“In an economic environment where a lot of people have lost their jobs and healthcare insurance, we are able to offer free healthcare information. We hope the show’s educational contribution to our community will ultimately help the bigger mission of lowering healthcare costs,” says executive producer, Suzanne Mielke. “HealthWise’s free health information can assist in preventing unnecessary trips to doctors as well as help people address their small health concerns now, before they escalate into much larger health issues.”
Mielke started HealthWise 16 years ago by walking door-to-door to meet local physicians and rally support to forge the vision of the television show.
“I remember, I was told by many people that this program wouldn’t happen, but the naysayers underestimated the ability of our community of wonderful physicians. The physicians made this program happen, and I want to thank each and every one who has ever sponsored or participated on a HealthWise program. It is my hope that our area doctors will once again step up to the plate to participate and push for fundraising support for this show,” says Mielke.
The HealthWise fall program line up starts with “The Ravages of Diabetes & High Blood Pressure on the Eye and its Vessels,” with guests from Charlotte Eye Ear Nose and Throat. Other topics this season include shoulder pain solutions, new technology to lose weight, three new minimally invasive spine surgery techniques and cardio-oncology.
View the complete HealthWise show schedule at: www.wtvi.org/healthwisepd.cfm
Physicians interested in participating in the community outreach offered through the HealthWise program should contact Suzanne Mielke, at smielke@wtvi.org.
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