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Guest: Finola Hughes
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Finola Hughes – who plays Anna Devane on ABC’s General Hospital, was born in London, England, studied and graduated from The Arts Educational School, London. Danced with the Northern Ballet Company and in1981 originated the role of Victoria the White Catin the London production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Cats. Joined the stage production of Webber’s “Song and Dance” in 1982. Starred with John Travolta in “Stayin’ Alive” in 1983 and in 1984, joined the cast on “General Hospital” and won a Daytime Emmy award in 1991. Has continued to appear on both ABC soaps “All my children” and “GH” for the past 30 years. Has appeared in over 19 films and 30 different television series.”

Segment overview: Segment 2: Rare Disease Day is February 28, and to help bring awareness of the rare blood cancer called polycythemia vera (PV), Finola Hughes, actress, who plays Anna Devane on the leading daytime soap opera General Hospital, shares her experience closely studying a woman with PV and key learnings about the importance of advocating for your own health. The hit daytime TV show General Hospital will be highlighting one character’s diagnosis with PV.

Guest: Dr. Ellen Ritchie and Finola Hughes
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Ellen K. Ritchie, MD is the assistant professor of medicine and a member of the Leukemia Program at the Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University and the New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. Dr. Ritchie graduated from Barnard College at Columbia University and received her medical degree from the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine and her fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at New York Presbyterian Hospital on the Columbia campus.

Segment overview: Segment 1: Rare Disease Day is February 28, and in this segment, Dr. Ellen Ritchie, MD, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, talks about a rare chronic and under-recognized blood cancer called polycythemia vera (PV), which is part of a group of rare blood cancers known as myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs).

Guest: Dr. Archelle Georgiou
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: Archelle Georgiou, MD, is a nationally recognized physician and consumer advocate. As former Chief Medical Officer of UnitedHealthcare, she changed the company’s policies and eliminated the bureaucratic hassles that managed care companies impose on patients and physicians. She uses the media as a vehicle to educate consumers about their health and has a regular health news segment on KSTP-TV in Minneapolis. Archelle is an Executive in Residence at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management.

Segment overview: Dr. Archelle Georgiou, MD, talks about her new book, “Healthcare Choices: 5 Steps to Getting the Care You Want and Need”, and discusses how patients can be an advocate in their own care.

Guest: Professor Allan Fels
Presenter: Henry Acosta
Guest Bio: Professor Allan Fels is a long-term advocate of mental health policy reform. He is currently the Chairman of National Mental Health Commission. In the past, he was the Dean of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG), Chairman of the Haven Foundation, Chairman of the Trade Practices Commission and Chairman of the Prices Surveillance Authority. He then became the Chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission from 1995 to 2003, and a member of the Australian Government Disability Investment Group from 2008-2009.

Segment overview: Professor Allan Fels, the Chairman of National Mental Health Commission, talks about the importance of mental health awareness, how our actions can impact the individuals that has mental illnesses, and the support they need from the society.

Guest: Dr.Ross Walker
Presenter: Henry Acosta
Guest Bio: Dr Ross Walker is a leading Australian cardiologist with a passion for people and health. He is considered as one of the world’s best keynote speakers and life coaches. Dr Walker has published 7 best selling books and have regular appearances on the Nine Network’s ‘Today Show’ and ‘A Current Affair’, and Sky News, Switzer Business. Also, he has a weekly radio show on Sydney’s 2UE/ 4BC &2CC with other regular segments on 2UE, 6PR, 4BC and 3AW.

Segment overview: Fatty liver diseases are becoming prevalent in Australia and most of the time, people are not aware that they suffer from fatty liver. This silent killer has no symptoms and there is no known cure. The Calabrian Bergamot oranges contain high levels of powerful antioxidants. It is the main ingredient in BergaMET Pro+, a natural supplement which is proven to be effective in two human and two animal studies to date (and has a phase 1 study currently underway for FDA registration). Leading Australian cardiologist Dr. Ross Walker has been using BergaMET on thousands of his patients over the past five years with definitive results.