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Southern Remedy

Southern Remedy is Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s flagship wellness radio program dedicated to keeping Mississippians healthy. The call-in radio program airs at 11 a.m. weekdays. Each day a different healthcare provider from the University of Mississippi Medical Center discusses various topics and takes questions from listeners.


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  • Monday - Family Nurse Practitioner Josie Bidwell, Southern Remedy Healthy & Fit 
  • Tuesday - Dr. Susan Buttross, Southern Remedy Relatively Speaking 
  • Wednesday - Dr. Jimmy Stewart, The Original Southern Remedy 
  • Thursday - Dr. Mary Morgan McLeod, Southern Remedy Kids and Teens 
  • Friday - Dr. Jasmine Kency, Southern Remedy for Women

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Episodes

Kids and Teens: A Safer Summer for Kids

The sun is shining, it's finally warm outside and school is winding down. What are some of the things that could derail all that fun? Today, will be discussing how you can have a safe summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 20170

Relatively Speaking: Blaming the Victim

Have you found yourself searching for an answer as to why something happened and end up blaming the victim? Bullying, rape, domestic violence, even poverty are instances when often the victim seems to be targeted as at least partially to blame. Why do we do that? What can make us so insensitive. There are some likely reasons that make us fall into this behavior. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 20170

Healthy and Fit: Medication Safety

We're talking all things medicines today so if you have questions about why your healthcare provider may prescribe something, how you should take it or what you should do with it when you're done. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 20170

Women's Show: Questions for an OB/GYN

Today, Dr. Owens and Dr. Brown answer all questions that you might be reluctant to ask your OB/GYN. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 20170

Health Minute: Screens and Scans

Dr. Rick discusses the pitfalls and advantages of random, general screenings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 20170

Relatively Speaking: Chasing The Blues Away

Do you think that you can control your own happiness and repair those negative moods? Sometimes it’s possible to pull yourself out of the sadness and hopelessness and sometimes it’s not. Today we’ll talk about some tricks that you can use to help yourself out of the blues and how to know when you it’s time to ask for help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 20170

Healthy and Fit: Summer Safety

Summer is right around the corner and we will all be spending more time outdoors. We want to help you have a safe and healthy summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 20170

Kids and Teens: Screen Time

Have you noticed the kids in your life spending too much time with an electronic device? Is the lack of physical exercise concerning to you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 05, 20170

Relatively Speaking: The Second Try

Divorce or a second marriage isn’t something one expects or plans. Though working out the issues with exes, step-children and trying to blend families is not easy, happiness is possible. There are ways to make things work and then there are ways to make things worse. Today we’ll talk about avoiding the pitfalls and making that second try successful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 03, 20170

Women's Show: Podiatry

Today is the foot show. Podiatrist, Stephanie Thomas is here to answer your questions about why your feet hurt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 20170

The Dr. Is In: Rapid Fire Answers

Today, Dr. Rick takes as many questions as possible with some surprising answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 20170

Relatively Speaking: Autistic Adults

This month is Autism Awareness Month and we've covered this issue referring to children. Today, we will focus on Adults with Autism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 20170

The Dr. Is In: The Big "C"

This week, Dr. Rick welcomes Dr. John C. Ruckdeschel, Director of the University of Mississippi Medical Center Cancer Institute. They take wall-to-wall questions about many different forms of cancer and talk about prevention, management, heredity and much more. You can always leave your question for the show at southernremedy@mpbonline.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 20170

Relatively Speaking: High Functioning Autism

Much has been said this month about Autism Spectrum Disorder but today we’ll talk about the area of high functioning Autism and some of the behavioral and mental health issues from which many struggle. Obsessive compulsive problems, anxiety and sensory integration dysfunction are just a few. Those quirky behaviors can get a bright talented person into trouble even with the law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 20170

Healthy and Fit: Oral Health

Dr. Amy Sullivan, professor of dental hygiene at UMMC joins Dr. Josie Bidwell to talk about dental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 20170

Women's Show: Facial Plastic Surgery

Today Dr. Owens welcomes Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Randy Jordan and Leta Collins, medical aesthetician. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 20170

Kids and Teens: Spring Allergy

Spring is in full swing, and unfortunately allergies come with it. Nearly every family has at least one person affected by seasonal allergies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 20170

Healthy and Fit: Exercising As We Get Older

Dr. Josie Bidwell, assistant professor of nursing and nurse practitioner at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, welcomes in Physical Trainer Katelyn Zachary from University Wellness Centers to talk about exercising as we get older - from what types of exercises, to what amount, to what intensity of exercise folks growing older need. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 20170

Women's Show: Alcohol Use Disorder

Today's topic is one that touches friends and family in large numbers. It's something that can take hold of you and literally ruin your life. We're talking about Alcoholism with our guest, Dr. Julie Schumacher from UMMC. She's a psychologist and research scientist who focuses on addiction and human behavior. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 07, 20170

The Dr. Is In: Ophthalmology

Today Dr. Rick fields your questions on Ophthalmology with Dr. Will Watkins. Dr. Rick talks about alcohol addiction with Dr. Dan Williams and also for you techies have been listening to Everyday Tech, we're going to talk about screen problems relating to your eyes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 06, 20170

Relatively Speaking: Autism Awareness Month

April is Autism Awareness month. Buildings are turned blue at night trying to raise awareness of this disorder that affects up to 1 in 68 individuals. Today we have Mississippi’s Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann and the vice president of Government affairs for Autism Speaks, Lorri Unumb with us to shed some light on what is going on and what needs to be done. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 05, 20170

Healthy and Fit: Addiction

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Do you have questions about alcohol and addiction? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 04, 20170

Women's Show: Allergy Season

If pollen is getting up your nose and down your throat and in your eyes, we have your answers. Dr. Lindsey McCullan from UMMC is here with her expertise on how to tackle these symptoms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 20170

Relatively Speaking: Boys v. Girls

Most agree that boys and girls are raised differently. Why do you think that’s the case? Other than the physical differences, are there really intellectual and emotional differences that are inborn? Are expectations are significantly different between the sexes? Is that fair? Is it limiting a child’s full development? Tell how you were raised. Do you think you were limited? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 20170

Healthy and Fit: Blood Sugar

Do you have questions about Diabetes, blood sugar or prediabetes? Today is your day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 20170

Healthy and Fit: Sports Nutrition

Today we want to answer your questions about nutrition's role in fitness and how to improve your athletic performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 20170

Women's Show: Windows to the Soul

Ophthalmologist, Dr. Kimberly Crowder joins us to answer questions about eyes and vision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 20170
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