Weekly Fairview On Call radio show

Tune in to WCCO 830 AM every Sunday morning, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. as Family Medicine Specialist Dr. Gretchen Phillips brings you medical news and information, interviews with special health care guests and an opportunity to call in and ask a question live at 612-989-9226. Click on  "ask the doctor" to send an e-mail question or give us feedback. You can listen live on-line anywhere in the world here. Podcasts of recent shows are available here. For more information, call Fairview On Call at 612-672-7272.

Upcoming 2008 Schedule

Sunday, May 11 -- Internal medicine and rheumatology specialist Dr. Carolyn Bowles will be our guest to talk about conditions that cause pain and inflammation in muscles in muscles and joints.

Sunday, May 18 -- Hormone therapy and breast cancer with Oncologist, Dr. Li Ge

Sunday, May 25 -- OPEN LINE, Dr. Gretchen Phillips answers listeners' general health questions. Call 612-989-9226 during the broadcast.

Sunday, June 1 -- Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Vic Sandler will discuss hospice care

Sunday, June 8 -- We'll discuss lifestyle changes for better health with Sheila Tippie and Cheryl Dornfield, health educators with Fairview Physician Associates' Can Do Program

Sunday, June 15 -- Dr. Tracy Collins will join us to talk about the latest research related to diabetes

Sunday, June 22 -- OPEN LINE, Dr. Gretchen Phillips answers listeners' general health questions. Call 612-989-9226 during the broadcast.

Sunday, June 29 -- Speech-language pathologist Rich Kammueller will discuss children and speech problems including stuttering.

Sunday, July 13 -- Pediatrician Dr. Carolyn McKay will discuss childrens back to school preparation, health and well being.

Sunday, July 27 -- OPEN LINE, Dr. Gretchen Phillips answers listeners' general health questions. Call 612-989-9226 during the broadcast.

Sunday, Aug 24 -- OPEN LINE,  Dr. Gretchen Phillips answers listeners' general health questions, live from the Minnesota State Fair. Call 612-989-9226 during the broadcast.

Sunday, Aug 31 -- OPEN LINE,  Dr. Gretchen Phillips answers listeners' general health questions, live from the Minnesota State Fair. Call 612-989-9226 during the broadcast.

Sunday, Sept. 28 -- OPEN LINE,  Dr. Gretchen Phillips answers listeners' general health questions, live from the Minnesota State Fair. Call 612-989-9226 during the broadcast.

 Past Shows

4/4 -- Neurosurgeon Dr. Aviva Abosch and Neurologist Dr. Thomas Henry discussed the latest treatments for epilepsy

4/20 -- Caring for your skin with dermatologist Dr. Matthew Larson

4/13 -- Dr. Sandra Eliason family medicine physician with a special interest in urgent care, talked about cultural competency in medical care

4/6 -- Surgeon Dr. Tom Blee talked about surgical safety. For follow-up, go to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

3/30 -- Spring allergies with Dr. Julia Montejo

3/16 -- Helping kids getting medical treatment with Child/Family Life Specialists: Emily Trester and Ania Shoemaker

3/9 -- Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Ann Lowry discussed colorectal cancer awareness.

3/2 -- Pediatric Hematology Oncologist Dr. Daniel Mulrooney  and internal medicine specialist Dr. Navneet Majhail discussed long term cancer care

2/17 -- LASIK and other types of eye-correction surgery with Ophthalmologist Dr. Michael Lins

2/10 -- Alternative treatments for depression and other mood disorders with Dr. Noel Radcliffe

2/3 -- Healthy relationships, with authors of the new Fairview Press book, "What Happy Couples Do."

1/20 -- Newborn hearing with Audiologist Jennifer Ward and Aural Rehab Specialist, Laura Nyhus. with Fairview Pediatric Rehabilitation Services

1/13 -- Women and heart disease with Cardiologist Dr. Robert Ketroser of the Fairview Southdale Heart, Stroke and Vascular Center.

1/6/08 -- Pathologist Dr. David Mair discussed blood donation.

12/30 -- Jean Moon, PharmD and Dana Brandenburg, PsyD, LP, of the QUITPLAN smoking cessation program (612-333-0770).

12/16 -- Neurologist and Pain Management Specialist Dr. Alfred Clavel about migraines and other types of headache pain.

