03/19/23 The Healthy Matters Podcast Season 2 - Episode 08 - Healthcare the World Over - Senegal Edition Believe it or not, healthcare is healthcare - the world over. Our journeys to better health may be very different, but at its core, the need for healthcare is the same for all of us. On the surface, Senegal, in Africa, couldn't be more different than Minnesota, however many of the conditions people face there with regard to their health are not too dissimilar - Hypertension (high blood pressu...
Mar 19, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 8
03/05/23 The Healthy Matters Podcast Season 2 - Episode 07 - Healthcare's Alphabet Soup There’s no "I" in team, and technically, there’s also no "I" in MD, PA, RNP, AAP, etc… But it takes each of these to build out a modern healthcare system’s team-based approach to serving a community. So, who and what are they? It’s likely that you’ve been seen by a PA or an NP at some point, and there’s a growing number of them in our clinics and hospitals every day. How do they differ from an MD? What types ...
Mar 05, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 7
02/19/23 The Healthy Matters Podcast Season 2 - Episode 06 - Legalize it!/? The Good and the Bad of Recreational Marijuana Since many people have found great benefit in medicinal marijuana, and many others have found, well, great benefit in its recreational use - we thought it was high time we had a real conversation around cannabis. As we know, almost nothing is entirely good or entirely bad, so to help gain some perspective on the issue, we welcome back to the show Dr. Charlie Reznikoff, addic...
Feb 19, 2023•26 min•Season 2Ep. 6
02/05/23 The Healthy Matters Podcast Season 2 - Episode 05 - Yep, We’re Talking About Your Colon... A wise man once said that the colon is the organ that is responsible for modern human society (it’s actually our guest who said this, which, in itself, is probably deserving of its' own episode). From colonoscopy prep to polyps, in this episode, we shed some light on an organ that literally lives where the sun doesn't shine. Okay, enough jokes. Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer - i...
Feb 05, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 5
01/22/23 The Healthy Matters Podcast Season 2 - Episode 04 - Stayin' Alive! A Q&A with a Cardiologist There's been a lot of talk about cardiac arrest in the past few weeks, and well, it turns out our hearts are pretty important to us! But what actually happens when things go wrong? Does a daily aspirin really help? And what's the best disco song to perform CPR to? From Damar Hamlin's on-field scare, to cholesterol, to emergency procedures, there's certainly no shortage of things to talk abou...
Jan 22, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 4
01/08/23 The Healthy Matters Podcast Season 2 - Episode - 03 - Hilden's House Calls - An AMA with the MD MPH FACP Ever wondered - Why does it hurt when I do this? Or, what happens if I don't sweat? And what does Dr. Hilden do for self care? We've all got questions for the doctor, and now you have a doctor for all of those questions! In Episode 3, we kick off the new year with another deep dive into the wide (and often times puzzling) world of healthcare. Dr. Hilden fields questions from actual p...
Jan 08, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 3
12/25/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Season 2 - Episode 2 - Digesting the Topic of Processed Foods Is drinking Apple Juice the same as eating apple sauce? Do canned and frozen foods retain their nutritional content? And where in nature does the color of blue Gatorade come from? (nowhere) Food is a complicated subject on its own - and processed foods only complicate things further. Thankfully, for this episode, we’ll be joined once again by Dr. Kate Shafto of Hennepin Healthcare to help detangle ...
Dec 25, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 2
12/11/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Season 2 - Episode 1 - Pediatrics! Where it all begins... Did you know that up to 95% of a child's brain develops before the age of 5? A pediatrician cares for the littlest members of our society (sometimes even before birth) as well as teenagers and the family as a whole. It's true, it takes a village to raise a child, and having a pediatrician in that village can be a big help. Join us for Episode 1 of our second season as we chat with Dr. Krishnan Subrahma...
Dec 11, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 1
11/13/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode 25 - A Ride-Along with Emergency Medical Services How does it work when someone calls 9-1-1? How much does an ambulance cost? What's a typical shift like for a paramedic? And how do they cope with the stresses of the job? With 36 ambulances, 2 paramedics in each, and an average of one call every 6 minutes, these mobile emergency rooms and the teams within them see a lot of action - approximately 90,000 calls a year at Hennepin Healthcare alone! Join u...
Nov 13, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 25
10/30/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 24 - Breast Cancer - From Awareness to Action Breast cancer has likely touched all of our lives in one way or another. And current statistics show that, on average, 1 in every 8 women is likely to get breast cancer in their lifetime! That's a staggering statistic and one that certainly merits a deeper conversation. Thankfully, for Episode 24, we'll be joined by Dr. Abigail Madans, a specialist in the field and a breast cancer surgeon at Hennepin Hea...
