One of the most important things in our lives is our health.
Every day, millions of Americans are diagnosed with everything from chronic illnesses and life-threatening diseases like diabetes, cancer or heart disease, to simple ailments including the common cold.
Learn to take better care of yourself, both physically and mentally. Don’t miss 107.7 The Bronc’s first on-air program about your health, Health 411, underwritten by Capital Health.
Every Sunday at 10 a.m. and Thursday at 9 a.m. Dr. Jonathan Karp, from the Health Studies Institute of Rider University provides truthful health information to expand your knowledge and perspective. Whatever the topic: health insurance, personal diet and exercise, or preventative medicine techniques Dr. Karp will keep you informed, sharing important tips and trending topics in the healthcare industry.
Forget Dr. Google! Don’t miss Health 411 underwritten by Capital Health, minds advancing medicine. Capital Health is the region’s leader in providing progressive quality patient care with exceptional physicians, nurses and staff as well as advanced technology.
The Health Studies Institute of Rider University, brings together diverse perspectives, expertise and leadership to impact regional, national and global health issues through education, innovation and outreach. For more information regarding the Health Studies Institute, click here. To reach out to the producers email health411@rider.edu
Meet The Host and Producer
(Host) Dr. Jonathan Karp is a Professor of Biology, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Health Sciences at Rider University. He has been doing health-related teaching and research at Rider since 1997. Prior to Rider, he conducted psychoneuroimmunology research at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He earned a BA and Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Colgate University and Vanderbilt University, respectively. At Rider he regularly teaches at all levels of the curriculum including courses in Brain & Behavior, Behavioral Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Biostatistics, and senior seminars. He has a daughter and two sons with whom he regularly discusses the myths and realities of health-related issues. Health 411 is his first appearance on the radio. He can be reached at jkarp@rider.edu or 609-895-5658.
(Producer) Dan Geller, I am the producer of Health 411 and Traffic Director at 107.7 The Bronc. I am a biochemistry major at Rider, as well as a member of the Monmouth Junction First Aid squad in South Brunswick. I love medicine in all forms, and hope to go deeper into the medical field upon graduation. In my free time, I love to skateboard, mountain bike, and generally anything involving the outdoors. My whole family is from Ukraine, and I am the first generation born in the US. Russian was my first language. I love being able to increase public health awareness, as well as provide an entertainment experience for anyone listening.
