Thanksgiving Special

With Thanksgiving being tomorrow WEEKENDSwithWHITNEY thought it was the perfect time to figure out what YOU are thankful for.

We know that our guests on the show this week, Myra Dela Vega, Dan Coyne, and Harvey Mysel, are all thankful for the gift of life!

Myra Dela Vega, Department Specialist for Jewel Osco, was in dire need of a kidney replacement.

No one would expect that Dan Coyne, Social Worker for CPS and regular shopper at Jewel Osco, would be just the person to save Myra’s life…but he was!

Myra and Dan’s story show us all that there truly are amazing people in this world who are not clouded by their own needs but instead think of other’s needs before their own.

W3! is proud of have Harvey on this weeks show, as well as Dan and Myra. Harvey is a kidney transplant recipient and Founder of the Living Kidney Donors Network. His non-profit organization offers workshops to help educate people in need of a kidney transplant.

Watch this inspiring episode with your loved ones this THANKSGIVING to see what it really means to be thankful.

Watch W3! EVERY Saturday and Sunday at 12pm on NBC Chicago Nonstop!***If you're not in the Chicagoland area check out our WEEKENDSwithWHITNEY Podcast on iTunes or www.weekendswithwhitney.com to never miss an episode! Also, for the latest news and updates follow us on at @WeekendsWhitney on Twitter!***

Holiday Gifting

It’s no wonder people go crazy for the Black Friday prices after Thanksgiving.

What better time to buy the gadget that you or someone you love wants this holiday?

But, maybe you’re in the group that doesn’t like the crowds or hustle and bustle of the day? If so, look no further.

Thanks to WEEKENDSwithWHITNEY’s amazing guests, this Saturday at noon, you will feel confident you’re getting your loved one the perfect present!

We have experts on cost-saving homemade/crafty gifts, to online shopping, to personal shoppers and more!

Tune in to W3! this weekend to get a better idea of gifts to give or to just get you in the gift giving mood!

Watch W3! EVERY Saturday and Sunday at 12pm on NBC Chicago Nonstop!***If you're not in the Chicagoland area check out our WEEKENDSwithWHITNEY Podcast on iTunes or www.weekendswithwhitney.com to never miss an episode! Also, for the latest news and updates follow us on at @WeekendsWhitney on Twitter!***

Diabetes Awareness

Total prevalence of diabetes (statistics from diabetes.org):

Total: 25.8 million children and adults in the United States—8.3% of the population—have diabetes. Diagnosed: 18.8 million people Undiagnosed: 7.0 million people Prediabetes: 79 million people* New Cases: 1.9 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed in people aged 20 years and older in 2010.

With these statistics it’s no wonder why WEEKENDSwithWHITNEY felt compelled to do a show on Diabetes Awareness!

If you don’t know much about Diabetes don’t worry, W3! and the experts will educate you about this disease. From symptoms, to how to manage the disease, and to better life style choices to help prevent diabetes altogether!

Check out our experts for this week’s episode below!

Dr. Louis Philipson, an active clinical endocrinologist, scientist and Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Chicago and Director of the Kovler Diabetes Center.

Lilly Jaffe, an eleven year old and Laurie Jaffe, her mother, will discuss Lilly’s success story with Diabetes.

Alicia Stahlberg, MS, RD, LD, and Principal of Ceres Connections. Alicia is going to help educate us on making food choices for a healthy lifestyle.

Sam Talbot, the Executive Chef at the Surf Lodge in Montauk & Imperial No. 9 in New York City. Sam was voted ‘Fan Favorite’ on Bravo’s “Top Chef” TV series and is also a diabetic committed to diabetes awareness.

Watch W3! EVERY Saturday and Sunday at 12pm on NBC Chicago Nonstop!***If you're not in the Chicagoland area check out our WEEKENDSwithWHITNEY Podcast on iTunes or www.weekendswithwhitney.com to never miss an episode! Also, for the latest news and updates follow us on at @WeekendsWhitney on Twitter!***

Alzheimer’s

This Saturday on NBC Chicago Nonstop WEEKENDSwithWHITNEY is sharing the facts about Alzheimer’s disease.

W3! knows this is a sensitive subject and one that many don’t understand. That’s why we asked the questions you are probably wondering!

For instance, have you ever wondered what the difference is between dementia and Alzheimer’s, or how one copes with a relative who has Alzheimer’s, or what’s being done to prevent/delay effects, and so many more need to know questions.

We have amazing guests in the studio from people who personally experience the disease, to owners of a company that provides activities to delay effects, to home care assistance of Chicago, and last but certainly not least the President and CEO of the National Alzheimer’s Association Chicago Chapter.

If you want to know more about the experts on our show you have to tune in this weekend to W3!!

Watch W3! EVERY Saturday and Sunday at 12pm on NBC Chicago Nonstop!***If you're not in the Chicagoland area check out our WEEKENDSwithWHITNEY Podcast on iTunes or www.weekendswithwhitney.com to never miss an episode! Also, for the latest news and updates follow us on at @WeekendsWhitney on Twitter!***

FALL FUN: Fright Fest!

WEEKENDSwithWHITNEY loves Halloween and all the fun activities that come along with fall!

So, what better way to celebrate the season then enjoying FRIGHT FEST at Six Flags for a live taping?

Come along for the fun as we make caramel apples, learn amazing Halloween dances (THE THRILLER), talk about 'staycations', and much more!

Jennifer Dugan Savage, the communications manager at Six Flags Fright Fest, will give W3! the inside scoop on the haunted houses, creepy characters, rides, kid friendly activities, and even more!

Join W3! for a fun live taping as we enjoy everything FRIGHT FEST has to offer!

Watch W3! EVERY Saturday and Sunday at 12pm on NBC Chicago Nonstop!***If you're not in the Chicagoland area check out our WEEKENDSwithWHITNEY Podcast on iTunes or www.weekendswithwhitney.com to never miss an episode! Also, for the latest news and updates follow us on at @WeekendsWhitney on Twitter!***

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and WEEKENDSwithWHITNEY is dedicated to educating men and women alike on the ins and outs of this terrible disease.

During our show we will discuss the importance of mammograms and various organizations who are devoted to raising money and helping in the fight against Breast Cancer.

We have a mother and daughter from the Brink Pink Organization, which exists to enlighten and empower high-risk women in their 20's, 30's, and 40's to take control of their breast and ovarian health by providing a platform of community outreach and education.

Also, from Walgreens we'll have Ms. Gordon who will educate us all on the walk of wellness program.

Last but certainly not least, we have Dr. Jan Jeske, a radiologist from North Shore University Health System in Evanston.

Be sure to tune in to W3! this Saturday and Sunday on NBC Chicago Nonstop!

Watch W3! EVERY Saturday and Sunday at 12pm on NBC Chicago Nonstop!***If you're not in the Chicagoland area check out our WEEKENDSwithWHITNEY Podcast on iTunes or www.weekendswithwhitney.com to never miss an episode! Also, for the latest news and updates follow us on at @WeekendsWhitney on Twitter!***