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Your Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 209 – Tun TavernOn July 13, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie and Pat Dailey discussed The Tun Tavern Legacy Foundation's goal to rebuild The Tun™ by 2025 for the 250th birthday of the Marines.2024-07-1457 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 208 – Effects of Social Media and Cell Phone Use in Children and Adolescents in Children and AdolescentsOn June 29, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie and Desmond Upton Patton, PhD, MSW discussed the possible negative effects of social media, texting, and cell phone use in children and teens—along with practical suggestions to limit exposure.2024-06-3014 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 207 – Violence Prevention in Children and AdolescentsOn June 22,  Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie and Stephen S. Leff, PhD discussed the mission of the Center for Violence Prevention at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to reduce the exposure to and impact of violence among children, teens and families through community-focused research and evidence-based programs.2024-06-2256 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 206 – Fidelity MonthOn June 15, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie discussed “Fidelity Month”—the values that used to unite Americans despite our many differences across racial, ethnic and religious lines with Dr. Robert George.2024-06-1655 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 205 – Focal Therapy for Prostate CancerOn June 8, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie discussed emerging techniques for men with localized prostate tumors with Dr. Patrick Gomella.2024-06-0957 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 204 – Fad Diets: What you Should KnowOn June 1, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie sat down to discuss the various fad diets being followed these days with nutrition expert Emily Rubin.  2024-06-0256 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 202 – The Dos and Don’ts of PregnancyOn May 11, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie and Dr. Katherine D. Lackritz discussed the steps you can take to maximize the health of your developing baby and yourself during pregnancy, and even before you conceive.2024-05-1259 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 201 - Medical Information: How do you find a reliable source?On May 4, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie chats with Mark B. Pochapin, MD discuss how to determine what is a reliable source for medical information when researching medical topics. 2024-05-0559 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 186 – The Parade of ChampionsOn January 6, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie shared stories of Your Real Champions®, someone who faces adversity with courage or who does great work in the community.2024-01-0755 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 185 – Fire Prevention & Personal SafetyOn December 16, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie sat down with Deputy Fire Marshal Matthew Maguire and Officer Carl Harper to discuss holiday safety tips. The message from both guests is to be aware of your surroundings and their advice could save your life!2023-12-1757 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 184 – Food is MedicineOn December 9, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie sat down with Sue Daugherty, RDN, LDN, CEO to discuss how nutritional support of chronically ill patients with meals tailored to their medical needs can improve the patient’s quality of life, increase the ability to tolerate medical treatments, decrease hospital admissions and lower health care costs. MANNA is an organization which serves over one million meals a year to chronically ill patients following this evidence-based model of food preparation.2023-12-0958 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 183 – The Value of Sports in our Health and WellnessOn Saturday, December 2, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with nationally-recognized sport psychologist, Dr. Joel Fish as he explained the concept of mental toughness, the importance of considering each athlete’s mental health and wellness in addition to their physical health, and the wise reminder that “fun” is part of the equation in every sport.2023-12-0357 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 182 – Pancreatic CancerOn Saturday, November 18, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. David E. Loren about the early warning signs, what patients should be screened, and an update on the latest treatments.2023-11-1959 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 181 – Partnerships of Army and Civilian Trauma TeamsOn Saturday, November 11, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie discussed how military medical personnel will be embedded at Cooper University Hospital to offer exposure to critical care of more severe trauma and surgical patients than they typically experience in a military treatment facility. 2023-11-1258 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 180 - Surgery for Breast CancerOn Saturday, November 6, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Monica Morrow about the process of "staging" your cancer and the factors considered in creating your unique plan.2023-11-0459 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 179 - Training for Sleep and the PottyOn Saturday, October 28, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Lauren Hricik Vandevere about training for sleep and the potty.2023-10-2958 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 178 - The Triple-demicOn Saturday, October 21, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Paul Offit about an update on the COVID-19 vaccine for 2023-2024, information about the flu vaccine, and who will benefit most from the RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine. 2023-10-2257 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 177 - If You Have Cancer, Ask About a Clinical TrialOn Saturday, October 14, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Clifford A. Hudis about important information and how participation in a trial can be very beneficial.2023-10-1458 