LifeFlight #142

Sunday, June 1, 2014

As the wellness editor for Maine magazine, it is my great pleasure to interact with many talented, committed individuals who are impacting the lives of people in our state. Today we speak with people who deal with life—and death—on a daily basis: LifeFlight Medical Director Norm Dinerman, Executive Director Tom Judge, Nurse Missy McCann, and Paramedic Frank McClellan. They are joined by K.C. Ford, whose life was saved after her plane crashed off of Matinicus. We know you will be inspired by this story.

For more on the LifeFlight crew, read the Maine magazine story: “LifeFlight: Taking to the Skies to Save Lives.”

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Outdoor Education #141

Sunday, May 25, 2014

It’s spring—the perfect time to get out after a cold, long winter and enjoy the Maine outdoors. Not only does it feel good to be outside, there are numerous emotional, physical, social, and spiritual health benefits. Today we discuss these benefits, and the work being done by two special Maine places, with Nik Charov and Dr. David Johnson of Wells Reserve at Laudholm and Eric Topper of Maine Audobon. Join our conversation and be inspired! 

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Hearts in Maine #140

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American adults. Thus it generates much discussion in the fields of medicine and public health. Today we speak with physicians who have many years of experience in cardiology, yet continue to understand heart health in innovative ways. Join our conversations with Dr. Peter Shaw and Dr. Dervilla McCann and learn how our doctors are using their heads to gain important insights into Maine hearts.

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The Birth Team #139

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Birth is arguably the most important of all life events. The way in which we come into the world, and bring our children into the world, has a far-reaching impact. Today we speak with individuals who are thinking about birth in new and interesting ways. Listen in on our conversations with Portland OB/GYN Dr. Anne Rainville and doulas Jodi Phinney and Leah Deragon of Birth Roots and hear about the evolution of this process and how young Maine families are bringing life into our state.

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Mapping Maine’s Future #138

Sunday, May 4, 2014

How do we get from here to there? Maine magazine contributing editor Philip Conkling addresses this question in the May issue of Maine magazine in his article, “A Leader Like No Other,” a thought-provoking article about Cianbro CEO Peter Vigue. Today we speak with Peter and Philip about the future of business in Maine, the possibility of an east-west highway, and how we may use our resources and ingenuity to improve the work and personal lives of individuals living within our state and elsewhere. We also discuss the importance of workplace wellness. We hope our conversation may inspire you to think differently about what it means to work and live in our great state.

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ALS #137

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a disease of the nervous system that causes problems with muscle control and function. Also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, it is considered a “rare disease” by national standards, but is nonetheless thought to impact 30,000 Americans at any given time. In the May issue of Maine magazine, I wrote about artist Jon Imber and the challenges he has faced as a result of his ALS diagnosis. For this show, we speak with Kate Gawler and Roy Bouchard, family members of Sue Gawler, an individual with ALS, and with Ron Hoffman of Compassionate Care ALS.  We hope our conversation gives you insight into what it means to be impacted by this disease, and how we might use this lens when thinking about wellness in our own lives.

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Family Literacy #136

Sunday, April 20, 2014

As the original medical advisor to the Raising Readers program, I have long been a supporter of literacy efforts in Maine and across the country. Today we speak with Liza McFadden and Becky Dyer of the Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation, which is 25 years old this year. We also speak with Cassandra Grantham, Kathryn Landon-Malone and Catherine Anderson about Raising Readers, which is in its 15th year.

 

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Lyme Disease #135

Sunday, April 13, 2014

Although health care providers have known about Lyme disease for several decades, we continue to be perplexed by the problem. Lyme disease, spread through the bite of a deer tick, has proven to be much more than a simple bull’s-eye rash. Today we explore this issue with artists Anita Roelz and Pam Creamer, who have become Lyme advocates through their personal experience with the disease, and with naturopathic physician Kristen McElveen, who is grappling with the questions of Lyme in her medical practice.

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Camps #134

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Maine summer camps offer a unique opportunity for young people. For generations, children have come to our beautiful state to experience the wonder of the outdoors, and to gain life skills such as independence. They have also created lasting relationships with their peers. Today we speak with two individuals who were so changed by their own years as campers that they became camp directors, so as to bring camp happiness to children from Maine and around the globe.

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Bees #132

Sunday, March 23, 2014

As a doctor, I can’t tell you how often I recommend people use natural, organic, locally produced honey from local honeybees as a means of staving off allergies and promoting good health.  I, myself, use honey pretty much every morning, so I understand the importance of having good bees because without good bees, we wouldn’t have good honey.

But what do the bees have to teach us?  Much more than we realize.  These insects, which pollinate the plants that feed us, are offering important information about the impact of humans upon the environment.  Bees are also used increasingly in healing therapies.  Today, we speak with Christy Hemenway and Dr. Theo Cherbuliez, and explore what the bees have to teach us.

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