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Thu., Feb. 27, 2025, at 6 p.m. Family medicine physicians are often the first medical care providers that a patient may turn to when experiencing a mental health crisis or challenge. On this Health Matters: Mental Health Edition, host Jenny Gregorio is joined by Dr. Ammar Husan, Assistant Professor, Director of Undergraduate Medical Education for Family Medicine at LSU Health Shreveport, and Medical Director of Family Medicine In-Patient Service for Ochsner LSU Health. We learn more about how family medicine physicians identify and care for patients’ mental health needs.

This week, Gary takes us through the principle of Occam's Razor — why the simplest explanation is often the best one.

We were joined this week by Wendell Riley, Executive Director of the Robinson Film Center in Shreveport. RFC is dedicated to exhibiting independent, international, and classic cinema to the community. They also provide film history and media classes for all ages. Learn more about how RFC is bringing culture to the community through film and media.

Thu., Feb. 13, 2025, at 6 p.m. Vaccines have been a topic of recent discussions on the national stage, bird flu is being reported in poultry, cows, and humans, a measles outbreak is reported in West Texas, and flu season in general is ongoing. Pediatric infectious disease physician Dr. Joseph Bocchini joins Health Matters host Dr. Randall Brewer to help us learn more about infectious diseases including how vaccination has affected the prevalence of certain infectious diseases.

This week Gary talks about his favorite topic once more, books!

This week Gary recalls the Y2K event 25 years ago.

February is Heart Health Awareness Month. This month's guests teach, reach, and inspire children of all ages to live a heart-healthy life.

2/17/25: Sharon Kruk, Executive Director of The Coalition in Lufkin, Texas is dedicated to substance misuse prevention and advocacy in Deep East Texas. Sharon brings a wealth of experience and passion to the fight for a healthier, drug-free community. Join us as we explore The Coalition’s impact on smoke-free initiatives, reducing underage drinking rates, and fostering drug-free workplaces.

A discussion with Verni Howard, executive director of Providence House in Shreveport. Debut episode