You may know actor and funnyman Brian Doyle-Murray from his famous movie and TV characters. But his most recent part has been that of a patient here at the health system. He’ll share why that real life role was no laughing matter.

Vaccinations that have protected the public’s health for decades are under attack. News accounts might make one think attitudes toward vaccination have dramatically changed. You may be surprised to learn what the survey shows. A reputable, non-partisan group wanted to know what Kansans think about vaccination and religious exemptions. The recently released results are powerful. We hear from doctors on their experiences with giving vaccinations.

A young girl and her family and show how one of our doctors helped save her life after a brain bleed, plus the special gift they gave this doctor. Also, a new procedure called middle meningeal artery embolization that will likely become the standard of care in treating some types of brain bleeds and how the health system is one of few in the country with this treatment.

Dr. Mario Castro, vice chair, clinical and translational research at the University of Kansas Medical Center and Dr. Steve Stites, chief medical officer at The University of Kansas Health System, will talk about new COVID long haul trials.

It’s time to start thinking about preparing for spring sports season. Guests include Dr. Vincent Key, Head Team Physician for the KC Royals, President of the Medical Advisory Board for MLB, Dr. Doug Burton, Interim Chair of Orthopedics, and Dr. Bryan Vopat, Team Physician for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Closing ceremonies for the Winter Olympics are just a few days away. We'll talk with two sports medicine physicians here at the health system about the effect COVID has had on the games and how it is impacting athletes. We'll find out how working with elite athletes such as Olympians is helping our high school and college players right here.

COVID denial is still real, especially in smaller communities. We'll take a look at why many are still trailing bigger cities when it comes to fighting COVID.

University of Kansas Chancellor Dr. Doug Girod joins us. We’ll find out how the campus is coping with COVID and see how KU basketball fans responded to his ultimatum to wear masks during games.

It's not just Valentine's day that men seem to forget. They forget anniversaries, birthdays and other things too. So the big question is why? And you can't blame this one on COVID. Psychologist Dr. Greg Nawalanic will help us figure it out.