Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Carole Johnson , Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration. Carole Johnson explains the programs HRSA oversees to help give underserved communities access to health care, the role of HRSA in administering COVID-19 vaccines, and the support they provide for workers in the health care industry. Dr. David Rudd , former President of the University of Memphis, Distinguished University Professor of Psychology, and Di...
Dec 16, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring January Contreras, Assistant Secretary for the Administration for Children and Families at the Department of Health and Human Services. Secretary Contreras explains the different programs provided by ACF, including Head Start, and offers details into their work assisting communities in their battle against COVID-19, the flu, and RSV. Also, Bill Potts, Author of Up for the Fight: How to Advocate For Yourself As You Battle Cancer, From ...
Dec 09, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Christina Huntsman Durham of the Huntsman Mental Health Foundation & Dr. Mark Hyman Rapaport, CEO of the Huntsman Mental Health Institute and Chair, Department of Psychiatry, University of Utah School of Medicine. Christina Huntsman Durham and Dr. Rapaport join the show to discuss a new mental health initiative started in conjunction with the Ad Council, along with an overview of the mental health challenges prevalent across the U...
Dec 02, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Loretta Christensen, Chief Medical Officer of the Indian Health Services. Dr. Christensen joins the show for Native American Heritage Month to discuss different health issues impacting Native American communities. Vice President of Policy for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Avenel Joseph, also checks in for National Hunger and Homelessness Week to discuss how high inflation impacts both of those issues.
Nov 20, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Chiquita Brooks Lasure, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, where she oversees Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Healthcare.gov health insurance marketplace. Plus, ahead of the kick-off to The Salvation Army’s 132nd Red Kettle Campaign, National Commander of The Salvation Army Commissioner Kenneth Hodder joins the show.
Nov 11, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Dara Kass, HHS Regional Director for Region 2. Dr. Kass discusses COVID-19, the flu, and RSV, along with info on COVID-19 and flu vaccines. American Lung Association Representative and Thoracic Medical Oncologist Dr. Jacob Sands also checked in for Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Nov 05, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Mohammad Jahanzeb, Medical Oncologist at the Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Andrew Kahn, Licensed Psychologist and Associate Director of Behavior Change and Expertise at Understood.org, also checks in to discuss those who think and learn differently, as this month is also Learning Disabilities Awareness Month.
Oct 28, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Patsy Stinchfield, a retired pediatric nurse practitioner and President of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, to discuss flu season. Neurologist, Sleep Specialist, and Author Dr. Chris Winter also joins the show to discuss the importance of sleep, including how much you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle and ways to unwind better and get the quality sleep we’re all looking for.
Oct 24, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Catherine Pearlman, author of FIRST PHONE: A kids’ guide to safely and productively navigating the digital landscape. Plus, 3-time medal-winning Paralympic snowboarder Amy Purdy checks in for World Mental Health Day to discuss overcoming obstacles and challenges.
Oct 18, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Ben Sommers, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Assistant Secretary for Planning & Evaluation (ASPE) and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health Policy at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Sommers breaks down a new study on the impact of the COVID-19 vaccines. Plus, Sherri McKinney, a spokesperson with the American Red Cross, checks in to discuss their Hurricane Ian relief efforts, along with all th...
Oct 18, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Scott Strode, Founder and National Executive Director of The Phoenix, a national sober active community. Plus, the Director of FEMA’s Ready Campaign Lea Crager discusses preparing for natural disasters and emergencies as part of National Preparedness Month.
Oct 18, 2022•30 min
For this week's iHeartRadio nationwide special, FDNY Capt. Michael Kozo, the commanding officer of the FDNY's Fire Safety Education Unit, joins the show. Also, Michael Capponi, Founder/President of Global Empowerment Mission, checked in to discuss how Global Empowerment is assisting with disaster aid throughout the Southeast following the destruction of Hurricane Ian.
Sep 30, 2022•29 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Gonzalo Bearman, Chief of Infectious Diseases at VCU Health, on the updated COVID-19 vaccines. Plus, Jenny Siler and Brian DiSabatino from Stop Soldier Suicide join the show to discuss Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and their upcoming VetFest event.
Sep 19, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Evelyn Twentyman, the CDC’s COVID-19 Vaccine Policy Unit Lead. Dr. Twentyman discusses the updated COVID-19 vaccines. Mary Tobin, Senior Advisor for Wounded Warrior, Veteran, and Military Families for AmeriCorps, also joins the show to talk about this weekend’s 9/11 Anniversary and National Day of Service & Remembrance.
Sep 11, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Christopher Jones, acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, for National Recovery Month. Plus, Dr. Matthew Miller, Executive Director of Suicide Prevention for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, also joins the show to discuss a new veteran suicide prevention campaign called “Don’t Wait, Reach Out.”
