90.3 WCPN ideastream®: Tuesday Checkup
Tuesday Checkup: June 2009
MetroHealth Launches “Medical Home” Program
Originally aired Tuesday, June 2
Program aims to save money and improve care by pairing patients with primary care doctors.
Tuesday Checkup: Smoking in a Recession
Originally aired Tuesday, June 9
Smoking rates reach historic lows, but health officials fear rates will rise due to economy.
Patients Upset Over New Hospital Fees
Originally aired Tuesday, June 16
The Cleveland Clinic is among a growing number of hospitals charging "facilities fees."
Tuesday Checkup: Cancer Drugs Offer Benefits But Are Costly
Originally aired Tuesday, June 30
Even many patients who have health insurance, pay hundreds or thousands of dollars out of pocket.
About the Tuesday Checkup
WCPN is collaborating with the Plain Dealer to bring listeners the latest health-related news from across our region. From The Cleveland Clinic, to MetroHealth Medical Center, to University Hospitals, there’s a lot going on in northeast Ohio when it comes to health care. The latest research, controversies, and ethical issues are all fair game.
