[Swprograms] Programmes I Like (# 15)

[Peter Bowen <peter.bowen@xxxxxxxxx>]

"The Health Show"--WAMC:

   A production of Northeast Public Radio in New York State, "The
Health Show" is a 25 minute programme about human health, and the
health aspects of other areas of our lives, hosted by  Bob Barrett and
Dr. Nina Sax.

   After the opening billboard of upcoming items by the hosts, we move
into the interviews, as well as the correspondent reports, that form
the real content of the show. Some items are full-length interviews.
The interviewees can be health experts, health innovators, newsmakers,
health care workers, as well as ordinary folk.

   These interviews and reports discuss various aspects of health, as
well as recent health news.  The topic of health is very broadly
considered, viz. not only the medical and biological aspects, but also
mental health, public health, dentistry, and health policy issues.
Many items are approached from the grass-roots, or practical,
perspective.

   There are also discussions of the health implications of current
stories in the mainstream news. The lead piece usually provides the
background, implications, and an explanation of an item in recent
news.

   Some items are more serious health-related than are others. Often
there is an educational component to the reports and interviews
featured in "The Health Show". These are often the best items in each
show, as they provide guidance for those wishing to follow up on what
is discussed.

   All features provide explanations, background, and features of
health problems and issues.

   There are frequent musical interludes between items.

   Mid-show, the hosts give a rundown of health news headlines, and
offer reports which amplify those headlines.

   As one of the hosts (Dr. Nina Sax) is a medical doctor,  she can
offer expert comment and questions on the topics raised, and
contribute an expert view in the frequent between-item conversations
with the other host (Bob Barrett).

   "The Health Show" is very much a generalist show on the broad topic
of health and is aimed at a generalist audience. It is for those
listeners who are interested in health-related stories in the news as
well as the health implications in happenings in our everyday lives.
It provides a pleasant and informative listen for those whose interest
in health is more practical than research oriented.


Website:   http://www.healthshow.org/

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