Strong Medicine

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Their worlds couldn't be more different but their commitment and passion brings them together. Strong Medicine is a sometimes intense, sometimes hilarious medical drama that takes us inside the world of street level medicine. Dr. Dana Stowe, a Harvard graduate who devotes her life to finding a cure for cancer, and Dr. Lu Delgado, a single mother whose disdain for "the system" has her battling bureaucracy and the budget-concerned chief of staff Dr. Robert Jackson, come together to start The Rittenhouse Women's Health Clinic in Philadelphia. Saucy receptionist Lana Hawkins, attractive Nurse Peter Riggs, and ER Doctor Nick Biancavilla also work in the clinic. Dr. Stowe leaves the clinic to care for her adopted children in season 3 and is replaced by former Army Colonel Dr. Andy Campbell who immediately begins a duel with Lu but after working together for a while, they become close friends. After season four, Nick is transferred to another hospital and Andy takes on Intern Kayla Thorton. Then, in the shocking end to season five, Andy is appointed Surgeon General of the United States and leaves the hospital. Now, Doctor Dylan West has taken Doctor Campbell's place. Strong Medicine is both tough and tender, pulling your heart-strings one moment, making you laugh the next, and even making you hold your breath during each episode. The theme song is sung by Jenifer Lewis and a friend.''''Show Info:''Premiere Date: July 20, 2000''Genre: Medical Drama''Parental Guidance Rating: TV-PG or TV-14'''' Show Times ''''Weekdays''Monday-Friday at 4P.M. Eastern/Pacific (3P.M. Central/Mountain) Seasons 1-4 Repeats''Weekends''Sundays at 9P.M. Eastern/Pacific (8P.M. Central/Mountain)''New Episodes''Saturdays at 11P.M. Easter/Pacific (10P.M. Central/Mountain) Season 5 Repeats''''Lifetime Broadcast History''July 2000-March 2002---Sunday 9P.M.''March 2002-May 2004------Sunday 10P.M.''June 2004+--------------------Sunday 9P.M.''''Strong Medicine fan mail (send separate letters for separate cast members-use the below address for Rosa Blasi):''''Strong Medicine''5933 W. Slauson Ave ''Culver City, CA 90230 ''''Rosa Blasi c/o''P.O.Box 3277''Santa Monica,CA 90408-3277''''Be sure to go to http://tvshowsondvd.com/showinfo.cfm?showID=4033, Register, and vote for Strong Medicine to be released on full season DVDs.''''Also, sign this petition to bring Strong Medicine out on DVD (it has nearly 1000 signatures)!''http://www.petitionthem.com/default.asp?sect=detail&pet=863''''Upcoming Sunday 9/10P.M. (8/9c) Repeat Episodesmoreless
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  • January 10, 2006 DVD Releases 31

    January 10, 2006 DVD Releases

    By Lila Holland, Jan 09, 2006

    dvd_weekly_roundup.jpg AndromedaVolume 5.3 Andromeda...again!Get the DVD now!" link="/andromeda/show/637/summary.html"> The latest in a slew of Andromeda releases brings us back once again to the epic tale of Captain Dylan Hunt and his immense starship. Once famed for his triumphant role in… more

  • Strong Medicine's Rick Schroder makes a move to the Los Angeles area 1

    Strong Medicine's Rick Schroder makes a move to the Los Angeles area

    By Lila Holland, Jun 14, 2005

    Rick Schroder has purchased a new ranch in Topanga. The house boasts five bedrooms, an orchard, a guesthouse, and 21 acres of land. Schroder, who is a regular on NYPD Blue, and who recently landed a role on Lifetime's Strong… more

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  • The best show for families to watch together, young and old. Very informative & addictive. Powerful stories of true situations happening in our world today. It brings laughter & tears! Best Reality Show Ever Made! Brillant!moreless

