Alzheimer’s Awareness
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness month on KET. The program lineup includes a discussion with the founders of an adult day program for persons with irreversible memory disorders and their families on Sunday, Nov. 15.
Tune in for a live call-in program on Wednesday, Nov. 18, as experts, educators and caregivers answer your questions about Alzheimer’s Disease. Visit the Alzheimer’s Awareness page for program listings and links to resources.
What You Need to Know About the Flu
H1N1 (swine flu) and seasonal flu are widespread in Kentucky. Find out what you need to know about symptoms, vaccinations, and preventive measures by watching Flu Season ’09: What You Need To Know (live call-in on KET taped Oct. 20). On the Web site, you can also find resources to answer your questions.
Learn About Colon Cancer
Kentucky leads the nation in colon cancer deaths. Each year, 2,500 Kentuckians are stricken with colon cancer and 840 die, giving Kentucky the highest death rate in the nation, according to the Colon Cancer Prevention Project.
A panel of experts recently answered questions about the disease on Catching a Killer: Preventing Colon Cancer in Kentucky, a live call-in program presented by KET and the Colon Cancer Prevention Project. Visit the Web site to see the archived program video.
Are We Dying of Unnatural Causes?
Can conditions at work or in your neighborhood disrupt your biology like a virus? Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick?, a provocative four-part PBS documentary, explored why economic status and race are even more powerful predictors of health and life expectancy than smoking. Closer to home, KET delved into the issues with a special companion edition of Connections with Renee Shaw and a town hall meeting held in Louisville to discuss the series. Details »
Video: Connections Special | Louisville Town Hall Meeting
Your Plan for Community Action
Does your civic group want to tackle health-care issues in your community? Making Change Together is a seven-minute “conversation starter” video that you can use to inspire your members. It provides an overview of a statewide effort to engage local communities in dialogue about the health system in Kentucky and spotlights a successful citizen advocacy coalition in Owensboro. For a free DVD copy of the video, contact Sheree Boston at (800) 432-0951 or .
Video: Making Change Together
