Your Family's Health

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about migraines: a chronic neurological disorder that causes moderate to severe headaches, often on one side of the head. According to the latest research, about 35 million people in the United States are affected by migraines this year. She speaks with Dr. Noah Rosen, a Neurologist specializing in Pain Management at the Northwell Health Physician Partners Neuroscience Institute at Great Neck.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about sleep apnea and other sleep disorders - and how we can all get a better night’s sleep! She talks with Dr. Praveen Rudraraju, the director for Center for Sleep Medicine at Northwell Health and Phelps Hospital.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns what an orthopedist does and how they can help when you suffer an injury to your bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, or tendons. She speaks with Dr. Ajay Padaki, an orthopaedic surgeon at Northwell Health who specializes in the treatment of shoulder, hip, knee and elbow injuries. His focus is on both minimally-invasive, advanced arthroscopic treatment for joint preservation in addition to total joint replacements and fracture surgery.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Hewlett House, a community learning resource center for cancer patients and their families here in Nassau County. They are a safe haven for cancer patients and their families, and their services are provided without the support of government or other nonprofit foundations. Hewlett House is operated by 1 in 9, a nonprofit that’s been fighting breast cancer since 1990. She speaks with Geri Barish, the Executive Director of 1 in 9’s Hewlett House.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and her brother, Dr. Ian Cook, talk about Healthy Aging - including Geriatric and Palliative Care.  They talk with Dr. Maria Torroella Carney, the Chief of Division Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, and the Medical Director of Continuing Care, at Northwell Health. She is also a Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, and the co-author with Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling and Charles Kenney of a book called, The Aging Revolution.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about how to care for someone suffering from dementia, and also how to care for the caregiver - something that is sometimes overlooked!  She speaks with Dr. Macie P. Smith, who is nationally known for her work on dementia-competent practices and family caregiving matters. Her work has been published in national and international professional journals. She is a Licensed Gerontology Social Worker and an Alzheimer's and dementia educator with experience coordinating care for aging and vulnerable populations. Dr. Smith is also the author of “A Dementia Caregiver Called to Action.”

No one likes to think back to the dark COVID days of 2020 - but there was one day that was brighter than others. December 14th, 2020 - the day that the first person outside of a trial got the first dose of the Covid-19 Vaccine from Pfizer. That person was Nurse Sandra Lindsay from Northwell Health - and Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with her to discuss that amazing day, as well as her brand new book called FIRST IN LINE: How COVID-19 Placed Me on the Frontlines of a Health Care Crisis.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks about suicide awareness and prevention with Dr. Vinay Saranga, a psychiatrist, and founder of The North Carolina Institute of Advanced NeuroHealth.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about sports medicine and rehabbing from sports-related injuries. She speaks with Dr. Kevin Cipriano, a specialist in Sports Medicine as well as Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He has been a team physician for the Division 1 Georgia Tech and Division 3 Emory University athletic programs, as well as the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Braves, and Atlanta Dream. He is currently a physician at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, part of Northwell Health.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Nailah Garard, a local farmer, cultural anthropologist, and land conservationist from Long Island, NY. She recently received a Master of Arts in Religion at Yale Divinity School (YDS) and a Master of Environmental Management at Yale School of Environment (YSE). She is the founder of Succotash Gardens, a community food resilience hub on her family’s church land in Roosevelt, NY where her team is developing a food forest garden and community-supported agriculture (CSA).  She is also Jeanine's daughter!  Together they talk about the importance of Environmental Health.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns how hypnosis has been found to help with various health concerns, including the ability to stop smoking, stress management, and even weight control. She speaks with Terry Biener, a certified clinical hypnotherapist, who has been helping adults, teens and children make significant life changes since 1992. She is the owner of Easy Changes Hypnosis, located in Valley Stream, NY.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about the growing popularity of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, weight loss surgical options, and what other options you might have to lose weight if you are dangerously overweight. She speaks with Dr. Charles E. Thompson, an Advanced Robotic and Bariatric Surgeon who is the Associate Program Director of the Mount Sinai South Nassau General Surgery Residency Program, and an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Matthew Kenslow, a substitute teacher, popular influencer, author and juggler with more than 1.1 million Instagram followers. He also has Autism Spectrum Disorder, but he hasn't let the diagnosis hold him back. Matthew’s new book, Unstoppable: How One Person With Autism Is Never Giving Up on His Lifelong Dream To Become a Teacher and Worldwide Influencer, shares his powerful true story to encourage others to pursue their goals and to spread an important message about acceptance.

