Hosting of the half-hour show rotates among the Health District, City of Fort Collins, Larimer County and the U.S. Forest Service. Tune in Nov. 8 for the next Health District segment. Richard Cox and Karin Meyer co-host the program for the Health District.

2007 shows

• Sept. 13 show — This fall, the Health District is seeking residents' help in participating in its triennial Community Health Survey. Guests: Sue Hewitt and Kendra Bigsby from the Health District's Evaluation Team.

• Aug. 30 show — Find out how the Health District works to find resources, such as grants, for services where we have identified a need. Guest: Deborah French, development coordinator.

• Aug. 9 show — The Health District's Prescription Assistance Program has room to accept new clients. Learn what help is available and find out if you might qualify. Guest: Deborah DeLay, prescription assistance program coordinator at the Health District.

• May 10 show — A look at the 2006-2007 legislative session and healthcare bills. Guest: Carrie Cortiglio, policy analyst for the Health District.

• March 1 show — Health literacy, or how well patients understand healthcare information presented to them, has become a hot topic in healthcare. Guest: Lin Wilder, mental health services coordinator for the Health District.

• Jan. 11 show — It's that time of year when people often think about fresh starts and improving their health, including quitting  smoking. Guest: Bear Jack Gebhardt, smoking cessation counselor at the Health District.

2006 shows

• Dec. 14 show — Keeping yourself healthy during the winter season. Guest: Dianne Moeller, registered dietitian at the Health District.

• Nov. 9 show — Flu season: What you can do to protect yourself. Guest: Jane Viste, public information officer for the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment.

• Oct. 12 show — Coalition for Activity and Nutrition to Defeat Obesity (CanDo). Guest: Virginia Englert, CanDo coordinator.

• Sept. 14 show — The Community Partnership for Tobacco Prevention and Cessation. Guest: Kadie Leonhardt, project coordinator.

• Aug. 31 show — Good dental hygiene isn't good only for your teeth and mouth. Guest: Bev Sleight, dental hygienist and health educator at the Health District's Family Dental Clinic.

• Aug. 10 show — How methamphetamine is affecting our community. Guest: Donna Goldstrom, a therapist and substance abuse counselor for the Health District.

• July 13 show — Pandemic Flu Planning in Larimer County. Guests: Jane Viste, public information officer for the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment, and Andy Hiller, public information officer for the city of Loveland.

• June 8 show — HealthInfoSource.com, a local health information web site. Guest: Karin Meyer, project coordinator for HealthInfosource.com

• May 11 show — Policy and Legislation Affecting Healthcare. Guest: Carrie Cortiglio, policy analyst for the Health District.

• April 27 show — Post Partum Depression. Guests: Laura Schwartz, a licensed clinical social worker with the Health District who works in the Integrated Care program at Salud and Family Medicine Center. Paula Waldorf, registered nurse and Community Health Education Coordinator at Poudre Valley Health System. Schwartz leads a local support group and Waldorf is the chairperson of the local post partum depression task force.

• April 13 show — Consumer Advocate at Connections, mental health and substance abuse resource center. Guest: Patti Marqui-Hilker, consumer advocate.

• March 9 show — Healthier Communities Coalition. Guest: Kim Sharpe, coordinator of Healthier Communities Coalition.

• Feb. 9 show — Heart health: Cholesterol and blood pressure screenings. Guest: Cheri Nichols, lead nurse for the Health District's Cardiovascular Screening Program.

• Jan. 12 show — Quitting smoking. Guest: Bear Jack Gebhardt, smoking cessation counselor at the Health District.

2005 shows

• Dec. 8 show — Healthy Eating at the Holidays. Guest: Dianne Moeller, registered dietitian at the Health District.

• Nov. 10 show — Medicare Prescription Drug Plans: What they are and how to get local help with your questions and signing up. Guest: Deborah DeLay, coordinator of the Health District's Prescription Assistance Program.

• Oct. 13 show — A look at what the Health District provides and how its priorities are determined. Guest: Health District Board President Tom Linnell.

• Sept. 29 show — CanDo (Coalition for Activity and Nutrition to Defeat Obesity) task force. Guest: Virginia Englert, CanDo coordinator.

• Sept. 8 show — 2004 Community Health Survey, a comprehensive look at the health of our community. Guests: Dr. Bruce Cooper, medical director at the Health District, and Sue Hewitt, evaluation coordinator at the Health District.

• Aug. 11 show — The Health District's Integrated Primary Care Mental Health Care Project is new in the community. Learn more about how mental healthcare is being integrated into two local primary-care clinics, Salud Family Health Center and Family Medicine Center. Guests: Dr. Bruce Cooper, medical director at the Health District, and Dr. Richard Oddy, psychiatrist with the Integrated Primary Care Mental Health Care Project.

