'The Dr. Oz Show' to Focus on H1N1 Pandemic Planning on Tuesday's Show
"The Dr. Oz Show," a high octane, multi-topic hour-long series
hosted by trusted health expert, best-selling author and
world-renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz, premieres in syndication
today (check local listings). Episodes airing during its premiere week
feature two of the recently announced "Core Team Oz" guest
contributors, fashion and style expert Tim Gunn ("Project Runway") and
fitness specialist Bob Harper ("The Biggest Loser"). Also debuting this week as a member of Core Team Oz is "America's vet," Dr. Marty Becker, the popular author and regular veterinary contributor on ABC-TV's "Good Morning America."
On Tuesday, September 15, the show focuses on the H1N1 virus with "The Next Pandemic: 5 Things You Need to Prepare." Statistics say that 150 million are at risk and up to 90,000 could die in America alone. The show looks at who is the most susceptible, what the key symptoms are and how to stay safe with five can't-be-missed, life-saving tips.
Dr. Oz has served as health expert on "The Oprah Winfrey
Show" since 2004, sharing advice with viewers to help them live their
best life from the inside out. Dr. Oz has co-authored five New York
Times Best Sellers including "YOU: The Owner's Manual", "YOU: The Smart Patient", "YOU: On a Diet", "YOU: Staying Young", "YOU: Being
Beautiful" as well as the award-winning "Healing from the Heart". He
has a regular column in Esquire magazine and is a contributing editor
to O, The Oprah Magazine. He is also the host of a daily talk show on
Sirius XM Radio's "Oprah Radio."
Dr. Oz is vice-chair of the Department of Surgery and
Professor of Surgery at Columbia University. He directs the
Cardiovascular Institute and Complementary Medicine Program at New York Presbyterian Hospital and performs 250 heart operations annually. His research interests include heart replacement surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, complementary medicine and health care policy. He has authored over 400 original publications, book chapters, and medical books and has received several patents.