Having trouble getting an appointment with your doctor? You’re not alone. A new study finds the average wait time for physician appointments has dramatically increased in recent years to 31 days, up 48% since the first survey in 2004. We explain why and discuss other medical headlines, including new federal roadblocks to a bird flu vaccine, and a contest for the best, most authentic medical show on TV.
Guest:
- Dr. Joe Sirven, Mayo Clinic neurologist and host of WJCT’s What’s Health Got to Do with It?
Then, how many times should communities rebuild after a storm? It’s a question that all Americans must answer, as the taxpayer cost of recovering from weather catastrophes reaches an annual $50 billion. A new FRONTLINE investigation reveals that the causes contributing to the endless cycle go far beyond weather, to include developer pressures blocking building code upgrades and a vanishing political appetite to correctly identify homes in disaster-prone zones.
Guest:
- Laura Sullivan, NPR investigative reporter behind the new FRONTLINE documentary, Hurricane Helene’s Deadly Warning.
And, a chance to beat summer heat with art and free entertainment. The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens’ annual Summer at the Cummer series features museum access, live music and family activities, along with food and drinks for sale, every Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. This week’s lineup includes a June 6 Pride Month celebration with River City Pride and music by Freddy for Peace and Scott Greenway. The series follows on June 13 with Gullah Geechee storytelling with Anastasia Ketchen and music by Akia Uwanda and Jesabel.
Guest:
- Kim Kuta Dring, director of learning & engagement at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
- Holly Ford, Holly Ford Band.
