Ask the Doctor - June 30, 2020

June is National Alzheimer's and Brain Injury Awareness Month and Dr. Dustin Harker talks about severe brain injuries.

The Extra with Shannon Brinias - June 24, 2020

Ask the Doctor - June 23, 2020

June is National Alzheimer's and Brain Injury Awareness Month and Dr. Dustin Harker talks about brain injuries.

Ask the Doctor - June 16, 2020

June is National Alzheimer's and Brain Injury Awareness Month and Dr. Dustin Harker talks about preventing Alzheimers's.

Ask the Doctor - June 9, 2020

June is National Alzheimer's and Brain Injury Awareness Month and Dr. Dustin Harker talks about what is known about Alzheimer's and more.

Ask the Doctor - June 2, 2020

June is National Alzheimer's and Brain Injury Awareness Month and Dr. Dustin Harker talks about Alzheimer's and more.

Ask the Doctor - May 26, 2020

During Melanoma Awareness Month, Dr. Geoffrey Lim talks about if melanoma can be prevented.

National Melanoma Awareness Month - The Extra: Business Edition with Ted Robertson - Dr. Geoffrey Lim - May 22, 2020

The month of may is National Melanoma Awareness Month.  As Optum's Dr. Geoffrey Lim says, we love our outdoor activities in Colorado, so skin care is especially crucial.  Dr. Lim offers detailed tips and advice for the identification, diagnosis and treatment of melanoma.  His specialized expertise and training lends itself well to discussing the treatment of basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas, the two most common types of skin cancer, as well as early invasive melanoma and other high-risk skin cancers.

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Ask the Doctor - May 19, 2020

During Melanoma Awareness Month, Dr. Geoffrey Lim talks about if melanoma can be cured.

Ask the Doctor - May 12, 2020

During Melanoma Awareness Month, Dr. Geoffrey Lim talks about what melanoma looks like.

Ask the Doctor - May 5, 2020

May is Melanoma Awareness Month and Dr. Geoffrey Lim explains what melanoma is.

Ask the Doctor - April 28, 2020

Dr. Rocky White, Optum Colorado Springs Medical Director, talks about what the future looks like with COVID-19.

Ask the Doctor - April 21, 2020

Dr. Rocky White, Optum Colorado Springs Medical Director, talks about the impact of COVID-19 on the medical community.

Ask the Doctor - April 14, 2020

Dr. Rocky White, Optum Colorado Springs Medical Director, talks about the symptoms and how you can prevent COVID-19.

Ask the Doctor - April 7, 2020

Dr. Rocky White, Optum Colorado Springs Medical Director, talks about COVID-19.

Ask the Doctor - March 31, 2020

Dr. Abbass Shafii talks about the importance of general GI health.

Ask the Doctor - March 24, 2020

Dr. Abbass Shafii talks about the signs and symptoms of colon cancer.

Ask the Doctor - March 17, 2020

March is Colon Cancer Awareness month and Dr. Abbass Shafii talks about the detection rate.

Ask the Doctor - March 10, 2020

Dr. Abbass Shafii talks about the methods of colon cancer screenings during Colon Cancer Awareness month.

Ask the Doctor - March 3, 2020

March is Colon Cancer Awareness month and Dr. Abbass Shafii talks about the importance of screenings.

Ask the Doctor - February 25, 2020

Dr. Kundai Tanganyika, Cardiologist with Optum, continues our month long conversation during National Heart Health Month. Today’s conversation focuses on palpitations. What are they. What causes them. Types of prevention and more.

Ask the Doctor - February 18, 2020

Cardiologist Dr. Kundai Tanganyika from Optum continues our month long conversation on heart health, during National Heart Health Month. Take Dr. Tanganyika focuses on the risk of smoking and diabetes in heart disease.

Ask the Doctor - February 11, 2020

Dr. Kundai Tanganyika, Cardiologist with Optum, talks about high cholesterol during National Heart Health Month. What is it. What causes it. Non-medical ways to lower cholesterol and a lot more.

Ask the Doctor - February 4, 2020

February is National Heart Health Month, and in honor of this important month we’re talking with Dr. Kundai Tanganyika, cardiologist with Optum. Dr. Tanganyika will be discussing several heart health topics this month, starting with hypertension. Call (719) 632-5109 or visit cosprings.optum.com for more info.

Ask the Doctor - January 21, 2020

Dr. Todd Stearns from Optum continues our month long conversation about cervical cancer, during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month…focusing on prevention. Including the HPV vaccine, annual exams, and more.

