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Recent Broadcasts
Thursday, June 04: Choosing Sunglasses
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Wednesday, June 03: Avoiding Motion Sickness On Trips
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Tuesday, June 02: Managing Sleep With Extra Daylight
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Monday, June 01: Health Awareness For Men
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Friday, May 29: Strength Training For Bone Health
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Thursday, May 28: Life Is Loud
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Wednesday, May 27: Try Running!
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Tuesday, May 26: Safety Tips For Summer
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Monday, May 25: A Healthy Start To Summer
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Friday, May 22: Holiday Water Safety
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Thursday, May 21: Is It Heat Exhaustion or Heat Stroke
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Wednesday, May 20: Healthy Hydration
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Tuesday, May 19: A Healthy Vacation
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Monday, May 18: Tips For Sunburn Care
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Friday, May 15: Keeping Griling Season Safe
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Thursday, May 14: Fighting Emotional Hunger
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Wednesday, May 13: Avoiding Ticks
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Tuesday, May 12: Signs Of A Stroke
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Monday, May 11: Severe Weather Awareness
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Friday, May 08: Energy Isn't Just About Sleep
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Thursday, May 07: Movement Is Medicine
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Wednesday, May 06: Cost Effective Seasonal Foods
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Tuesday, May 05: Healthy Household Chores
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Monday, May 04: Your Children and Migraines
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Friday, May 01: It's Bike Month
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Thursday, April 30: Consistency Beats Motivation
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Wednesday, April 29: Exercising and Electrolytes
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Tuesday, April 28: The Power of Small Choices
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Monday, April 27: Nutrition Advice Confusion
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Friday, April 24: Types of Blood Donation
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Thursday, April 23: Avoiding Tech Neck
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Wednesday, April 22: First Aid Kit Refresh
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Tuesday, April 21: How To Know When You're Full
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Monday, April 20: Overcome Picky Eating
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Friday, April 17: Amazing Benefits of the Tomato
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Thursday, April 16: Eating Affects More Than Weight
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Wednesday, April 15: Alphabet Vitamins
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Tuesday, April 14: Your Body Keeps Score
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Monday, April 13: Problems Falling Asleep
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Friday, April 10: April Showers Bring Edible May Flowers
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Thursday, April 09: Strength From Consistency
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Wednesday, April 08: When Illness Interrupts Your Life
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Tuesday, April 07: Letting Go Of Guilt
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Monday, April 06: Simple Steps To A Healthy Diet
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Friday, April 03: Avoiding Muscle Cramps
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Thursday, April 02: Daily Bread - Daily Health
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Wednesday, April 01: The Value of Routine
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Tuesday, March 31: Calming Pre-Surgery Nerves
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Monday, March 30: Healthy Baby Foods
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Friday, March 27: The Body's Response to Peace
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Thursday, March 26: Joint Health and Gentle Movement
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Wednesday, March 25: Stewardship of Your Body
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Tuesday, March 24: Healthy Food For Busy Schedules
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Monday, March 23: Spring Cleaning Your Health
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Friday, March 20: Spring Driving Safety
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Thursday, March 19: Fighting Fat and Boosting Metabolism
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Wednesday, March 18: Exercising For 12 Minutes
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Tuesday, March 17: The Benefits of "Rucking"
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Monday, March 16: Foods For Energy
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Friday, March 13: Do I Juice It Or Blend It
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Thursday, March 12: Foods That Promote Healing
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Wednesday, March 11: Proper Lung Health
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Tuesday, March 10: Tips For Those Aching Feet
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Monday, March 09: Breaking Free of the Food Rut
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Friday, March 06: Is It a Cold or Allergy?
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Thursday, March 05: Work Zone Safety
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Wednesday, March 04: The Perfect Peace of God
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Tuesday, March 03: Spring Garden Prep
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Monday, March 02: Fuel Up!
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Friday, February 27: Tips to Prepare For Spring
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Host and Producer

Doug Chamberlain

Doug is a CCM radio veteran of over 25 years and is the Audio Producer for Samaritan Ministries. He's done extensive voice-over work, is an author, and a musician. Doug's been married to his wife, Marty, for 42 years, and has three grown children and five grandchildren. Family Health Checkup draws on his experiences as a husband, dad, grandfather, and cancer survivor and is an extension of his passion for healthy living and overall wellness for all people.

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