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Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Katie Anderson, discusses rabies protection. Respiratory therapist Jackson Tarr tells how to successfully quit smoking or vaping. The Rev. Kate Dunn and chaplain Thomas Anderson talk about ministering to patients and families affected by cancer.

Upstate New York Poison Center clinical director Christine Stork talks about the evolution of toxicology in the 65 years since the Upstate New York Poison Center began. Medical librarian Olivia Tsistinas tells how to find reliable health information online. Dr. Andrew Tisser shares his "Talk 2 Me, Doc" podcast.

Emergency physician and toxicologist Ross Sullivan urges caution about purple heroin on the streets of central New York. Cheryl Giarrusso from Contact Community Services talks about the new 9-8-8 phone number for the national suicide prevention hotline. Dr. Sharon Brangman and nurse Lia Fischi tell about a new way of caring for seniors with simple hip fractures.

Transplant surgeon Reza Saidi explains why obesity should not disqualify someone from a kidney transplant. Upstate New York Poison Center administrative director Michele Caliva looks back at 2022. Radiation oncologist Jeff Bogart shares research that may impact how certain lung cancers are treated.

Toxicologist, Dr. Ross Sullivan goes over the dangers of xylazine showing up in street drugs. Public health researcher Margaret Formica discusses gun violence prevention. Drs. Karen Teelin and Jennifer Myszewski talk about the unique needs of adolescents who are hospitalized.

Surgeon Jeffrey Albright discusses why younger adults are being diagnosed with colorectal cancers. Fire safety educator Kara Judd tells how to teach little kids to avoid burns and approach fire safely. Anesthesiologist Vandana Sharma goes over back pain treatment options.

Pediatric infectious disease specialist, Dr. Joe Domachowske, tells about cytomegalovirus testing of newborns in New York state, and the research he's conducting on a potential new vaccine that moms would take to protect their babies. And cell and developmental biologist Jason Horton explains how cancer drugs are developed and some advances that may help speed up the process.

Surgeon Michael Costanza tells about a new navigation tool for complex vascular procedures. Microbiologist Saravanan Thangamani goes over the risks of tick-borne Powassan virus. Librarian Sarah Lawler tells about the family resource center in the Upstate Cancer Center. And exercise physiologist Caral Sames offers heat illness precautions.

Transplant chief Reza Saidi explains the value of pancreas transplants. Public health researcher Jamie Romeiser discusses the connection between COVID-19 and chronic pain. Ophthalmology researcher William Spencer shares what he's learned about the retina.

Infectious disease doctor, Ramiro Gutierrez explains why fungal infections are a growing threat. Doctor of pharmacy Christine Stork discusses the rare vomiting side effect that happens to some daily users of marijuana. And pediatrician Greg Conners shares guidance for helping families fill prescriptions after a visit to the pediatric emergency department.