New episodes air
Thursdays at 6 p.m. and repeat Mondays at 12:30 a.m.
This informative program features a variety of topics, from medicine to sports, from animals to entertainment. Each week, host Shelley Irwin invites a group of experts into the studio to discuss new developments in their fields and to answer your questions. Viewers are encouraged to call in and ask questions on air, or questions and comments can be e-mailed to the show’s producer, Jim Holland before the show at askthe@wgvu.org. Every show is something new, so tune in to hear medical and legal advice, tips on pet care, travel tips, and plenty more. And while you’re watching, call in and get an answer to your own specific questions! It’s great entertainment and free advice,
Ask The...

2009-10 Schedule

September 09:
Veterinarian

September 16:
Gardener

September 23:
CPA

September 30:
Ask The Beer Maker

October 14:
Ophthalmologist

October 21:
Wine Expert

October 28:
TBA

November 11:
Veterinarian

November 18:
Dentist
WGVU Community Connection

New episodes air the first Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. and repeat the following
Sunday at 5:30 a.m.

WGVU’s newest series, Community Connection, offers an educational and informational spotlight on non-profit agencies in West Michigan, as host Shelley Irwin talks face to face with area non-profit leaders.

Discover the unique opportunities for community participation within the non-profit establishments and the lives of those who have been touched by the offerings of non-profits.

The series also includes a weekly and monthly community calendar, providing the viewer timely information of area events and happenings.

Celebrating and promoting public awareness of the many non-profit opportunities in West Michigan, Community Connection hopes to inform the viewer about opportunities to become a part of this community.


If you are part of a non-profit organization that is holding an event you would like on the Community Connection calendar, please send your event and contact information to WGVU_Connection@gvsu.edu or mail it to:

Attn: Community Connection
WGVU
301 Fulton St W
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Any qualified non-profit organization will be considered. Announcements will be placed subject to space and time limitations.

Upcoming Shows:

In September, we welcome representatives from:

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
Alzheimers Association
WGVU Family Health Matters

 

For more than a decade, Family Health Matters on WGVU’s Health Care Theme Nights has offered an in-depth examination of health issues affecting people in West Michigan.

Programs deal with such topics as cancer, mental illness, stroke and eating disorders, often with stories told through the eyes of people who suffer from the ailment being discussed.

Each theme night features programs on the topic along with a live, in-studio panel discussion with local experts and professionals. Viewers can call in to ask questions or to share their own outlooks and stories on the air.

Often touching and always informative, this series brings a personal aspect to health issues that affect millions of people every day.
COMING UP

Sunday, September 26 at 3-4 p.m.
LIVING WITH MIGRAINES
At some point of our lives, we all seem to get what we feel is a headache or a migraine, but for some- migraines can be a debilitating condition that has daily complications. In addition to the pain and discomfort, migraine headaches can keep sufferers up in the middle of the night, making them feel tired and lethargic the next day. A more intense type of headache called cluster headaches…sometimes known as suicide headaches because of the withering nature of the pain…are far less common but much more debilitating. In this program we explore the many types of treatments for these headaches…some have been around for a while, and others are fairly new.

Sunday, October 24 at 2-3 p.m.
ALL IN THE SAME BOAT: STORIES OF BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS
ALL IN THE SAME BOAT is about a dragon boat team whose members are all breast cancer survivors, and how that "twist" in their lives prompted them to embark on a journey "all in the same. " Save Our Sisters (SOS) is the only breast cancer survivors' dragon boat racing team in Miami and consists of an extraordinary team of women, from diverse backgrounds and ages. The inspirational story begins as the team trains for their biggest dragon boat race yet - The Breast Cancer Survivor World Cup Championship in April 2009. The stories of courage, hope and friendship will unfold as the team prepares for this challenge and their message is clear, it's not just a race to the finish line, it's a race against breast cancer.

Sunday, October 31 at 2-3 p.m.
DYSLIPIDEMIA: GETTING YOUR CHOLESTEROL UNDER CONTROL
Dyslipidemia occurs when there are abnormal amounts of lipids (fats) or lipoproteins (cholesterol) in the blood. This program will educate the audience about Dyslipidemia and Cholesterol Management and will focus on risk assessment (blood test, family history, imaging, etc.). The program will also discuss what patients can do to better assist their physicians in managing their high lipid levels and reducing their risk for cardiovascular and other diseases, including improving their diet, adding regular exercise, and other lifestyle modifications. The main goal of the program is to educate the audience on the treatment options available to them, and offer guidance about lifestyle changes that can help them lower their risk for serious diseases in the future.


New episodes air Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. and repeat Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m.
Featuring profiles of the people and issues that shape our community, Newsmakers explores the news that lies closest to home. From local stories of triumph and discovery to entertainment and competition in West Michigan, hosts from the WGVU News department present guests who have overcome odds and made a difference in the world around them. The people who make the news tell their stories and share their extraordinary lives with viewers every week on this program that celebrates our neighbors and community leaders.  
 

Do you know any Newsmakers?

To submit an idea for the program, contact
Newsmakers at

New episodes air Fridays at 9:00 p.m. and repeat Sundays at 5:00 a.m.
Featuring a wide variety of viewpoints and lively discussion that goes beyond the headlines, West Michigan Week highlights the news that is important to West Michigan.Each week host Patrick Center, along with regular guest Carol Valade from the Grand Rapids Business Journal and members of the WGVU news team, discuss the top local news with a wide range of guests that has included Grand Rapids Mayor George Hartwell, Senator Carl Levin and Representative Vern Ehlers. Tune in for the news that affects you the most, with the people who know it the best.
 
President Haas on West Michigan Week

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