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About Tracey McKee

As a mother of two, Tracey McKee's health, and particularly that of her family, is naturally very close to her heart. "Our health is something we're all invested in," she says. "It touches us all and I'm excited to work on a show that explores this important subject."

Tracey McKee is perhaps best known as the former host of Global Television's This Morning Live. Tracey spent twelve years working in television, but began her career in 1994, on CHOM radio. "I'm really thrilled to return to my broadcasting roots," she said. "Radio is one of the most intimate communication mediums - you really feel like you're connecting with the listener directly."

The show also features a call-in, where listeners can pose their own questions. Perhaps you're curious how cancer spreads, or have concerns about the future of H1N1 flu. You might simply want to know what a sneeze is! It doesn't matter how strange your question might sound, HealthBeat might just be able to provide you with the answer.

If you have any health topics you'd like HealthBeat to feature, email Tracey and the team at: healthbeat@muhc.mcgill.ca.

SHOW 1 (05/07/09)     Segments:   1    2    3    4    5    6

• Dr. Arthur T. Porter, Director General and CEO of the MUHC, talks about his career in medicine and managing the MUHC, as the organization undergoes an exciting redevelopment.
• Dr.  Warren Steiner, head of the MUHC's Department of Psychiatry, explains how Dawson students and staff have dealt with post traumatic stress since the tragic shooting in 2006.
• Terry Diab Peterfy, an entertainment publicist, and Bruce Hills, COO of the Just for laughs Festival, talk about their upcoming ride with Lance Armstrong. You can out more about the Ride with Lance fund raising event at: www.muhcfoundation.com/lance

SHOW 2 (12/07/09)       Segments:   1    2    3    4    5

• Dr. John Kimoff, Director of the MUHC Sleep Laboratory, and his patient Mike Licursi, discuss the difficulties of getting a good night's sleep.
• Dr. Tarek Razek, Chief of Trauma at the MUHC, gives his take on the 'helmets for Bixi bikes' debate
• Dr. Hananel Holzer, a physician at the McGill Reproductive Centre at the MUHC, talks about egg freezing and fertility preservation for cancer patients
• John Rae, Chairman of the Best Care for Life Campaign, discusses funding raising at the MUHC.

SHOW 3 (19/07/09)       Segments:   1    2    3    4    5    6    7

• Dr. Sarkis Meterissian, Director of Cedars Breast Clinic, discusses the treatment of cancerous tumours.
• Dr. Beatrice Wang, Director of the MUHC Melanoma Clinic, describes the best ways to protect your skin from sun damage.
• Jonathan Di Tomasso, a clinical dietician based at the Montreal General Hospital of the MUHC, details the key food rules you should live by.
• Gwen Nacos, Founder of Cedar Institute's Cansupport, talks about the upcoming 4^th annual Cedar's Dragon Boat Race. To view footage from last years event visit the MUHC mediaportal.

SHOW 4 (26/07/09)      Segments:   1    2    3    4    5

• MUHC audiologist Janet Mackay discusses the Newborn Hearing Screening Program at the MUHC.
• Dr. Liam Durcan, staff neurologist at the Montreal Neurological Hospital of the MUHC, explains how to deal with migraines.
• Louise Courey, Co-Chair of the Tour de Lance discusses Hero's Night - part of the fall Tour de Lance event.

SHOW 5 (02/08/09)      Segments:   1    2    3    4    5    6

• Jonathan Di Tomasso, a clinical dietician at the MUHC, returns to HealthBeat to discuss brown fat and white fat.
• Dr. Peter Chan, a urologist and Director of Male Reproduction Medicine at the MUHC, explains why men should make sure they get a regular health check-up.
• CTV news anchor Mutsumi Takahashi, describes what it means to serve as co-chair of The Best Care for Life Public Campaign.

SHOW 6 (09/08/09)   Segments:   1    2    3    4    5

• Dr. Earl Rubin, a pediatrician and infectious diseases specialist, discusses children and vaccinations ahead of the fall flu season.
• Luisa Ciofani, a clinical nurse specialist in obstetrics at the MUHC, discusses the pros and cons of breastfeeding verses bottle-feeding your baby.
• Adam Zampini and Craig Berger, of the West Island Student Theatre Association, describe their Broadway show for charity.

SHOW 7 (16/08/09)      Segments:   1    2    3    4    5    6

SHOW 8 (23/08/09)      Segments:   1    2    3    4    5 

SHOW 9 (30/08/09)      Segments:   1    2    3    4    5    6