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    By heavencentgifts, Jul 22, 2007 Report Abuse
    The Most Powerful, informative & addictive show that brings true situations (happening in lives today) to life. You will cry, laugh and cover your mouth from emotions stirred up. It educates and informs about topics and issues dealing with health, relationships and life that some have never known was real and/or could deal with. My Favorite, was the episode where Dr. Lu was raped and they showed the actual rape kit procedure being performed. I have never seen that shown before. My daughter seen for the first time what women go through, for real.. I cried, since it brought back feelings I had went through.. That is Just ONE example of how REAL the show is.. Love It! My 13 year old is also addicted to the show. Our only complaint is that it is no longer on Liftime cable channel! We are devistated that our mother/daughter strong medicine dates are over!moreless

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  • excellent show best on T.V. ROSA BLASI IS ACES SHE'S THE SHOW THE SECONDARY DOC BE IT JANINE TURNER/RICHARSON/OR SHRODER FOR ROSA TO SHOW HER TALENTS!!!!!!!!!!!! WHEN IS THE SHOW COMING BACKmoreless

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    By EDKHAMIS, Jul 04, 2007 Report Abuse
    excellent real drama better tan e.r. in its hay-day

    please bring back the show i will watch it at any time of the day rosa blasi is aces even when janine turner departed
    and then richardson departed the show did not miss 1 beat
    pleas advise as to who i need to contact to assure that s/m comes back to a television in my home ED KHAMIS/E-MAIL/EDKHAMIS@AOL.COM

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    By PUREXAMPLE, Jun 27, 2007 Report Abuse
    This show really was such a great precursor to shows like House and Greys Anatomy. I'm very glad that it had a nice 7 years running. The writers for this show were absolutely brilliant but towards the end it started feeling a little empty, not quite like a hospital at all.
    I was personally loving that the cute tall white guy was with a black chick, Tamara Mowry. It gave me such hope...moreless

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  • Got to love that Lou

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    By crazyperson5, Jun 27, 2007 Report Abuse
    Lou is the best doctor I have ever scene in my life. She cares about the people and fights for them, I think that is so cool. My favortie parter was Andy Camble. I thought it was so cool when they brought Dr. Thorten to the show. It was so cool. Who could not love Lana. She was the best one in the show. Jonas I think would make the best husband and father ever. Not because of the money but of his love for her, and any man who loves a woman like that they should love his child the same way or more. He shoewed when he loved Lou the most when Lou got shot and he drove on the street and ran stoplights. That is a true man there.moreless

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  • Why do they do this!!!

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    By jerr7, Jun 05, 2007 Report Abuse
    I agree with one of the reader's when they said bring it back and why did it go? I know I have said it in some of my other reviews and saying it again, never fails when u like somtething and really get into it, it goes away and they never make enough for re-runs to watch. I think her name is Patricia from "Home Improvement", tool time taylor's wife, I dont remember been awhile back but do know that she came from there but didnt even have a clue that they did this show with her until now, way behind I know, I am now watching this show until the re-runs runs out, guess I have awhile since it has been what back in 2000, well I can enjoy it for awhile and hope before they run out it may come back, the only part of the show I didnt care for is the little conference they all have before the actual show, and it is kind of like "ER", only just for women.moreless

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  • SM on DVD!
    The dvd will be out 1/10 2006! [url]http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=4408[/url]
    By laurameyer, Oct 31, 2005
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  • Season 3 Ep. 13 Deterioration
    Hi, I was wondering, maybe someone remeber this episode and poem (precisely title and author) quoted by Andy and Jesse? It caught...
    By BadRabbit, Jul 08, 2009
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  • Who's Your Favorite Doc??
    My favorite doc is Andy. She totally had a tough side to her, but she showed that she acan be very sensitive. Plus, she kept a str...
    By macallengirl28, May 16, 2006
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  • any news on SM on dvd?
    i've only seen the first season on dvd, are the others going to be released or has anyone heard anything?
    By breezy2281, Dec 29, 2008
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  • please more dvds soon!!
    I really am tired of waiting to see if they will put out more than just season one of SM!! I am tired of seeing the same scenes!!!...
    By hsmith4685, Sep 09, 2008
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