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Jane Brody's Guide to the Great Beyond

Airs at: Sun, 04/12/2009 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Healthwatch
 Host David Naimon interviews New York Times health columnist Jane Brody about her new book "Jane Brody's Guide to the Great Beyond," a practical primer to help people prepare medically, legally and emotionally for the end of life.  Jane Brody writes a weekly personal heal... Read more

Close to 400 rally and lobby at Capitol for Healthcare Action

Airs at: Wed, 04/08/2009 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News
Close to 400 people descended on the state capitol in Salem on Wednesday to lobby their legislators and demonstrate on the capitol steps for healthcare reform. They want lawmakers to pass a series of bills that would pave the way for universal coverage in Oregon within four... Read more

Health care reform group say U.S. census numbers don't tell the whole story

Airs at: Tue, 03/31/2009 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News
A national group advocating for healthcare reform says U.S. Census numbers don’t tell the whole story about those who are uninsured. Families USA is releasing more specific data by state of how many people (under age 65) have gone without health insurance for at least part o... Read more

Learn about medical errors, and what you can do to protect yourself.

Airs at: Sun, 04/05/2009 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Healthwatch
 Hosted by Dr. David Naimon Learn about medical errors, and what you can do to protect yourself.  An interview with Jim Dameron, the administrator of the Oregon Patient Safety Commission, and Joyce de Monnin, the chair of the commission and a leader on economic security and... Read more

Radiozine on 04/02/09

Airs at: Thu, 04/02/2009 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Radiozine
  Host Marianne Barisonek speaks with writer Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson about his latest book, "The Face on Your Plate: The Truth about Food." Masson is a writer who lives with his family in New Zealand. He has been a professor at several universities in Canada and America. ... Read more

Theater and Healing: A Conversation with PassinArt Theater Company

Airs at: Wed, 03/25/2009 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Produced for:  Voices from the Edge
The play's the thing. Theater offers reflections of reality but can it serve as a specific tool in tackling problems? Jo Ann and Dave talk with members of PassinArt: A Theater Company about their production of "A Sunbeam" by award-winning playwright John Henry. This unique ... Read more

Community Calendar 3/28-29

Airs at: Fri, 03/27/2009 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Community Calendar
Community Calendar Weekend of March 28-29, 2009 Produced by Natalie B.   Event Summary   The Better Living Show Home, Garden, and Sustainable Lifestyle Show March 27-29 Portland Expo Center 2060 North Marine Drive Free admission www.betterlivingshow.org   International SWAN (S... Read more

Health and Health Care Forum

Airs at: Sun, 03/22/2009 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Radiozine
  "Four Health Care Advocates Talk about the Oregon State Legislature."    Roberta Hall moderates a discussion with Joe Zaerr representing the Archimedes Movement, Betty Johnson representing Health Care for All Oregonand Mid-Valley Health Care Advocates, and Mike Huntington... Read more

Political Perspectives on 03/24/09

Airs at: Tue, 03/24/2009 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Produced for:  Political Perspectives
Host Emily Young interviews Joel Berg, author of "All You Can Eat: How Hungry is America?" In his new book Joel Berg looks at the growing number of people who are hungry in America. He  takes to task politicians who remain inactive; the media, which ignores hunger except d... Read more

Old Mole Variety Hour for March 16, 2009

Airs at: Sun, 03/15/2009 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
 Hosted by Denise Morris, this program features discussions of single payer health insurance, a strike against a hedge-fund owned cookie company in Brooklyn, a movie about ambiguous gender, and a psychological investigation of political apathy.  To hear the whole show, clic... Read more