These days, health is a lot more than Googling the latest medical breakthrough or seeing your doctor. Staying healthy when you are well and getting healthy when you are sick means knowing how to interact and navigate an incredibly complex healthcare system.
What's Health Got to Do with It? is a weekly talk program that examines the intersection of healthcare and daily life. It helps guide listeners through an increasingly convoluted medical bureaucracy.
Whether it's accessing treatment, sustaining good health, finding the right doctor, getting insurance coverage, or seeking a cure, literally, everyone has a compelling healthcare story, and What's Health Got to Do with It? will give voice to these stories, which extend beyond medical science and the healthcare system, and extend into our daily lives.
The hour-long program is interview-based, with listener engagement via calls, emails, and social media, which will allow for the host and production team to access and create a community that is locally (and sometimes beyond)-focused and solution-driven on healthcare problems. Each episode will be based on a topic or theme, which will be examined from multiple angles.
What's Health Got to Do with It? is hosted by Dr. Joe Sirven, an engaging practicing physician journalist who is an expert in all facets of healthcare.
Dr. Joe Sirven is a Cuban American, bilingual experienced medical journalist. He has served as the chief medical contributor for NBC Latino, the English language website for Latinos by NBC News. He has previously served as the Medical commentator for KJZZ Radio in Phoenix, the NPR affiliate for Phoenix Arizona, and continues to provide commentary for KTBS TV in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is the immediate previous editor-in-chief of epilepsy.com, the world's largest consumer website dedicated to seizures and epilepsy with more than a million web visits per month. He is currently editor-in-chief of the American Academy of Neurology's consumer publication Brain & Life en Español and on the editorial board of Brain & Life.
Dr. Sirven is a practicing neurologist who has published extensively on epilepsy and its treatment. He is passionate about medical education - he has edited seven textbooks and is Chair of Education for the American Academy of Neurology. He directs the Neurology course for Mayo Medical School, Florida campus, and for Dartmouth Medical School, Mayo Florida campus. He is also a professor at Arizona State University where he teaches Science of Health Care Delivery undergraduate and master's students at Arizona State.
What's Health Got to Do with It? is provided in part by the American Brain Foundation, the Eli Lilly, Neurelis and Rethreaded Inc..
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What's Health Got to Do with It?We recount 2023 in health care — from global progress on COVID-19 to rising syphilis rates, the debate about a suicide hotline and federal leadership in women's health. Then, epidemiologist Jeremy Howick demystifies the power of placebos. -
What's Health Got to Do with It?We explore the incredible benefits of music beyond just being good for the soul. We dive into how music supports mental health and aids in managing neurological disorders. From easing challenges to boosting overall well-being, music proves to be a powerful tool for healing. -
What's Health Got to Do with It?We explore the future of neurosurgery with advanced technologies like holographic models and 3D printers, which bring precision and personalized approaches to every procedure. Dr. Bernard Bendok discusses the effect on patient outcomes. Then, author Kenneth Miller takes us on a journey into sleep science, revealing the mysteries of sleep in his latest book, "Mapping the Darkness." -
What's Health Got to Do with It?Today we explore the power of sleep with neuroscientist Dr. Eti Ben-Simon from UC Berkeley and gain practical tips from sleep specialist Dr. Dennis Soresso. From adapting to daylight saving time to the link between sleep and mental health, we unravel the secrets to a good night's sleep. -
What's Health Got to Do with It?In this week's health care roundup, our expert panel discusses pressing issues like a sharp rise in syphilis cases, the widening gender gap in life expectancy and the intricacies of COVID-19 vaccination efforts. -
What's Health Got to Do with It?We are honored to have Stephen Ferrara, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and Kelly Rojas, a doctor of nursing practice student, guiding us through the pivotal role of nurse practitioners in the post-COVID health care landscape. Then, as we approach the holiday season, stay tuned for some mindful tips to navigate the festivities with licensed clinical social worker Lindsey Bennett. -
What's Health Got to Do with It?November is a month we come together to shine a spotlight on epilepsy awareness. Then, we get some food for thought to keep in mind this holiday season. -
What's Health Got to Do with It?November is a month of shared recognition for both diseases. We explore the health landscape for each. -
What's Health Got to Do with It?This week, our esteemed medical roundtable delves into the forefront of healthcare, dissecting the latest advancements and trends. -
What's Health Got to Do with It?Ehrenfeld discusses a wide range of topics including the COVID-19 pandemic, politics in the medical community and the AMA's role in shaping American health care.
