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Broadcast Schedule
Upcoming broadcasts on WKNO, Public Television for the Mid-South (Memphis, Tenn.)
June
2010 Dates for Smart Medicine episodes:
WKNO, Channel 10 and WKNO-HD (Digital Ch. 10-1)
6/24 at 8 p.m.
6/25 at 1 a.m.
6/26 at 2:30 p.m.
6/27 at noon
WKNO2 (Digital Ch. 10-2)
6/26 at 6:30 p.m.
6/26 at 9:30 p.m.
6/27 at 2:30 p.m.
7/3 at 6:30 p.m.
Baptist is the underwriting sponsor of a monthly health newsmagazine show called Smart Medicine, which is broadcast on WKNO-TV Channel 10. Hosted by news anchor Joe Birch, the news program features various Mid-South medical and health experts discussing the latest health news and services available in the area.
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Cover Story:
Lung Cancer in Women
Cancer. A word no one wants to hear...but, unfortunately, it’s a sad reality for many. As Rod Starns explains in our Cover Story, one specific form of cancer in women is especially troubling to physicians. It's a cancer on the rise in a big way and a lack of public awareness is making matters far worse.
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 Look Good Feel Great:
Jumpboard Pilates
To burn a high amount of calories, experts recommend a high-impact cardiovascular workout. But for some, a high-impact workout can do more harm than good. Lurene Cachola shows us a great alternative.
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 Her Baptist:
PVD
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States. While more and more patients are waking up to that fact, many are still asleep when it comes to awareness of other diseases that can lead to heart disease. In our continuing look at women's health issues, Lurene Cachola shows us how a little knowledge can go a long way toward prevention.
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 Ask the Expert:
BIB Weight Loss Surgery
Each month on Smart Medicine we give you the chance to "ask the expert." This month's topic, the Bioenterics Intragastric Balloon System, or BIB, a new type of weight loss surgery. Bariatric surgeon Dr. George Woodman joins host Joe Birch in the studio to discuss the topic.
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On the Menu:
Budget-Friendly Meals
If you diet and drop a few pounds, tightening that belt can feel pretty good! But when it comes to budgeting for your grocery shopping, tightening the belt can take on a whole different meaning, especially when you consider the high cost of food! Clinical dietitian Elizabeth Trapp offers up some great budget-friendly meals "on the menu."
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Your Child's Health:
Picky Eaters
Parents face a lot of challenges when raising children, not the least of which is trying to get them to eat healthy. If you have a picky eater in your home, Rod Starns has the story for you and it might just have a positive effect on "Your Child's Health."
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