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Broadcast Schedule
Upcoming broadcasts on WKNO, Public Television for the Mid-South (Memphis, Tenn.)
OCTOBER
WKNO, Channel 10
- Thu., 10/23 - 7:30 p.m.
- Fri., 10/24 - 12:30 a.m.
- Sat., 10/25 - 3:00 p.m.
- Sun., 10/26 - 9:00 a.m.
WKNO-HD (Digital Ch. 10-1)
- Thu., 10/23 - 7:30 p.m.
- Fri., 10/24 - 12:30 a.m.
- Sat., 10/25 - 3:00 p.m.
- Sun., 10/26 - 9:00 a.m.
WKNO2 (Digital Ch. 10-2)
- Fri., 10/24 - 10:00 a.m.
- Sat., 10/25 - 8:30 p.m.
NOVEMBER
Re-broadcast of Episode #45 from April 2008.
WKNO, Channel 10
- Thu., 11/27 at 7:30 p.m.
- Fri., 11/28 at 12:30 a.m.
- Sat., 11/29 at 3:00 p.m.
- Sun., 11/30 at 9:00 a.m.
WKNO-HD (Digital Ch. 10-1)
- Thu., 11/27 at 7:30 p.m.
- Fri., 11/28 at 12:30 a.m.
- Sat., 11/29 at 3:00 p.m.
- Sun., 11/30 at 9:00 a.m.
WKNO2 (Digital Ch. 10-2)
- Fri., 11/28 at 10:00 a.m.
- Sat., 11/29 at 8:30 p.m.
Baptist is the underwriting sponsor of a monthly health newsmagazine show called Smart Medicine, which is broadcast on WKNO-TV Channel 10. Hosted by news anchor Joe Birch, the news program features various Mid-South medical and health experts discussing the latest health news and services available in the area.
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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
For millions of Americans suffering from peripheral artery disease (PAD), debilitating leg pain is an everyday burden. But as Rod Starns shows in our cover story, a new surgical system is proving that diamonds can be a patient's best friend.
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 Look Good Feel Great:
Jump Rope Workout
Think jump ropes are for kids? Think again! Many fitness buffs are turning to the low-tech tool for some high-performance results! Lurene Cachola shows us how to hop to it!
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 Her Baptist:
Preemie Rehabilitation
The newborn intensive care unit (NICU) at Baptist Women’s Hospital is a "first home" for more than 600 babies a year. Most of these infants are born prematurely and need a lot of special attention to develop properly. But that attention doesn't end once they're discharged. Lurene Cachola takes a look at a preemie workout that's working wonders!
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 Ask the Expert:
Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
Each month on Smart Medicine we give you the chance to "ask the expert." This month's topic, hereditary colorectal cancer. Hematologist and oncologist from the West Clinic, Dr. Brad Somer joins host Joe Birch in the studio to discuss the topic.
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On the Menu:
Super Smoothies
Whether it's snack time for the kids, or you just want to whip up a tasty treat for yourself, it's not always easy to find something that's healthful and flavorful. Clinical dietitian Elizabeth Trapp has some super smoothie recipes "on the menu."
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Your Child's Health:
Nut-free Environment
Earlier on the show, Elizabeth showed us how to make some super smoothies. But for nearly 1% of our population, that peanut butter smoothie could lead to some big problems. For those folks – many of them children – an allergy to peanuts and tree nuts is a serious health concern. Rod Starns shows us how one local school is adapting to the needs of those children and what you need to know if this type of allergy affects "your child’s health."
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