12/9 -- Sports medicine, knee injuries and surgery with guest Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Robert LaPrade

12/2 -- Care management for seniors and the disabled with Carla Sutter, Fairview Care Management and Coordination

11/18 -- Gastric bypass surgery as it relates to diabetes with Surgeon, Dr. Sayeed Ikramuddin

11/11 -- Dr. Gregg Anderson cardiac surgeon with the Fairview Southdale Heart, Stroke and Vascular Center, about congestive heart failure.

11/4 -- Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment with Oncologist, Dr. Li Ge

10/21 -- Hearing loss with audiologist Melisa Oblander with the Fairview Audiology and Aural Rehabilitation Clinic .

10/14 -- Incontinence with Urologist Dr. Steven Bernstein

10/7 -- Stroke prevention with Neurologist, Dr. Vallabh Janardhan

9/30 -- Guest: Debra Jensen, program director with Fairview Lifeline personal response and support services. 

9/23 -- Live broadcast from the new Fairview Maple Grove Medical Center

9/16 -- Diabetes with Endocrinologist, Dr. Thomas Laedtke.

9/9 -- Fairview Press book, "Fighting for My Life" inspirational memoirs written by Amy Mareck, who died at age 19 after a six-year battle with cancer

8/19 -- Macular degeneration with Ophthalmologist Dr. Robert Ramsay

8/12 -- Cancer care with Dr. Douglas Yee

8/5 -- Back to school physical fitness with Paul Breyen and Brad Olson, physical therapists with Fairview's Institute for Athletic Medicine

7/22 -- Women's rehabilitation with orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Lisa Wasserman and Dr. Aimee Klapach.

7/15 -- Caring for skin with dermatologist, Dr. Charles Crutchfield

7/8 -- Aging in the workplace with Fairview ergonomics expert and injury prevention consultant Barbara Baum

7/1 -- ENT specialist, Dr. Oleg Froymovich will join Dr. Phillips to talk about snoring and other sleep issues.

6/17 -- Guest Dr. Paul Langer discusses his new Fairview Press book, "Great Feet for Life."

6/10 -- Allergy specialist Dr. MeeLee Chun Nelson talked about spring allergy and asthma

6/3 -- Topic: Babies and nutrition 

5/20 -- Therapy options for Attention Deficit Disorder with Fairview rehabilitation therapist Denise Kania

5/13 -- Stroke prevention with neurologist Dr. Bruce Idelkope with the Fairview Southdale Heart, Stroke & Vascular Center

5/6 --  Topic: Weight management with Maureen Devereaux, Fairview rehabilitation therapist

4/29 -- Managing medications and My Medicine List with pharmacist Steve Meisel. FAQ: http://www.fairview.org/Patient_Safety/Safe/c_289461.asp

4/15 -- Dr. Mark Nielsen about diabetes care and clinical trials.

4/8 -- What's new in cardiac imaging wth cardiologist Dr. Greg Helmer 

4/1 -- Child/Family Life Specialists, Anna Volkenant and Stephanie Hiersman

3/18 -- Topic: childhood cancer survivors with pediatric hematology oncologist Dr. Daniel Mulrooney

3/11 -- Blood clots with Dr. Mark Reding and Vicky Hannemann with the Fairview Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center

3/4 -- Dr. Grant Morrison discussed preparation for summer sports activities.

2/18 -- Pulmonologist Dr. Jagdeep Bijwadia discussed sleep issues.

2/11 -- Dr. Francis Hobson with the Paparella Ear Head & Neck Institute talked about sinus problems.

2/4 -- Sue Erickson and Mary Ann Loftus, diabetes educators, discussed managing diabetes.

1/21 -- Endocrinologist Dr. Charles Billington discussed non-surgical weight loss.

1/14 -- Carol Klitzke from the Fairview Voice Center talked about keeping a healthy voice in this season of dry air, coughs and colds.

1/7/07 -- Sports medicine specialist Dr. Michael Freehill discussed treatment of shoulder and elbow injuries.

12/31/06 -- Dr. Mark Rieb of Lakeville Integrative Medicine Clinic, joined Dr. Phillips to discuss ways to stay healthy.

12/17 -- University of Minnesota Physician Dr. Steven Stovitz with Minnesota Sports Medicine discussed exercise.

12/10 -- Stem cell research and gene therapy in heart disease with Dr. David Laxson, Fairview Southdale Heart, Stroke & Vascular Center

12/3 -- Connie Goldman discussed her Fairview Press book, "Late-Life Love.."