Oct 30, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 24
10/16/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 23 - Community Immunity - Let's Talk Vaccines! Shingrix, PCV-15, PCV-23, Flu Shots, Bivalent.... From Shingles, to Pneumonia, to Influenza, and even a little thing called COVID-19 - there's a lot to know when it comes to vaccines. Most of us have been living with them our entire lives, and there are likely more ahead! Join us for Episode 23 of the podcast where we chat with Dr. Kate Hust, Medical Director of the Internal Medicine Clinic at Hennepin ...
Oct 16, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 23
10/02/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Skin! It’s the largest organ on your body, so needless to say, there’s a lot to talk about! Thankfully, we’ll be joined by the Chair of Dermatology at Hennepin Healthcare, Dr. Jenny Liu, to walk us through the do’s and don’ts of skincare. From sunscreen, to dry skin, to acne, to Botox - we cover it all in this episode of the Healthy Matters Podcast. And yes, sunscreen is the best anti-aging measure around. Join us! Got a question for the doc? Or an idea for a...
Oct 02, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 22
09/18/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 21 - More of the Myriad Myths in Medicine - Let's Debunk Again! We've heard them all before, but is there any truth to the common myths in medicine? Can cold weather actually make you sick? Will cracking your knuckles lead to arthritis? Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Join us for Episode 21 where Dr. Hilden covers the origins, validity, or shoddiness behind these theories and many more of the myths we've all grown up with. Go...
Sep 18, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 21
09/04/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 20 - Eating through the Ages. Let's Talk About Food! 100 years ago we ate very differently than we do today. What does that mean? it means we've got a lot to talk about! Food is complicated, but on Episode 20, we're going to untangle a few things. We chat with Dr. Kate Shafto to discuss the intricacies of food and modern diets, the effects on our personal health, and on public health as a whole. Learn about the importance of a healthy gut and get ti...
Sep 04, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 20
08/21/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 19 - Gender-Affirming Care, and Why it Matters... When talking about all things healthcare, it's important to remember that there is no one-size-fits-all approach and that the various communities served by our healthcare systems oftentimes have different needs. For the transgender community, in particular, health outcomes for patients can be immensely different when the patient and their specific needs and circumstances are understood by the practit...
Aug 21, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 19
08/07/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 18 - Sit up straight! We're talking to a Chiropractor... Lower back pain! Upper Back pain! And what the heck is Tech Neck?! It's time to sit up straight and check in with Dr. Richard Printon of Hennepin Healthcare. Join us for Episode 18 where we cover all things in chiropractic domain. Learn about what causes back pain, self care tips, and what to do with persistent back and joint pain. Plus get a look into how chiropractics has become an integral ...
Aug 07, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 18
07/24/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 17 - Hilden's House Calls - An AMA with the MD MPH FACP Ever wondered - Why does it hurt when I do this? Is there a downside to eating all these pickled foods? Could doing the Wordle actually be good for you? And what’s the story on monkeypox? We've all got questions for the doctor, and now you have a doctor for all of those questions! Join us for Episode 17 as we take another deep dive into the wide world of healthcare. Dr. Hilden fields questions ...
Jul 24, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 17
07/10/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 16 - Pins and Needles - Let's Talk Acupuncture! Headaches! Menopause! Digestion! Sleep! Can acupuncture really help with all of these? How does it fit into the healthcare system? Do those pins hurt? Is it all hype? Well, it's been practiced for over 3000 years, so it's probably safe to assume it's not just hype... On episode 16 of the podcast, we're joined by Jessica Brown, one of 8(!) licensed acupuncturists at Hennepin Healthcare, for an in-depth ...
Jul 10, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 16
06/26/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 15 - Hilden's House Calls - An AMA with the MD MPH FACP Ever wondered - Why does it hurt when I do this? What can I do about this eye twitching? How do I get rid of all this grody ear wax? We've all got questions for the doctor, and now you have a doctor for all of those questions! Join us for episode 15 as we take another deep dive into the wide world of healthcare. Dr. Hilden fields questions from podcast listeners about limbs falling asleep, hair...
Jun 26, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 15
6/12/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 14 - Get a Foothold on Feet with Specialist Dr. Nicole Bauerly Bunions! Toenails! Turf toe! LUNA Machines! And... Vick's VapoRub? Are your dogs barkin'? Everyone can relate to some type of foot pain or discomfort whether it's as simple as an ingrown toenail or something more complicated like plantar fasciitis. (Just what is that anyway?) Join us for a conversation with Dr. Nicole Bauerly, foot specialist and podiatric surgeon from Hennepin Healthcare...
