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Speak Up and Stay Alive

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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

Cross Contamination Special

What has more germs - a kitchen sink or a toilet? An elevator button or a doorknob of a men's restroom? Stay safe from cross contamination opportunites. Plus guests from Cleanint arrive to share their CleanPen, CleanStethescope, CleanStylus and more. With Ebola and the enterovirus running around - you need to improve infection control measures - yes - even at home. 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 ...

Nov 18, 201452 min

Inside the Healthcare Boxing Ring

Does your healthcare encounter feel like a fight inside a boxing ring? Pat shares some ways for all sides to find victory. And guest - Tom Dahlborg NICHQ - retells a story about Big Data - does Amazon really share your purchasing information with your health insurers? Yep! Get the scoop right here. 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/) ....

Nov 11, 201452 min

But I Don't Want a Vaccine

Cross contamination in hospitals cause more deaths than Ebola. And what's up with the Ebola scare? Are we headed for a mandatory vaccine? And if so, are there any legal exemptions? Find out right here and right now. 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/) ....

Nov 03, 201452 min

I Spy with My Big Data Eye

Is big brother spying on your every move in the name of caring for your health outcomes? The answer is Yes! Your insurance company knows all about you. Find out how. And today's specialy guest, Julie Stiles shares some non-medical ways toward healing and wellness. 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/) ....

Oct 27, 201452 min

Smart Meters, Health Literacy and More

October is Health Literacy Month and Pat shifts the focus. Why is it the patient's fault? Find out what to do when you don't understand "medicalese" in this week's healthcare hazard of the week. And the hazards continue when Josh Hart from Stop Smart Meters shows up to expose the dangers associated with the unconstitutional utility company deployment of these privacy invading, health destructive spy meters. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio – ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http:...

Oct 24, 201452 min

Take Back Your Power

Julie Stiles joins the show to talk about her autoimmune adventures and how her disease has caused her to understand the importance of not giving your power away to healthcare providers. Pat takes it further and examines how the idea of 'take back your power' plays a role in everyday life. Hear about her adventures at a Walmart speedy checkout, a pizza parlour, ambulances, smart meters and yes - all the way to the new approach of calling our children purple penguins instead of boys and girls. If...

Oct 22, 201452 min

Miserable Mercury Mouth

Open wide because today's show is filled with little known dangers about mercury fillings. Russ Tanner joins Pat to expose the health hazards associated with dangerous dentistry. And Pat goes on a rant about current practices used by big government and big business that impact the health of society. This show goes where mainstream media stops. 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.tal...

Oct 07, 201452 min

It's a Bird, a Plane, a Chemtrail?

A white checkerboard in the sky. Zig zagging plumes of ... Chemtrails? Russ Tanner of Global Skywatch joins the show to explain the unbelievable. What are they spraying on you and why. Listen and take action. 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/) ....

Oct 01, 201452 min

It's a Bird, a Plane, a Chemtrail?

A white checkerboard in the sky. Zig zagging plumes of ... Chemtrails? Russ Tanner of Global Skywatch joins the show to explain the unbelievable. What are they spraying on you and why. Listen and take action. 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/) ....

Sep 23, 201452 min

3D Food and Secret Corporations

Hungry for an extruded chicken wing? Just print one! 3D foods are coming our way. Will hospitals jump on the futuristic bandwagon? Pat tells all. Guest, Al Whitney exposes the government as a corporation doing business and why you should carry a legal notice pocket card with you at all times to deny consent against anything you choose to refuse. Think vaccines, smart meters, dui checkpoints ... This is one eyebrow raising show - so tune in. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.co...

Sep 16, 201452 min

Dangerous Dining and Healthcare Conflict

Pat shares some tasty tidbits about genetically modified foods. A yummy segment that exposes those behind the scenes. Does your doctor come on strong? Scary? Arrogant? Today's guest offers simple ways to avoid healthcare related conflicts. And the boys play a fun game - Squeak Up and Stay Alive complete with dog toys and the potential to win the championship and fabricated belt! This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the T...

Sep 16, 201452 min

Doctor Germ Tells All

Dr. Germ aka Dr. Chuck Gerba microbiologist University of Arizona exposes all of the germiest hiding places. You'll be surprised. Is it the toilet or is it the kitchen sink? Pat shares some interesting medical word origins - itis, oma, osis, oh my! And crazy Rush-elle reads some listener emails. A thoughtfully packed program that makes this show America's favorite patient safety resource. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/...

Sep 04, 201452 min

A Listener Sends a Scary Email

Home health aides who steal and do drugs? Shared and dirty hospital toilets? Doctors who don't wash their hands? Yes, this and more as Pat shares a scary email from a listener. Later, Dr. Robert Wachter arrives to talk about the patient experience and then the boys gather to play their fave game, Fear the Wheelchair. An eyebrow raising show. Oh and did we mention honking geese? This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Ta...

Aug 27, 201452 min

Dirty Hands and Technology Don't Mix

Technology in the healthcare setting is creating a new infection control hazard. Pat shares some dirty hand stories. Then David O. Carpenter, M.D. co-editor/author of the Bioinitiative Report shares his thoughts about the health hazards associated with smart meters, cell phones, and wifi in schools. The precautionary principle and prudent avoidance are recurring themes. And don't miss - Breakfast with Bob! This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://w...