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 176 - Pickleball: Relish the GameOn Saturday, October 7, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Nicholas A. DiNubile about how to maximize your safety playing pickleball.2023-10-0855 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 175 - Tattoos: Risks and PrecautionsOn Saturday, September 30, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Bruce A. Brod about the potential risks of tattoos, including allergic reactions to the various dyes, thickened scars called granulomata, and the possibility of infection.2023-09-3059 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 174 - Give Me a Head With Hair!On Saturday, September 23, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. George Cotsarelis about common causes of hair loss and the most current therapies.2023-09-2359 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 173 - Sleep MedicineOn Saturday, September 16, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Richard J. Schwab about why adequate sleep is important, tips for good sleep hygiene, and when you should seek the help of a sleep med specialist if you have symptoms of a sleep disorder.2023-09-1758 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 172 – Genetic TestingOn Saturday, September 9, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Generosa Grana about the benefits and the concerns of genetic testing, and the differences between genetic testing to look for risk of disease, genetic testing of a tumor, and genetic testing performed by a public company where you send your own specimen of saliva. 2023-09-0957 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 171 - COPDOn Saturday, August 26, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Sean P Duffy about the most updated therapies and how the diagnosis is made.2023-08-2757 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 170 - Travel MedicineOn Saturday, August 19, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Maura Sammon about how you can plan to stay healthy while traveling internationally. 2023-08-2059 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 169 - Sexually Transmitted InfectionsOn Saturday, August 12, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Sara Keely Schultz about screening, prevention, and therapies, especially the great advances that have occurred in the treatment of HIV. 2023-08-1359 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 168 - Sudden Cardiac Arrest in AthletesOn Saturday, August 5, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Matthew Martinez about those at risk and what limitations are imposed to prevent sudden cardiac arrest.2023-08-0655 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 167 - Skin Lesions in People of ColorOn Saturday, July 29, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH about skin lesions in people of color.2023-07-3058 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 166 - Guess the Belly PainOn Saturday, July 22, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Anthony Infantolino, MD about abdominal pain.2023-07-2359 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 165 - Botulinum Toxin: For Beauty and BeyondOn Saturday, July 15, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Steven Markos, MD about BOTOX, the familiar trade name for a treatment that uses small amounts of the chemical that causes botulism to weaken/paralyze muscles for therapeutic reasons. 2023-07-1656 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 164 - The Value of Community in our Health and WellbeingOn Saturday, July 8, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. James Pawelski and his wife, Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, about the value of community.2023-07-0957 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 123 - Summertime EmergenciesOn Saturday, July 1, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with the Narberth Ambulance staff to discuss heat exhaustion and heat stroke, near drowning, severe sunburns, and injuries from fireworks.2023-07-0256 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 163 - What’s the Skinny About Your Skin?On Saturday, June 24, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Doris Day about skin care, how BOTOX works, and causes for hair loss.2023-06-2559 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 162 - End of Life CareOn Saturday, June 17, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. John M. Travaline about end of life care.2023-06-1856 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 161 - ConstipationOn Saturday, June 10, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Eamonn Quigley about the causes and current therapies for constipation.2023-06-1159 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 160 - The Overdose CrisisOn Saturday, June 3, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Peter M. Vernig about the current overdose crisis.More details: https://yourradiodoctor.net/2023-06-0459 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 154 - Eating DisordersOn Saturday, May 27, our host, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie, spoke with Dr. Jean Doak, an expert from the University of North Carolina Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders, about symptoms, signs and therapies for eating disorders.More details: https://yourradiodoctor.net/2023-05-2857 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 159 - Autism and Neurodiversity – Creating a User-Friendly CommunityOn Saturday, May 20, our host, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie, spoke with Dr. Wendy Ross to discuss the ongoing progress in making the entire community more “neurodiverse friendly,” including visits to the doctor, supermarket, airport, and elsewhere.2023-05-2156 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 158 - Fad DietsOn Saturday, May 13, our host, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie, spoke with Emily Rubin, RD, LDN about the value of sensible dieting and the dangers of fad diets, including the countless plans promoted on social media.2023-05-1458 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 157 - When Is It Time to Take Your Child to a Psychologist?On Saturday, May 6, our host, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie, spoke with Dr. Katie K. Lockwood, a leading expert who discussed when it's time for a child to see a psychologist. 