Arthritis Radio

Lisa lived her first 14 years of her life as an active child with no problems until the summer of 2010 when she started having chronic fatigue, low grade fevers, and loss of weight and appetite.

Doctors diagnosed lisa with a rare form of vacuities called Takayasu’s Arteritis.  While she has several challenges to overcome, she finds strength in those around her.  Find out more about her journey in this episode of Arthritis Radio.

Listen Now:

 Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (221)

In this episode, Dr. Daniel Haffner talks about joint replacement, exercising with arthritis, and listening to your body.  Dr. Haffner has over 20 years of experience and practices at Excela Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.  He is a 2011 Let's Move Together Fall Walk Medical Honoree.  To learn more about the fall walk which takes place October 1, 2011, click here.

Listen Now:

 Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (122)

Our Pittsburgh Mistress of Ceremonies, Jennifer Miele, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for our sponsor, Excela Health, explains the importance of advocacy and education when it comes to arthritis.  Jennifer was formerly the WTAE Action News Westmoreland County Bureau Chief.  To learn more about this event, which takes place at Idelwild Park on October 1, 2011, click here to register for the walk.

Listen Now:

 Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (62)

Meet Miranda Jackson, a Let’s Move Together  Fall Walk Teen Honoree.  Miranda was born with Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy and was diagnosed with Polyarticular Arthritis at age 6.  She has undergone surgeries on both feet and has spent substantial time in a wheel chair as a teen as a result of these debilitating diseases. However, Miranda's positive outlook and her desire to help other's living with arthritis is inspirational.

Listen Now:

 Standard Podcasts [00:04:48m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (123)

In this Arthritis Radio episode, Emily Cope, Communications Director at the Arthritis Foundation Western Pennsylvania, talks with Brianna Guy, a 15 year old student from Woodland Hills High School. Brianna has Juvenile Arthritis and is serving as the Pittsburgh Arthritis Walk Teen Honoree. In this episode we talk with Brianna about her struggle with arthritis and she offers advice to people just beginning the their journey with JA.  

The Pittsburgh Arthritis Walk is Saturday, June 4 at the Southside Works. To sign up or for more information please visit http://arthritiswalkpgh.kintera.org.

Enjoy the interview!

Listen Now:

 Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (204)

In this Arthritis Radio episode, Emily Cope, Communications Director at the Arthritis Foundation Western Pennsylvania, sits down with Dr. Terence Starz, a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Arthritis Institute, to discuss the importance of participating in the Arthritis Walk.

This year, Dr. Starz is serving as the Walk Chair for the Pittsburgh Arthritis Walk. He obtained his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and completed his Residency and Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The Pittsburgh Arthritis Walk is Saturday, June 4 at the Southside Works. To sign up or for more information please visit http://arthritiswalkpgh.kintera.org.

Enjoy the interview!

Listen Now:

 Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (166)

This week on Arthritis Radio, Emily Cope, Community Development Director for the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, talks with Carolyn Confer, a clinical social worker at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UMPC, to discuss how social workers can help people with arthritis, specifically, families dealing with Juvenile Arthritis.

 
  Carolyn has worked as a social worker at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC for almost 4 years. She has a bachelor’s degree in sociology and biology from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and has a Masters of Social Work. Carolyn also has her License of Clinical Social Work.

Enjoy the interview!

Listen Now:

 Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (473)

This week on Arthritis Radio, Lori Knapp, Director of Community Development for the Laurel Highlands Region, sits down with United States Representative Tim Murphy to discuss healthcare reform and arthritis.

Congressman Tim Murphy is serving his fourth term in Congress representing the 18th District of Pennsylvania.

Congressman Murphy relies on his three decades as a child psychologist to advocate for meaningful reforms in the U.S. healthcare system. As one of only a handful of members of Congress with a background in healthcare, Tim quickly established himself as a leader on the issue. He is Co-chair of the 21st Century Healthcare Caucus, Mental Health Caucus, GOP Doctor’s Caucus, and Men’s Health Caucus, giving him a platform to educate other members of Congress and the public on ways to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for all families.

Correction: Congressman Murphy’s website is http://murphy.house.gov/.

Listen Now:

 Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (387)

In just a few short months Arthritis Radio has had over 6,000 channel visits and our companion blog Rheum For Wellness has had more than 17,000 visits.

With 2009 wrapping up, we wanted to take an opportunity to look back on some of the most poignant moments of Arthritis Radio. Host David Martin has interviewed some incredibly thoughtful, talented and knowledgeable individuals. We wanted to share some show highlights for people new to the show and also take this opportunity to encourage everyone to explore our episode archives. And as for our avid Arthritis Radio fans, consider this a chance to revisit some of our show’s most insightful comments.

Thank you for listening and we’re thrilled for all the new shows we plan to launch in 2010. Happy Holidays!

Listen Now:

 Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (401)

This week Arthritis Radio host David Martin traveled to Harrisburg, PA to speak with Pennsylvania State Representative Jennifer Mann. She was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at age 2. Four years ago, Jennifer helped launch the Arthritis Caucus, an effort by the state legislature to direct state funding toward arthritis education and exercise programs. Today she serves on the board of the Arthritis Foundation’s Lehigh Valley Branch of the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter and participates in annual events, including Jingle Bell Run and Camp JRA.

In this interview Jennifer discusses growing up with an invisible disease, being diagnosed with juvenile arthritis, serving as an elected official, the importance of physical activity and much more.

Enjoy the interview and be sure to visit our Rheum for Wellness Blog and post a comment!

Listen Now:

 Standard Podcasts: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (1206)