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KEEPING KIDS HEALTHY is a weekly program for parents and caregivers of children of all ages. Shot on location at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore in the Bronx, it is a unique undertaking. The series is hosted by Winnie King, M.D., a practicing emergency-room physician in Orlando, Florida.
The endeavor realizes Montefiore Medical Center's goal to provide education, inspiration, support, compassion, and outstanding medicine for its patients, their families, and anyone they can reach. The Children's Hospital at Montefiore has created a series companion site: www.keepingkidshealthy.org
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
KEEPING KIDS HEALTHY airs Fridays at 2:30 pm and Saturdays at 6:30 am on Thirteen. Click on the titles for episode descriptions.
Friday, October 12, 2007 (rebroadcast: Saturday, October 13)
Part 1 - Childrearing Transitions: Adapting to a New Baby
Part 2 - Coping With Your Pre-Teen
Friday, October 19, 2007 (rebroadcast: Saturday, October 20)
Part 1 - Grandparents Who Parent
Part 2 - Finding the Right Doctor
Friday, October 26, 2007 (rebroadcast: October 27, 2007)
Entire Episode - Living with Friedreich's Ataxia
Friday, November 2, 2007 (rebroadcast: Saturday, November 3)
Part 1 - Great Nutrition for the Cheapest Price
Part 2 - Adapting to Your Child's Personality
Friday, November 9, 2006 (rebroadcast: Saturday, November 10)
Entire Episode - Breastfeeding Your Baby: How Do You Make It Work?
Friday, November 16, 2007 (rebroadcast: Saturday, November 17)
Entire Episode - Anorexia: Recognizing And Combating It In Your Child
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Entire Episode - Celiac Disease
Friday, November 30, 2007
Part 1 - Teen Anxiety Disorder: Taking It Seriously
Part 2 - Kids With Chronic Illness: The Parents' Burden
Friday, December 14, 2007 (rebroadcast: Saturday, December 15)
Part 1 - Premature Babies: Good Things Come In Small Packages
Part 2 - Circumcision: Is It Right For Your Child?
Friday, December 21, 2007 (rebroadcast: Saturday, December 22)
Part 1 - Controlling Asthma With An Asthma Treatment Plan
Part 2 - Communicating With Your Teen
Friday, December 28, 2007 (rebroadcast: Saturday, December 29)
Entire Episode - Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia: A Life Interrupted
Friday, January 4, 2008 (rebroadcast: Saturday, January 5)
Entire Episode - Adolescent-Onset Schizophrenia: 1 in Every 100 Young People
Friday, January 11, 2008 (rebroadcast: Saturday, January 12)
Entire Episode - Youth Violence: Breaking The Cycle
The partnership with Montefiore Medical Center helps Thirteen build on its tradition of supporting communities in the tri-state area by providing information and support on family health issues. KEEPING KIDS HEALTHY represents the latest effort by Thirteen to help improve health education for viewers. Other community outreach shows include Thirteen's Women's Health series and upcoming specials on diabetes and senior care.
The Children's Hospital at Montefiore is a brand-new concept in child health care that opened in November 2001. It has been created within the framework of family-centered care, providing excellent medical care for children and offering the opportunity for children and families to explore new learning horizons through its unique Discovery Program.
KEEPING KIDS HEALTHY explores issues from ear infections to adolescent confidentiality, nutrition, anorexia, child safety, immunizations, doctor-patient relationships, and many more issues faced every day by parents. The goal is to provide practical healthcare information and education to caregivers throughout New York and the region.
KEEPING KIDS HEALTHY airs Fridays at 2:30 pm and Saturdays at 6:30 am on Thirteen. The series premiered on Friday, May 10, 2002.
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Winnie King, M.D.
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