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Your Family"s Health

Professor Jeanine Cook-Garard from the Nassau Community College Nursing Department discusses health issues concerning all of us.

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28:42

Melanoma and Skin Cancers

Your Family"s Health ·

2025/04/22

According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 5-and-a-half million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are diagnosed each year in the US. Many of those cancers are highly preventable. In addition, though, about 100 thousand news cases of melanoma are diagnosed each year, making skin cancer the most common cancer in the US. Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Dr. Bhuvanesh Singh, surgical director of the Skin Cancer Program at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. A board-certified

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28:41

Death Doulas

Your Family"s Health ·

2025/04/15

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Dr. Elizabeth Anne Wood, a Professor of Sociology in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences here at Nassau Community College. Dr. Wood is also a death doula - and unfortunately, dealing with death can sometimes be a sad reality when thinking about our health. Dr. Wood has volunteered at the Palliative Care and Inpatient Hospice Unit at her local hospital, where she is exploring the creation of including doulas on their palliative care andinpatient hospice

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28:38

FOXG1 Syndrome - Believe In A Cure

Your Family"s Health ·

2025/04/01

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard meets Scott Reich, a father from Port Washington who had to face the horrible news that his very young son, Eli, was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition that severely impacts the brain called FOXG1 Syndrome – a devastating condition caused by a mutation in the FOXG1 gene that reduces the amount of a protein critical for brain development. There’s no cure. There are no clinical trials. Existing research is limited. This is why Scott created Believe In a Cure, a

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27:59

Plant-Based Diets and Heart Health

Your Family"s Health ·

2025/03/25

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about ways to keep our hearts beating happily - and the effect that a plant-based diet may have on our heart health. She speaks with Dr. Harold Alberto Fernandez, a cardiac surgeon with Northwell Health, with an office in Bay Shore, Long Island, and a professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

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28:01

New York State Quitline

Your Family"s Health ·

2025/03/18

People who smoke a half-a-pack of cigarettes each day often consider themselves to be “light” or “moderate” smokers. But like those who are “heavy” tobacco product users, they can save upwards of $2,500 a year by quitting. Although adult usage is at historic lows in New York State, smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death and disease, and negatively affects nearly every organ in the body. Despite these facts, some people continue to struggle with quitting due to the product’s highly

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28:38

Zumba and other Fitness Programs

Your Family"s Health ·

2025/03/11

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Zumba and other new trending ways to get your body moving towards a healthier life. She speaks with Karren Ross-Fortunet, a Public Speaker and a Certified Speech Coach who is on a mission to empower all those who are interested to become the best version of themselves. Karren is a Certified Zumba Instructor who has a passion for fitness.

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28:41

Epilepsy

Your Family"s Health ·

2025/03/04

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about a condition that affects over 50 million people worldwide—epilepsy. Despite being one of the most common neurological disorders, there's still a lot of misunderstanding and stigma surrounding it. What causes epilepsy? How can it be managed? And what should you do if you see someone having a seizure? She speaks with Lisa Burch, President and CEO, and Irene Rodgers, Chief Development & Engagement Officer, from the EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies and the

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28:00

Genetic Cancer Risks

Your Family"s Health ·

2025/02/25

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about the role genetics plays in determining your risk for developing and being diagnosed with cancer. She speaks with Dr. Kevin Holcomb, the newly appointed chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, and The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in Uniondale. Dr. Holcomb is also a gynecologic cancer panelist for the Global Cancer

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28:07

Medicare FAQ's

Your Family"s Health ·

2025/02/18

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with James Donnelly, Founder and CEO of Safe Haven Insurance Agency, located on Broadhollow Road in Melville. Their goal is to help people and families learn how to protect themselves and their families including planning for retirement, health and life insurance, estate planning, and more - and he is also an expert in Medicare. Today, they discuss Medicare in great detail.

