EATING DISORDERS: A SERIOUS CONDITION NOT TO BE IGNORED

Guest:  Tracey Cornella-Carlson, MD, Medical Director of the Child and Adolescent Eating Disorder Services at Rogers Memorial Hospital

Eating disorder behaviors have been increasing in children and adolescents.  On this program, Dr. CC (as she is known) discusses some of the reasons behind these behaviors, the warning signs parents should look for, and what parents should do if they suspect their child has an eating disorder.

The Eating Disorder Services at Rogers Memorial Hospital are nationally-recognized and offer evidence-based in-patient and out-patient treatment for anorexia, bulimia and associated behaviors.  More information is available at www.rogershospital.org. 

BE SAFE AT HOME AND INDEPENDENT, TOO

GUESTS:  Janet Bollig, M.S.S.W., Senior Business Development Specialist and Myrna Peterson M.S.S.W., SAFE at Home Program Supervisor - Home Health United

Maintaining control over our lives is a goal we all have.  On this program, you will learn how people can become empowered to remove the obstacles that threaten independence.  Having open communication with family and the medical community, planning ahead, and knowing what services we are entitled to are just some of the ways we can advocate for ourselves.

For more information, go to HomeHealthUnited.org, or call 1-877-356-4514.

AN UPDATE ON THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT IN WISCONSIN

GUEST:  Emma Hynes, Health Policy Expert and former Population Health Service Fellow

With March 31, the last day of open enrollment on the federal health insurance exchange - www.healthcare.gov - looming around the corner, what is the status of enrollment? What confusions still persist, and what do people need to know now about the implementation of the Affordable Care Act?

On this program, Emma Hynes describes Wisconsin's response to the Affordable Care Act and upcoming issues and opportunities that exist for Wisconsin to make improvements toward its goal to provide insurance coverage to the uninsured.

For information on the Affordable Care Act and to investigate and enroll in coverage, go to the federally-facilitated marketplace, www.healthcare.gov. Other information is available at www.E4healthwi.org.

ARTHRITIS: NON-SURGICAL WAYS TO RELIEVE SYMPTOMS AND REMAIN ACTIVE

Guest:   John Wilson, MD, Dept. of Orthopedics, UW School of Medicine and Public Health


Osteoarthritis is mainly a disease of the spine, hip, hand, knee and foot, but it can happen in other joints as well.  A joint is where two bones connect, and you have them all over your body.  Arthritis is a major cause of pain and disability which increasingly affects older adults.

On this program, Dr. John Wilson, board-certified in family medicine, fellowship-trained in sports medicine, and team physician for the UW Athletic Department, describes the progression of arthritis and the many non-surgical treatment pathways, particularly related to the knee, that can relieve the painful symptoms and increase the mobility.  Maintaining a healthy weight and staying active are critical to managing osteoarthritis.  Both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic options exist that can effectively delay the need for surgery.

LIVING HOMELESS: ONE MAN'S STORY; WHAT BETHEL IS DOING TO HELP

Guests: Mark Wilson, Connor Wild, Coordinator of Homeless Ministries, Pastor Alison Williams - Bethel Homeless Ministries

Merel and another homeless man were standing in a doorway on State Street seeking shelter from the rain when Merel's friend said, "We can go to Bethel for a cup of hot coffee." That is how Merel got introduced to Bethel Lutheran Church's Homeless Ministries.

On this program, members of Bethel's Homeless Ministries team describe how their homeless program has grown from providing a memorial service for a homeless man who died on Bethel's steps six years ago to a five-day a week and still growing resource for Madison's homeless population.

Hear Merel share his personal story and his insight into the plight of the homeless.

For more information or to volunteer to help, contact homelessministry@bethel-madison.org.