November 2009    

Workplace Safety 

Each year, thousands of workers are injured on the job in California, and some are even killed. From farm workers to CalTrans employees, many face dangerous or unhealthy conditions. On the next Health Dialogues, how good a job does Cal-OSHA do in looking out for worker safety? And what right do employees have?

KVCR Podcast:

Part 1

http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R911192000

October 2009

Immigration Reform and Public Health

California is home to some three million undocumented immigrants. On the next Health Dialogues, with immigration reform on the agenda for next year, we?ll look at how the undocumented and seasonal workers get health care under the current system and how immigration reform could change things. I?m Scott Shafer, and I?ll hope you?ll join me for the next Health Dialogues.

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http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R910222000

September 2009

Health Effects of State Budget Cuts

As Congress considers a major overhaul of the U.S. health care system, Health Dialogues examines how the new state budget will affect health care closer to home. Will kids in low income families be able to get basic services? Or what about drug treatment programs mandated by Proposition 36? And how may where you live affect the care you'll get?

KVCR Podcast:

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http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R909172000

 

August 2009

The Food We Eat
 
Recent scares over tainted peanut butter and spinach exposed holes in our system of protecting the food supply. Join Health Dialogues as we explore how our food is inspected, what we?ve learned from recent recalls and how the new federal regulations may have big loopholes.

KVCR Podcast:

Part 1

http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R908202000

July 2009

Addictions

Addictions come in many forms ? from alcohol and drug abuse to obsessive gambling or compulsive overeating. Join Health Dialogues as we delve into the symptoms of addictive behavior and consider the latest thinking about effective treatments for changing unhealthy behavior.

KVCR Podcast:

Part 1

http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R907232000

June 2009

Healthy Ideas: Californians Weigh In on Health Care Reform

How will health care reform affect us here in California? I?m Scott Shafer. On the June edition of Health Dialogues we?ll hear a wide range of voices on the health care needs of our state. And check out our Healthy Ideas online project at HealthDialogues.org to see what experts are saying about changing the health care system and to make your opinions heard. 

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http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R906182000

May 2009

Aging Well

We've all heard about the coming wave of aging Californians. Join Health Dialogues as we explore aging well--from the revolution in how we think about aging, to technology that helps seniors remain independent, and how the state will meet the needs of its elderly population.

http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R905212000

April 2009

Religion and Health Care

On the next Health Dialogues ? religion and health. Where does God belong in the patient-doctor relationship? How does one?s faith affect decisions about treatment options ? or end-of-life decisions? And, should patients ask for a physician who shares their beliefs? Join us for that and more on the next Health Dialogues.

KVCR Podcast:

Part 1

http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R904232000

 

March 2009

Health and Risk

Everyone takes different risks with their health. Learn how risk is relative - from activities like driving a car and breathing the air to eating a fatty diet and not exercising. Hear how we weigh risks every day, and how government regulates community risks, such as pollution. Also, what would you do, if you found out you had a genetic predisposition towards a disease? Join the March edition of Health Dialogues as we explore the many angles of health and risk.

http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R903192000

 

February 2009

 

Men?s Health

When it comes to personal health, men and women speak a different language.  On the next Health Dialogues we?ll hear why men are less likely than women to stay on top of their health ? from detecting prostate cancer ? to avoiding heart disease.

KVCR Podcast:

Part 1

http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R902192000

 

January 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.

 

December 2008

Holiday Health - Chemicals in our Gifts

It's holiday gift-giving time. Remember all those toy recalls? California and the federal government both have new laws banning certain chemicals, but they don't go into effect until the new year. Join Health Dialogues as we navigate the murky waters of healthy gift giving this holiday season.

http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R812182000

 

November 2008

Health Advocacy

Navigating the health care system challenges a family in the best of times. But, what if your family isn't around, or doesn't have the time to monitor your care? That's where the growing business of patient advocacy steps in, providing competent oversight to prevent medical mistakes and even save lives. Join the November edition of Health Dialogues as we discuss the growing trend of patient advocacy.

http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R811202000

 

October 2008

Health Care For All

With the 2008 presidential election just around the corner, it's time to review the progress of healthcare reform.  What do competing Democratic and Republican plans really mean?  And what's happening with Governor Schwarzenegger's plan for universal healthcare coverage at the state level?

KVCR Podcast:

Part 1

http://www.californiareport.org/archive/R810232000