11/19 -- Urologic surgeon, Dr. Manoj Monga and dietician Michelle Stessman discuss kidney stones

11/12 -- Dr. George Nemanich from the Fairview Southdale Wound Healing Clinic 

11/5 -- Lap band weight loss surgery with Dr. Bradley Pierce

10/29 -- Topic: Halloween Safety with guest Dr. Lynn Ogawa from Fairview Hiawatha Clinic.

10/ 22 -- OPEN LINE, Dr. Gretchen Phillips (joined by pediatrician Dr. Yeng Yang) answers listeners' general health questions

10/15 -- Barb Young, audiologist with the Fairview Balance Center regarding dizzyness

10/8 -- Varicose veins with Dr. C. Phifer Nicholson

10/1 -- Topic: wisdom teeth extraction and dental implants with Dr. Mark Engelstad

9/17 -- Topic: Advances in heart surgery with Dr. Gregg Anderson

8/10 -- Guest: Dr. Kenneth Koeneman, director of the Center for Prostate Cancer at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview

8/20 --  Guest Dr. Dale Anderson, Ebenezer-sponsored guest speaker at the 2006 Senior Expo, on how to be "WELLderly."

8/13 -- Neurosurgeon Dr. Charles Watts discussed low back pain

8/6 -- Guest: Dr. Anjali Goel, Topic: Back to school health

7/30 -- Non-surgical orthopedic care with Dr. Sarah Lehnert of Fairview Sports and Orthopedic Care

7/16 -- Nikki Stephane and Amanda Brummel on medication therapy management.

7/ 9 -- Carotid disease and stroke prevention with Dr. H.L. Saylor/Dr. Bruce Idelkope, Fairview Southdale Heart, Stroke & Vascular Center

7/2 -- Fairview Press author, Dr. James Priest's book, "Beating Prostate Cancer without Surgery"

6/18 -- Understanding and treatment of peripheral artery disease with Dr. Timothy Gavin

6/11 -- Topic: Protecting children from abuse and neglect with representatives of the Fairview-sponsored Action Benefitting Children coalition

6/4 -- Dr. Gretchen Phillips with Fairview Lakes Medical Center -- preventive health care--exams, screenings and when to get them.

5/ 21 -- Topic: heart failure treatment and management with cardiologist Dr. Eric Ernst

5/14 -- Dr. Charles Crutchfield, caring for your skin

5/7 -- Topic: Preventing strokes with Dr. Bruce Idelkope, neurologist with Fairview Southdale Heart, Stroke & Vascular Center

4/30 -- Topic: Sleep disorders with neurologist Dr. John Trusheim and pulmonologist Dr. Ralph Steele with the Minnesota Lung Center.

4/16 -- Dr. Christopher Roland, Fairview Southdale Heart, Stroke & Vascular Center, understanding and treatment of aneurysms

4/9 -- Topic: Long-term cancer follow-up care with Dr. Daniel Mulrooney

4/ 2 -- Child, Family, Life specialists Tim Knaeble and Jason Albrecht -- family support for children during medical experiences

3/19 -- Topic: Colon Cancer screening with Dr. Jeffrey Morken, colorectal surgeon

3/12 -- Guest: Dr. Gareth Parry, Medical Director of the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, MS Center.

3/5 -- Chiropractor Dr. Mike Mancini with the Institute for Athletic Medicine, -- neck pain

2/19 -- Dr. Stephen Battista, Fairview Southdale Heart, Stroke & Vascular Center --detection, treatment and management of heart disease.

2/12 -- Cardiologist Dr. Robert Ketroser, Fairview Southdale Heart, Stroke & Vascular Center on heart health.

2/5 -- Dr. Aviva Abosch, neurosurgeon, on epilepsy and other neurological disorders.

1/29 -- Surgeon Dr. Bradley Pierce on hernia repairs. The Midwest Hernia Center

 Dr. Gretchen Phillips is a family medicine physician with Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming and a member of Fairview Physician Associates. A native of Madison, Wis., Dr. Phillips has a varied health care background having put herself through college as a paramedic. She served as chief resident of the University of Florida's Department of Community Health and Family Medicine. As a general medical officer in the U.S. Navy, Dr. Phillips cared for members of the military, their dependents and retirees. For her accomplishments there, Dr. Phillips received a letter of commendation from the Chief of Naval Operations and the Navy Achievement Medal. She also speaks fluent French.