Healthy Matters - with Dr. David Hilden

08/31/25

The Healthy Matters Podcast

S04_E23 - Beyond the Common Cold:  Understanding Pneumonia

With Special Guest:  Dr. Jessica Oswald, DO

Pneumonia!  It's something we've all heard of - or maybe even had!  It's sometimes deadly, sometimes contagious and almost always misunderstood.  But what's going on in the body exactly?  Is it contagious?  How is it different than a bad cold or bronchitis?  ...

08/17/25

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S04_E22 - Why Medicaid Matters for Everyone...

With Special Guest:  Susie Emmert - Sr. Director of Advocacy and Public Policy

It's probably pretty safe to say that the healthcare system in this country is complicated, at best, and something that's only made worse by politics.  The recent passage of "The Big Beautiful Bill" has put an often debated, seldom unde...

08/03/25

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S04_E21 - The Small, but Mighty ... THYROID!

With Special Guest:  Dr. Sreekant Avula, MBBS

Sometimes, the why behind how we feel is a little hard to pinpoint.  Are you feeling sluggish and tired all the time, even though you're getting enough rest?  Are you gaining or losing weight without even trying?   Well, it could have something to do with your small, but mighty, butter...

07/20/25

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S04_E20 - Sweet Talk: Decoding Diabetes

With Special Guest:  Dr. Allison Estrada, MD

Think about this:  1 in every 10 Americans is living with Diabetes in one form or another.  It's one of the most common chronic conditions today, and it's a condition that's often misunderstood and easily oversimplified.  Diabetes isn’t just about sugar—it’s about science, lifestyl...

07/06/25

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S04_E19 - Hunger, Health, and Hope: Tackling Food Insecurity

With Special Guests:  Dr. Dianna Cutts, MD, and Amy Harris

It’s pretty hard to concentrate, work, or pretty much do anything while you’re hungry.  And while, for many of us, hunger is a passing moment, there are far too many children and adults living with this as a daily reality.  Food insecurity extends well beyond th...

06/22/25

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S04_E18 - The ABCs of COPD

With Special Guest:  Dr. Caroline Davis, MD

Did you know that 6.5% of Americans have physician-diagnosed Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?  That's a pretty staggering statistic...  You might think that people get it from smoking, and well, you'd be right.  But that's not the only thing that can cause it!  COPD is a disease of ...

06/08/25

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S04_E17 - Bedside Bots!  AI Scribing in Healthcare

With Special Guest:  Brian Imdieke, MAN, ANP-BC

Ever feel like your doctor is paying more attention to their keyboard than to you? You're not alone—and that's one of the problems AI scribes are trying to fix.  But how do they work?  How good are they?  Is my data still private?  And are we nearing the age of Dr. Bot, M....

05/25/25

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S04_E16 - We're Talkin' Speech-Language Pathology

With Special Guest:  Adam Terrell, MS

When it comes to the field of Speech Pathology, we might tend to think it's all about helping people with the challenges of a stutter or helping kids get out a proper "R" sound - but it turns out there's a lot more to it!  Communication is a 2-way street, and ther...

05/11/25

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S04_E15 - Heat, Haze & How Climate Is Affecting Our Health

With Special Guest:  Beth Stegora, PT, DPT

As global temperatures rise and extreme weather events become more frequent, it's not just our environment that’s feeling the impact—our bodies and communities are, too.  Worsening air quality, heatwaves and supply chain disruptions are just some of the many ways climate...

04/27/25

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S04_E14 - Gut Check: Understanding Crohn's Disease

With Special Guest:  Dr. Jason Eckmann, MD

We've all had a stomach bug at some point in our lives, and it's probably safe to say that every one of us would rather skip the next one.  But for millions worldwide with a Crohn's Disease diagnosis (AKA Crohn Disease), that stomach issue is much like the condition t...

04/13/25

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S04_E13 - We Need to Talk (About Menopause)

If there was something that had profound effects on more than half the population for decades of their lives, well, that something would certainly be worth talking about!  Menopause is something that we've all heard about before, but very few women experiencing it say they were prepared for it.  So on Episode 13 of the show, we&ap...

03/30/25

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S04_E12 - Bipolar Disorder:  The Ups, Downs, and In-Betweens...

Bipolar disorder affects millions of people worldwide - and actually, a higher percentage of people in developed countries.  It can bring euphoric highs and depressive lows at any time, with no rhyme or reason, and understandably, can have a real impact on those living with the condition, as well as their loved ones...

03/16/25

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S04_E11 - Why Are Kids Always Sick?! Let's Talk About It.

If you have (or know) a kid, you've probably wondered: "How can such a tiny human catch so many illnesses?" And, "How is it humanly possible to create such an endless supply of snot?!"  Let's face it, kids are mini germ factories. From coughs to colds to ear infections, kids seem to pick...

03/02/25

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S04_E10 - Controlled Chaos: A Day in the Life of an Emergency Nurse

There are a lot of important people in healthcare, but the medical system itself simply would not exist without one essential piece of the puzzle: NURSES.  It might be impossible to give them enough credit for the many important jobs they do - from the Emergency Department to the clinics.  They literally see it ...

02/16/25

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S04_E09 - Hypertension: Avoiding the Silent Killer

High Blood Pressure, or hypertension, is often called The Silent Killer because it can wreak havoc on our bodies, oftentimes without us even knowing.  It's estimated that 85 million people in the U.S. alone have high blood pressure, which is an alarming stat, especially given that it can be a major contributor to ...

02/02/25

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S04_E08 - The MS Journey: From Symptoms to Solutions

Did you know that 1,000,000 people in the U.S. alone are living with Multiple Sclerosis?  We've all likely heard of MS before, and many of us may even know someone with the condition, but there are always a lot of questions when it comes to these types of diseases.  Like, what's actually happening in the bo...

01/19/25

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S04_E07 - Let's Learn About Lupus!

Did you know that in 2024, over 200,000 people in the U.S. alone had Lupus?  It's a condition that many of us have likely heard of, but it's one that often presents with a lot of questions - like where does it come from?  Who is most likely to get Lupus?  Is it a life-long condition?  And what help is available for thos...

01/05/24

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S04_E06 - How to Live to be 100 (or Die Trying...)

When it comes to our longevity, there's certainly no shortage of advice out there. We'll often get an earful about the superfood du jour, fad diets, or trendy exercise routines - but what's the word from an actual MD on the subject?  Are there really keys to living a longer, healthier life?  And can I st...

12/22/24

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S04_E05 - A is for Alcohol. A Primer.

Are you doing a "Dry January"?  Do your family gatherings get a little more colorful when the wine starts flowing?  Like it or not, alcohol plays a role in many of our lives, both directly and indirectly.  It lives deep within the fabric of our society (and it has since ancient times!) but there've been quite a few c...