Publichealth Videos

A short film about the tradition of forced marriage in a world with AIDS. A SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA film (www.globaldialogues.org)

In the course of one family s day, the parents and their children independently come to the conclusion that it s time to have a discussion about HIV/AIDS. The problem is who will take the first step? A SCENARIOS FROM AFRICA film (www.globaldialogues.org)

The H1N1 swine flu has gotten a lot of buzz recently, but many of us still have questions. Will the vaccine come too late for most people? Can you take the regular flu vaccine and the H1N1 vaccine at the same time? What are swine flu symptoms? Is death a possibility for everyone? How quickly do things go downhill? What treatment should you give yourself or a child? Today on Weekday everything you ever wanted to know about the swine flu. Call 1.800.289.5869 (KUOW) with your questions. Also, the memorial for slain Police Officer Timothy Brenton takes center stage today. We start Weekday speaking with KUOW reporter Amy Radil on location. Why is tradition and ritual so important to police culture, especially when an officer is killed? Plus, Cliff Mass joins us with a weekend weather forecast.

12:00 p.m. Slain Police Officer Police are searching for the shooter who killed a Seattle police officer and wounded another on Saturday night. We'll get an update on the investigation. More With Less Public health departments are facing budget cuts even as they are being asked to do more to keep the public safe. KUOW's Ruby de Luna reports. 12:20 p.m. Waste in the Health Care System The U.S. health care system wastes $700 billion a year, according to a recent report by Thomson Reuters. A lot of that waste comes from fraudulent Medicare claims, redundant paperwork and unnecessary tests. Do you see waste in the health care system? Tell us about it. 12:40 p.m. Gun Toting UW Students Some University of Washington students are carrying guns and organizing armed patrols in nearby neighborhoods out of concerns about crime. What do you think of their armed response to concerns about crime?