September 9, 2021
Health Matters is an award-winning weekly television series broadcast on WVUA-23 that features University Medical Center physicians and providers who raise awareness of important health issues and bring relevant and timely health information to the public. Health Matters airs on WVUA-23 on Wednesdays at 5 pm and Sundays at 10 pm. Segments are also posted to the WVUA-23 and UMC websites.
Cyberbullying is a huge problem for young people. Recent reports indicate that more than 33% of students between the ages of 12 and 17 were victims of cyberbullying in their lifetimes. Dr. Marisa Giggie, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at University Medical Center, explains what cyberbullying is, how it occurs and what we can do about it. Watch the Health Matters on Cyberbullying Visit
Children and adolescents constantly utilize digital technology. Cell phones, the internet and video games play a central and formative role in their lives. Dr. Marisa Giggie, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at University Medical Center, talks about the impact of digital technology on these young users. Watch the Health Matters on Digital Technology and Children
Summer is the time when people head outdoors for picnics. But if food is left out in the heat for too long, bacteria can multiply, leading to foodborne illness. Suzanne Henson, a registered dietitian at University Medical Center, explains how to keep food safe during summer picnics. Watch the Health Matters on Picnic Food Safety
Jails and prisons have become the nation’s largest psychiatric facilities. The National Alliance of Mental Health reports that 25% of people in the criminal justice system suffer from serious mental illness, and people with mental illness are nine times more likely to be incarcerated than hospitalized. Dr. Marisa Giggie, a psychiatrist at University Medical Center whose practice includes the provision of mental health care for inmates, provides insights about this issue. Watch the Health Matters on Mental Health in Jails
