A new addiction medicine fellowship through Providence Alaska is working to shift the way people in Alaska can get care and access resources around substance use disorders.

Disagreements are bound to come up in relationships, but if it feels like every conversation with your partner turns into a battle where someone comes out hurt, odds are defensiveness may be playing a role. On this Line One, host Prentiss Pemberton and relationship expert Lisa Merlo-Booth explore why we get defensive, how to recognize it in yourself, and how to build healthier connections.

A good night’s rest is vital to our overall health, but there’s a lot that can interrupt the 7 hours of sleep recommended for adults, including obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive Sleep Apnea affects 1 in 15 Americans, likely more, and treatment has often involved inconvenient treatments like CPAP machines. A new device called Inspire offers new alternatives for people with sleep apnea. Host Dr. Justin Clark and his guests discuss sleep apnea and treatment options on this Line One.

Earthquake-resistant buildings can protect us in a disaster, just like strong preventative health measures can keep our health systems resilient and our population healthy and well. When public health care is done right, it can seem like nothing has happened at all. On this Line One, host Dr. Anne Zink interviews Dr. Caitlin Rivers, author of "Crisis Averted: The Hidden Science of Fighting Outbreaks" about the power of prevention, and how to build a healthier future.

We discuss the challenges of diagnosing and treating individuals with co-occurring mental health conditions.

Catholic Social Services, in partnership with Southcentral Foundation, works to provide healthcare, especially preventative medicine, to people experiencing homelessness in Anchorage through multiple clinics and shelters. This work provides better outcomes for patients, and lowers community costs as medical issues are caught before they can become larger problems with more involved treatment. Host Dr. Justin Clark and his guests discuss the details of providing medical care to people experiencing homelessness on this Line One.

Respiratory diseases like the flu or RSV are common during the Fall and Winter, but how do you know when your symptoms mean you should seek medical care? And what steps can you take to protect yourself from getting sick in the first place? What is different this fall and winter? And how and when do vaccines get approved anyway?

Host Dr. Anne Zink and guests discuss managing respiratory diseases and staying healthy this fall and winter.

A healthy society and planet starts with schools. Having an education system that adequately prepares students to tackle modern-day issues is the surest way to set up future generations for success, but how do you approach the curriculum in a way that really ensures that preparation? On this Line One, host Prentiss Pemberton and his guests explore ideas to rethink how we deliver education for a healthier future.

CDC data shows that in 2022, there was one death by suicide for every 11 minutes. While the stigma around mental health has begun to fade, this is a reminder that many struggles are still hidden. The signs of suicidal thoughts are not always obvious and recognizing them in yourself and loved ones is vitally important. On this Line One, host Dr. Jillian Woodruff and her guest discuss those signs and share resources for suicide prevention.

For decades, medical experts insisted opioids were not addictive, mistakenly warned natural fat caused heart disease, and over-prescribed antibiotics and other medications. Over time, mistakes were identified and corrected, but what is modern medicine getting wrong today? Host Dr. Justin Clark discusses Blind Spots in medicine with NYT bestselling author Dr. Marty Makary.