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Dr. Kathy Kozak Hosts The Body Show
The Body Show
Mondays at 6:30pm on HPR-1

Making informed health choices can be tough. On The Body Show, Dr. Kathleen Kozak makes them a little easier to understand with the latest medical information and knowledgeable guests. 

  • Do you know someone who needs extra help at home? How about a ride home from the hospital when they are discharged, along with some help getting settled at their house? Home nursing care for a few weeks? Long term help in the home? Bonnie Castonguay, RN founded Ho’okele along with a colleague and for almost 20 years has tried to respond to the growing need for care at home for our kupuna. She’s on the show to talk about why she created the health navigation company and how it might just help more of our seniors age in place with ease.
  • What might a nurse with decades of experience say about the changes in healthcare that have taken place during her career? Are the new expanded practice rules set up to help the next generation to succeed? Could medicine be headed down a path that might just put patients at risk? Claire Santos, RN has a lot to say on the subject. Tune in to hear more!
  • Today's Guest: Dr. Jason Fleming of Kuakini
  • Hepatitis C
  • February is Heart Month! Dr. Debleena Dutt from Kaiser Permanente explains the different types of heart failure, the latest medication available and how remote patient monitoring might just make treatment easier than ever.
  • Colon cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the US. The rates are declining overall except for younger adults. That’s why screening starts at 45. Part 2 with Dr. Rao tonight!
  • No one likes to talk about it but certain problems ‘down there’ can be quite serious. Hemorrhoids, anal warts, even cancer are major concerns. Dr. Krishna Rao is in the studio for part 1 of our Colorectal surgery series.
  • The Great Aloha Run is coming up soon, if you have not been training but think you might want to, what’s the best way to get started? Dr. Spencer Chang is in the studio, with tips on how to avoid injuries and still achieve your athletic goals.
  • Dr. Kenson Miyaki is in the studio sharing the most common problems we may encounter with our feet…. And how the right pair of shoes might just make all the difference, now and for years to come.
  • It’s a new year and if you are looking at ways to jump start your healthy resolutions, Dr. Theresa Wee may just have the tools you need to get in gear!