05/28/2023

Season 2 Bonus Episode - Meet the Glaucomfleckens

Have you ever heard of Dr. Glaucomflecken?  How about Lady Glaucomflecken?  Well, millions of people have heard of them, and we'll get to know these funny and talented people too, on a special Season 2 Bonus Episode of the Healthy Matters Podcast!

We'll go over Dr. Glaucomflecken's start in comedy and Ophthalmology (yep, that's how you spell it), the origins of the characters in his skits, the importance of maintaining humor in our lives, and even an inspiring story from their own personal healthcare journey.  Join us as we sit down with these internet sensations to get wiser and have a healthy share of laughs.  It's good for you!

Check out the Glaucomflecken's own Knock Knock, Hi! podcast here!


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05/14/23

The Healthy Matters Podcast

S02_E12 - Getting Control of Asthma

Asthma is something that an estimated 26 million Americans live with every day and approximately 10% of our kids.  Living with asthma can be a challenge, especially if it's uncontrolled, and in 2019 the CDC estimated that around 10 people in the US die from asthma daily.   But still, people with controlled asthma run marathons, scuba dive, and play 90+ minutes of soccer (David Beckham) regularly.  So how does one get it under control?  What is it, exactly?  Do you ever grow out of it?  And how are our treatments progressing?

Join us on episode 12 for a conversation with Hennepin Healthcare Allergist and Immunology expert Dr. Josh Dorn, who cares for many patients living with asthma.  We'll go over the origins and contributors to this condition, what it's like to live with asthma (including Dr. Dorn's interpretation of wheezing...), and discuss the current and emerging treatments and therapies used to help people get their asthma under control. 

Check out this excellent summer camp for kids with asthma!

Camp Superkids

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04/30/23

The Healthy Matters Podcast

S02_E11 - Managing the Topic of Weight Management

Currently it's estimated that between 42-45% of Americans are living with overweight or obesity, and that number is expected to rise to around 50% by the year 2030!  That'd be half of the U.S. population, and that makes this a very important conversation to be having now.

There are a lot of risks and health hazards associated with overweight and obesity - heart attacks, chronic kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes... the list is long and scary.  But is all of this inevitable?  What factors play the biggest roles?  And what can be done to maintain a healthy weight?

On Episode 11, we'll have an in-depth conversation with Dr. Iesha Galloway-Gilliam, Medical Director of the Comprehensive Weight Management Center at Hennepin Healthcare.  We'll discuss the common contributors to this condition, the role of Body Mass Index (BMI)  and other calculations and available treatments and important strategies for weight management on this episode of the podcast.  Join us!

Ever wondered what your BMI is?  Try this calculator from the CDC!

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04/16/23

The Healthy Matters Podcast

S02_E10 - Diabetes.  It's on the Rise, so it's Time to Get Wise.

In 2019, the CDC estimated that 8.7% of all adult Americans had diabetes, and it's been projected that by 2040, that number could rise to around 20% (1 in 5 people!).  That's a staggering statistic, but where does it come from?  What does it do to the body?  What's the difference between Type 1 and Type 2?  And why is it dubbed "sweet urine" (eew...)?   We've all heard of it, but  it's time we broke it down to the basics.

On Episode 10 of the podcast we'll be joined by Dr. Laura LaFave, Director of the Division of Endocrinology at Hennepin Healthcare, to discuss the origins of this condition, how it's diagnosed and treated, complications that can arise from it and what can be done to prevent it.  We'll also look at how it can be controlled through insulin, effective lifestyle changes and emerging drug treatments.  There are plenty of challenges one faces with this condition and this episode is loaded with important information for all of us.  Join us!

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04/02/23

The Healthy Matters Podcast

Season 2 - Episode 09 - ADHD - It's Not Just for Kids...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is something we've all probably heard of (or seen) at some point.  But what is it really?  What actually happens in the brain?  How is it diagnosed and what treatment options are available?

On Episode 9 of the podcast we'll be joined by Dr. John Wermager, a specialist in child and adolescent psychiatry and psychology at Hennepin Healthcare, to help demystify a condition that affects a growing number of children - and adults - in our community.  We'll define the condition and identify the challenges one faces with it, as well as look at the help that's available to them, from screening and diagnosis to medications and therapy treatments.  This episode is loaded with important information for all of us.  Join us!

