Medical

OLLI, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, presents Dr.Charles Whitcomb, M.D. and his lecture 'Modern Medical Technology in Cardiac Disease and Its Future.'

A PSA by Ruth Chambers on hip replacement assistance.

Building on the 2011 National Recovery Month theme - "Join the Voices for Recovery: Recover Benefits Everyone!" - this episode will feature footage, photos, and interviews of participants from events held around the  country as individuals, families, and entire communities unite in celebration of Recovery Month. In Addtion, the show will highlight the positive and affirming message realized by millions of Americans: Treatment is effective, and people can and do recover!

The Road to Recovery - Recovery Support: Collaboration, Coordination, and Recovery Management.

Alex Silva-Sadder hosts Dr. Marvin Goldman to discuss his life as a Radiation Biologist and the Fukushima Meltdown.

Jeannie Keltner hosts Gayol Sabha, M.D. and Kim Glazzard, director of Organic Sacramento.

Karen Vanderford hosts Karen Sigvardt, Ph.D., UCDavis Department of Neurology, and Maria Ventura, graduate student researcher. neuroscience.ucdavis.edu. 530-754-5022.

Bill Buchanan hosts Dorothy Leland.

Persons with disabilities in our society experience substance use and mental disorders at a relatively high rates, yet special challenges exist for those who want to access and use treament and recovery support services. The American with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities, but how does this protection apply in providing treatment and recovery services for individuals with substance use and mental disorders?  What are the barriers to access that disabled persons face and how can these barriers be overcome?

With the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly known as health reform, important and far-reaching changes are underway in our Nation's health system.