Live Chicago health chats
Get your questions about sports medicine, children's health, aging, diseases, insurance and other topics answered. Just ask the experts in our new live health chats, moderated by some of the country's leading health journalists.
12:00 PM CDT, July 19, 2011
Live health chat
Childhood cancer survivors
Join us at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, July 19, for an hour-long chat about surviving childhood cancer. Moderator: Deborah L. Shelton. Panelists: Dr. Mary Lou Schmidt, Melinda Stolley, Ph.D., and Jessica Ittner, RN.
12:00 PM CDT, July 12, 2011
Live health chat
Providing a safe environment for children
Join us at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, July 12, for an hour-long chat about creating the safest, healthiest environment for children. Moderator: Trine Tsouderos. Panelist: Dr. Carl Baum.
11:00 AM CDT, July 7, 2011
Live health chat
Digital medical records transition
This chat was at 11 a.m. CT (12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT) on Thursday, July 7. It was about new and coming consumer uses of medical records. Moderator: Bruce Japsen. Panelists: Jim Anfield and Bill Flamm.
12:00 PM CDT, July 5, 2011
Live health chat
Children with ADHD
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, July 5. It was about children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Moderator: Julie Deardorff. Panelists: Dr. Lawrence Diller and Katherine Ellison.
12:00 PM CDT, June 28, 2011
Live health chat
Children living with a disability
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, June 28. It was about the challenges disabled children face and how parents can help them thrive. Moderator: Deborah L. Shelton. Panelists: Beth K. Ryan, Maria Z. Sander and Faye Manaster.
12:00 PM CDT, June 21, 2011
Live health chat
Dealing with Alzheimer's
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, June 21. It was about dealing with Alzheimer's. Moderator: Judy Graham. Panelists: Darby Morhardt and Tory Eitz.
11:00 AM CDT, June 9, 2011
Live health chat
Big savings on generic drugs
This chat was at 11 a.m. CT (12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT) on Thursday, June 9. It was about generic drugs, and how patients and consumers will soon benefit from huge savings from key brand name drugs losing patent protection. Moderator: Bruce Japsen. Panelist: Michael Kleinrock.
12:00 PM CDT, June 7, 2011
Live health chat
Staying safe in the hospital
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, June 7. It was about hospital safety with Tribune reporter. Moderator: Judy Graham. Panelists: Dr. Julia Hallisy and Lisa McGiffert.
12:00 PM CDT, May 31, 2011
Live health chat
Nature deficit disorder
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, May 31. It was about children, the outdoors and "nature deficit disorder. Moderator: Julie Deardorff. Panelist: Richard Louv.
12:00 PM CDT, May 24, 2011
Live health chat
Children's summertime safety
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, May 24. It was about how to keep kids healthy during the upcoming summer. Moderator: Deborah L. Shelton. Panelists: Dr. Ken Polin and Andrea Garces.
12:00 PM CDT, May 17, 2011
Live health chat
Viruses: Influenza, HIV, XMRV
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, May 17. It was about viruses. Moderator: Trine Tsouderos. Panelist: Dr. Vincent Racaniello.
11:00 AM CDT, May 12, 2011
Live health chat
Preventing medical errors
This chat was at 11 a.m. CT (12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT) on Thursday, May 12. It was about medical errors and how patients and consumers can take an active role in helping prevent them. Moderator: Bruce Japsen. Panelist: Dr. Paul Schyve.
12:00 PM CDT, May 10, 2011
Live health chat
Plastic and developing children
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, May 10. It was about the adverse effects of plastic near developing children. Moderator: Julie Deardorff. Panelist: Susan Freinkel and Dr. Shanna Swan.
12:00 PM CDT, May 3, 2011
Live health chat
Older men's sexual health
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, May 3. It was about older men's sexual health. Moderator: Judy Graham. Panelists: Dr. Laurence Levine and Dr. Andy McCullough.
12:00 PM CDT, April 26, 2011
Live health chat
Children's developmental milestones
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, April 26, for an hour-long chat about how parents can help their children reach critical developmental milestones, and discuss techniques that do not work. Moderator: Deborah L. Shelton. Panelist: Dr. Michael Pitt.
12:00 PM CDT, April 19, 2011
Live health chat
Avoiding Internet pseudoscience
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, April 19. It was about filtering through pseudoscience on the Internet. Moderator: Trine Tsouderos. Panelist: Robert Goldberg.
11:00 AM CDT, April 14, 2011
Live health chat
Changing ownership of hospitals and your patient care
This chat was at 11 a.m. CT (12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT) on Thursday, April 14. It was about how a national wave of hospital sales and mergers may impact your patient care. Moderator: Bruce Japsen. Panelists: Kenneth Robbins and Scott Becker.
12:00 PM CDT, April 12, 2011
Live health chat
Food dye and hyperactivity
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on April 12. It was about the possible link between food dye and hyperactivity. Moderator: Julie Deardorff. Panelist: Michael Jacobson, Ph.D.
