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July 2008
Upcoming broadcasts on WKNO, Public Television for the Mid-South (Memphis, Tenn.)
WKNO, Channel 10
- Thu., 7/24 - 7:30 p.m.
- Fri., 7/25 - 12:20 a.m.
- Sat., 7/26 - 3:00 p.m.
- Sun., 7/27 - 9:00 a.m.
WKNO-HD (Digital Ch. 10-1)
- Thu., 7/24 - 7:30 p.m.
- Fri., 7/25 - 12:20 a.m.
WKNO2 (Digital Ch. 10-2)
- Fri., 7/25 - 10:00 a.m.
- Sat., 7/26 - 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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Cover Story:
New Drug for Migraine Headaches
Nearly 30 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. Many try to get by on over-the-counter remedies, which offer little to no relief. In our Cover Story, Rod Starns takes a look at the pros and cons of some prescription medications and one new drug that’s showing promising signs of managing migraines.
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 Look Good Feel Great:
Strength Training
Certain exercise routines can target specific areas of the body. Lurene Cachola takes a look at a workout that can lead to overall wellness.
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 Her Baptist:
Uterine Fibroid Embolization
Fibroids are the most common type of benign uterine tumor, affecting more than 30% percent of women in this country. In our continuing series on health information for women, Lurene Cachola takes a look at a minimally invasive procedure that helps shrink fibroids without surgery.
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 Ask the Expert:
Hospital Pricing Transparency
Each month on Smart Medicine, we give you the chance to "Ask the Expert." This month’s topic, pricing transparency in health care. Bill Griffin, vice president of finance for Baptist Memorial Health Care, joins host Joe Birch to explain exactly what that is and how it benefits you.
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On the Menu:
Summer Salads
The Mid-South in mid-summer...and the heat is on! When the weather is warm, often the last thing we want to do is spend time cooking a hot meal. Clinical dietitian Elizabeth Trapp offers a cool alternative "On the Menu.”
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Your Child's Health:
Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that occurs in one of every 733 babies born. In the past, these children were given little hope of living a normal life. At the start of the 20th century, few were expected to live to the age of 10. Now, with recent advancements in clinical treatment and therapy, these children are not only surviving, they’re thriving! Rod Starns takes a look at how therapists at Baptist Rehabilitation-Germantown are helping to mainstream children with Down syndrome.
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