You probably learned about red blood cells in a high school science class. But most of us don’t know the impact that they can have on our bodies when we don’t have enough healthy ones. When faced with a shortage of healthy red blood cells, our blood flow can be blocked causing pain, infection and fatigue. This is known as sickle cell disease.

Host:

Willard Shepard, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist

Guests:

Neil Miransky, D.O., Chief Medical Officer of Pharmacy Services and operates Sickle Cell Care at Baptist Health South Miami Hospital

Josiah Frierson, Sickle Cell Patient

It’s important for men not to hit snooze on their health. Instead, they should take a proactive approach on recommended health screenings and regular check-ups. As the American Heart Association and other medical groups have pointed out repeatedly: Men are much less likely than women to take control of their health and see their doctor on a regular basis. Here's what men need to know about common cardiovascular and orthopedic issues for which they may need to seek medical attention.

Host:

Willard Shepard, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist

Guests:

Alexander Toirac, M.D., Cardiologist at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute

Richard Morgan, D.O., Spine Care Physician at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute

If you’re on social media, chances are you’ve scrolled onto a post or two about mental health. Even in today’s movies and shows, it’s easy to see the tides have turned regarding society’s attitude towards the topic, with more support and awareness on these issues than previous years. One quarter of people worldwide suffer from mental illness. But because mental illnesses were often misunderstood and stigmatized, many people suffer in silence.

Host:

Johanna Gomez

Guests:

Manuela Rodriguez, LMFT, Psychotherapist at Baptist Health

Sarah Spar Alexander, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist at Miami Veterans Affairs