12:00 PM CDT, April 5, 2011
Live health chat
Older women's sexual health
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, April 5. It was about older women's sexual health. Moderator: Judy Graham. Panelists: Dr. Lauren Streicher and Sheryl Kingsberg.
12:00 PM CDT, March 29, 2011
Live health chat
Children, teens and sleep
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, March 29. It was about children's and teens' sleeping habits. Moderator: Deborah L. Shelton. Panelists: Dr. Judith Owens and Dr. Stephen Sheldon.
1:00 PM CDT, March 22, 2011
Live health chat
Vaccine safety
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, March 22. It was about vaccines, vaccine safety, the anti-vaccine movement and vaccine injury. Moderator: Trine Tsouderos. Panelist: Dr. Paul Offit.
11:00 AM CDT, March 17, 2011
Live health chat
Changing role of neighborhood pharmacists
This chat was at 11 a.m. CT (12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT) on Thurs., March 17. It was about the changing role of your neighborhood pharmacist due to the 2014 health care law. Moderator: Bruce Japsen. Panelist: Richard Ashworth.
12:00 PM CDT, March 15, 2011
Live health chat
Babies' sleeping issues
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tues., March 15. It was about how to resolve babies' sleep issues. Moderator: Julie Deardorff. Pediatricians Dr. Marc Weissbluth, Dr. Bob Sears.
12:00 PM CST, March 8, 2011
Live health chat
Transitioning from hospital to home
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, March 8. It was about the transition from hospital to home. Moderator: Judy Graham. Panelists: Robyn Golden, Madeleine Rooney.
12:00 PM CST, March 1, 2011
Live health chat
Childhood mental illness
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tues., March 1. It was about childhood mental illness. Moderator: Deborah L. Shelton. Panelist: Dr. Bennett Leventhal.
12:00 PM CST, February 22, 2011
Live health chat
Alternative treatments
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tues., Feb. 22. It was about alternative medicine for Alzheimer's, ALS and other neurological conditions. Moderator: Trine Tsouderos. Panelist: Dr. Steven Novella.
11:00 AM CST, February 17, 2011
Live health chat
Health care law changes
This chat was at 11 a.m. CT (12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT) on Thurs., Feb. 17. The chat was about suggested health care law changes from medical providers. Moderator: Bruce Japsen. Panelist: Dr. Cecil Wilson.
12:00 PM CST, February 15, 2011
Live health chat
Winter illnesses
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET, 10 a.m. PT), Feb. 15. The chat was about family winter illnesses. Moderator: Julie Deardorff. Panelist: Dr. Ari Brown.
12:00 PM CST, February 8, 2011
Live health chat
Hormone therapy and menopause
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, February 8. The chat was about hormone therapy and menopause. Moderator: Judy Graham. Panelists: Dr. Richard Santen, Dr. Cynthia A. Stuenkel.
12:00 PM CST, February 1, 2011
Live health chat
Kids and tobacco
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, Feb. 1. The chat was about kids and tobacco. Moderator: Deborah Shelton. Panelists: Danny McGoldrick and Dr. Jonathan Winickoff.
12:00 PM CST, January 25, 2011
Live health chat
Detoxing therapy
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, Jan. 25. The chat was about detoxing. Moderator: Trine Tsouderos. Panelist: Stephen Barrett, M.D.
11:00 AM CST, January 20, 2010
Live health chat
Health care overhaul
This chat was at 11 a.m. CT (12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT) on Thursday, Jan. 20. The chat was about company health care costs. Moderator: Bruce Japsen. Panelist: Dr. Glen Stream.
12:00 PM CST, January 18, 2010
Live health chat
Rescheduled: Youth sports injuries
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, Jan. 18. The chat was about youth sports injuries. Moderator: Julie Deardorff. Panelist: Brian Grasso.
12:00 PM CST, January 11, 2011
Live health chat
Caregiving
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tues., Jan. 11. The chat was about caregiving. Moderator: Judy Graham. Panelists: Margaret Mintz and Jody Winer.
12:00 PM CST, January 4, 2011
Live health chat
Children's eating disorders
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, Jan. 4. The chat was about children's eating disorders. Moderator: Deborah Shelton. Panelist: Dr. David S. Rosen.
11:00 AM CST, December 16, 2010
Live health chat
Employer health care costs
This chat was at 11 a.m. CT (12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT) on Thursday, Dec. 16. The chat was about employer health care costs. Moderator: Bruce Jaspen. Panelist: Sara Taylor.
12:00 PM CST, December 7, 2010
Live health chat
The ABCs of Medicare
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, Dec. 7. The chat was about Medicare and how to enroll in this health program for baby boomers turning 65. Moderator: Judy Graham. Panelists: Doug Goggin-Callahan, Hannah Oakland, Nathan Heggem, Akiko Takano, Susan Batkin.
12:00 PM CST, November 30, 2010
Live health chat
Managing children's food allergies at school
This chat was at noon CT (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT) on Tuesday, Nov. 30. The discussion was about how parents can manage their children's food allergies in a school setting. Moderator: Deborah Shelton. Panelist: Dr. Jennifer Kim.
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