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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:
Robotic Surgery
It’s not science fiction anymore as doctors turn to robots as assistants in the operating room. These mechanical devices give surgeons a clearer look at what’s going on, and as Rod Starns explains in this month’s cover story, they cut down on complications, letting people go home sooner.
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Medical Headlines for this Month
Each month, Smart Medicine covers recent medical headlines. Click here to read this month's edition.
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 Look Good Feel Great:
Pregnancy Abs
Getting the news that you’re going to have a baby is an exciting time! But it will start to limit the amount of activities you can do, including exercise. But you don’t want to abandon your workout completely. Lurene Cachola explains.
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 Her Baptist:
Electronic Tracking
Ever been in a waiting room or an exam room only to get the feeling that your doctor has forgotten all about you? The minutes seem like hours. We’ve all been there. One health care facility is doing something about it. Lurene Cachola takes a look at how Baptist Women’s Health Center is putting patients on the fast track.
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 Ask the Expert:
World's Smallest Heart Pump
Each month on Smart Medicine we give you the chance to "Ask the Expert." This month's topic is a new device, the Impella Heart Pump, for critically ill patients who are experiencing advanced cardiac failure or shock in recovering from a heart attack. Michelle Britton, director of cardiovascular services for Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto, joins host Joe Birch in the studio to discuss the topic.
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On the Menu:
Low-Salt Cooking
Heart disease and high blood pressure are two of the biggest health problems we face today. And for those dealing with those issues, finding recipes that are low sodium and taste great…can be difficult. But not if you have a clinical dietitian in your kitchen! Allison Dilzell tells us what’s ‘on the menu’?”
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Your Child's Health:
Cheerleading Injuries
Kids and sports. Parents come to expect the bumps and bruises, the cuts and scrapes. They even accept that some sports, like football, can be so demanding that kids taking part need to wear helmets, pads and other protection. But when you’re thinking about your child’s health, Doug Johnson explains that the biggest risks are to the ones cheering for the team.
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