11/13/22

The Healthy Matters Podcast

Episode 25 - A Ride-Along with Emergency Medical Services

How does it work when someone calls 9-1-1?  How much does an ambulance cost?  What's a typical shift like for a paramedic?  And how do they cope with the stresses of the job?

With 36 ambulances, 2 paramedics in each, and an average of one call every 6 minutes, these mobile emergency rooms and the teams within them see a lot of action - approximately 90,000 calls a year at Hennepin Healthcare alone!  Join us for a ride-along and experience what taking calls is like for these first responders, and get an insider's view into how they provide care to the ever-increasing demands of a growing population.


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10/30/22

The Healthy Matters Podcast

Episode - 24 - Breast Cancer - From Awareness to Action

Breast cancer has likely touched all of our lives in one way or another.  And current statistics show that, on average, 1 in every 8 women is likely to get breast cancer in their lifetime! 

That's a staggering statistic and one that certainly merits a deeper conversation.  Thankfully, for Episode 24, we'll be joined by Dr. Abigail Madans, a specialist in the field and a breast cancer surgeon at Hennepin Healthcare.  We'll learn about how to assess personal risk, the importance of early detection, and the current state of treatment options, therapies, and outcomes.  There's a lot of important information in this episode, so please join us!

Here's the link to ASK2ME that Dr. Madans references during our conversation together.

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10/16/22

The Healthy Matters Podcast

Episode - 23 - Community Immunity - Let's Talk Vaccines!

Shingrix, PCV-15, PCV-23, Flu Shots, Bivalent....

From Shingles, to Pneumonia, to Influenza, and even a little thing called COVID-19 - there's a lot to know when it comes to vaccines.  Most of us have been living with them our entire lives, and there are likely more ahead!  Join us for Episode 23 of the podcast where we chat with Dr. Kate Hust, Medical Director of the Internal Medicine Clinic at Hennepin Healthcare, to get an overview of the wide world of vaccines and their importance for you and your community.

(NOTE:  Since the recording of this episode, the COVID-19 bivalent booster has been approved for patients ages 5 and older.)

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10/02/22

The Healthy Matters Podcast


Skin!  It’s the largest organ on your body, so needless to say, there’s a lot to talk about!  Thankfully, we’ll be joined by the Chair of Dermatology at Hennepin Healthcare, Dr. Jenny Liu, to walk us through the do’s and don’ts of skincare.  From sunscreen, to dry skin, to acne, to Botox - we cover it all in this episode of the Healthy Matters Podcast.  And yes, sunscreen is the best anti-aging measure around.  Join us!

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09/18/22

The Healthy Matters Podcast

Episode - 21 - More of the Myriad Myths in Medicine - Let's Debunk Again!

We've heard them all before, but is there any truth to the common myths in medicine?   Can cold weather actually make you sick?  Will cracking your knuckles lead to arthritis?  Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?    

Join us for Episode 21 where Dr. Hilden covers the origins, validity, or shoddiness behind these theories and many more of the myths we've all grown up with. 

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09/04/22

The Healthy Matters Podcast

Episode - 20 - Eating through the Ages.  Let's Talk About Food!

100 years ago we ate very differently than we do today.  What does that mean?  it means we've got a lot to talk about!

Food is complicated, but on Episode 20, we're going to untangle a few things.    We chat with Dr. Kate Shafto to discuss the intricacies of food and modern diets, the effects on our personal health, and on public health as a whole.  Learn about the importance of a healthy gut and get tips for how you can make better eating choices for you and your community.  Join us!


Links referenced in this episode:

https://michaelpollan.com/books/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-UL4ykkhRc

https://www.ewg.org/

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08/21/22

The Healthy Matters Podcast

Episode - 19 - Gender-Affirming Care, and Why it Matters...

When talking about all things healthcare, it's important to remember that there is no one-size-fits-all approach and that the various communities served by our healthcare systems oftentimes have different needs.  For the transgender community, in particular, health outcomes for patients can be immensely different when the patient and their specific needs and circumstances are understood by the practitioner.  Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Haylee Veazey, a leading physician in gender-affirming care and founder of the Adult Gender and Sexual Health Clinic at Hennepin Healthcare, as we explore this essential side of our healthcare system, and learn more about the transgender population it serves.

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08/07/22

The Healthy Matters Podcast

Episode - 18 - Sit up straight!  We're talking to a Chiropractor...

Lower back pain!  Upper Back pain!  And what the heck is Tech Neck?!

It's time to sit up straight and check in with Dr. Richard Printon of Hennepin Healthcare.  Join us for Episode 18 where we cover all things in chiropractic domain.  Learn about what causes back pain, self care tips,  and what to do with persistent back and joint pain.  Plus get a look into how chiropractics has become an integral part of the multi-modal treatment of patients at Hennepin Healthcare. 

Referenced in this Podcast:
https://www.mckenzieinstituteusa.org/

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07/24/22

The Healthy Matters Podcast

Episode - 17 - Hilden's House Calls - An AMA with the MD MPH FACP

Ever wondered - Why does it hurt when I do this?  Is there a downside to eating all these pickled foods? Could doing the Wordle actually be good for you? And what’s the story on monkeypox?

We've all got questions for the doctor, and now you have a doctor for all of those questions!

Join us for Episode 17 as we take another deep dive into the wide world of healthcare.  Dr. Hilden fields questions from podcast listeners about a recent polio case in the U.S., the new 9-8-8 mental health hotline, Paxlovid’s effectiveness, shingles vaccines, and more!  

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07/10/22

The Healthy Matters Podcast

Episode - 16 - Pins and Needles - Let's Talk Acupuncture!

Headaches!  Menopause!  Digestion!  Sleep!  Can acupuncture really help with all of these?  How does it fit into the healthcare system?  Do those pins hurt?  Is it all hype?

Well, it's been practiced for over 3000 years, so it's probably safe to assume it's not just hype...

On episode 16 of the podcast, we're joined by Jessica Brown, one of 8(!) licensed acupuncturists at Hennepin Healthcare, for an in-depth look into the practice.  Learn about Qi, how the procedure is done, how it works on the body and what you might expect from treatment.  We promise, it wont hurt...

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