Living with a chronic skin condition is more than just a physical problem. Today, Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about how to take better care of your skin and what to do if you ever discover a problem. She speaks with Dr. Raj Chovatiya, a board certified dermatologist and the Founder and Director of the Center for Medical Dermatology and Immunology Research in Chicago. His area of clinical focus includes chronic inflammatory skin disorders.  They speak about seborrheic dermatitis and other skin disorders.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about infertility - one in six people worldwide experience infertility, and yet, many do not receive the care they need. Today she finds out what treatments are available and learns more about reproductive health. Her guests are Barbara Collura, the President and CEO of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, and Dr. Sasmira Lalwani, the Senior Director of Medical Affairs for Reproductive Medicine with Ferring Pharmaceuticals.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about kidney stones - what they are, what causes them, and how they can be treated. My guest today is Dr. Jared Winoker, the Director, Center for Kidney Stone Disease at Lenox Hill Hospital, part of Northwell Health.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about home health care - something we may all have to consider as we age. Her guests are Jamie Matamoros and Anglie Ramessar, who are both home care case coordinators for Direct Personal Care, a New York State certified Health care agency.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about strokes - what they are, how to notice someone may be having one and what to do about it, and how to best try to prevent you or a loved one from having a stroke. She speaks to Dr. Richard Jung, the Associate Director of Neuro-endo- vascular Surgery at South Shore University Hospital and Director of Stroke at Northwell Health’s Eastern Region, as well as an Assistant Professor of Neurology, at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell.

We keep hearing a lot about RSV - and now there are vaccines that can help fight it. But how safe are they? Who should get them? And what is RSV and how does it compare to the FLU and COVID? Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Dr. Matthew Harris, a Pediatric Emergency Medicine and EMS Physician who is triple-board certified in General Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, and EMS/Disaster Medicine. He serves as the medical director for the Cohen Children's Medical Center Pediatric Critical Care Transport team and as Associate Medical Director for the Northwell Center for Emergency Medical Services.

Joan Buckley learns about the growing number of children and adolescents in need of mental health support. Northwell Health is investing 350 million dollars over the next five years and launching a 150 million dollar fundraising campaign to expand pediatric behavioral health services across its network that will bridge the gap between physical and mental health services for children. She speaks with Dr. Charles Schleien, Senior Vice President of Cohen Children’s Medical Center & Pediatric Services, and a Professor & Chair of Pediatrics at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Do you or anyone you know suffer from allergies? Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Dr. Frank Lichtenberger, an expert in the field of allergy and immunology, and the author of “Allergic To Life: How The Human Body Rejects The Modern World.” He tells us how major changes in daily life have led to increased states of bodily inflammation and increasing cases of allergies worldwide.

Did you know that every year, thousands of American cosmetic surgery patients seek out so-called “bargains" in foreign destinations including Mexico, Central, and Latin America and elsewhere? Our guest today says that these patients do not know that having plastic surgery abroad can sometimes be a case of 'buyer beware.' Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Board-certified Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Dan Yamini, of Visthetic Surgery Institute & MedSpa. Dr. Yemeni wants to alert all of us to the dangers of foreign cosmetic surgery versus the relatively safe and controlled surgical environment normally found in the United States.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about children and their sleep habits. Why is sleep so important, especially for our kids? She speaks with Dr. Blaine Leeds, a provider who helps people smile and sleep! Dr. Leeds is a practicing general dentist of 28 years, licensed in 12 states and a provider of clear aligner teeth straightening. He is also an expert in sleep health and has co-authored the book, What Happens When Your Child Doesn’t Sleep: Unlock the Secret to Happy, Healthy Children. He talks to us about the connection between dental health and sleep health.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about pancreatic cancer with her guest, Dr. Danielle DePeralta, from the Surgical Oncology department at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute, and an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Occupational Health - an area of work in public health to promote and maintain highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations. She speaks with Dr. Michael A. Crane, the Medical Director of the Selikoff Centers for Occupational Health, and of the World Trade Center Health Program Clinical Center of Excellence, in the Mount Sinai Health System, and a Professor of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

