View our HealthLine Video Library for segments aired between July 2007 and July 2008. See for yourself how every show topic was carefully constructed with the help of a team of top medical experts in fields ranging from oncology and cardiology to plastic surgery and physical therapy. Many of these same health professionals are also featured guests, answering questions asked directly from viewers.

Hosted by Melissa Hodges, an award-winning journalist and television anchor, HealthLine brings together the best in medical care available in Southwest Georgia.

 

 

Phoebe HealthLine -- June / July 2008

Erectile Dysfunction and Heart Disease Can your sex life be a window into your potential for heart disease? We’ll talk about the connection between erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular health.  Click to view media segment on erectile dysfunction.

Gel In Gel Out What you can’t see might actually pose the biggest threat to your health. What you can do right now that can keep you healthy all year long.  Click to view media segment on clean hands.

Start! Walking Want to lose a few pounds? We’ll tell you the secret to how thousands of Southwest Georgians are losing weight and gaining improved health.  Click to view media segment on Start! Walking.

Baby Edwards Heart Warming Story The ability to swallow is vital to our survival and is something we often take for granted. There is hope for those who have lost this ability due to stroke or other health-related issues.  Click to view media segment on baby Edwards.

 

Phoebe HealthLine -- May 2008

Children's Miracle Network at Phoebe Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is the regional beneficiary of CMN, a partnership that has directly benefited sick children in Southwest Georgia. Since 1997, CMN supporters have raised more than $2 million to provide specialized equipment and services for babies and children treated at Phoebe.  Click to view media segment on Children's Miralce Network.

 

Phoebe HealthLine -- February / March 2008

Stroke 9-1-1! Know the Warning Signs! Stroke kills or debilitates millions of Americans each year. Learn the warning signs!  Click to view media segment on stroke warning signs.

Can Men Get Breast Cancer? Can a man get breast cancer? The answer might surprise you. Find out how one local man learned the truth on a recent HealthLine, making a life-saving discovery.  Click to view media segment on cancer.

At Risk for Stroke? Stroke is the number one cause of debilitation for adults! Find out how you can improve your recovery by beating the clock.  Click to view media segment on stroke risk.

Diabetics and Wound Care - Prevent Amputation! Festering wounds is a common complication for diabetics. Left untreated, the results are devastating.  No diabetic should miss this episode!  Click to view media segment on wound care.

 

Phoebe HealthLine -- November / December 2007

Alzheimer's Treatment Find out about new treatments helping people with Alzheimer’s and meet an Americus couple bravely facing the disease...together. For more information about Alzheimer's disease, please call the Alzheimer's Association at 229-888-7676.  Click to view media segment on Alzheimer's.

Potting Plants Helps Diabetes and Stroke Patients Learn how potting plants are digging up big health benefits for people recovering from diabetes and stroke.  Click to view media segment on potting plants.

Battling Colon Cancer Hear one Ty-Ty man’s battle with colon cancer and how a simple screen saved his life.  Click to view media segment on colon cancer.

Overcome Holiday Blues Find out what you can do to lift your spirits this upcoming holiday season.  Click to view media segment on holiday blues.

 

Phoebe HealthLine -- September / October 2007

Abnormal Heart Rhythm South Georgians with abnormal heart rhythms no longer have to travel for hours to get the life-saving treatment they need. Watch an electrophysiologist as he performs this special procedure that will help hundreds of people every year.  Click to view media segment on electrophysiology and abnormal heart rhythms.

Skin Cancer A popular former local television journalist is diagnosed with the most deadly form of skin cancer. Hear her amazing story and find out what she wants other young women to learn from her experience.  Click to view media segment on skin cancer.

Sweaty Palms Excessive sweating, especially in the hands, is more than a socially uncomfortable situation—it can be a debilitating condition. Click here to find out about a treatment option for hyperhidrosis that has patients clapping in joy.  Click to view media segment on hyperhidrosis.

Heart-Warming Story of Albany Family An Albany family faces disaster after the birth of their son. Click here for their heart-warming story and find out how you can help struggling newborn babies in their fight to live.  Click to view media segment on this heart-warming story.

Mohs Micrographic Surgery Mohs Micrographic Surgery is a state of the art treatment for skin cancer. Click here to listen to a physician walk us through the in-office procedure.  Click to view media segment on the Mohs Micrographic Surgery.