KIRSTIN O'CONNOR

This week's guest on "Getting Better with Kirstin O'Connor" is Monica Barreto, PhD, a pediatric psychologist with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

While News 6 anchor Kirstin O’Connor smiled on camera, excited about the news, many of the staff at News 6 knew what was going on behind the scenes.

Here's what you need to new about the newest program offered by News 6.

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Ask a doctor: Impact of inequity, COVID-19 on mental health of Black youthPublished: October 21, 2020, 11:01 amWatch the "Impact of inequity, COVID-19 on mental health of Black youth" hosted by WUCF and Well Beings here: https://wellbeings.org/wucf/.

News 6 anchor and health reporter Kirstin O'Connor asks Dr. Latha Ganti, from Osceola Regional Medical Center, about staying healthy through the holidays. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a time to show support and wear pink, but it also serves as a reminder to get necessary screenings. It's also the beginning stages of flu season. News 6 anchor and health reporter Kirstin O'Connor has done several stories on breast cancer awareness as well as flu awareness. She sat down with News 6 anchor Justin Warmoth on "The Weekly" to talk about how viewers can get results.

Below is a list of big stories as well as a recap of this week's interview on "The Weekly." The importance of breast cancer awareness & flu shotsOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a time to show support and wear pink, but it also serves as a reminder to get necessary screenings. News 6 anchor and health reporter Kirstin O'Connor has done several stories on breast cancer awareness as well as flu awareness. She sat down with News 6 anchor Justin Warmoth on "The Weekly" to talk about how viewers can get results. And when one showed up in a Parkland swimming pool, Paul Bedard decided to take matters into his own hands, literally.

In this week's "Ask a Doctor," News 6 anchor and health reporter Kirstin O'Connor talks to a doctor about obesity and what people should know about the disease.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Many viewers will be surprised to hear that there are no makeup artists or hair stylists at News 6. So collectively, some of the News 6 talent shared their top, go-to, use-all-the-time, can't-live-without, beauty tips. It goes on green but has some magic in it that literally matches your skin tone and corrects any redness. Justin Warmoth, AnchorGlytone Face Wash"I get it from my dermatologist and use it as a makeup remover and face wash. You just feel clean! Adrianna Iwasinski, Investigative ReporterNeutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes"I swear by them every day.

The law that makes texting and driving a primary offense officially went into effect Monday. In fact, dozens of other new laws are officially in place for Floridians, including ones that ban vaping indoors and sanctuary cities. See the full list of new laws and find out they could affect you. Anyway, the heat is certainly back in time for the Fourth of July. If you plan to spend it outside, get the full forecast to help plan your holiday and remember these 16 tips to stay safe and cool in the heat.

News 6 morning anchor Kirstin O'Connor is Getting Results for Your Health. Each week, Kirstin is keeping News 6 viewers ahead of the curve, taking them behind the curtain and putting fitness, technology and research trends to the test. See through the eyes of patients and doctors who are making strides to cure life-threatening diseases. If you have a health story for Kirstin, send information to koconnor@wkmg.com.