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Thu., September 19, 2024, at 6 p.m. On this episode of Health Matters, Pamela Barker, Principal of La. Key Academy's Caddo Parish Campus, shares how one can overcome dyslexia with early identification along with the help of expert trained therapists. These measures can put students on a pathway of elevated self-esteem and alleviate some of the anxieties for youths who struggle to read.

Thu., August 29, 2024, at 6 p.m. On this Health Matters Mental Health Edition, host Jenny Gregorio will be joined by Dr. Shawn McNeil, Kevin Murnane, PhD, and PhD candidate Frances Vest to talk about addiction to methamphetamines, its prevalence, and a new clinical trial here at LSU Health Shreveport which will look at psilocybin as a possible treatment. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502.

This episode of Teach, Reach, Inspire features The Northwestern State University Child and Family Network, a program that offers services to assist early learning programs and families in Northwest and Central Louisiana.

Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. at 6 p.m. Dr. John Bienvenu, with Gastrointestinal Specialists, will be our guest to talk about functional disorders of the GI system, one of which can affect the general population but diabetics at a higher rate, and the importance of colon cancer screening. Dr. Randall Brewer hosts this Health Matters. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502.

Airs Mon., September 2, 6 p.m. This week Shannon Johnston talks with Elton and Carol Richey of Expedia Cruises of Shreveport-Bossier, a full service travel agency franchise.

Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at 6 p.m. Dr. Joseph Bocchini and Dr. John Vanchiere, infectious disease physicians, will join host Dr. Patrick Lavo to cover the rise in strep infections and dengue fever, the latest COVID variants, bird flu and more. Questions will be taken during the show at 1-800-552-8502.

On this Health Matters, we will learn about allied health professions and about an upcoming health fair offered by the School of Allied Health Professions at LSU Health in Shreveport.

This week Gary Borders talks baseball!

Thu., Feb. 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. On this episode of Health Matters, host Dr. Anand Bhat is joined by Dr. Juanita Coke, Assistant Professor of Allergy and Immunology in the Department of Pediatrics at LSU Health Shreveport. Dr. Coke addresses how the immune system functions, the career path of immunology, and causes and symptoms of immune deficiency.

Lee A. Jeter, Sr. Executive Director of the Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana and Pastor of Good Hope Baptist Church, with 25+ years in nonprofit administration and a prior career in the U.S. Marine Corps. His recognitions include the Presidential Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Award (2016), and he holds numerous civic leadership roles including Chair of the Bossier Parish Democratic Party Executive Committee and President of the Kiwanis Club of Shreveport. Airs March 9, 2026