her work in cities across the country but is esp...2020-08-3139 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 30: Genetics & Genetic TestingOn August 23, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Reed Pyeritz and Susan Miller-Samuel, MSN, RN, AGN-BC for a discussion about genetics and genetic testing.Dr. Pyertiz is a William Smilow Professor of Medicine in the Division of Translational Medicine and Human Genetics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.Susan is a Board Certified Advanced Genetics Nurse in the Clinical Cancer Genetics Service Department at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues that go the extra mile to help oth...2020-08-2440 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 29: Geriatrics & Healthy AgingOn August 16, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Annette Medina-Walpole, MD. and Dr. Heidi J. Syropoulos, MD to discuss geriatrics and healthy aging.Dr. Medina-Walpole is the Paul H. Fine Professor of Medicine and Chief f the Division of Geriatrics & Aging at University of RochesterDr. Syropoulos is the Medical Director of Government Markets for IBX and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics.Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For th...2020-08-1643 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 28: Housing is Medical CareOn August 9, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Monica Medina McCurdy, PA-C, to discuss the beautiful mission of Project HOME. Monica is the Vice President of Healthcare Services for Project HOME.Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Kathleen Perez Finch! Kathy owns two businesses, and when COVID closed those doors, she channeled her energy into providing masks, gowns, and food to front-line workers. Now her team is...2020-08-0940 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 27: Alcohol & The LiverOn August 2, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Michael R. Lucey, MD to discuss the effect of alcohol on the liver.Dr. Lucey is Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Dave Brown! 2020-08-0243 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 26: The ABCs of Hepatitis A, B & COn July 26, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Johnathan M. Fenkel to discuss the ABCs of Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.Dr. Fenkel is an Associate Professor from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, an Associate Medical Director of the Liver Transplant Program and Director of the Jefferson Hepatitis C Center.Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Father Jack Murphy who has devoted his life to serving...2020-07-2641 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 25: Carbs, Fats & Fad DietsOn July 19, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Emily Rubin, RD, LDN to discuss the good, the bad and the misunderstood about carbs, fats, and fad diets.Emily Rubin, RD, LDN is the Director of Clinical Dietetics for the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Ron Sherr! This Renaissance man is a professional musician and photographer who has brou...2020-07-1943 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 24: Rehabilitation After COVID-19On July 12, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Steve R. Williams and Dr. Nethra S. Ankam to discuss Rehabilitation after COVID-19, and the value of physical therapy as part of the treatment of Coronavirus.Dr. Williams is the Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dean of the Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Science and Enterprise Senior Vice President for Post-Acute & Rehabilitation Services at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Ankam is an Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Thomas Jefferson University.Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your fami...2020-07-1243 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 23: Skin & Eye Lesions from COVID-19 and/or Sun DamageOn July 5, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Christopher J. Rapuano and Dr. Lynn M. Klein to discuss the skin and eye lesions caused by COVID-19 and/or sun damage.Dr. Rapuano is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in corneal diseases, is Chief of the Wills Eye Cornea Service and a Professor of Ophthalmology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Klein is the Chief of the Division of Dermatology at Lankenau Medical Center.Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues...2020-07-0542 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 22: The Effect of the Pandemic on SleepOn June 28, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Karl Doghramji and Dr. Maurit S. Boon to discuss the effect of the pandemic on sleep cycles, sleep disorders, and therapies.Dr. Doghramji is the Medical Director of the Jefferson Sleep Disorders Center and the Program Director of the Fellowship in Sleep Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.Dr. Boon is the Co-Director of the Voice and Swallowing Center at Thomas Jefferson. University.Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help o...2020-06-2843 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 21: Colorectal Cancer in Young PatientsOn June 21, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Robin Mendelsohn, Dr. Scott Waldman and Dr. Adam Snook to discuss the rise of #colorectalcancer in young patients and the ongoing development of new therapies and a vaccine.Dr. Mendelsohn is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Gastroenterologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Center for Young Onset of Colorectal Cancer.Dr. Waldman is a Samuel MV Hamilton Professor of Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College, a Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and the Chair of the Department of Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics at Thom...2020-06-2143 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 20: Hip & Knee ReplacementOn June 14, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Matthew S. Austin and Kristen Bergey, MHS, PA-C for a discussion on Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery, Pre-habilitation and Post-Operative Rehabilitation.Dr. Austin is the Director of Joint Replacement Services at Rothman Orthopaedic InstituteKristen Callaghan is a physical therapist at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute.Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Cham...2020-06-1442 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 19: Emergency Departments During the PandemicOn June 7, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Theodore Christopher, Dr. Anna Marie Change and Dr. Judd Hollander for a discussion on the state of Emergency Departments as a result of the Pandemic.Dr. Christopher is a Professor and the Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Jefferson University Hospital.Dr. Chang is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Jefferson University Hospital.Dr. Judd Hollander is Associate Dean for Strategic Health Initiatives at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and Professor and Vice Chair of Finance and Hea...2020-06-0745 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 18: COVID-19 In ChildrenOn May 31, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Katie K. Lockwood, MD for a discussion on key signs of COVID-19 in children.Dr. Lockwood is an attending physician at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Primary Care in South Philadelphia and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, was Grace Meyers! 2020-05-3144 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 17: COVID-19 and Mental HealthOn May 24, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Commissioner David T. Jones, Dr. Richard Snyder and Dr. Michael Vergare for a discussion about the #MindPHL Together Campaign, a collaborative effort by the City of Philadelphia and Independence Blue Cross; the value of Telehealth; and insights from one of the region’s top Psychiatrists.David was named Commissioner of the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) for the city of Philadelphia in July 2017. Dr. Snyder is the Executive Vice President, Facilitated Health Networks, and Chief Medical Officer of Independence Blue Cross.Dr. Ve...2020-05-2443 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 16: Pregnancy Amid COVID-19On May 17, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Christopher M. Zahn, MD for a discussion about the concerns around pregnancy and childbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic. withDr. Zahn is the Vice President of Practice Activities at American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists – ACOG.Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. Your Real Champion of the week was NBC10 Philadelphia news anchor Rosemary Connors. 2020-05-1743 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 15: COPD, Lung Transplants & COVID-19On May 10, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Gerard J. Criner, MD, FACP, FACCP for a discussion about COPD, Lung Transplants & COVID-19.Dr. Criner is the Director of the Temple Health Lung Center, and the Chair and Professor of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. Your Real Champions of the week were Pat Gannon and Siobhan Knox a mother/daughter duo of nurses2020-05-1041 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 14: Clinical Research In Treatments For COVID-19On May 3, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Ian Frank, for a discussion about all the clinical research trials for COVID-19 that are in progress at Penn right now.Dr. Frank is a Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, the Director of Anti-retroviral Clinical Research, and the Director of Clinical Core Penn Center for AIDS Research.Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. Your Real Champion of the week...2020-05-0345 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 13: COVID-19 & Organ TransplantsOn April 26, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Kartik V. Shenoy, MD and Aaron D. Mishkin, MD for a discussion on COVID-19 in transplant patients.Dr. Shenoy is an Associate Professor of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery and the Associate Program Director of the Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.Dr. Mishnik is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or collea...2020-04-2644 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 12: Emergency Preparedness & VaccinesOn April 19, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Edward H. Jasper, MD and Richard Nettles, MD for a discussion about emergency preparedness and vaccines.Dr. Jasper is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at Jefferson University Hospital.Dr. Nettles is the Vice President of US Medical Affairs, Virology at Johnson & Johnson.Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community.For the week of April 19, 202, Your Real Champions were Liz Hagedorn and Erin Hill! 2020-04-1946 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 11: Anxiety & Cancer During COVIDOn April 12, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Madeleine A. Becker, MD for a discussion on how to decrease anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Later in the show, Richard C. Wender, MD and William N. Hait, MD, Ph.D. joined Dr. Ritchie for a discussion about how patients with cancer are faring during the COVID-19 pandemic.Dr. Becker is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry from Jefferson University HospitalDr. Wender is the Chief Cancer Control Officer at The American Cancer Society.2020-04-1241 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 10: Messages of HopeOn April 5, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Steven Alles, MD, MS, MFA, Wendy J. Ross, MD, and Margaret Hondros to share some messages of hope during the COVID-19 Pandemic.Dr. Ross is the Director of the Center for Autism and Neurodiversity at Jefferson University Hospital.Margaret Hondros is the co-Director of the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support at Saint Joseph’s University.Dr. Alles is the Director of the Division of Disease Control at the city’s Department of Public Health2020-04-0550 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 9: COVID-19 UpdateOn March 29, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by John J. Zurlo, MD, Edward H. Jasper, MD, and Steven Alles, MD, MS, MFA for a discussion about COVID-19.Dr. Zurlo is the Director of the Infectious Disease Division at Jefferson University Hospital.Dr. Jasper is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at Jefferson University Hospital.Dr. Alles is the Director of the Division of Disease Control at the city’s Department of Public Health2020-03-2953 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 8: Colorectal Cancer SurgeryOn March 22, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Gerald A. Isenberg, MD for a discussion about surgery for colorectal cancer. State Representative Maria Donatucci also joined the show to discuss the Blue Lights Campaign.Dr. Isenberg is the President of the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Medical Staff and Director of the Colorectal Fellowship Program.Rep. Donatucci is the Pennsylvania State Representative for the 185th District, Delaware, and Philadelphia Counties.2020-03-2243 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 7: Feelin’ the Girl PowerOn March 15, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Christina J. Tofani, MD and Carol Burke, MD for a discussion about the removal of large colon polyps and colorectal cancer in women.Dr. Tofani is an Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology at Jefferson University Hospital.Dr. Burke is the co-director of the multi-disciplinary Hereditary Cancer Clinic at The Cleveland Clinic.2020-03-1542 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 6: COVID-19, The PandemicOn March 8, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by John J. Zurlo, MD, Edward H. Jasper, MD, and Steven Alles, MD, MS, MFA for a discussion about COVID-19.Dr. Zurlo is the Director of the Infectious Disease Division at Jefferson University Hospital.Dr. Jasper is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at Jefferson University Hospital.Dr. Alles is the Director of the Division of Disease Control at the city’s Department of Public Health2020-03-0850 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 5: Screening for Colorectal CancerOn March 1, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by David M. Kastenberg, MD for a discussion about screening for colorectal cancer.Dr. Kastenberg is the Director of Research for the GI Division at Jefferson University Hospital.2020-03-0145 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 4: Abnormal Cardiac Rhythms & Cardiac RehabilitationOn February 23, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Reginald T. Ho, MD and David M. Shipon, MD for a discussion about abnormal cardiac rhythms and cardiac rehabilitation.Dr. Ho is a cardiologist and professor in the Division of Cardiology from the Department of Medicine Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Jefferson University Hospital.Dr. Shipon is a clinical assistant professor and the director of cardiac rehabilitation at Jefferson University Hospital.2020-02-2342 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 3: Cardiac SurgeryOn February 16, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Rohinton J. Morris, MD for a discussion about cardiac surgery.Dr. Morris is the Director of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and an Anthony Narducci Professor of Surgery at Jefferson University Hospital2020-02-1644 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 2: To Stent or Not to Stent?On February 9, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Michael M. Savage, MD for a discussion about cardiac catheterization and coronary artery stents.Dr. Savage is the Director of the Angioplasty Center, the Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab and a Ralph J. Roberts Professor of Cardiology at Jefferson University Hospital.2020-02-0944 min
Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 1: Heart HealthOn February 2, 2020, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Dr. Howard Meitz for a discussion on heart health.2020-02-0241 min
Women to Watch Media® with Sue RoccoDr. Marianne Ritchie, Jefferson Health & Your Radio DoctorOn March 25, 2018 we shared the story behind the title of Dr. Marianne Ritchie, a practicing Gastroenterologist with Jefferson University Hospital.Dr. Ritchie is a gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She received her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and has been in practice for more than 20 years. She is one of 60 doctors at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital who specialize in Gastroenterology.Dr. Ritchie was one of the first female gastroenterologists practicing in the Philadelphia area. She has been a leading advocate for over thirty years. Ritchie developed the P...2018-03-2648 min