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Thursday, January 22, 2009
Kids' Health
Early interventions give kids a head start on good health. For example, research shows that breastfeeding may reduce disease
and obesity in children. Join the January edition of Health Dialogues as we explore programs aimed at giving kids a healthier
start in life.
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Host: Rachael Myrow
Breastfeeding
KQED health reporter Sarah Varney examines the "Baby Friendly" designation at San Francisco General Hospital.
In the Practice
Host Rachael Myrow speaks with a pediatrician and an OB-GYN about the kinds of things they see in their practices.
Guests:
- Dr. Brian Blaisch, MD, Oakland Pediatrics and Behavioral Medicine
- Dr. Lynn Yonekura, MD, OB-GYN, and senior adviser to L.A. Best Babies Network
Hard-to-Reach Populations
"Radio Bilingue" reporter Zaidee Stavely profiles a nurse with Nurse Family Partnership, an organization that pairs public
health nurses with first-time mothers and their children, up to the age of two.
Preschool
Host Rachael Myrow visits a preschool in San Francisco for an on-site interview with the school's director.
Guests:
- Molly Skuse, program director at Children's Village Child Development Center in San Francisco
Budget Update
Host Rachael Myrow asks what the Governor's proposed budget cuts might mean for the health of California's kids.
Guests:
- Anthony Wright, executive director of Health Access California, a non-profit dedicated to health care reform
Reality Check
Host Rachael Myrow examines the real-life challenges of being a mom and giving your kids the head-start they need.
Guests:
- Sandra Tsing Loh, commentator for KPCC in Southern California, and author of "Mother on Fire: A True Motherf%#$@ Story About Parenting"
