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Your Family's Health

Your Family's Health

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 Professor Jeanine Cook-Garard from the Nassau Community College Nursing Department discusses health issues concerning all of us.Copyright 90.3 WHPC Science
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  • Fertility

    Fertility
    Feb 17 2026
    Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard and Pandora Groth talk about fertility — rates are dropping, so we’re asking the expert: why is making babies getting harder than ever? They speak with Dr. Marina Straszak-Suri, an experienced OBGYN and educator with over 30 years of experience in women’s health and fertility. She’s the author of a new book called Optimize Your Fertility Naturally, which guides us through the science and complexity of fertility, offering evidence-based strategies to support our body, mind, and future family.
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    28 mins
  • Organ Donations

    Organ Donations
    Feb 10 2026
    Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard talks to Sophia Aidiniou, a health education professor at Nassau Community College who collaborates with local health organizations to bring real-world experiences into their classroom. For over 15 years, she has been dedicated to raising awareness about organ donation, and she received the “Making a Difference in the Community” award for their efforts in saving hundreds of lives throughout her career. She also talks to one of her Community Health students, Gabriella Ibarra-Sanchez, who is a two-time organ recipient.
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    28 mins
  • Hidradenitis Suppurativa "HS"

    Hidradenitis Suppurativa "HS"
    Feb 3 2026
    Dr. Jeanine Cook-Garard learns about Hidradenitis Suppurativa, or HS, which is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that may affect an estimated one in 100 people. It’s believed to be caused by an overactive immune system, which can lead to painful bumps, abscesses, and scarring in areas where skin rubs together such as the underarms, thighs, and groins. She speaks with Dr. Lana Schmidt, a board-certified dermatologist, who will talk about how to recognize HS symptoms, explore the role of the immune system, and discuss a treatment option that is available, and Frank Grimsley, a patient living with HS, who will share his personal experience from the emotional challenges to the importance of finding a dermatologist and the right treatment.
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    28 mins
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