If you’ve had trouble sleeping or know someone who has - this is the show for you. Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard speaks with Dr. Barry Krakow, a board-certified internist and sleep medicine specialist who has worked in the field of sleep research and clinical sleep medicine for more than 30 years, pioneering innovative techniques for the treatment of chronic nightmares, insomnia, sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome. He is also a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Mercer University School of Medicine in Georgia, and author of LIFE SAVING SLEEP.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard brings you an inspirational story of a Long Islander that suffered a major health setback - and not only survived it, but turned his life around and achieved his dreams that makes us wonder if we could do the same thing. She speaks to Vince Feola from Massapequa Park - an IT security senior manager at Northwell Health, who had a heart attack in August 2020 - and fully recovered enough to create and participate in a TRIATHLON as well as the NEW YORK CITY MARATHON.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Alzheimer’s Disease - the most common type of dementia, impacting over 11 million women specifically in America. It is a progressive disease beginning with mild memory loss and possibly leading to loss of the ability to carry on a conversation and respond to the environment. She speaks with Emma Kaye, a Neurology nurse practitioner at The Neuroscience Institute at Great Neck, part of Northwell Health. She focuses her work on dementia and Alzheimer's disease along with general neurology.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about lung cancer - the leading cause of cancer deaths on Long Island and throughout the U.S. In an effort to end lung cancer, the American Lung Association launched its first ever “LUNG FORCE WALK LONG ISLAND” at Eisenhower Park this past October. Her guests are Michael Seilback, the National Assistant Vice President of State Public Policy for the American Lung Association, and Nicole Sturiano – a resident of Ridge here on Long Island – who lost her sister Jeanine to lung cancer at 42 years old.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks about career of nursing with Adele Gutierrez from Glen Cove, who is a registered Senior Nurse at the State University of New York’s Old Westbury campus. Adele has recently won the Cause For Applause Award, the culmination of a campus-wide nomination process and review by a staff forum.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks about women’s health including how often to have physical exams, the importance of "knowing your numbers," menopause, and more.. She speaks with Dr. Peggy Roberts, a board certified, New York licensed Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She has spent over a decade caring for women of all ages through her practice called Trust Women’s Healthcare. She also serves on the board of The Nurse Practitioner Association of New York, and as an active member of the Nurse Practitioner Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Association, and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Hofstra University - and a graduate of the nursing program here at Nassau Community College Class of 2008.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about the Science of Health Psychology by talking with Dr. Heather Hausenblas, a health psychology expert, scientist, public speaker, and author. Her research focuses on how our health habits effect our well-being. In particular, how our diet, exercise, sleep, and supplementation effects our overall health. She is also the CEO and Founder of Wellness Discovery Labs, a health behavior research company, and the co-founder of Healthy Moves Journaling, a wellness company that focuses on small changes for big health improvements.

It’s been 20 years since the untimely death of actor and comedian John Ritter, star of Three's Company among many other TV shows and movies. John passed away with what was ultimately diagnosed as Aortic Dissection - a life-threatening condition in which a tear occurs in the inner layer of the aorta, the body's main artery. Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard speaks with John Ritter’s wife, Amy Yasbeck, an actress and the founder of The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health, and Dr. Dianna M. Milewicz, the President George H.W. Bush Chair of Cardiovascular Medicine, Director of the Division of Medical Genetics and Vice-Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston McGovern Medical School. Together, they are here to discuss Aortic Dissection and the vital work that The John Ritter Foundation does, which was created by Amy in his honor.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about prostate cancer and how men can keep their prostate happy and healthy from Manish A. Vira, the System Chief of Urology at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute and The Arthur Smith Institute for Urology.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about FASD - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Our guest says that this is the number one preventable cause of developmental, learning and intellectual disabilities in the world. Prenatal exposure to alcohol affects 1 in 20 of us, yet it is seldom diagnosed, having many overlapping characteristics with more commonly acknowledged disorders. We speak with Patricia Kasper - the self-proclaimed FASD Coach - from Patricia Kasper Training Services. She provides FASD-Informed Approaches for Professionals, and coaches parents of children affected by FASD. She is also the host of the podcast, Living with FASD.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about congenital heart disease - a defect in the structure of the heart or vessels that is present at birth. She speaks with Dr. Monica Stanford, an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Nursing Practice - in critical care, cardiology and hospitalist services. She has also been on the board of American College of Cardiology Florida Chapter.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about a new health focused program partnership between the “Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame" and Catholic Health, called Health and Harmony, which is a multi- faceted program designed to improve health and wellness through music. She speaks with Kelly Leung, a Hall of Fame Board Member and their Director of Community Outreach.