National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month - The Morning News Extra with Ted Robertson - Optum - January 20, 2020

January is national Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.  Dr. Todd Stearns, OB-GYN, and Optom, are all about prevention and taking the confusion out of when you should bring an OB-GYN into your life; how often you should see your OB and what testing is available.

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Ask the Doctor - January 14, 2020

Dr. Todd Stearns from Optum continues our month long conversation on cervical cancer. He explains the causes and risk factors, talks about the human papillomavirus, vaccine, and more.

Ask the Doctor - January 7, 2020

Dr. Todd Stearns from Optum talks about Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Understand cervical cancer, the different types, some symptoms and more.

Ask the Doctor - December 10, 2019

Dr. Carol Pittman, Chief Medical Officer for Colorado Springs, talks about the acquisition of DaVita Medical Group by Optum. What this means for patients, any changes they can expect, and what to look forward to in the future.

Ask the Doctor - December 17, 2019

Dr. Carol Pittman, Chief Medical Officer for Optum in Colorado Springs, talks about what makes Optum different. What patients can expect from Optum as a health care provider, and a lot more.

Ask the Doctor - December 3, 2019

Dr. Benjamin Kam from DaVita Medical Group talks about common shoulder problems. How you can develop them even if you don’t have an injury. Is surgery required, and a lot more.

Ask the Doctor - November 26, 2019

Dr. Sean Kelly talks about orthopedic joint injection therapy.

Ask the Doctor - November 12, 2019

Dr. Benjamin Kam talks about the new robotic assisted joint replacement surgery and team at DaVita Medical Group. The technology behind MAKO. What impact this has on our community. An upcoming event, and a lot more.

Ask the Doctor - October 29, 2019

Dr. Sharon McKelvey, from DaVita Medical Group, recaps some top tips to prevent breast cancers, symptoms you need to watch out for, and a lot more.

Ask the Doctor - October 15, 2019

Dr. Sharon McKelvey from DaVita Medical Group continues our month-long conversation during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This week discussing some myths and truths about breast cancer.

Ask the Doctor - October 8, 2019

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Sharon McKelvey from DaVita Medical Group talks about the different types of breast cancer and signs and symptoms you should watch out for.

Ask the Doctor - October 1, 2019

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Dr. Sharon McKelvey from DaVita Medical Group talks about how important monitoring your health is, including breast exams and mammograms.

Ask the Doctor - September 17, 2019

Dr. Derek Hatch from Mountain View Medical Group, part of DaVita Medical Group, talks about what to do if your child is already combating an unhealthy weight.

Ask the Doctor - September 10, 2019

Dr. Derek Hatch talks about how parents can help their kids live a healthier lifestyle and fight childhood obesity.

Ask the Doctor - September 3, 2019

Dr. Derek Hatch from Mountain View Medical Group talks about National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. What types of risks kids face with obesity. What influences childhood obesity and more.

Ask the Doctor - August 27, 2019

Pediatrician Dr. Elizabeth Colvin with DaVita Medical Group talks about CBD oil. The increase in the market place. The proven health benefits. Parents concern about safety and more.

Ask the Doctor - August 20, 2019

Dr. Elizabeth Colvin talks about watching for the warning signs that your child might be experiencing bullying at school, which can lead to anxiety and depression. How to address it. And, when to seek help.

Ask the Doctor - August 13, 2019

Dr. Elizabeth Colvin from DaVita Medical Group talks about the impact of too much device time on children, and types to help them get out-and-about.

Ask the Doctor - August 6, 2019

Dr. Elizabeth Colvin from DaVita Medical Group talks about tips to keep your kids safe in the hot summer sun, and more.

Ask the Doctor - July 23, 2019

Dermatologist Dr. Deborah Henderson talks about skin cancer, the different types, and tips on what to look for.

Ask the Doctor - July 9, 2019

Dr. Deborah Henderson talks about certain skin issues that are common in the summer…like sun allergies, increased acne, rashes, bites and stings.

Ask the Doctor - July 2, 2019

Dr. Deborah Henderson talks about what a dermatologist does, some recommendations for preventing skin cancer, and more. 

Ask the Doctor - June 25, 2019

In this week’s Weekly Health Minute, Dr. Christopher Webber talks about understanding the symptoms of uncontrolled asthma. What are some basic treatments. Plus, new advancements in asthma treatments that can help you.

Ask the Doctor - June 18, 2019

Dr. Christopher Webber talks about asthma. How many people actually have it, indicators that you may have it, and more.

Ask the Doctor - June 11, 2019

Dr. Christopher Webber from DaVita Medical Group talks about what seasonal allergies are. What’s the difference in seeing a primary care physician or allergist. Who should see an allergist, and a lot more.