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South Florida PBS’ Health Channel is set to debut three new programs next week designed to promote health and wellness in our communities while providing a unique perspective on some of the most pressing health concerns of our time. These programs will cover topics such as cancer rates and treatments, orthopedics, and hand pain.
Hand pain has become a prevalent issue due to the increased amount of time people are spending on their devices while working. In Hope & Healing: Treating Hand Pain Town Hall, medical experts will discuss the latest treatments and innovations for hand pain, including carpal tunnel, arthritis, and injuries that can make doing even the simple things impossible. Moderated by Health Channel host, Olga Villaverde, and Dr. Michael Zinner, CEO & Executive Medical Director at Miami Cancer Institute, the prestigious panel of experts includes:
- Panel:
- Elizabeth Ouellette, M.D. – Chief of Hand Surgery, Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute
- Matthew Treiser, M.D. – Chief of Microsurgery and Extremity Reconstruction, Miami Cancer Institute
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Roy Cardoso, M.D. – Orthopedic Surgeon, Baptist Health Orthopedic Care
The second season of the award-winning series, Hope is Here, explores the power of resilience. The season premiere episode, “Daymara’s Determination” shares the heartwarming story of Daymara’s unexpected diagnosis with acute myeloid leukemia, a type of blood cancer. Despite the seemingly insurmountable challenge, Daymara persevered, and her determination to leave the hospital so she could be with her children again is what gave her hope and the ability to recover. Be moved by her unwavering positivity on the Health Channel, Tuesday, April 25th at 6:30 PM.
Cancer – the word itself strikes fear in the heart. But many new treatments and therapies are available to manage, or even cure, many different cancers. Explore the latest advancements in cancer treatment and research on Hope & Healing: Finding Answers to Cancer Town Hall. In this Town Hall, we will learn how far treatments have come and see what must happen in the future to successfully battle cancer. Moderated by Health Channel host, Olga Villaverde, and Dr. Michael Zinner, CEO & Executive Medical Director at Miami Cancer Institute, the outstanding panel of experts includes:
- Panel:
- Carlos Del Rio, M.D. – Assoc. Dean, Emory University School of Medicine
- Kavita Patel, M.D. – Primary Care Physician, Washington, D.C
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Kelli Tice. M.D. — Vice Pres. Medical Affairs & Chief Health Equity Officer, Florida Blue
You can find the Health Channel on Xfinity, Hotwire, Blue Stream Fiber, Breezeline, and stream for free on Mometu, HeroGo TV, MEGOGO, and Streeme. For more information about these programs, please visit https://allhealthtv.com/
About the Health Channel:
AllHealthGo is South Florida PBS’ exciting new digital health media venture that is building a trusted source of health and wellness information for consumers hungry for information and understanding. Through AllHealthGo’s Health Channel, the only 24/7 health and wellness TV channel in the country, we connect you with medical and well-being specialists in real-time, promoting healthier lifestyle options. In partnership with prestigious organizations, the service aims to empower you with the most up-to-date information, enabling you to take more control of your and your family’s health. To complement the live interactions with medical and well-being specialists, AllHealthGo offers a robust companion digital platform that provides access to specialized services. To learn more about the Health Channel visit, www.AllHealthTV.com.