Joan Buckley learns about Orthopedics... what is an orthopedist, and what is their relationship to sports injuries? She speaks with Dr. Adam Bitterman, the Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Huntington Hospital, part of the Northwell Health system. Dr. Bitterman is also an Assistant Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra / Northwell.

Today, Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard gets a little dirty... because it’s time to raise our ”Poop IQ” and improve our digestive health with a little potty talk! She speaks with health educator Dr. Julie Gatza, a chiropractic physician who has assisted thousands of patients resolve a wide variety of physical ailments using her understanding of the nervous system, nutrition, and alternative therapies. She helps patients maintain optimum health with a focus on the role that digestion plays in maintaining a healthy immune system.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard continues a conversation we had a few months ago about your heart and how to keep it healthy. She speaks once again with Dr. Evelina Grayver, the Director of the Women’s Heart Program at the Katz Institute for Women at Northwell Health. She is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about pediatric heart health. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally, and while it's often associated with adults, children can also be affected by various heart conditions. She speaks with Dr. Elizabeth C. Mitchell, a Pediatric Cardiologist with Cohen Children’s Medical Center at Northwell Health.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Multiple Sclerosis, a disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the protective covering of the nerve cells in the brain, optic nerve and spinal cord. She speaks with Dr. Natasha Hameed, a neurologist at Northwell Health.

We hear about ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - so often, and that’s actually a good thing because it means more people can learn about it and improve their situation! The power of the human mind is enormous, and with ADHD some extraordinary things can be accomplished with it. Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Dr. Tamara Rosier, the founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan, where she and her staff work with individuals with ADHD (and their families) to learn strategies and develop new skills to live effectively with ADHD. Dr. Rosier is also the president of the ADHD Coaches Organization, and the author of Your Brain's Not Broken: Strategies for Navigating Your Emotions and Life with ADHD.

Nearly 30 percent of first responders such as police, firefighters, and EMTs, will develop PTSD as a result of trauma experienced in their work. Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Dr. Marilyn J. Wooley, a psychologist and traumatologist who specializes in working with first responders and treating post-traumatic stress injuries. She is the author of How Heroes Heal: Stories of First Responders and the Journey from Post-traumatic Stress Injury to Post- traumatic Growth, which provides a pathway toward recovery and growth for these real-life action heroes.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns Hemangiomas - a common vascular birthmark, made of extra blood vessels in the skin. It is a benign, non-cancerous, growth. Her guest is Tania Scaduto, the author of the children's book "The Ladybug Without Spots," a story geared toward children with hemangiomas and those who know them. She's a mother to her 2 year old daughter, Dakota, who was diagnosed with multiple hemangiomas.

Since the pandemic, most people are hypersensitive to any red flag from their body that might signal sickness, such as a sniffle or a cough. What they may be less aware of, are the stress signals leading up to sickness that are often dismissed as fallout from the daily grind. Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with James LaValle, a clinical pharmacist, and author of a book called “Cracking the Metabolic Code.”

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about an organization that provides free online resources, services and support to those who stutter, as well as support for research into the causes of stuttering. She speaks with Jane Fraser, president of the Stuttering Foundation.

More and more people have successfully quit an addiction to smoking... whether it’s cigarettes, cigars, or even vaping. Today, Dr. Jeanine Cook Garard hears from two successful quitters who are loud and proud about it, hoping to inspire others to do the same - and how the New York State Smokers' Quitline helped. We speak with former smokers Marielle Fisk and Betty Edwards, who both live in New York City.

Joan Buckley learns about how to keep your eyes healthy - and what happens when things aren’t so clear, pun intended, with Dr. Daniel Laroche, the Director of Glaucoma Services, and President, of Advanced Eyecare of New York. He is affiliated with the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, and Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine here in New York.

We always hear about how important it is to bring our children in for their annual physicals - but WHY is it so important? Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with pediatric nurse practitioner Dr. Andrena Zeigler, author of the new book called, But I’m Not Sick!

