Massachusetts Medical Society's Physician Focus - PSA Inventory



Health Care Public Service Announcements The Massachusetts Medical Society and Hopkinton Community Television are pleased to make available public service announcements on a variety of health care topics. Featuring practicing physicians who have been guests on our patient education television program, Physician Focus, these spots are designed to provide patients with important information on issues of personal and public health. They are valid for extended periods of time and provide sources of additional information on the topics via websites or toll-free telephone numbers. All spots are 60 seconds long unless otherwise indicated. For information on these or other health care topics, please write to Rick Gulla, executive producer, at rgulla@mms.org or telephone 781-434-7101.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to coming soon.	Weight-Loss Surgery Weight-loss surgery is becoming increasingly common as a treatment for the severely obese. Learn what’s required of patients for this kind of surgery.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Joint Replacements The number of joint replacements is soaring in the U.S., as more than a million people year are getting total replacements, usually for hips or knees. Find out what you need to know about this kind of surgery.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Checkups and Screenings Which medical checkups and screenings should you have? Find out how shared medical decision making with your health care provider can help to answer that question.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Youth Violence and Child Abuse More and more, children are being exposed to violence, with severe effects on their physical and mental health. Learn what you can do to help protect our children.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Understanding Depression Depression is a serious mental illness that affects one in ten adults and is a leading cause of disability. Learn the causes and symptoms of this condition and where to turn for help.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Doctor’s Rx: Healthy Eating How and what we eat plays a critical role in our health. Learn what you can do to make more healthy choices when dining out.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Doctor’s Rx: Physical Exercise Regular physical exercise is one of the best prescriptions for good health for patients of all ages. Learn what you can do to become more active, physically fit, and healthier.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Youth Substance Abuse Youth substance abuse is common, with alcohol, marijuana, and prescription drugs. Parents can learn what treatment programs are available to help adolescents.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Mosquito and Tick-Borne Diseases The dangers of mosquito and tick-borne illnesses such as EEE, West Nile virus, and Lyme disease are real. Learn what you can do to protect yourself.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Concussions The severity and long-term effects of concussions are being recognized at all levels of sports for all ages. Discover the new state regulations for high-school athletics regarding head injuries.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Adult vaccinations While most children get the recommended Immunizations, adult vaccination rates remain low, and too many adults die from preventable deaths each year. Learn what you can do to get up-to-date on your vaccines.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Youth and Substance Abuse Substance abuse by adolescents accounts for 60 percent of accidental deaths among teens and poses significant risks to physical and mental health. Parents can learn how to prevent this abuse.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Understanding Lupus Lupus is a chronic disease of the immune system that affects various parts of the body. Learn why this condition is so hard to diagnose and why it’s been called America’s most-common, least-known disease.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Health IT Information technology is fast becoming an important part of health care for physicians and patients. Learn how electronic medical records and electronic prescribing are making health care safer, faster, and less expensive.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Preventing Heart Disease and Stroke The Million Hearts Initiative seeks to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes over five years. Learn what you can do to reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Rare Diseases Rare diseases collectively affect 30 million people in the U.S. The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center is a useful resource for patients, families, health professionals, and advocates.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Healthy Babies Having a healthy baby requires extra special attention. Find out about the importance of vitamins, vaccinations, diet, and exercise before conception and pre-natal care from your doctor during pregnancy.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Wound Care Chronic wounds that do not heal from conventional medical treatments need special treatment at dedicated medical facilities. Learn what these centers offer and what kinds of wounds they treat.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Medical Literacy Too many Americans are “medically illiterate,” and that leads to poor prevention, more disease, and higher health care costs. Learn what medical literacy is and how it can improve your health.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Headaches Migraine headaches, characterized by throbbing pain, affect nearly 30 million Americans. Discover what triggers this debilitating condition and how it can be effectively managed and treated.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Respiratory Conditions Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder is a progressive respiratory disease that damages the airways to your lungs. Learn its symptoms and causes and how it is treated.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Eating Disorders Eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating affect more than 10 million females and one million males in the U.S. Learn how they affect health and how they can be treated.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Parkinson's Parkinson’s disease is a chronic neurological disorder of the brain affecting nearly one million people in the U.S., with 50 to 60,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Find out what the early warning signs are and how to live with the disease.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Medication Safety Improper or mistaken use of medications cause more than 700,000 emergency room visits and 120,000 hospitalizations each year. Here are some suggestions to improve medication safety.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Alcoholism And Alcohol Abuse Alcohol has become a major part of our culture, a fact reflected in how we socialize with each other, the advertising we see in the media, and even the sponsorships of major events. Most Americans take it for granted that they will drink – more than 90 percent of us do - and some start very early – at 14 or 15 years of age.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Women’s Health Women in their 30s and beyond face new challenges to their well-being, as physical changes to their bodies take place with age. Here’s what you can do to take control of your health as menopause occurs.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Digestive Disorders Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a chronic digestive disorder accompanied by bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or constipation, and can significantly affect quality of life.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Food Safety Each year, 76 million cases of foodborne illness occur. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	School Health Except for their homes, children spend more time in school that any other place. Children face many health concerns today, but school nurses are in short supply. Here’s how you can help.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Alcoholism/Alcohol Abuse Alcoholism is a chronic disease, influenced by a person’s family history and lifestyle. While no cure for alcoholism exists at this time, the condition can be treated with counseling and medication.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Energy and Air Pollution Air pollution comes in many forms and can trigger many different illnesses, such as asthma or heart and lung disease. But you can take steps to protect your health and improve the environment.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Suicide Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 10 to 24 year olds, accounting for more than 4,000 deaths annually. And it’s on the minds of far too many young people.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Asthma Asthma is a chronic lung condition impairing a person’s ability to breath. Some 23 million Americans, including one in ten children, are affected by the condition.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Autism Autism is one of three developmental disabilities, along with Asperger Syndrome and Pervasive Development Disorder not otherwise specified, that cause social, behavioral, and communication challenges for those affected. It can occur in all racial, social and ethnic groups.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Skin Disorders One in three people suffer from some kind of skin ailment that results in pain, disfigurement, or disability. The most serious is melanoma, a potentially deadly skin cancer affecting 115,000 each year.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Emergency Preparedness Whether it’s infectious disease, severe weather, or a chemical spill, emergencies that threaten our public health can happen at any time. Here’s how you can help in Massachusetts.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Prescription Drug Abuse Prescription drug abuse is a growing personal and public health problem, affecting nearly 20 million people in the U.S., some as young as 12 years old.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Sexually Transmitted Diseases Some 19 million cases of sexually transmitted diseases occur each year in the U.S., and in many cases these disorders carry no signs or symptoms.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Epilepsy: The Seizure Disorder Epilepsy is a chronic medical condition, and can affect a person’s quality of life similar to diabetes, heart disease, cancer or arthritis. It’s the third most common neurological disorder in the U.S.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Home HealthCare Home health care services are rapidly increasing and will continue to do so as our population ages, pressure increases to contain health care costs, and more people wish to remain in their homes.

Right click or option-click and choose "Save As..." to download this file.	Medical Perspectives On Driving Driving a motor vehicle involves a lot more than just knowledge of the rules of the road. Prescription medications and certain medical conditions, like chronic pain, can impair driving, to the detriment of both drivers and others.

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Massachusetts Medical Society's Physician Focus - PSA Inventory