health care

At the panel on “Quality Health Care For All” during the 2008 Surviving Climate Change roundtable, Dr. Abbe Sudvarg spoke of the massive waste and negative environmental effects of a hospital-focused health care
system. Host Don Fitz and registered nurse Ginny Spernoga discuss preventive medicine, urban redesign and food and diet as alternatives to the current sickness-based medical system. This Green Time (No. 323) is produced by the Gateway Greens in conjunction with KDHX. Call 314-727-8554 or contact fitzdonaol [dot] com for info.

Host Don Fitz discusses environmental problems of dominant childbirth practices with Dana Albillo and Jamie Bodily. They cover the role of midwives and doulas, including their emotional support for the mother and effect on infant mortality. This Green Time (No. 324) includes Erin O’Reilly explaining benefits of breastfeeding at the panel on “Quality Health Care For All” during the 2008 Surviving Climate Change roundtable. It is produced by the Gateway Greens in conjunction with KDHX. Call 314-727-8554 or contact fitzdonaol [dot] com for info.

Host Don Fitz and guests Dr. Abbe Sudvarg and Erin O’Reilly discuss shifting the focus of care from specialists and hospitals to family care, prevention and primary care. They look at the need for a single payer system for improving health and the environment. This Green Time (No. 326) includes Dr. Jifunza Wright speaking on her community model of health care at the panel on “Quality Health Care For All” during the 2008 Surviving Climate Change roundtable. It is produced by the Gateway Greens in conjunction with KDHX. Call 314-727-8554 or contact fitzdonaol [dot] com for info.