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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. 

  • The practice of medicine - is it just science, or is it an art? Dr. Allen Sussman, author of a new book entitled "Saving the Art of Medicine" believes it's a bit of both. Sharing his journey from a believer in the science-based studies of medical school and residency to the wisdom of many decades of practice, he shares his advice on how to make the practice of medicine a lifelong endeavor. In this day and age of burn-out from the medical profession and unfulfilled care needs of the patients, what could make an impact on improving the lives of others? Listen in to hear more.
  • Melaca Cannella is a Health and Wellness Board Certified Nurse Coach who focuses her efforts on educating people about their medical conditions and working with them on helping to achieve their goals. She established the Sjogren's and Lupus Foundation of Hawaii in 2015 and has passionately served her community to help raise awareness and provide education and support. You can find her at alwaysbhealthynhappy@gmail.com.
  • Dr. William Loui is a medical oncologist at Castle Adventist Medical Center, helping to address common myths about breast cancer, and share the latest facts and research that has changed the treatment course for this condition in the past few years. Listen in to hear the latest!
  • Prostate Cancer Awareness Month - Part 2
  • Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
  • Val Chang, president of the Hawaii COPD coalition, is on the show to talk about the latest regarding COPD.
  • Waikiki Health’s Director of Behavioral Health Dr. Conrad Moreno shared his expertise on the overall benefits of integrated healthcare in treating the whole person- an approach that has become increasingly more important in addressing the collateral damage imposed by Covid and other current events.
  • Vaping can be just as bad as conventional cigarettes, with future health consequences unknown. Josh Ching from the Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawaii and City Councilman Matt Weyer of District #2 share their thoughts on how legislative efforts to reduce the availability of flavored vape can help.
  • Ketamine, previously used as an anesthetic, has been given approval for new indications and formulations from the FDA. Dr. Michael Pasquale shares his experiences and thoughts on the usefulness of this treatment for people who suffer with depression.
  • Dr. Cheryl Twu from WellnessObGyn is in the studio sharing the latest in women’s health for all ages. From HPV vaccination to osteoporosis, find out what’s necessary at all ages of life!