Sep 08, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Zuani Villarreal, Senior Director of Communications for Feeding America. Dr. Charmain F. Jackman, a psychologist and mental health expert with the Ad Council’s Sound It Out Campaign, also joins the show to discuss youth mental health.
Sep 01, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Greta Massetti, a Principal Incident Management Team member, part of the CDC’s COVID-19 Response Team. Dr. Massetti broke down the latest CDC COVID-19 guidance and recommendations. Then, 15-time Emmy Award Winner Sonia Manzano checks in to discuss her time playing “Maria” on Sesame Street, her leadership within the Hispanic community, and her new book on the 1959 Cuban Revolution.
Aug 19, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Adriana Cadilla, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Nemours Children’s Health in Orlando. Dr. Cadilla discusses COVID-19 and the return of kids back to school. Plus, the Executive Director of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, Dr. John Draper, checks in to recap the launch of 988 and explain how the new national suicide prevention line will help those dealing with a mental health crisis.
Aug 15, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Charmain F. Jackman, a psychologist and mental health expert with the Ad Council’s Sound It Out Campaign. Dr. Jackman discusses mental health as students across the country embark on a new school year. CEO of the Fisher House Foundation Ken Fisher also joins the show to discuss his organization’s work assisting military families and the upcoming 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games.
Aug 09, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Patrick K. Porter, an award-winning author, educator, consultant, entrepreneur, and speaker. He’s the inventor of BrainTap and joins the show to discuss brain health and ways to improve focus and sleep. CNBC Contributor Ron Insana also checks in for an overview of the state of the U.S. economy, including the latest news on inflation, interest rates, and the possibility of a recession.
Jul 29, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Health & Human Services Region 7 Regional Director Joe Palm & Regional Health Administrator Dr. Catherine Satterwhite with the latest COVID-19 and vaccine recommendations. Aaron Dworkin, CEO of the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA), also joins the show to discuss combating summer learning loss and the NSLA’s new online resource Discover Summer.
Jul 26, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Peter Marks, Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research for the Food & Drug Administration, with some answers to common questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. Journalist, Reporter, and Travel Editor Peter Greenberg also joins the show to discuss tips for navigating summer travel.
Jul 15, 2022•30 min
Clara Reynolds, President & CEO of the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, and Dr. Janine Domingues, Clinical Psychologist at the Child Mind Institute, join host Ryan Gorman for an in-depth discussion about mental health in America.
Jul 08, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Jody Thomas, Founder and CEO of The Meg Foundation, who discusses strategies for overcoming a fear of needles and dealing with chronic pain. Historian and Author of the “Don’t Know Much About” book series Kenneth C. Davis also joins the show to break down the history of the July 4th holiday.
Jul 02, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Sean O’Leary, a pediatric infectious disease specialist, and professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado. He’s also the director of the Colorado Children’s Outcomes Network, a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on School Health, and serves as the Vice-Chair of the Committee on Infectious Diseases. Dr. O’Leary discussed the latest guidance on COVID vaccines for children. Founder of Project Yellow Light, ...
Jun 25, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Kenneth Alexander, Chief of Infectious Diseases at Nemours Children’s Health in Florida. Dr. Alexander discusses the latest information regarding children and COVID-19. Kelly Navies, Museum Specialist of Oral History at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, also joins the show to discuss the history of Juneteenth.
Jun 21, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dan Kottlowski, AccuWeather’s lead hurricane expert. Dan explains why recent hurricane seasons have been so active and what to expect over the next few months. iHeartRadio National Correspondent Steve Gregory also checks in to discuss wildfires out West, from the causes of some recent fires to the destruction they’ve left in their wake.
Jun 13, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Head of Advisory Services at Hopelab Fred Dillon. Fred discusses a new digital tool for LGBTQ+ teen mental health and well-being. Mark Follman, author of Trigger Points: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America, also checks in to discuss his research and reporting on strategies to prevent mass shootings.
Jun 13, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Ram Koppaka, Associate Director for the Adult Immunization Services Division in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Koppaka explains the latest CDC guidance related to COVID-19 vaccines. Bonnie Carroll, the President & Founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, also joins the show to discuss her organization’s work helping those grieving the death of a military loved one.
Jun 01, 2022•30 min
Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Retired US Navy Vice Admiral and Senior Vice President of Military Affairs at USAA John Bird to discuss USAA’s Poppy Honor Wall and efforts to remember those who served and sacrificed everything on Memorial Day. President & CEO of the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay Clara Reynolds also joins the show for Mental Health Awareness Month.
May 24, 2022•30 min
