WEDU is proud to launch a new monthly series dedicated to sharing advances in medical science and introducing the inspiring and courageous people behind them. In a half hour program, the new WEDU series, Smart Health, will focus on advancements in medicine, healthy aging, innovative treatments and personal triumphs – real life stories that produce practical advice, insight and inspiration to viewers. Each program will introduce medical issues from the studio and discuss them in-depth, on location with doctors and patients. And, it doesn’t stop there; viewers will also be provided resources and ways to pursue additional information on each topic.

Join Smart Health host Angie Moreschi for remarkable medical news and advances that are right here in our own 'neighborhood' including.


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May 2009

Swine Flu has gripped the world’s attention and has all of us on alert. It’s affecting people and businesses from Tampa Bay to China. How is the community responding and how can you stay safe? Host Angie Moreschi along with a panel of experts including: Gwen Luney, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Federal Programs for Hillsborough County Schools; Dr. Eric J. Crall of Trinity Family Medicine in New Port Richey; Dr. Vilma Vega, Infectious Disease Specialist at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Dr. James P. Orlowski, Chief of Pediatrics at University Community Hospital were on hand to provide the latest news regarding the H1N1 Flu on this special edition of Smart Health: Swine Flu Update.

For the latest information on the Swine Flu (H1N1) there are several places you can go. Just call the Florida flu information hotline at 1-800-342-3557, someone there will be able to link you to resources in your local community regardless of where you live in the state. You can also go to the Centers for Disease Control website at www.CDC.gov or call 1-800-cdc-info.

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