Will Plattner getting to know UNC medical school mentees at the 2019 kick-off luncheon for Senior Mentor Program

This weekend on YOUR HEALTH®, Adam talks with Dr. Ellen Roberts—director of the Senior Mentor Program in UNC’s Division of Geriatric Medicine—and Will Plattner—a longtime volunteer mentor—about working together to improve the care of an aging population.

You can catch the episode on:

97.9 FM The Hill

• Saturday, June 22 at 9 a.m.
• Sunday, June 23 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Monday, June 24 at 6 p.m.

KKAG Retro Radio 88.3 FM

• Sunday, June 23 at 7 a.m.

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• Research That Matters (min 0-8:35)
  • Medical student evaluations applied differently depending on gender, minority status
    • News about the study
    • Article abstract
  • Stigma deters elite athletes with mental health issues from seeking help
    • News about the study
    • Article abstract
  • Nearly 1 in 5 parents say child never wears helmet while riding a bike
    • News about the study
    • Summary of the report
  • Safe firearm storage lowers unintentional and self-inflicted injury for children and young adults
    • News about the study
    • Article abstract
• Conversations with Dr. Ellen Roberts and Will Plattner (min 8:35-30:15)
  • UNC Senior Mentor Program
  • What is Geriatrics?
  • Seniors’ Health
• House Calls (min 30:15-40:00)
  • Do most doctors know about environmental treatments for an ingrown toenail?
    • Ingrown Toenail
  • What is the current thinking on taking hormones for hot flashes?
    • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • How could I not know that my mother was abusing alcohol?
    • Helping a Loved One with a Drinking Problem
    • Al-Anon Family Groups
  • I’m a young doctor and have patients on a lot of medications. It’s hard to manage this in a short amount of time. What’s your advice?
    • Communicating with Patients
    • Stress Management