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about eating disorders, as new research shows that 9% of the U.S. population, or nearly 30 million Americans, will have an eating disorder at some point in their lifetime. She speaks with Alayna Burke, one of the authors of "FULL: Overcoming our Eating Disorders to Fully Live."

Dr. Jeanine Cook Garard talks with Erik Jensen, who made his Broadway debut in The Collaboration and has appeared in THE WALKING DEAD, MINDHUNTER, and MR. ROBOT. Today, he talks about recently suffering from a ruptured brain aneurysm that nearly took his life.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about breast cancer and its relationship to your diet and nutrition from Dr. Neil M. Iyengar, a Medical Oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. His research investigates the links between metabolic health and cancer.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Celiac Disease, and what it means to eat gluten-free, with Stephanie Schiff, a Registered Dietitian in the Food & Nutrition Services department of Huntington Hospital, a member of Northwell Health.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about your heart and how to keep it healthy. Heart attacks do not discriminate — women are just as likely to have a heart attack as men are. But studies show that women are more likely than men to die from one. To learn more, please welcome my guest today, Dr. Evelina Grayver, the Director of the Women’s Heart Program at the Katz Institute for Women at Northwell Health. She is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

You’ve probably heard about Tourette Syndrome and the tics associated with it. Listen as we learn more about the disease, and an organization that provides support for children, families and adults with Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders across the nation. Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Amanda Talty, the President and CEO of the Tourette Association of America.

Dr. Jeanine Cook Garard talks with Michael Rubino, an innovative expert in mold contamination and remediation, about why it is so bad for our health and how can we avoid having it enter our homes and causing a problem. Michael is also the author of Mold Medic.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park, a pediatric acute care children's teaching hospital located in New Hyde Park. Her guest is Dr. Matthew Harris, a doctor who specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Medical Services with Northwell Health at Cohen Children’s Medical Center.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Lifestyle Medicine - a specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions to treat certain chronic conditions. Her guest is Dr. Penny Stern, Chief of Preventive & Lifestyle Medicine at the Katz Institute for Women's Health, and the Department of Occupational Medicine, Epidemiology and Prevention, at Northwell Health.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Integrative Medicine with Dr. Jun J. Mao, an Integrative Medicine Specialist, and the Chief of Integrative Medicine Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

The Holidays are here - time to give gifts, time to enjoy our families... and time to celebrate. But how do you celebrate the holidays and still maintain a healthy diet? Is that even POSSIBLE?!?! Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks to Linda Hittleman, an Assistant Professor in the Hospitality Business Department and a Nutrition Instructor at SUNY Nassau Community College.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard meets a woman who had a life-threatening event and was forced to completely change her lifestyle when it comes to food - and wants to help others who might be in the same situation before it gets to the boiling point it did for her. She talks with the No Sugar Baker, Jayne Jones, author of the Cookbook of Healthy Living and No Regrets.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Hospice Care, from Dr. Tara Liberman, the Executive Director of the Hospice Care Network at Northwell Health, and an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Joan Buckley learns about how the FDA recently approved over-the-counter hearing aids, which our guest today says is a game-changer for millions of Americans who are hearing impaired. Joan speaks with Janice Trent, American Speech Language Hearing Association - Vice Present of Audiology Practice.

Joan Buckley learns about the role that men play when it comes to fertility, conception and the overall health of the baby, by speaking to Ayla Barmmer, a registered dietitian, nutritionist, and functional medicine practitioner, who says despite men accounting for nearly half of all fertility problems, infertility is still commonly regarded as a “woman’s issue,” leaving men feeling helpless and without purpose, but there are actions they can take to make a positive impact.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Geriatric Care with Dr. Usman Khan, the director of geriatric medicine at Glen Cove Hospital, which is part of the Northwell Health system. Glen Cove Hospital has established itself as a Geriatric Center of Excellence and is currently the only hospital in New York State to earn the top accreditation for Emergency Department care for geriatric care.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Healthcare Pricing Transparency - knowing how much a health service is going to cost before you actually have the service performed. Her guest is Cynthia A. Fisher, a life science entrepreneur, independent investor, and corporate board director, and founder of Patient Rights Advocate Inc., a nonprofit with the mission of supporting price-transparent models.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about health issues that are of great importance to know about if you are a member of the LGBTQ Community or know someone that is. Her guest is Dr. David Rosenthal, the founding medical director of the Center for Transgender Care at Northwell Health. He is also the medical director for the Center for Young Adult, Adolescent and Pediatric HIV, where he provides education about and treats patients with HIV/AIDS and other immune disorders, and he is an assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, where he teaches medical students, residents and fellows in allergy and immunology.