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28:33

Crushing Cancer: Managing A Cancer Diagnosis

Your Family"s Health ·

2025/02/11

Sometimes, when you are diagnosed with a disease, that initial diagnosis comes from an Emergency Room Doctor. But what if that diagnosis might be cancer? Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Dr. Kerry Forrestal, who for the past twenty years has worked in trauma centers as an attending physician in the Emergency Department. He is the author of the book “Crushing Cancer: A Patient’s Complete Guide to Managing A Cancer Diagnosis.”

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28:00

Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor

Your Family"s Health ·

2025/02/04

Dr. Jeanine Cook Garard meets Carly Fauth, a triple-negative breast cancer survivor, fitness professional, host of the Chemo Coffee Talk podcast and now author of the book, Pray for the Bear: An Ordinary Person’s Guide to Unlocking Extraordinary Personal Strength. She is on a mission to turn lemons into lemonade, aimed at helping others through cancer.

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28:00

Marijuana Health Concerns

Your Family"s Health ·

2025/01/29

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about the health benefits - or concerns - concerning the use of cannabis and marijuana. She speak with Dr. Raymond Wiggins, the author of Weeding Out the Myths About Marijuana. He answers questions about the physical, mental health, and spiritual consequences of marijuana so you can make an informed decision about using it.

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28:33

Diabetes and Nutrition

Your Family"s Health ·

2024/12/17

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard looks at the link between nutrition and Diabetes. From the role of balanced diets in managing blood sugar levels to how certain foods can help prevent complications, Stephanie Schiff, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist in the Food and Nutrition Department at Huntington Hospital, a member of Northwell Health, breaks down how what we eat impacts this common yet complex condition.

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28:01

Living Kidney Donation

Your Family"s Health ·

2024/12/10

There are about 100,000 people on the kidney transplant waitlist in the United States. But have you ever heard about being a live kidney donor? Living kidney donation helps in avoiding long wait times and leads to better outcomes in people with kidney failure. Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks with Libbie Binkiewicz, a licensed social worker with a background in running several social service programs at various agencies, and most recently, responsible for launching the Living Kidney Ambassador Program

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28:39

RSV and The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases

Your Family"s Health ·

2024/12/03

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about RSV and other respiratory illnesses by talking with Dr. Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., the medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases.

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27:55

Migraines

Your Family"s Health ·

2024/11/26

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about migraines: a chronic neurological disorder that causes moderate to severe headaches, often on one side of the head. According to the latest research, about 35 million people in the United States are affected by migraines this year. She speaks with Dr. Noah Rosen, a Neurologist specializing in Pain Management at the Northwell Health Physician Partners Neuroscience Institute at Great Neck.

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28:07

Sleep Apnea

Your Family"s Health ·

2024/11/19

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about sleep apnea and other sleep disorders - and how we can all get a better night’s sleep! She talks with Dr. Praveen Rudraraju, the director for Center for Sleep Medicine at Northwell Health and Phelps Hospital.

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27:29

Orthopedics: Joint Injuries

Your Family"s Health ·

2024/11/12

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns what an orthopedist does and how they can help when you suffer an injury to your bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, or tendons. She speaks with Dr. Ajay Padaki, an orthopaedic surgeon at Northwell Health who specializes in the treatment of shoulder, hip, knee and elbow injuries. His focus is on both minimally-invasive, advanced arthroscopic treatment for joint preservation in addition to total joint replacements and fracture surgery.

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28:00

1 in 9: Hewlett House For Breast Cancer Patients

Your Family"s Health ·

2024/11/05

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Hewlett House, a community learning resource center for cancer patients and their families here in Nassau County. They are a safe haven for cancer patients and their families, and their services are provided without the support of government or other nonprofit foundations. Hewlett House is operated by 1 in 9, a nonprofit that’s been fighting breast cancer since 1990. She speaks with Geri Barish, the Executive Director of 1 in 9’s Hewlett House.

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28:00

Healthy Aging

Your Family"s Health ·

2024/10/29

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and her brother, Dr. Ian Cook, talk about Healthy Aging - including Geriatric and Palliative Care. They talk with Dr. Maria Torroella Carney, the Chief of Division Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, and the Medical Director of Continuing Care, at Northwell Health. She is also a Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, and the co-author with Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling and Charles Kenney of a book called, The Aging Revolution.

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