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03/19/23

The Healthy Matters Podcast

Season 2 - Episode 08 - Healthcare the World Over - Senegal Edition

Believe it or not, healthcare is healthcare - the world over.  Our journeys to better health may be very different, but at its core, the need for healthcare is the same for all of us.

On the surface, Senegal, in Africa, couldn't be more different than Minnesota, however many of the conditions people face there with regard to their health are not too dissimilar - Hypertension (high blood pressure), dehydration, adequate nutrition from an ever-changing food supply, COVID - the list goes on.  On Episode 8 of the podcast, we welcome Bolo Diallo-Young, a registered nurse at Hennepin Healthcare and the founder of Cellal Africa, an organization dedicated to building sustainable healthcare resources in Senegal, and beyond.  Dr. Hilden recently visited Senegal with Bolo and Cellal, and on this episode, we'll give a glimpse into Senegalese life, discuss the successes of the organization, and the challenges they face going forward.  It's an inspiring conversation with a very inspiring person you won't want to miss.  Join us!

More about Cellal Africa here:  www.cellal.org

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03/05/23

The Healthy Matters Podcast

Season 2 - Episode 07 - Healthcare's Alphabet Soup

There’s no "I" in team, and technically, there’s also no "I" in MD, PA, RNP, AAP, etc…  But it takes each of these to build out a modern healthcare system’s team-based approach to serving a community.  So, who and what are they?

It’s likely that you’ve been seen by a PA or an NP at some point, and there’s a growing number of them in our clinics and hospitals every day.   How do they differ from an MD?  What types of care do they provide?  And should you feel confident being seen by one?   In Episode 7, Dr. Hilden (MD, MPH, FACP… Yep, more letters...) and guest Meghan McCoy (PA-C), the Director of Advanced Practice Providers at Hennepin Healthcare, help clarify these titles and what they actually mean.  They explain the training and skills behind each role, where you might encounter them, and how the team functions as a whole.  It's healthcare's alphabet soup on Episode 7 - join us!

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02/19/23

The Healthy Matters Podcast

Season 2 - Episode 06 - Legalize it!/?  The Good and the Bad of Recreational Marijuana

Since many people have found great benefit in medicinal marijuana, and many others have found, well, great benefit in its recreational use - we thought it was high time we had a real conversation around cannabis.  As we know, almost nothing is entirely good or entirely bad, so to help gain some perspective on the issue, we welcome back to the show Dr. Charlie Reznikoff, addiction medicine specialist at Hennepin Healthcare and widely held expert in the field.  We'll cover the pros and cons of legalization, safe practices, the positive and negative health effects of using the drug, and what's in the pipe for states like Minnesota.  Join us!

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02/05/23

The Healthy Matters Podcast

Season 2 - Episode 05 - Yep, We’re Talking About Your Colon...

A wise man once said that the colon is the organ that is responsible for modern human society (it’s actually our guest who said this, which, in itself, is probably deserving of its' own episode).  From colonoscopy prep to polyps, in this episode, we shed some light on an organ that literally lives where the sun doesn't shine.

Okay, enough jokes.  Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer - in both men and women - and it’s estimated that without proper screening, approximately 8% of the population (1 in 12 people) will get it.  That’s a pretty high number for something that can be effectively treated if identified early on.  Join us for a conversation with Dr. Jake Matlock, Director of the division of Gastroenterology at Hennepin Healthcare, as we go over the function of the colon, your options for screenings and current guidelines, and what can be done to reduce your associated risks.   Just in time for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March - it's colon health! - on the Healthy Matters Podcast (seriously, where else are you going to hear this?).  Join us!

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01/22/23

The Healthy Matters Podcast

Season 2 - Episode 04 - Stayin' Alive!  A Q&A with a Cardiologist

There's been a lot of talk about cardiac arrest in the past few weeks, and well, it turns out our hearts are pretty important to us!  But what actually happens when things go wrong?  Does a daily aspirin really help?   And what's the best disco song to perform CPR to?

From Damar Hamlin's on-field scare, to cholesterol, to emergency procedures, there's certainly no shortage of things to talk about when it comes to the heart.  In episode 4, we'll talk with Dr. Lou Kohl, an interventional cardiologist at Hennepin Healthcare, to go over the basics of heart function, ways to keep our hearts healthy, the wide world of stents, and whole lot more.  Join us!

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