Speak Up and Stay Alive

The Speak Up and Stay Alive radio program is a fast paced, one hour talk show that brings little known healthcare and hospital hazards to the forefront. Currently a favorite in Cleveland, Ohio and Phoenix, Arizona – the program features world-wide and nationally acclaimed healthcare guests as well as everyday people and patients with a story to tell.

The program is hosted by Pat Rullo, noted author and speaker with an ability to make a serious subject not only educative but most importantly, entertaining. Listeners appreciate her warm style and quick sense of humor and eagerly tune in each week. The game show segment is a crowd favorite as it combines patient safety tips and tools in a fun and lighthearted way – making the information easy to remember and use.

Speak Up and Stay Alive Podcast is brought to you by Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com/).

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Episodes

Dirty Electricity and Unsafe Hospitals

Pat shares facts about the dangers of electromagnetic fields and later John James - chief toxicologist for NASA shares his new and groundbreaking findings about unnecessary hospital deaths due to errors. The new number is staggering. And the boys go back to an old fave game - Shocking News (scream) from Around the World. An interesting mix of topics and news jam packed into one show. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on ...

Apr 21, 2014•52 min

Women, Hearts, & Patient Safety

The prestigious Dr. Peter Pronovost joins the show to answer listener's email questions about patient safety. Interesting questions and insightful answers from a world famous expert. And Pat shares a story about a woman's heart attack and shares the signs and symptoms. Plus the boys decide to grab a friend and play Are You in Jeopardy or Are You Safe. A full program rich with life-saving tips and tools to keep you safe during any healthcare or hospital encounter. This show is broadcast live on W...

Apr 14, 2014•52 min

The Patient Experience and Crayons

Does anyone color anymore? Discover the true meaning of the patient experience through a box of crayons. Plus special guest - Thomas Dahlborg - NICHQ.org continues with his thoughts about healthcare today and the patient experience. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) ....

Apr 10, 2014•52 min

Remove Your Smart Meter

Pat and her guest Jerry Day, an Emmy award winning television producer, share a little known way to deal with your utility company to get that radiation emitting surveillance device - better known as a "smart meter" off of your home. If you do nothing else - share this episode with everyone on your list. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) ....

Apr 04, 2014•52 min

Teens, Tweens, and the Patient Voice

Children and teens are at the back end of health hazards and poor healthcare practices. This episode exposes the rise in the C-diff bacterium as it relates to children and the overuse of antibiotics. Today's guest, Morgan Gleason is a 15 year old patient activist whose YouTube video's are getting national recognition within the patient experience world. And the boys play Are You in Jeopardy or Are You Safe - just a fun way to explore little known healthcare hazards. This show is broadcast live o...

Mar 22, 2014•52 min

EMF’s, Cell Phones, & Wi-Fi Oh My!

Guest - Elizabeth Plourde - Author of the book - EMF FREEDOM solutions for the 21st century pollution - talks with Pat about cell phone, smart meter, wifi and other health hazards. Game Time - the boys are always excited to play everyone's fave game - Shocking News from Around the World This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( http://www.talk4media.com/) ....

Feb 19, 2014•52 min

Wachter’s World and the Patent Cliff

Guest - Dr. Robert M. Wachter - Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of California offers his sage advice about patient safety and the patient experience. Healthcare Hazard of the Week - Are your medications falling off the patent cliff this year? Hmm ... better listen and find out. Game Time - The boys go back to our roots - FEAR THE WHEELCHAIR makes a comeback. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www....

Feb 19, 2014•52 min

Patient Experience & Charlie Brown

Guest - Jason Wolf, president of the Beryl Institute answers emails about the patient experience. Intelligent questions and insightful answers. Healthcare Hazard of the Week - Wah Wah Wah ... what do Charlie Brown's parents and teachers have to do with post hospital syndrome? Game Time - the boys enjoy another game and of course, the Naked Mole Rat is exposed. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network...

Feb 19, 2014•52 min

Living, Dying, & 60% Less Sugar

Guest - Kathy Kastner talks about Best Endings - how to live a life and end a life. Healthcare Hazard of the Week - How can that soft drink taste the same with 60% less sugar and what does that have to do with kidneys from an unborn fetus? Think before you drink ... just saying ... Game Time - a special guest arrives to play Shocking News (scream) from Around the World. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Med...

Feb 19, 2014•52 min

The Patient Experience Us vs Them?

Guest - Mary S. Sheehan, pharmacist, coach, and owner of Prescriptions for Happiness - it's not about the pill, it's about the person. Find out how you can take a half hour to find your power with a one-on-one telephone coaching conversation. Healthcare Hazard of the Week - Want to survive the healthcare boxing ring? Pat takes it beyond the "us versus them" mentality as a way to create a safe and positive patient experience. Game Time - what game is it this week - and is the naked mole rat menti...

Feb 18, 2014•52 min

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