Specials

Attacking Allergies
An estimated one in five Americans suffers from some type of allergy. Pollen, mold, dust, certain foods and animals cause misery for millions. For some unfortunate few, peanuts or bee stings can be the kiss of death. Starting in mid-June, ideastream launches Attacking Allergies - multiple media coverage to explain what happens when the body’s immune system goes awry… why allergies are on the rise… and what you need to know about one of our nation’s most chronic health problems.

More health specials:
Confronting Colon Cancer
Diabetes: The Constant Shadow
Facing Depression
Fighting Fat
Heart Stories: Confronting the #1 Killer

Recent Coverage

Science Cafe: Eating Disorders and Body Image
The Sound of Ideas: Monday, July 12, 2010
Anorexia is among the most harmful eating disorders in the U.S., often fueled by media portrayals of unrealistically thin body images. Some researchers contend America is now exporting the problem, selling thinness and over-eating at the same time. We'll talk with local experts about the causes of eating disorders and what we can do to prevent them. It's a Science Café edition of the Sound of Ideas, Monday at 9 on 90.3.

Stuttering Experts Gather In Cleveland
Regional News Stories: Thursday, July 8, 2010
Stuttering is one of the most recognizable speech disorders, yet there is little known about what causes it or how to treat it.

Local Governments Respond to Heat Wave
Regional News Stories: Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Officials in Cuyahoga County and the City of Cleveland are helping people beat the heat by opening pools and community centers.

Parenting 101
The Sound of Ideas: Tuesday, July 6, 2010
At three years old, they're trying to climb into your bed in the middle of the night. At 13, they may not want to be seen with you, especially not at the mall. What's a parent to do? Tuesday morning at 9:00, we'll introduce you to two local child psychologists who can answer that question. They'll explain the dangers of "helicopter parents" who hover too close; what happens when parents give young children too much freedom; and what's actually happening in the mind of a child. Bring your parenting questions and experiences to The Sound of Ideas with host Dan Moulthrop for a conversation about the most important job many of us ever have.

Colin Dussault, Smokin’ Fez Monkeys & David Butrum
Applause: Thursday, July 1, 2010
On the next Applause - at the crossroads with bluesman COLIN DUSSAULT as he battles a life long addiction that nearly cost him his life…FOOD. And the band with no trouble having a monkey on their back – the Smokin’ Fez Monkeys. Plus we reflect on the brilliant water colors of David Butrum…all this and more on the next round of Applause.

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Resources

Cancer & Depression Resources
In 2008, WVIZ/PBS featured the films The Truth About Cancer and Depression: Out of the Shadows, followed by an opportunity to receive more information about cancer and depression. Please use the links below to access the information from these two special broadcasts.
Cancer Resources
Depression Resources

Focus on Mental Health
Special coverage of mental health issues continues with a series of in-depth reports on policy and issues affecting the delivery of mental health services to people all over Northeast Ohio.

Living With Cancer
ideastream and The Gathering Place partnered with Northeast Ohio community organizations and healthcare facilities to present a special broadcast event, Living with Cancer: Celebrating National Cancer Survivors Day.
Living with Cancer Resource Guide PDF

And Thou Shalt Honor
A caregiver is anyone providing care and support to adult family members or friends who are frail, elderly, chronically ill, or have a disability.
And Thou Shalt Honor Resource Guide PDF

A Lion in the House
"Your child has cancer." Hearing these words will profoundly change a family's life, plunging members into a world of uncertainty, emotional upheaval and excruciating decisions. A Lion in the House tells the stories of five children facing battles with cancer.
A Lion in the House Resource Guide PDF

Funding

Funding for the coverage of health topics comes from the Dr. Donald J. Goodman and Ruth Weber Goodman Philanthropic Fund of The Cleveland Foundation; The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation; Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation; The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation; The McGregor Foundation; The Saint Luke’s Foundation; The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland; The Woodruff Foundation; and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Ohio.