Late Night Health Radio

Last year, at the height of the pandemic, a new campaign called the “All For Farmers” initiative was launched to help farmers across the country who were facing financial hardship. Through a partnership with the non-profit – American Farmland Trust (AFT) – Tillamook awarded 130 grants to farmers in 25 states. The grants mainly went to under-represented populations in the farming community, including female, nonbinary, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and beginning farmers. Tillamook County Creamery Association – the Oregon-based dairy co-op known for its epic cheese, ice cream, and yogurt – is a champion for the future of farming. Jocelyn Bridson, Director of Environment & Community Impact, Tillamook County Creamery Association talks with Mark Alyn about the future of farming.

Medical malpractice lawsuits are a relatively common occurrence in the United States. But the outcome is not usually in favor of the patient. Why? The legal system is designed to encourage extensive discovery and negotiations between adversarial parties with the goal of resolving the dispute without going to jury trial. Gary Stern, a medical malpractice attorney joins Mark Alyn for a lively look at the archaic laws governing medical malpractice.

Kids today face a complex world with unique challenges. That’s why learning the new fundamentals will help prepare kids to adapt, problem solve and connect with people different from themselves in a diverse and changing world. They need skills like creativity and critical thinking, curiosity and compassion, financial literacy and global citizenship.

Education technology expert Anna Maria Chavez, Encantos’ Chief Impact Officer, talks with Mark Alyn about a new program that goes beyond teaching the basics. Instead, this new app-based platform focuses on teaching the critical life skills that the World Economic Forum has said “every student needs” in the 21st century. You’ll also learn about the demand for ‘EdTech’ from parents who want to supplement their kids' education from the classroom into the living room, and how this important platform meets the needs of many students.

Some people age more gracefully than others. The benefits of Assisted Living as we age can be a great relief if your state of mind is remotely ready for the change. Many times you are not totally convinced, however many who experience the difference find the communities to be a welcome relief.The friendships you make as part of the Assisted Living community are real and meaningful and supportive. Residents go through the trials of everyday life together laughing about the minutia of expectations, needs and wants.

Christy Christine is an accomplished Senior Specialist with a 30 year career working in the senior living industry passionately guiding, educating and coaching seniors as well as their families towards their next chapter. She has an MBA with specialization in Health Care Administration, Certified Alzheimer’s Support Group Facilitator and is a Certified Argentum Senior Counselor. Jennie Paul, a long time journalist and Christy talk with Mark Alyn on this edition of Late NIght Health.

Car crashes are the leading safety issue facing children, with approximately 183,000 children injured in 2018. That’s more than 500 injuries per day, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. We recently celebrated National Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 19-25). AAA clubs nationwide and the NSC are sharing shocking new research showing that 52% of all car seats inspected by Child Passenger Safety Technicians were improperly installed, yet only 1 in 5 consumers seek expert help installing a car seat.

Aldo Vazquez, of AAA shares how parents and caregivers can educate themselves and seek out the many free resources, such as virtual or in-person car seat inspections in their communities. We hope you share this important safety information about car seats and booster seats. Aldo visits with Mark Alyn.

Many people with diabetes have faced serious challenges during the pandemic. In fact, a recent survey found that three out of four Americans put off going to the doctor or delayed medical services due to the pandemic. This can be deadly for people with diabetes, and it comes at a time when the American Diabetes Association reports that more than 25% of Americans age 65 and older have diabetes, making the disease the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S.

Thomas Grace, MD., shares his personal story about living with Type 1 diabetes and new life-saving technology that is available for help patients properly monitoring glucose levels. You’ll learn why Dr. Grace, the Director of the Blanchard Valley Diabetes Center, is teaming up with Dexcom to raise awareness of the benefits of a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system that is proven to have significant benefits on a user's health. The sad fact is that many of your listeners are not aware of these monitoring devices, which use a small, wearable sensor and transmitter to measure and send real-time glucose values wirelessly to a smart device or receiver, that can now be paid for through Medicare. Dr. Grace talks with Mark Alyn.

So many families are greatly impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and are desperately in need of help and guidance. Currently, in the United States, there are over 6 million people living with Alzheimer's disease.
Today, someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s disease every 66 seconds. Based on that, by the middle of the century, someone in the U.S. will develop the disease every 33 seconds and as many as 13 million people could be afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S. by 2050 if a cure is not found, according to the Alzheimer's Association.

"Truth. Lies & Alzheimer's - the Secret Faces", author Lisa Skinner talks to Mark Alyn about this devastating disease.

Blood Money is the story of how a Silicon Valley CEO became a fraud fighter. It is an insider’s look at the David vs. Goliath struggle between a whistleblower seeking to save his company and stop taxpayers from being ripped-off, and healthcare companies engaged in massive fraud. Affecting millions of taxpayers, it is one of the biggest “hidden” stories in the healthcare world — until now. Author and Whileblower Chris Riedel speaks with Mark Alyn.

In today’s world, anything you say, text, tweet, or post can go viral in an instant. Most of us know better than to blurt or rant our unfiltered feelings. So, why is it so hard to control our words? Why do simple discussions escalate so quickly? How can we prevent conversations from becoming confrontations?
In Big Brain, Little Brain: How to Control Which One Speaks for You, Kevin Thomas McCarney shares his insights into the two major guiding forces that decide how we react or respond in any given situation—and ultimately define our reputation and relationships with others. He offers an arsenal of tools plus seven principles to help anyone keep their primal brain in check and consistently practice thoughtful communication. Kevin visits with Mark Alyn to determine which is better...Big or Little!