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Dee Johnson, Director, The National Witness Project, returns to review breast cancer self-assessment and yearly screenings. Women should do monthly […]

University at Buffalo psychiatrist Linda Pessar joins host Rita Hubbard-Robinson to discuss stress, anxiety, and sleep during challenging times. Dr. […]

Host Rita Hubbard-Robinson welcomes four guests from the community this week: Raul Vazquez (CEO, GBUACO), STan Martin (Project Director, CAI), […]

Host Rita Hubbard-Robinson welcomes three guests from the community this week: Raul Vazquez (CEO, Greater Buffalo United Accountable Care Organization-GBUACO), […]

Dee Johnson, Director, The National Witness Project, joins host Rita Hubbard-Robinson to discuss the importance of regular breast cancer screening. […]

Dr. Gale Burstein, Commissioner, Erie County Department of Health returns to speak with host Rita Hubbard-Robinson, this time about the […]

Infectious disease physician Dr. Alan Lesse returns to speak with host Rita Hubbard-Robinson about COVID-19. They review proper mask usage, […]

Infectuous disease physician Dr. Alan Lesse returns to speak with host Rita Hubbard-Robinson about COVID-19. They review proper mask usage, symptoms to look for, the outlook for a vaccine, and keeping up healthy habits to make yourself more resilient. This year it's especially important to get your yearly influenza vaccine. There is now an egg-free version for those with allergies. Ask your doctor if you need any other vaccines (e.g., pneumonia). They also discuss some alarming trends and...

Infectuous disease physician Dr. Alan Lesse speaks with host Rita Hubbard-Robinson about COVID-19 transmission, prevention, and proper mask use. Dr. Lesse is the Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Education; Senior Associate Dean for Medical Curriculum, Department of Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. He is also Chief, Infectious Disease, Infectious Disease, VA WNY.

Lauren Ashburn, LMSW, Director of Education and Training at the Alzheimer's Association of Western New York, joins host Rita Hubbard-Robinson to talk about the Black/African American Dementia Conference, September 3-October 1, 2020. The Alzheimer's Association will host a discussion with national and community leaders about caregiving in the black community, the importance of healthy living and diversity in research. The Facing Dementia in the black/African American Community Series will...

Neurosurgeon Elad I. Levy, MD, MBA, joins host Rita Hubbard-Robinson to discuss strokes during the pandemic. COVID creates inflammation and affects blood vessels throughout the body, which can contribute to a higher likelihood of clots and strokes. People shouldn't delay calling 911 or going to the ER when experiencing stroke symptoms--immediate treatment can be vital. Dr. Levy holds the L Nelson Hopkins Chair of Neurological Surgery and is a SUNY Distinguished Professor as well as the Chair...

Rachel Laster, RDN (Real Life Dietetics and Consulting) and Alexa Wajed (Chef and artist, founder, Alexa Joan), join host Rita Hubbard-Robinson to talk about maintaining a healthy diet during a pandemic. "Soul food is food for the soul!"

Bethany Ortquist (Farm to Table Coordinator, Massachusetts Avenue Project) and Gail Wells (Founder, Grassroots Gardens) speak with host Rita Hubbard-Robinson about community gardens, urban farming, and other initiatives that address food insecurity in Western New York.

John E. Tomaszewski, MD MASCP, speaks with Rita Hubbard-Robinson about Coronavirus testing: types of tests available, turnaround times, and more. Dr. Tomaszewski is a SUNY Distinguished Professor and holds the Peter A. Nickerson PhD Professor and Chair in the Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo. He is also the Clinical Chief of Service for Kaleida Health Laboratories in the Center for Laboratory Medicine.

Gale R. Burstein MD MPH, Commissioner, Erie County Health Department, speaks with host Rita Hubbard-Robinson about the role the Erie County Health Department is playing during the Coronavirus pandemic, as well as some of the everyday functions it provides. She also reviews the latest statistics in terms of cases, demographics, and geographic distribution (as of July 2020). The department provides free testing and is conducting contact tracing.

Staff and leadership from The National Witness Project (Dee Johnson, Renee Crosby, Cedric Watson) speak with Rita Hubbard-Robinson about their work in the 14215 zip code, a Buffalo neighborhood that has been especially hard hit by Coronavirus. The National Witness Project outreach team knocked on 3,000 doors in 30 days, with a goal to knock on at least 12,000 more. Outreach team members cover a variety of topics with the community members they visit--from medical care, mental health, food...

Dr. Linda Pessar speaks with host Rita Hubbard-Robinson about protecting our mental health during the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Pessar is the Director of the Center for Medical Humanities and Professor of Clinical Psychiatry Emerita, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, as well as a private practitioner.

Dr. Linda Pessar speaks with host Rita Hubbard-Robinson about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and social unrest on our mental health. Dr. Pessar is the Director of the Center for Medical Humanities and Professor of Clinical Psychiatry Emerita, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, as well as a private practitioner.

Dr. Chet Fox, Chief Medical Officer, G-Health Enterprises, speaks with host Rita Hubbard-Robinson about how to manage your asthma during the coronavirus pandemic.

Alan Lesse, MD, speaks with Rita Hubbard-Robinson about COVID-19 (the science behind the virus, how it spreads, and what you can do). Dr. Lesse is Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Education; Senior Associate Dean for Medical Curriculum, Department of Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, SUNY at Buffalo; Chief, Infectious Disease, Infectious Disease, VA WNY.