• July 14 show — Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Partnership. Guest: Erin Hall, project manager for the partnership.

• June 9 show — The 2006 Medicare drug discount card is coming. Hear how you may qualify for extra help with prescription costs by filling out an application now. Guest: Deborah DeLay, coordinator of the Health District's Prescription Assistance Program.

• May 12 show  — The importance of early dental healthcare for children and expectant mothers. More on the Early Childhood Caries Project. Guest: Kadie Leonhardt, dental health educator at the Health District.

• April 14 show — More than 26,000 people in our community are without health insurance. We take a look at the problem of the uninsured and what is being done about it. Guests: Melanie Marin, Community Impact Coordinator for healthcare access issues at the Health District, and Mary Cook, community relations director for Children's Clinic and Salud Family Health Centers.

• March 10 show — Low-income residents who have no prescription insurance can benefit from the Health District's Prescription Assistance program. Guest: Deborah DeLay, program coordinator.

• Feb. 10 show — Looking for Fort Collins area healthcare providers, classes and health topics? You'll find it all on www.healthinfosource.com, a collaborative project of the Health District, Poudre Valley Hospital and Foundation and the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment. Guest: Karin Meyer, project coordinator for healthinfosource.com.

• Jan. 13 show — Habits that can damage your teeth: Mouth piercings, chewing tobacco, using your teeth as tools and more. Guest: Bev Sleight, registered dental hygienist at the Health District's Family Dental Clinic.

2004 shows

• Dec. 9 show — Healthy Eating at the Holidays. Guest: Dianne Moeller, registered dietitian at the Health District.

• Nov. 11 show — Community Partnership for Tobacco Cessation and Prevention. Guests: Rich Marquez, project coordinator for the partnership, and Deirdre Sullivan, health educator at the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment.

• Sept. 23 show — Upcoming "Eat To Your Heart's Content" class, which can help you lower your heart disease risk. Learn how this class can help you make dietary changes that can lower your cholesterol and triglycerides. Guest: Dianne Moeller, registered dietitian at the Health District.

• Sept. 9 show — Our triennial Community Health Survey is underway. Data from this comprehensive survey of our community's health needs serve as a resource to various groups in the community. It helps identify trends about our residents' health. Learn more about the purpose of the survey and how you can participate. Guest: Sue Hewitt, evaluation coordinator at the Health District.

• Aug. 19 show — It's fall and back-to-school time. Does your child have all the necessary immunizations? We talk about the importance of shots and what local resources are available to parents with questions about vaccine safety, what shots are needed and the like. Guest: Mary Roberts, childhood immunization coordinator at the Health District.

• July 29 show — Phasing out of Health Van services and the role of Salud Family Health Center as a healthcare safety net clinic in the community. Guests: Melanie Marin, healthcare access coordinator at the Health District; and Mary Cook, who handles community relations for Salud Family Health Center.

• July 8 show — Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), an insurance program for children, reopens enrollment. Guests: Rosie Duran, enrollment technician for CHP+ Outreach, and Meredith Laine, whose daughter is covered by CHP+.

• June 17 show — Healthinfosource.com, a local web resource where residents can find a doctor, dentist, chiropractor, massage therapist or other healthcare provider as well as search for classes and health information on various illnesses. It is also the one-stop local source for the latest West Nile Virus news in Larimer County. Guest: Polly Anderson, program coordinator for Healthinfosource.com

• May 27 show — Connections, a local mental health and substance abuse resource center. Guests: Co-directors Lin Wilder and Doug Hirst. Connections is a partnership of the Health District and the Larimer Center for Mental Health.

• May 6 show — Uninsured in Larimer County. Guest: Melanie Marin, primary care access coordinator at the Health District.

• April 15 show — Caring for your child's mouth and teeth. Guest: Sara Ingraham, dental health educator at the Health District.

• March 25 show — Health care legislation and bill tracking at the Colorado Legislature. Guest: Polly Anderson, policy analyst at the Health District.

• March 4 show — The benefits of walking. Guests: Kathy Schlepp, program coordinator for Health District On the Move, and Mo Balzer, wellness coordinator for the City of Fort Collins.

• Feb. 12 show — The importance of getting your cholesterol and blood pressure checked. Guest: Cheri Nichols, cardiovascular nurse.

• Jan. 22 show — How to make your New Year's resolutions stick. Guests: dietitian Dianne Moeller and tobacco cessation counselor Jack Vogt.

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