KEEPING YOUR EYE ON EYE HEALTH - so you can see the beauty of Orchids (for example)!

Guest:  Dr. John Bonsett-Veal, Optometrist

Guests: Judy Stevenson and Lorraine Snyder, Orchid Growers' Guild of Madison and Fred Clarke, Keynote Speaker, Orchid Quest 2014

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. On this program, optometrist Dr. John Bonsett-Veal discusses glaucoma, often referred to as the "sneak thief of sight," and how early detection is critical to help preserve vision. He also describes other common and potentially debilitating eye conditions including macular degeneration, cataracts, and dry eyes that can compromise our ability to see the beauty of the world around us.

For more information on preventing disease and maximizing your eye health, go to the Wisconsin Optometric Association website, www.woa-eyes.org.

Also on this program, hear highlights of Orchid Quest 2014 held at the Alliant Center, Saturday, February 1st from 10 to 5 and Sunday, February 2nd from 10 to 4. Presented by the Madison orchid Growers' Guild, this is the 27th annual event. For more information, go to orchidguild.org.

HOW TO HAVE AN EXTRAORDINARY YEAR!

Guest:  Nancy Depcik, Professional Speaker, Trainer - "Unshakable Success"

As Nancy Depcik describes it, Unshakable Success is discovering the things in life that no one can take away from you, no matter what may come your way.

On this program, nationally-recognized speaker, trainer and coach, guides us through the principles of Unshakable Success and how to recover around from any setback or challenge.  So much more than making New Year's Resolutions, this program will put you on the path to making this year and those that follow - extraordinary!

JENNIFER UPHOFF GRAY ON FORWARD THEATER

Guest:  Jennifer Uphoff Gray, Artistic Director, Forward Theater Company

In a fascinating one-on-one conversation with Forward Theater Company's Artistic Director, Jennifer Uphoff Gray, Jennifer takes us behind the scenes of her life from Fitchburg to Harvard, directing in New York and returning to Madison. "I feel Wisconsin is a more fulfilling place to do theater," states Jennifer. She describes her strong commitment to Forward Theater, the community, and the team of talented professionals who together provide exceptional theater experiences for enthusiastic audiences.

Forward Theater's production of the Tony award-winning play, Red, is currently playing through February 2 at the Overture Center. Ticket information is available at overturecenter.com.

2014 GOALS FOR A MORE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

Guest:  Dora Zuniga, Executive Director, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Dane County

Born in Mexico, Dora Zuniga is a person who has lived and taken advantage of the opportunities presented to her in the United States, and she serves our community well leading Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County. On this program, Dora shares how her personal experience mirrors the opportunities that all young people deserve - opportunities that Big Brothers Big Sisters offers.

Hear about how BBBS of Dane County helps children reach their full potential through professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships. For more information on the services available and what you can do to get involved, go to www.bbbs.org/danecounty.

AVOIDING FINANCIAL SCAMS

Guest:  Paul Hoffmann, President and CEO, Monona State Bank

No one is immune to financial scams whether they are via the mail, the phone or email.  Financial scams are getting very sophisticated says Paul Hoffmann. He warns people not to give out any account numbers, their social security numbers, or any other identifying information over the phone. Bankers encourage customers who receive letters in the mail or emails to bring them to the bank to make sure they are legitimate.

On this program, Paul Hoffmann describes some of the new and most popular scams such as the "grandparents scam" and the "lottery scam." His advice: "Think before you act, and ALWAYS ask for a second opinion.

WISCONSIN HOSPITALS AND OUR CHANGING HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM

Guest:  Steve Brenton, president, Wisconsin Hospital Association

On this program, Steve Brenton describes the role of Wisconsin hospitals in health care reform, their evolving relationships with physicians and other health care providers, what the difficulties with the healthcare.gov website mean, and how some hospital emergency rooms are being funded to treat some of the Medicaid recipients being dropped from coverage in Wisconsin.

PARENT POWER

Guest:   Dr. Jack Westman, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and author, PARENT POWER

Dr. Westman's central theme is his new book, Parent Power, is that the unpaid career of parenthood is more important for the health of our nation's economy than paid jobs. The facts are:

(1) Without parenthood, we won't have citizens;

(2) Without competent parents, we won't have competent citizens and workers, and

(3) Without competent citizens and workers, our economy won't prosper.

Dr. Westman describes how juvenile ageism permeates our society, and we are neglecting the critical task of ensuring that all newborn babies have competent parents. He suggests a path to successful parenting by implementing a meaningful Parenthood Pledge and a process to achieve parenting excellence.

EATING GLUTEN FREE

Guest:  Amy Fothergill, author - The Warm Kitchen: Gluten-Free Recipes Anyone Can Make and Everyone Will Love

More and more people are choosing to live a gluten free lifestyle, many by necessity.  Just what does it mean to eat gluten free, and does that mean taste free?  "Not so," says Amy Fothergill, author of The Warm Kitchen: Gluten-Free Recipes Anyone Can Make and Everyone Will Love.  

On this program, Amy Fothergill shares tips and recipe ideas that take the intimidation out of cooking and baking gluten-free meals and treats.

For more information, go to thefamilychef.blogspot.com.

MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT: WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE?

Guest:  Michael Miller, MD, Medical Director of the Herrington Recovery Center, Rogers Memorial Hospital


On this program, Dr. Michael Miller, Medical Director of the Herrington Recovery Center at Rogers Memorial Hospital-Oconomowoc and board-certified general and addiction psychiatrist discusses what direction mental health treatment needs to take in the era of health care reform and recent updates in criteria to help professionals better address addiction and mental health. 

HONORING CHOICES WISCONSIN: IMPROVING THE CONVERSATION

Guests:  Tim Bartholow, MD, Chief Medical Officer and John Maycroft, Director of Policy Development & Initiatives and Project Lead, Honoring Choices Wisconsin, Wisconsin Medical Society


Taking charge of the health care you wish to have, particularly in life-threatening situations, and having your choices honored by those who care for you is the subject of this program.

"It's all about the conversation," says Dr. Tim Bartholow, Chief Medical Officer of the Wisconsin Medical Society.  As an example, Dr. Bartholow and John Maycroft go through a hypothetical conversation that might occur as people begin conversations with family members and medical providers regarding what is important to them.

For more information on Honoring Choices and facilitating advance care planning discussions, contact John Maycroft at 608-442-3766 or john.maycroft@wismed.org.