Joan Buckley learns about Hypertension - otherwise known as high blood pressure - and why keeping an eye on this part of your overall health is so important. Her guest today is Dr. Mason Freeman, the Chief Medical Officer of CinCor, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, with a mission to bring innovation to the pharmaceutical treatment of cardio-renal diseases. He has also been affiliated with the Massachusetts General Hospital for more than 30 years.

Joan Buckley talks with Dr. Rebecca Hegel, Program Director, both from the SUNY Empire State College School of Nursing and Allied Health, about the nursing programs they offer and their new connection to SUNY Nassau Community College.

Joan Buckley learns about the HPV Virus and its relationship to cancer, and the vaccine that is available to fight it, by speaking with Dr. Abraham Aragones, an internal medicine physician and public health researcher with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, whose areas of expertise include working with primary care providers to address barriers for cancer screening and prevention among minority and immigrant populations, specifically among the Latino population.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about the latest advancements in the treatment for BREAST CANCER - a disease that is estimated to affect 1 in 8 women here in the United States. Her guest today is Dr. Brittney Zimmerman, a medical breast oncologist with the Northwell Health Cancer Institute’s Eastern Region.

Joan Buckley learns all about Radiation therapy, one of the three main facets of cancer care.
Her guest today is Dr. Chika Madu, the newly appointed chair of Radiation Oncology at Staten Island University Hospital.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Medical Testing. Our guest today is Sandra Lee, an analytical testing expert, the CEO of NJ Labs, and the host of the “Going Beyond Testing” podcast, who says that although COVID has brought more attention to the importance of rapid at- home tests, there are other types of health testing consumers should be familiar with.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard meets a very strong Long Island mom who has turned some family medical problems into a learning experience for other parents and children who may end up suffering with similar issues. Her first guest is Melanie Tucker, a south Merrick resident who is a mother of two boys - Levi, as well as the slightly younger Asher. Levi was born without any heart issues, but Asher was born with a congenital heart disease about five years ago. Melanie wrote a children’s paperback picture book called “Super Scar” about what life is like for little Asher - and children like him who have had similar surgeries. Also joining us is her sister-in-law, Dr. Linda Spiro, who is a child psychologist who focuses on childhood anxiety.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about skin cancer - one of the most common cancers in the United States. It is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Her guest today is Dr. Victoria Sharon, the Director of Dermatologic Surgery and Dermato-Oncology, and the Director of Mohs Surgery at Northwell Health Cancer Institute in Lake Success, New York.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks about Medicare with Jae Oh, a chartered life underwriter and a chartered financial consultant, who is the managing principal of GH2 Benefits, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is the author of a new book, MAXIMIZE YOUR MEDICARE.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about screening for different types of cancer, including Colorectal Cancer - and why cancer screenings and other health care is lagging, especially among women in certain parts of our country. Our guest today is Dr. Rajesh Balkrishnan, a researcher at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and UVA Cancer Center.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about allergies - something more than half of Americans suffer with in one form or another. Our guest today is Dr. Punita Ponda, an allergist with Northwell Health who has board certifications in Allergy and Immunology from the American Board of Allergy and Immunology.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also called ADHD, and how it can be treated without medication! We will also learn how Anxiety, Depression, and other mental illnesses might be able to be treated without the use of prescription drugs. Our guest today is Michael P. Cohen, the Director and Chief of Neuro- technology at the Center for Brain Training in Jupiter, Florida. He’s specialized in neurofeedback and helping individuals improve their brain function since 1996. And, he’s the author of a new book called Neurofeedback 101: Rewiring the Brain for ADHD, Anxiety, Depression and Beyond - without medication.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about SLEEP and why it is so important to our overall health, with our guest, Dr. W. Christopher Winter, a Sleep Specialist and Neurologist, & the Author of “The Rested Child and The Sleep Solution.”

