The Doctor Is In : Omicron subvariant BA.5 and booster shots
Anurag Malani, MD, Infectious Disease Lead for COVID-19 Response at Trinity Health Michigan talks about the omicron subvariant BA.5 this summer and monkeypox.
The Doctor Is In: ER doctor talks about summer dangers
Beaumont Emergency Center physician Dr. Jaime Hope talks about what she's seeing a lot of in the ER this summer, including a spike in positive testing for Covid-19 and the importance of staying hydrated.
The Doctor Is In: June is Men's Health Month
Robert Steele, MD, Cardiologist at Trinity Health Michigan Heart and Jerome Winegarden, MD Hematologist and Medical Oncologist at Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, talk about the top two health risks men face, heart disease and cancer. Dr. Steele also discusses the effects of extreme heat on heart health.
The Doctor Is In: Menopause
Dr. Brian Torok, Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beaumont Hospital Troy talks about the uncomfortable symptoms of menopause and what women can do to treat them.
The Doctor Is In : Children & Health Concerns
Dr. Melissa Heinen, Pediatric Division Head, Trinity Health IHA Medical Group talks about the mysterious rise of hepatitis in children across the globe. She also addresses the baby formula shortage facing parents right now and where they can turn for help.
The Doctor Is In: Allergy Season
Dr. Devang Doshi, an Allergist for Beaumont Health, talks about seasonal allergies and various ways to find relief.
How to make sure your body is ready for spring
Spring is here and that may push you to go outside and tackle some of that yard work. But is your body ready? Before you just run and jump outside and get to work, here's what to do first to protect your body.
The Doctor Is In: Omicron Variant
Dr. Matthew Sims, Director of Infectious Disease Research at Beaumont Health, talks about the omicron variants, symptoms and testing.
The Doctor Is In: Local Couple loses nearly 200 lbs. with Bariatric Surgery
Beaumont Health Bariatric Surgeon, Dr. Steven Hendrick, talks about the health benefits of bariatric surgery and who qualifies for it.
The Doctor Is In: Colon Cancer Screening
Dr. Monica Kay James, Colon and Rectal Surgeon at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland, talks about the importance of colon cancer screening , when to start and various options.
The Doctor Is In: Better Sleep
Parvathy Nair, MD, Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine Specialist for Saint Joseph Mercy Health System and IHA, talks about the benefits of better sleep and how to identify sleep issues. You can also find more information at www.stjoeshealth.org/find-a-service-or-specialty/sleep-disorders-center
The Doctor Is In: Covid-19 & Heart Health
Beaumont Heath's Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Ismael Gonzalez and Beaumont Health's Cardiologist Dr. Justin Trivax discuss the risk of myocarditis in young people who get Covid-19 or the vaccine to fight it. Dr. Trivax also discusses research on those who suffer from symptoms after surviving Covid-19.
The Doctor Is In: Covid-19 & Pregnancy
Anurag Malani, MD, Infectious Disease Lead for COVID-19 Response at Saint Joseph Mercy Health, and Katie Bernardoni, MD, Obstetrician & Gynecologist at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System and IHA, talk about the latest challenges hospitals face with Covid-19 cases and what risks women face being pregnant during a pandemic.
The Doctor Is In: The Omicron Variant in 2022
Beaumont Health experts Dr. Justin Skrzynski and Dr. Matthew Sims explain how the omicron variant is pushing the hospitals to their breaking point, with rising cases and staff shortages. They also answer Fox2 viewer questions and help clear up a lot of confusion.
Dr Is In: Tough questions about Covid 19
Dr. Anurag Malani, IHA Infectious Diseases at St. Joe's Ann Arbor, joins Fox 2 News Morning and The Nine, to answer some of the tough viewer questions about Covid-19, booster shots, and the recent surge in cases.
The Doctor Is In: Children and Trauma
Dr. Sarah Kiperman, Beaumont Health Child Psychologist, and Dr. Asha Shajahan, Beaumont Health Family Medicine, both share tips on how to help kids and parents exposed to traumatic events such as a school shooting.
The Doctor Is In: Type 2 Diabetes Awareness
Andrew Scrogin, MD, Endocrinologist with Saint Joseph Mercy Health System and IHA, talks about diabetes , its risks and how to prevent it.
The Doctor Is In: Covid-19 Vaccine for Kids 5-11
Dr.Matthew Sims, Director of Infectious Diseases Research at Beaumont Health, and Sarah Rauner, Chief Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for Beaumont Health Troy answer questions about the Covid-19 vaccine approved for emergency use in children ages 5-11.
Why should your kid get the COVID-19 vaccine? The Beaumont Chief of Pediatric Infectious Disease explains the benefits
With the COVID-19 vaccine approved for kids age 5-11, the battle against the pandemic is broadening to include school age children that until now haven't been able to get protection. Dr. Bishara Freij from Beaumont explains the differences between the adult Covid vaccine and the child vaccine.
The Doctor Is In: Navigating Covid-19 & Chronic Illness
David Smeenge, MD, Family Medicine Physician at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System and IHA, discusses Covid-19 and chronic illness during the Fall and holiday season.