2023-05-0759 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 156 - Cerebral PalsyOn Saturday, April 29, our host, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie, spoke with Dr. M. Wade Shrader, a leading expert who discussed cerebral palsy, a neurological condition that affects movement and coordination.2023-04-3058 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 155 - Parkinson’s DiseaseOn Saturday, April 22, our host, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie, spoke with Dr. Daniel Kremens, a leading expert who discussed risk factors, symptoms, and the latest available therapies for Parkinson’s disease. 2023-04-2358 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 154 - Eating DisordersOn Saturday, April 15, our host, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie, spoke with Dr. Jean Doak, an expert from the University of North Carolina Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders, about symptoms, signs and therapies for eating disorders.More details: https://yourradiodoctor.net/2023-04-1657 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 153 - Training for a TriathlonOn Saturday, March 25 our host Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie talked with Dr. W. Douglas B. Hiller about how to train and compete safely in a triathlon. Spring is coming and we’re all looking forward to getting back outside. For those of you considering a running event…whether a 5K, a marathon (26.2 miles) or a triathlon like Iron Man (2.4 mi swim, 112 mi cycling, 26.2 mi run!), this episode is for you! Dr. Doug Hiller is an experienced triathlete (Iron Man 3 times) and an Orthopaedic Surgeon who helps staff the medical tents at marathons and triathlons.2023-03-2559 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 152 - The Mysterious MicrobiomeOn Saturday, March 18 our host Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie talked with Dr. Neil Stollman about the microbiome. The microbiome is the collection of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that live in and on the body. Learn what can affects its composition and how that can cause various medical conditions. Dr. Neil Stollman is a national expert who will bring you up-to-date with current research.2023-03-1854 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 151 – Colorectal Cancer Screening – What are the Barriers?On Saturday, March 4 our host Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie talks with Dr. Mark B. Pochapin about colorectal cancer screening. Colorectal Cancer is the second MOST common cause of cancer death, the MOST preventable cancer, but the MOST likely cancer screening test people avoid. Listen to this conversation and learn how the bowel prep has become easier, why family history of colorectal cancer and polyps are both important, and other important facts such as more people die of colorectal cancer than breast cancer.2023-03-0558 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 150 - An Update on the COVID-19 PandemicOn Saturday, February 25 our host Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie talks with Dr. Paul Offit, a world-renowned expert on vaccines, immunology, and the study of viruses. He is a pediatrician specializing in infectious diseases and co-inventor of the rotavuirus vaccine that saves lives of hundreds of children every day. Tune in for an update on COVID-19: current therapy, boosters, and what to expect in the future.More: https://yourradiodoctor.net/2023-02-2657 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 149 - An Update in Cardiovascular SurgeryOn Saturday, February 18, our host Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie chatted with national expert Dr. Nimesh Desai, a Cardiovascular Surgeon from Penn Medicine about the latest information in cardiovascular surgery.More: https://yourradiodoctor.net/2023-02-1958 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 148 - Is Your Blood Thicker Than Water?On Saturday, February 11, our host Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie chatted with national expert Dr. Geno Merli to discuss anticoagulation. Blood thinners are used to prevent abnormal clots or treat ones that have already formed. Causes include atrial fibrillation, trauma such as hip fractures or joint replacements, prolonged sitting, and cancers. Clots can travel through the circulation to the lungs or cause strokes, heart attacks and other life-threatening issues.More at: https://yourradiodoctor.net/ 2023-02-1258 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 147 - Can You Mend My Broken Heart?On Saturday, February 4, our host Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie chatted with Dr. Paul Mather, a nationally recognized leader in the management of heart failure and heart transplants. Listen to hear about the causes, symptoms and treatment of heart failure from this award winning cardiologist from Penn.More details: https://yourradiodoctor.net/episode-147-can-you-mend-my-broken-heart/2023-02-0558 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 146 - Cocktails or Coffee?On Saturday, January 28, our host Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie chatted with Dr. Donald Hensrud about the benefits and harms or caffeinated drinks.Caffeinated coffee and tea are the most consumed, socially accepted stimulants in the world, and close to 90% of adults consume caffeine daily. Coffee and tea contain nutrients that may be beneficial or harmful, including caffeine and antioxidants. Dr. Donald Hensrud is an expert in both Nutrition and Preventive Medicine from the Mayo Clinic. Learn about the latest research findings on coffee, then we'll discuss the value of Dry January.More details: https://yourradiodoctor.net...2023-01-2958 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 144 - What you should know about Vaping and Medical MarijuanaOn Saturday, January 14, our host Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie discussed vaping, its original purpose, and what you should know about the risks with Dr. Jamie Garfield. And then Dr. Ritchie was joined by Dr. Sara Jane Ward to discuss her current research on medical marijuana and a review of risks of recreational marijuana.More info: https://yourradiodoctor.net/episode-144-what-you-should-know-about-vaping-and-medical-marijuana/2023-01-1558 