What the Heatlh?!

Welcome back to What the Health?!, where host Winnie Dong explores different careers in healthcare by talking with experts in the field.

In this episode, Winnie sits down with Christine Brackenhoff, a licensed practical nurse (LPN).

Christine Brackenhoff discusses her career transition from telecommunications to nursing, driven by the impact of COVID-19. She details her daily responsibilities, including taking vital signs, starting IVs, and drawing blood. Christine emphasizes the importance of both art and science in nursing, the need for patience from patients, and the ongoing nursing shortage. She explains the differences between LPN, RN, and travel nursing, and shares her experiences with overcoming challenges in patient care, such as dealing with bodily fluids.

What the Health?! is produced by Winnie Dong for WFHB’s Youth Radio

Welcome to “What the Health?!”, a brand new series on WFHB’s Youth Radio where host Winnie Dong sits down with healthcare professionals to learn about their expertise, explore a wide range of careers, and offer unfiltered insight into the realities of working in healthcare. Host Winnie Dong looks to help anyone curious about entering the field and to create a deeper understanding of how the healthcare system really works.

In episode 1, Winnie interviews Chad Carrothers, a community relations manager at CareSource and a familiar voice at WFHB. Chad opens up about his journey from broadcasting to health care, explains the ins and outs of managed care and Medicaid in Indiana, and shares how social factors like housing and transportation shape community health.

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Produced by Winnie Dong for WFHB’s Youth Radio