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about your kidneys - why they are so important to our overall health, and the options you have when they may have a health problem. Her guest is Dr. Vinay Nair, the Medical Director of Kidney Transplantation at Northwell Health, and Associate Professor of Medicine and Surgery, in the Division of Kidney Diseases and Hypertension, at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Ovarian Cancer, and The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, whose mission is to save lives through the prevention - and cure - of ovarian cancer, and to improve the quality of life for survivors and their caregivers. Her guests are Stefanie Taylor, the Northeast Senior Regional Manager of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, and 'Vesna,' a woman from Long Island who is an Ovarian Cancer survivor.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Dr. David Weill, the former Director of the “Center for Advanced Lung Disease” and the “Lung Transplant Program” at Stanford. He is currently the Principal of Weill Consulting Group, which focuses on improving the delivery of transplant care, and he is the author of a new book called Exhale: Hope, Healing, and a Life in Transplant.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about a condition called Leaky Gut Syndrome, and talks with David Meine, who not only survived bladder cancer and other serious health challenges, but suffers with this condition that was causing inflammation that lead to a compromised immune system. David is also the author of Eating To Live: Unlocking the Leaky Gut Code.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with a very strong teenager, Niamh Pfaff from Garden City, who at the age of 8, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, and was in the onset of a deadly complication known as DKA, or diabetic keto-acidosis. Also with us through zoom is Jordan Jendricks, Vice President of Mission and Programs at Beyond Type 1 - a nonprofit organization changing what it means to live with diabetes.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about delivering babies by Cesarean Section and how to ensure a healthy pregnancy along the way. Our guest today is Dr. Alan Lindemann, an obstetrician and maternal mortality expert who, in his nearly 40 years of practice, has delivered around 6,000 babies and achieved a maternal mortality rate of zero!

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about a local hospital system and their efforts to prevent serious injuries involving gun violence. My guest today is Dr. Jose M. Prince, one of the leaders of the Northwell Health Center for Gun Violence Protection. Dr. Prince is the Vice Chair of Surgery, as well as the VP & System Chief of Pediatric Surgery and Acute Care Surgery at Northwell. He is also Surgeon In Chief at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, and a Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about eating disorders - how to look out for someone who may be suffering with one, and more about dieting in general, and why most of them fail, by talking to Dr. Nicole Avena, a research neuroscientist and a pioneer in the field of food addiction. She is also an expert in diet during pregnancy as well as baby, toddler and childhood nutrition.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about our heart - how to keep it healthy, especially after dealing with COVID, and some new technologies to help your heart if it ever needs it from Northwell Health here on Long Island, with Dr. Rajiv Jauhar, the Vice Chairman at Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital, and Chief of Cardiology North Shore University Hospital.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about psychopharmacology and psychotherapy from Kyra Sposato, a New York state-licensed Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in private practice providing both psychopharmacology and psychotherapy.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about women’s health issues including menopause with Dr. Mache Siebel, an international health expert and leading authority on women’s wellness and menopause, and the author of a new book called WORKING THROUGH MENOPAUSE.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about why you should become a blood donor with Yadira Navarro, the Business Development Manager at Long Island Blood Services.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard gets information about the COVID-19 vaccines for children & adults, boosters, and more from Dr. Diego Hijano, a Pediatric Infectious Diseases specialist with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Cachexia - a condition that causes body muscles to waste away. It comes with extreme weight loss and can include loss of body fat. It's usually one of the symptoms that appear when you have a chronic condition. Her guest is Dr. Ken Gruber, the founder, former CEO, and current Chief Scientific Officer of Endevica Bio, a biotech company developing drugs for conditions which lack any true therapy.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks about HEARING HEALTH with Dr. Esther Fogel, a Doctor of Audiology at Comprehensive Audiology, located in Lynbrook.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard hosts this episode that we hope will help those who feel that anxiety is an unmanageable part of their lives. Our guest today is Elke Scholz, a registered psychotherapist and author of "Anxiety Warrior."

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about a new service being offered by Northwell Health called ER on Demand - which offers overnight virtual emergency care service. Our guest today is Dr. Shelly Razack, a New York-based Northwell Health physician who specializes in Emergency Medicine and participates in Telehealth medicine.

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns how to make our stress work for us instead of against us towards meeting our success goals in a healthy way. Our guest today is Dr. Chloe Carmichael, a licensed clinical psychologist, and author of “Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety.”