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 142 - What About the Other Vaccines?On Saturday, December 17, our host Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie chatted with Dr. Camille Nelson Kotton, Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School and an Infectious Disease specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital about the record numbers of patients hospitalized with the flu and RSV this winter season. More info at https://yourradiodoctor.net/.2022-12-1758 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 139 - I Got Your Back!On Saturday, November 19, our host Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie chatted with Dr. Saloni Sharma from the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. Dr. Sharma is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine. She discussed her integrative approach to assessing and treating back pain, and shared a few tips from her book, "The Pain Solution: 5 Steps to Relieve and Prevent Back Pain, Muscle Pain, and Joint Pain without Medications."2022-11-1956 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 138 - EpilepsyOn Saturday, November 12, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Chris Skidmore, Jefferson Neurologist and specialist in the field of Epilepsy, and Ms. Missy Dolaway from the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern PA about epilepsy, risk factors, current treatments and what you should do if you witness someone having a seizure.2022-11-1257 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 137 - All About MedicareOn Saturday, November 5, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with representatives from Independence Blue Cross who gave a stellar explanation about available options for Medicare plans which will help you navigate through the process and make the right decisions about your own future.2022-11-0558 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 136 - Protect Your Little Pumpkins from RSV and Tips for a Boo-tiful Halloween!On Saturday, October 29, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Katie Lockwood from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia report on the recent surge in RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) – a virus which can cause severe symptoms in young children. She also gave a great list of safety tips that will help keep Halloween safe for your “trick-or-treaters!”2022-10-3057 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 135 - AnemiaOn Saturday, October 22, Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie chatted with Dr. David H. Henry about anemia. Anemia is one of the most common problems seen in the doctor’s office. It can result from a single cause or from a combination of factors. Leaving it unchecked can cause stress on your heart and other organs. Learn about the causes, testing, and treatments from Clinical Professor, Dr. David Henry from Penn Medicine Hematology/Oncology.2022-10-2357 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieEpisode 133 - Suicide Awareness and PreventionOn Saturday, October 8, our host Dr. Marianne T. Ritchie spoke with Dr. Matthew B. Wintersteen about suicide prevention and awareness. Suicide is a major public health problem and a leading cause of death in our country. The effects of suicide go beyond the person who acts to take their life. It can also have a lasting effect on family, friends, and communities.2022-10-0955 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 World​Each week we highligh...2021-11-1442 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 Cities​Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, f...2021-10-1740 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 Thing​Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who...2021-10-0340 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 Tonight​Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your...2021-09-2640 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 Worker​Each week we highlight...2021-09-0541 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 Attic​Each 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 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 Life​Eac...2021-08-2242 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 Box​Each week we...2021-07-1842 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 Sunshine​Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others...2021-07-1141 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 Land​Each 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. RitchieYour 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 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 Power​Each week we highl...2021-06-2139 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 Miracles​Each 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 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 Home​Each week we highlight the #R...2021-05-2344 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 Love​Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life...2021-05-1639 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 Book​Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life...2021-05-0242 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 & Fishes​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 Anne Healy Ayella!Hear the beautiful stor...2021-04-2542 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 Meaning​Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the...2021-04-1142 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 Patient​Each week we highlight...2021-04-1142 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 Purpose​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 Christie...2021-04-0442 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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. Postman​Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your famil...2021-03-2142 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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' Alive​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 Stephanie Austin!At age 35, Stephan...2021-02-2840 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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 minYour Radio Doctor with Dr. Marianne T. RitchieYour 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