Line One
Anxiety Disorders
About a quarter of us suffer from an anxiety disorder is our lifetime. Significant anxiety in childhood or as an adult is a predictor of adult depression. On the next Line One, host Dr. Woodard and his guests discuss the origins, manifestations, consequences and treatment of anxiety disorders including panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress and generalized anxiety. Join us with your questions.
KSKA: Monday 12/10 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Gay and Lesbian Parents and Their Children
Parenting is tough enough but what if you are gay or lesbian parents. How have your challenges different and how have others like you fared? And what about your children, how are they coping and what are their experiences? On the next edition of Line One Your Health Connection host Dr Thad Woodard and his guest Clark University psychologist Dr. Abbie Goldberg discuss the experiences of same-sex couples and their children.
KSKA: Monday, 12/3 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm
Adolescent Mental Health
Adolescence can be a difficult time for many. Each year thousands of Alaska’s youth deal with issues such as depression, anxiety, alcohol/drug abuse, and failure in school. Many of these young people also struggle with low self worth, challenging home lives, and a sense of hopelessness. Often, Parents struggle to find answers that will help their children lead more functional and meaningful lives.
KSKA: Monday, 11/26 at 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Nurturing Anchorage Youths
Franklin Roosevelt stated “We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” But how do we do this? First we need information, reliable information about youth. This week on Line One, we will look at some facts about our youth in Anchorage and how two organizations are using the information to help develop youth for the future.
KSKA: Monday 11/19 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Ask Dr. Woodard
Dr. Thad Woodard is your host and guest this week on Line One, (due to a last minute cancellation). Dr. Thad originally came to Alaska as a medical epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control. He’s been a pediatrician in Anchorage with a special interest in allergy and asthma since 1980. Call in with your questions for Dr. Woodard today 2:00 – 3:00 pm on Line One: Your Health Connection.
KSKA: 11/12 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
HIV / AIDS in Alaska
There is no cure for HIV / AIDS, but there are medications that can dramatically slow the progression of the disease. Monday on Line One, Dr. Woodard and his guests will explore the basic knowledge of HIV / AIDS and the available resources in Alaska.
KSKA: 11/5 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
The leading causes of death in adolescents are linked to teen drinking and drug use. However, alcohol is responsible for more teen deaths than all other drugs combined. Mondays’ Line One guest is Dr. John R Knight founder and director of the Center for Adolescent Substance Abuse Research at Children’s Hospital Boston. His goal is to improve screening and intervention for adolescent substance abuse in medical office settings.
KSKA: 10/29 at 2:00 pm
Parenting and the Effects of Child Abuse
Prentiss Pemberton and Dr. Thad Woodard co-host the next edition of Line One: Your Health Connection with guest Dr. Ebony McClain-Owens who will discuss the important role of parenting in child development and the effects that child abuse has on mental health throughout one’s life span.
KSKA: Monday 10/22 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Concussion in Sports
Concussions have suddenly become a big deal, especially in athletics. Why the increased interest and what does it mean, especially for athletes, parents and coaches? On the next Line One, Lynne Young of the Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) Sports Medicine Advisory Committee joins host Dr. Thad Woodard to discuss the newest information on concussion recognition, treatment and prevention along with the ASAA ‘Return to Play’ (RTP) recommendations.
KSKA: Monday 10/15 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Exercise Performance
Monday on Line One: Your Health Connection we’ll have two guests in the studio from the UAA Human Performance Lab to take your questions. Join us as host Dr. Woodard and guests discuss the importance of staying active for health, how to get started, and advice for those who are trying to reach peak performance.
KSKA: Monday 10/8 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Health Care Improved
KSKA: Monday 10/1 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
When is Screening for Disease Not a Good Idea?
Monday on Line One, Dr. Woodard hosts Dr. Gilbert Welch of the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Research to discuss the basis of his latest book, Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health.
KSKA: Monday at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
The Psychology of a Sex Offender
On the next Line One, Anchorage Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Michelle Martin discusses the psychology of adult and juvenile sexual offenders, how to protect yourself from sex offenders, and other issues of sexuality, including talking to kids about sex and puberty. Join us with your comments and questions.
KSKA: Monday 9/17 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Pediatric Therapies
We’ll have a physical, occupational, and speech therapist on Monday’s show to explore the various services they provide for infants, children, and adolescents in Anchorage. Join us with your comments and questions.
KSKA: Monday 9/10 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
High Fructose Corn Syrup, Fish Oil and more
Monday on Line One we’ll investigate whether high fructose corn syrup is as dangerous and fish oil as beneficial to health as many think, and answer your questions about nutrition. Join host Dr. Thad Woodard and his guest Dr. Walter Willett, MD, Chairman of the Dept. of Nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health.
KSKA: Monday 8/27 at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Deciding on Divorce
Monday on Line One, Dr. Woodard hosts Chicago area psychologist Dr. Carroll Cradock who specializes in divorce. They will discuss when divorce is the best option, other options besides divorce, and the effect of divorce on the parents and children. Join us with your questions and comments 2:00 – 3:00 pm.
KSKA: Monday 8/20 at 2:00 pm
