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Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius
Steve Kraske sits down with Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), who is in town for a conference about cancer treatments and trials.

Issues in Pregnancy
Up to Date explores the culture of c-sections, the decline in premature births, trends in maternal obesity, preeclampsia and more.

The Safety and Health of Truckers
The Walt Bodine Show explores the issues of health and safety facing American truck drivers, and all of us with whom they share the road.

Population Control
Up to Date examines facts and myths involving population.

Making Cars Safer for Children
Up to Date speaks with one Kansas City woman who, after a traumatic experience brought her face-to-face with what safety features on vehicles can mean in terms of life or death, is determined to do something to make improvements to vehicles.


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In the Spotlight: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
 
(Up to Date - 7/26/2010)
This week, Steve Kraske speaks with Dr. Doug Ambrose and Dr. Thomas Demark from the Kansas City VA Medical Center about PTSD, how new rule changes will affect veterans' abilities to get treatment, and where to go for care.

Hear the full show, featuring author Paula Butturini.


Listen to an NPR story about the PTSD rule changes.

VA's toll free benefits number: 1-800-827-1000.


Dr. Doug Ambrose, medical director of Impatient Psychiatry at the Kansas City VA Medical Center

Dr. Doug Ambrose, medical director of Impatient Psychiatry at the Kansas City VA Medical Center, speaking on Up to Date.

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