In this episode, OnQ will explore how health care providers are addressing issues of language barriers and disabilities. We will also preview the PBS documentary "Unnatural Causes" that explores America's racial and socioeconomic inequities in health. Our featured guest is Dr. Stephen Thomas, director of the Center for Minority Health.
Original airdate: Feb 21, 2008
Within a ten mile radius of downtown Pittsburgh, there are 70,000 working people who do not have health insurance. Catholic Charities recently opened a free health center to provide immediate relief to people from all backgrounds.
Original airdate: Feb 20, 2008
In this episode, OnQ will focus on gender disparities. We will discuss the two different diseases that are generally associated with one specific gender; even though, it affects both genders at alarming rates. Our featured guest is Dr. Jeannette South-Paul, medical director of the Community Division at UPMC.
Original airdate: Feb 19, 2008
Why is health care not always equal when it comes to men and women? OnQ reports on why gender disparities occur, and what's being done to change things.
Original airdate: Feb 19, 2008
An event at the Heinz History Center that honored the Tuskegee Airmen of Western Pennsylvania, as well as Leroy W. Homer, co-pilot of the ill-fated United Flight 93.
Original airdate: Feb 07, 2008
Based in Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood, this dance group has toured the world with its highly-physical, emotionally-charged performances. OnQ contributor Minette Seate introduces the people behind this "anything-but-conventional" group of dancers.
Original airdate: Feb 04, 2008
With the cost of gasoline going up, OnQ takes a look at what is being done locally in alternative fuels for your vehicle.
Original airdate: Jan 30, 2008
This McKeesport-based non-profit corporation is using Senior Smart Technology to help older citizens improve their quality of life. OnQ's Tonia Caruso reports on what Blueroof Technologies does and why it's getting national attention.
Original airdate: Jan 22, 2008
How many of you know that McDonald's famous 'Big Mac' sandwich was invented in Western Pennsylvania? Well it was, and we're taking you to the Big Mac Museum in North Huntingdon to trace the history of a truly historic burger!
Original airdate: Jan 22, 2008
The Carnegie Museum of Art in Oakland is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Hall of Architecture. Housed in the great hall are plaster casts of dozens of architectural masterpieces from Europe and the Middle East.
Original airdate: Dec 12, 2007
