HealthLink on Air
Sundays at 6 a.m.
“HealthLink on Air” is a 60-minute program produced since 2006 by Upstate Medical University, the academic medical center in Syracuse, NY.
“HealthLink on Air” provides a weekly dose of information on health and medical issues affecting central New Yorkers. The program showcases health professionals and researchers from Upstate Medical University, Upstate University Hospital, the central New York community and those visiting the region who are involved with health care issues and events. The interviews are permanently archived online.
For more information, visit the HealthLink on Air website.
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Pathologist Robert Stoppacher explains the value of autopsy. Syracuse University associate professor Rebecca Ortiz shares research on sexual and public health advertising. Psychiatrist Christopher Lucas gives tips for avoiding cell phone addiction.
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Geriatrics chief, Dr. Sharon Brangman discusses caring for aging parents. Transplant surgeon, Dr. Reza Saidi explains how a patient's weight impacts kidney transplants. Colorectal surgeon, Dr. Kristina Go shares advice for how to prepare for a colonoscopy.
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Public health researcher Brooks Gump shares a study linking early heart damage in children to toxins in the environment. Sustainability manager Paul Corsi discusses why and how to support pollinators including bees. Infectious disease expert Stephen Thomas provides an overview of the threat of dengue virus.
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Scientist Stephen Faraone discusses whether products can boost concentration. Oncology nurse Susan Tiffany talks about transitioning from cancer treatment into survivorship. Medical oncologist Alina Basnet goes over concerns about prostate cancer treatment.
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Dr. Thomas VanderMeer takes a look at a type of cancer that seems to be on the rise, Dr. Stephen Graziano gives an update on lung cancer, Dr. Gennady Bratslavsky discusses an increase in prostate and kidney cancers.
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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.
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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.
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Pediatric orthopedic surgeon Rajin Shahrier discusses arm and leg injuries in children. Assistant chaplain Bob Crandall tells how and why reiki is offered to hospital patients and staff. Geriatrician Sharon Brangman gives advice about how to tell when aging parents need help.
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Gynecologist Maureen Burke explains the new over-the-counter birth control option for women called the Opill. Pediatric infectious disease specialist Joseph Domachowske tells about the research behind the newly-approved medication to prevent respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, in babies and young children.
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Chief of geriatrics, Dr. Sharon Brangman discusses life with mild cognitive impairment. Pediatric pharmacist Peter Aiello tells about his role in the hospital. Bioethicist Rachel Fabi gives some tips for solving crossword puzzles.