Every Sunday morning at 10:30am (beginning January 10th) WJCT proudly presents HEALTH MATTERS. Health Matters focuses on important health issues and medical care innovations in North Florida. The goal is to educate our viewers about exciting new ways to improve health, practice better nutrition and live healthy lifestyles.
Health Matters highlights critical medical issues and innovative solutions and features discussions with physicians, health care professionals and most importantly First Coast citizens who are dedicated to living a healthy lifestyle.
WJCT’s Karen Feagins hosts and produces the program. Health Matters is made possible through funding provided by the Mayo Clinic.
Health Matters airs Sundays on WJCT 7.1 at 10:30am and on 7.4 at 8:30pm.
You can also catch host Karen Feagins on WJCT 89.9 FM every Friday on First Coast Connect with the Health Matters Moment. The segment will give listeners a sneak-peek into the next episode on Health Matters before it airs.
HEALTH MATTERS 101
Surgical Initiatives and Breakthroughs
- Minimally Invasive Surgeries
We explore the facets of minimally invasive surgery at Mayo Clinic. We’ll even take you into the operating room to see a surgery done using the da Vinci surgical robotic system. www.mayoclinic.org/minimally-invasive-surgery
- Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgeries continue to evolve giving patients who suffer from obesity options to better health. Mayo Clinic professionals stress the importance of knowing your numbers-to find out your BMI in less than a minute check out the link. www.mayoclinic.com/health/bmi-calculator/NU00597
- Transplant Surgery
Did you know Jacksonville has become a mecca for patients needing organ transplants? Mayo Clinic has become one of the nation's largest liver transplant centers, with the bulk of the patients coming from right here in Jacksonville.
www.mayoclinic.org/transplantservices-jax/
- iMRI
New technology right in our backyard. Mayo Clinic Hospital in Jacksonville has the only iMRI unit in this geographic region. We sat down with Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon to explain this new www.mayoclinic.org/medicalprofs/intraoperative-mri.html
- Understanding Diabetes
We spoke with American Diabetes Association Representatives and Mayo Clinic officials to gain a better understanding of what diabetes is. www.diabetes.org
www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes/DS01121
- Diabetes Disparities
The Duval County Health Department has found growing disparities among varying Florida counties and ethnic races. We explore why this may be and what’s being done about it. www.dchd.net/diabetesinduvalcounty.htm
- Local Diabetes Research
Groundbreaking diabetes research is happening right here in Jacksonville at Nemours Children’s Clinic. We spoke with the lead researcher for more information.
www.nemours.org/index.html
- Gestational Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes is a form of diabetes that is rarely talked about. We had the opportunity to sit down with Olympic gold medalist gymnast, Shannon Miller, to talk about her experiences with gestational diabetes. You won’t want to miss this one.www.diabetes.org
HEALTH MATTERS 103
Aging/Alzheimer’s
- Aging Well
We spoke with a local dietitian, an ER doctor and First Coast citizens to find out all about aging well.
www.firstcoastymca.org/wellness/nutrition
- Mayo Clinic Memory Disorder Clinic
Mayo Clinic is a state-designated Memory Disorder Clinic. Sponsored in part by Florida’s Department of Elder Affairs, these clinics are the state's focal points for research, training and services directed to residents with symptoms of Alzheimer's or related dementias.
www.mayoclinic.org/alzheimers-disease/jaxtreatment.html
- The Caregiver
We sat down with a local caregiver who says she made one of the best decisions of her life by becoming a caregiver for her mother.
- Mayo Clinic Cancer Research
Physicians and scientists at Mayo Clinic are conducting a wide-range of research projects to improve patient care. Patients from all over the country are coming to Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville to receive what is their only hope for survival. www.mayo.edu
- Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer. We sat down with a local dermatologist to teach us how to keep ourselves safe from the sun, even in this beautiful Florida weather.
- Men Tackling Cancer
African-American men have the highest rates of prostate cancers and prostate cancer deaths. A new initiative in Jacksonville is addressing this disparity by raising awareness of prostate cancer and providing screenings in the city’s urban core. www.100blackmenjax.org/, www.dchd.net
- Breast Cancer Crusader
Local TV news anchor Donna Deegan takes us through her journey with breast cancer and Dr. Edith Perez shares her story about searching for a cure for breast cancer. www.breastcancermarathon.com/
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Allergies
Jacksonville continuously ranks as one of the top spring allergy capitals in the nation. We’ll break down what allergies are all about and how to treat them. www.jaxallergists.com/
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Allergy Proofing Your Home
Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Chad Masters takes us through the typical home to illustrate some ways to allergy proof your home. www.mayoclinic.com/health/allergy/HQ01514
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Asthma
Asthma cannot be cured, but it can be controlled. Tune in to see how local First Coast residents are living with asthma. www.jaxallergists.com/
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Child Food Allergies
It’s already hard enough to find food for children to eat, so what happens when you have a child with over a dozen food allergies? One First Coast family shows us how it’s done. http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/feeding/food_allergies.html - Bone Cancer Implant
Hospitals around the First Coast are collaborating together to ensure that patients are getting the best care. You’ll see an example here when a young girl gets a high-tech treatment for bone cancer.
- Shands Center for Autism
More children than ever are being diagnosed with autism and that diagnosis affects every member of the family in different ways. There is a program in Northeast Florida that helps by providing support and assistance to families dealing with autism.
- NICU
Doctors are constantly searching for the best ways to provide treatment for patients and now these techniques are being moved into the arena of medical records.
- Nature Deficit Disorder
In the 2005 book, “Last Child in the Woods” Richard Louv coined the term Nature Deficit Disorder to describe how a lack of interaction with nature could be hurting our kids.
- Happiest Baby on the Block
Find out the proven strategies for any parents on how to calm your crying newborn baby.www.happiestbaby.com/