This week we had Denny Long chat with Lydia Burr - Director of Clinical Services with Hazelden Betty Ford as they have a new model of care when it comes to addressing the mental illness and addiction problem as they have been the top care provider when it comes to therapies, resources and more with those who experience the struggle of mental health issues and overcoming the throughs of addiction! We also address some of the perspectives of what being a patient at Hazelden Betty Ford is like, various therapies offered, insurance coverage for patients seeking help and much more on the unique model of care that Hazelden provides for its patients!

This morning we had a WCCO Radio Sunday reunion as our friend Dr. Hilden joined Denny Long in for Susie Jones and we take any and all questions from you the listeners from diabetes questions to neuropathy, otoconia or ear crystals, heart conditions. measles and RSV and much more with Doctor Hilden!

Many questions have been raised coming out of a recent study done on pediatric health when it comes to mental wellness, obesity and much more - however, we learned from Dr. Chase Shutak, Medical Director of Pediatrics with Children’s Minnesota who specializes in pediatric care said that there is also a lot of the information we already know but maybe need to reiterate to our youth - we discuss that and dive into some of the findings in a recent study with this new health administration in 2025 and what they are saying about how we can better attack some of the more unhealthy habits with our children and teens!

With all of the festivities this weekend with the Fourth of July there is always a need to prevent serious injury - we chat with Kaytlin Hanson the Trauma Prevention Coordinator for Hennepin Healthcare on how to be proactive and act fast in some of the more serious situations as the summer days go along there are so many risk factors in play when we are out having fun. Whether it is fireworks, hiking outdoors, water activities at the lake, even maintaining hydration - and more!

Today we chatted with Robert “Adam” Terrell, MS with Hennepin Healthcare about Speech Pathology - who is in need of speech pathology, what are some of the primary signs of speech or hearing struggles which would create issues that lead to needing assistance. We also dive into some of the reasoning behind people seeking out help when it comes to concussions for example or anything people may experience in everyday life. We also allow you to chime in with any questions for Adam!

In the chaotic world we currently live in there are so many serving and who have served and suffer from PTSD so in honor of PTSD Awareness Month we chatted with Col. Wayne Quist and Dr Steve Lansing with Vets Empowered, share their experiences, the suffering people they know have undergone due to this terrible disorder and they both share how summer traditions like fireworks and more affect those with PTSD including their own lives! We take your listener questions and Dr. Steve Lansing explains other sources of PTSD aside from being in combat as the numbers of those who struggle with PTSD have grown dramatically over the last few decades!

This morning we discussed colon cancer, awareness, treatment, ways in which you can prevent the risk of colon cancer whether it is probiotics, vitamins/supplements, even ColoGuard tests and colonoscopies, that and much more with Nisha Jacobs, MD of Minnesota Oncology!

This morning we talked to two people familiar with how pregnancies and the aid of having a doula work - talked to Sierra Hill, MPH CPH she is the Maternal Care Access Coordinator with the Minnesota Department of Health and Sierra Dillard, a certified doula for 11 years - we discuss the many benefits and aspects of having a doula during pregnancy!

This morning we discussed the use of acupuncture, an alternative form of medicine - we talked to Nikki Vanecek of EastWest Acupuncture! Many who look to improve their neurological functions, combat arthritic pain, how much acupuncture can collaboratively help with certain medical diagnosis from sciatica to neuropathy, even IBS which has a lot to do with your neurological system - we rapid fire through many of the benefits and usage of acupuncture - Nikki answers some of your questions about it and how and if it is covered by insurance!

Now that the cold, damp spring weather is taking a break - many are turning to transition into getting active outside and taking in the sunny weather! Keri Anderson with LifeTime Fitness shares the struggles of getting started, some of the guardrails with a strenuous workout routine, how to measure true weight and health through body-mass index, whether feeling pain in a workout is normal and much more with Keri Anderson, Personal Trainer at LifeTime Fitness!