A program designed to give listeners an opportunity to talk directly with experts in the fields of both traditional and non-traditional health, with Dr. Lenoir and Rona Renner, RN. The post About Health – April 22, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

A program designed to give listeners an opportunity to talk directly with experts in the fields of both traditional and non-traditional health, with Dr. Lenoir and Rona Renner, RN. The post About Health – April 15, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

A program designed to give listeners an opportunity to talk directly with experts in the fields of both traditional and non-traditional health, with Dr. Lenoir and Rona Renner, RN. The post About Health – April 8, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Everyone knows what physicians do. We go to them when we’re sick, they examine us and prescribe a treatment. In this case, we’re the patient. But what happens when the patient isn’t a single individual, but a community, a society, a nation, or perhaps even the world? What happens when the healing that most needs to occur is at the level of the system? That’s where the practice of public health comes in. In this episode, we discuss what public health is, why it’s important, and we zoom in on a...

Join Nurse Rona and Mark Dowie, author, journalist, former publisher, editor of Mother Jones magazine, and editor-at-large of InterNation. They will discuss his most recent book, Judith Letting Go. It’s about his friendship with poet Judith Tannenbaum during the last months of her life. The post 3/25/24 Helping a loved one die appeared first on KPFA.

A program designed to give listeners an opportunity to talk directly with experts in the fields of both traditional and non-traditional health, with Dr. Lenoir and Rona Renner, RN. The post About Health – March 18, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

According to a survey conducted by the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and the George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication, one in 10 Americans report experiencing anxiety because of global warming. Join Nurse Rona and her guests, Anya Kamenetz and Matt Renner, to discuss why we need to talk about Climate and Mental Health and how to talk to young people about climate emotions. The post 3/11/24 Climate Mental Health appeared first on KPFA.

Today’s episode is preempted by special KPFA Winter Fund Drive programming.   The post Special KPFA Fund Drive Programming appeared first on KPFA.

Today’s episode is preempted by special KPFA Winter Fund Drive programming.   The post Special KPFA Fund Drive Programming appeared first on KPFA.

A program designed to give listeners an opportunity to talk directly with experts in the fields of both traditional and non-traditional health, with Dr. Lenoir and Rona Renner, RN. The post About Health – February 19, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

A program designed to give listeners an opportunity to talk directly with experts in the fields of both traditional and non-traditional health, with Dr. Lenoir and Rona Renner, RN. The post About Health – February 12, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Shame is a universal social emotion meant to keep us out of trouble. It may be expressed in many ways including perfectionism or feeling worthless. It can be hard to detect shame since it can bind with other emotions, such as grief, anger, or fear. Shame can be transformed from a self-punishing emotion into an ally, supporting our well being and health. Nurse Rona will be joined by Bret Lyon, PhD, and Sheila Rubin, MA, LMFT, authors of Embracing Shame.  The post 2/5/24 Embracing Shame...

A program designed to give listeners an opportunity to talk directly with experts in the fields of both traditional and non-traditional health, with Dr. Lenoir and Rona Renner, RN. The post About Health – January 29, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

A program designed to give listeners an opportunity to talk directly with experts in the fields of both traditional and non-traditional health, with Dr. Lenoir and Rona Renner, RN. The post About Health – January 22, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

The harsh reality is that not all patients are treated equally, and racism has consequences on a person’s health and health care. An Associated Press wire story from 1966, contained Dr. King’s famous quotation regarding injustice in health care—“Of all the forms of in-equality, injustice in health, is the most shocking and in-human.” Join Nurse Rona and Dr. Micheal Lenoir in conversation. The post 1/15/24 African American Wellness appeared first on KPFA.

Good oral health is a critical component of health for adults and children. It not only helps prevent problems like cavities and gum disease but also contributes to overall wellbeing. Maintaining good oral health through oral hygiene, healthy nutrition, and receiving preventive and early dental care can reduce the risk of systemic diseases, improve self-esteem, and support good nutrition. Join Nurse Rona and her guests, Dr. Jared Fine and Dr. Bahar Amanzadeh. The post 1/8/24 Oral Health: A...

A program designed to give listeners an opportunity to talk directly with experts in the fields of both traditional and non-traditional health, with Dr. Lenoir and Rona Renner, RN. The post About Health – January 1, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

A program designed to give listeners an opportunity to talk directly with experts in the fields of both traditional and non-traditional health, with Dr. Lenoir and Rona Renner, RN. The post About Health – December 25, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

A program designed to give listeners an opportunity to talk directly with experts in the fields of both traditional and non-traditional health, with Dr. Lenoir and Rona Renner, RN. The post About Health – December 18, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

A program designed to give listeners an opportunity to talk directly with experts in the fields of both traditional and non-traditional health, with Dr. Lenoir and Rona Renner, RN. The post Special Fund Drive Programming – About Health – December 11, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

With the holiday season upon us, it may be a good time to reflect on your relationship with alcohol. Rebecca Williams, PhD, author of the new book, Simple Ways to Unwind without Alcohol, joins Nurse Rona to offer  strategies for behavior changes that can lead to more ease and better health. She encourages us to slow down, develop compassion for ourselves, and discover new ways of understanding what we need. The post 12/4/23 Simple Ways to Unwind Without Alcohol appeared first on KPFA.

A program designed to give listeners an opportunity to talk directly with experts in the fields of both traditional and non-traditional health, with Dr. Lenoir and Rona Renner, RN. The post About Health – November 27, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

A program designed to give listeners an opportunity to talk directly with experts in the fields of both traditional and non-traditional health, with Dr. Lenoir and Rona Renner, RN. The post About Health – November 20, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

A 2017 survey by the National Safety Council found that 76 percent of Americans feel tired at work. And, 4 to 5 percent of drivers per month report falling asleep or nodding off behind the wheel. That’s alarming given that it is estimated that drowsy driving is responsible for 91,000 crashes per year. So, what can we do about it? As our guest tells us this episode, some surprisingly simple solutions can help us not only get more sleep but also gain more energy during the day. And, it starts...