Jun 12, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 13
5/29/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 13 - Talking All Things Pharmacy with a Pharm D What's with the expiration date on our drugs? What is Noloxone? Why are prescriptions so expensive in the U.S.? Pharmacists are an essential piece of the healthcare puzzle, and frankly, we wouldn't really have much of a healthcare system without them. Join us for Episode 13 of The Healthy Matters Podcast where we explore all things pharmacy with Dr. Laurie Willhite, a Pharmacy Doctor at Hennepin Healthc...
May 29, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 13
5/15/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 12 - ah—Ah—AH— ALLERGIES! Peanuts! Dust mites! Pollen! Cats! Can’t live with ‘em, can’t really live without ‘em. As it turns out up to 30% of the population is allergic to them, and a ton of other things. Did you know that your hair is a sponge for pollen? Or that your bed is a breeding ground for dust mites? Is there really such thing as a hypoallergenic dog breed? Join us for episode 12 of The Healthy Matters Podcast where we’re joined by Dr. John ...
May 15, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 12
4/31/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 11 - Moms! The wisest people we know… Join us for Episode 11 of The Healthy Matters Podcast where, just in time for Mother’s Day, we chat 3 of some of the wisest people we know - moms! Listen to the lived experiences around the joys and challenges of being a mom from 3 very different perspectives - including Dr. Hilden’s own mom! From Senegal to the States, we learn once again that indeed it does take a village to raise a child, but mothers sure do a...
May 01, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 11
04/17/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 10 - The Myriad Myths in Medicine - Let's Debunk! We've heard them all before, but is there any truth to the common myths in medicine? Will the hair I shave really grow back twice as thick? Is the 5 second rule really a thing? Who says I have to wait a half an hour after eating before I can go swimming? Join us for episode 10 where Dr. Hilden covers the origins, validity or shoddy theories behind these and many more of the myths we've all grown up w...
Apr 17, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 10
04/03/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 9 - Hilden's House Calls - An AMA with the MD MPH FACP Ever wondered - Why does it hurt when I do this? What part of the egg is okay to eat (currently)? What’s a good remedy for snoring? We've all got questions for the doctor, and now you have a doctor for all of those questions! Join us for episode 9 as we take another deep dive into the wide world of healthcare. Dr. Hilden fields questions from podcast listeners about blood donation, supplements, ...
Apr 03, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 9
03/20/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode 8 - An Essential Conversation on Race, Racism and the Healthcare System The difficult truth is that racism still exists in America (yes, even in healthcare). So what are some things we do to create change? Dr. Nneka Sederstrom, Chief Health Equity Officer at Hennepin Healthcare joins Dr. David Hilden as they confront current issues surrounding racism in healthcare and discuss new programs in place that will work toward a more equitable healthcare syst...
Mar 20, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 8
03/06/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode 7 - An Interview with Special Guest WCCO's Jordana Green Join us for episode 7 as we sit down with radio and TV personality Jordana Green to discuss her storied career in media, how the heck she got to Minneapolis and her own very personal healthcare journey. Jordana has been interviewing people for a living her entire career and now she hands that role over to Dr. Hilden, as she graciously shares her emotional ongoing battle with Leukemia in the time...
Mar 06, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 7
02/20/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode 6 - Sleeping. Dreaming. Sleepsnacking? A conversation with a Sleep Medicine Doctor Seriously, who doesn't love sleeping? And who's not curious about dreaming? And who knew sleep-eating was a thing? Join us for a conversation with Dr. Ranji Varghese, psychiatrist and sleep medicine specialist from Hennepin Healthcare, where we explore everyone's favorite pastime. Hear about the basics of sleep, theories about why we dream, tips on how to beat insomnia,...
Feb 20, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 6
02/06/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 5 - Healthy Matters of the Heart (...just in time for Valentine's Day) A broken heart can hurt (a lot) - but has anyone ever died of one? What effect does our mental health have on our physical health? Join us as we take a deep dive into matters of the heart with special guests Dr. Eduardo Colon - Chair of Department of Psychiatry at Hennepin Healthcare, and Dr. Steven Goldsmith - Cardiologist and renowned expert on heart failure. Gain insight from ...
Feb 06, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 5
01/23/22 The Healthy Matters Podcast Episode - 4 - The Inside Scoop on Addictions - from an Addiction Medicine Specialist Drugs. Alcohol. Shopping. Sex. Caffeine. Tobacco. Overeating. The list goes on... Why do some people become addicts, and some don't? Join Dr. Hilden and special guest Dr. Charlie Reznikoff, addiction medicine specialist at Hennepin Healthcare, for an inside look at addictions. Learn about the use and abuse of opioids in medicine, the impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on ...
Jan 23, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 4