Aug 18, 201452 min

Predatory Guardians

Elder abuse? Guardian abuse? Yes - it happens more often than we know. Sylvia Rudek director of the National Association to Stop Guardian Abuse tells all. 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/) .

Aug 16, 201452 min

Medicated Water - Radiated Computers

What's in your water? Did you give 'informed consent' to the mandatory fluoridation of your water? What is it doing to your health? Dr. Paul Connett from fluoridealert.org shares his research and perspective. Pat has radiation leaking from her computer and doesn't know why. What's up with that? And Rush-elle from Dr. VeryBusy's office in New York joins Bob to play a fun game of Shocking News (scream) from Around the World. Always serious and fun rolled into one. http://www.speakupandstayalive.co...

Aug 07, 201452 min

WiFried Hospital Stays

Special guest Cindy Sage - BioInitiative Report talks about wireless technology and health hazards in the hospital Think you're there to heal? Think again! Pat shares a healthcare hazard - a recent 'near miss' when a doctor prescribes conflicting medications. This is an important show with no game segment. Hospitals are frying patients under the guise of technological progress. Infants are especially at risk. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http:...

Jul 29, 201452 min

Dr. Lucian Leape & Patient Safety

Dr. Lucian Leape MD - a physician and professor at Harvard School of Public Health joins Pat Rullo to answer listener's questions about patient safety. Pat shares a recent patient experience and the boys show up to play another round of Shocking News (scream) from Around the World. http://www.speakupandstayalive.com 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/) ....

Jul 21, 201452 min

Relationships, Tuna, and Sorry Works

What do your relationships with doctors and nurses have to do with a tuna sandwich? Pat tells all. Plus a guest shares why Sorry Works, when it comes to admitting and apologizing for a medical error. And the boys gather to play an oldie but goodie - Fear the Wheelchair. Another audio treat! http://www.speakupandstayalive.com 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/) ....

Jul 14, 201452 min

Trombone Player's Lung

Do you or someone you know play a brass or wind instrument? Take a peek inside and you'll likely find mold. Deadly mold killed band member and the husband of today's guest due to a misdiagnosis. Was his beloved horn at fault? And our guest sticks around to play today's game. Lot's of unusual information rolled into one lifesaving program. http://www.speakupandstayalive.com This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 ...

Jul 07, 201452 min

Meds, Genetics and the Ask it Basket

What role do your genetics play when it comes to taking medications? A simple cheek swab might be the answer. And what about drugs and interactions? Pat shares some news regarding personalized medicine. Plus a crowd shows up to play a new game - The Ask it Basket - with Word Nerd, A Dose of Gross, and so much more. http://www.speakupandstayalive.com 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://w...

Jul 02, 201452 min

Outpatients and Beautiful Skin

Pat exposes the dangers of outpatient care. The hazards are not just in hospitals so beware. Two lovely gals from Solia Spa join the show to share skin and beauty safety tips. Plus the boys enjoy another round of Shocking News (scream) from Around the World. Where else can you stay safe and look beautiful all at the same time? 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/) ....

Jun 24, 201452 min

Mandatory Vaccines and Dirty Gloves

Guest - Al Whitney from Parents Against Mandatory Vaccines shares four indisputable facts about the vaccine market and urges parents to understand the vaccine refusal form before signing off - this little tip is of paramount importance. Healthcare Hazard of the Week - An urgent care story featuring Bob and a nurse with bad glove protocol kicks off today's show. Game Time - A guest calls in to play Jeopardy with Bob. And everyone learns and has fun at the same time. http://www.speakupandstayalive...

Jun 16, 201452 min

People or Robots

Look out for Louise. She's the new robot with creepy eyebrows who just might discharge you from the hospital. What do you think - people or robots? Special guest Rachel Weissburg from the National Quality Forum talks about Never Events - outcomes you should 'never' experience or pay for during a hospital stay. Plus the boys invite a guest to play one of their fun games. A jam packed show with clues on how to survive any hospital stay. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) pa...

Jun 09, 201452 min

Radioversary Special

To celebrate our radio birthday - or is it a radioversary - the boys decide to play lightening rounds of three of their most favorite games - Shocking News from Around the World, Fear the Wheelchair, and Squeak Up and Stay Alive. Pat exposes the new healthcare mindset - Populations versus People - and today's guest - Sheila Brune shares her dad's hospital demise that prompted her to create the Living History Program. A fun filled show guaranteed to inform and entertain. This show is broadcast li...

Jun 05, 201452 min

Grill the Guest

Pat grills her guest like a juicy summer steak and asks for one word answers. Tom Dahlborg - CFO of The National Initiative for Children's Healthcare Quality is happy to submit to the heat. Plus Pat delves into the meaning of the word 'experience' especially as it applies to the patient experience. And for added fun - family members show up to play Shocking News (scream) from Around the World. Fun, fast-paced, and full of healthcare and hospital safety tips and tools. This show is broadcast live...

Jun 05, 201452 min

Hospital Induced Dementia

No - you may not have dementia or early stages of Alzheimer's. If you're a patient in a hospital - you may have hospital induced dementia due to a variety of reason - medications, dehydration ... Pat shares all. And special guest Sherri Loeb joins the program to talk about her experiences as a patient advocate for her husband, Jerod, an executive vice president for the Joint Commission. And as usual, the boys play their favorite game - Shocking News (scream) from Around the World. This show is b...

May 19, 201452 min

Mother's Wisdom Debunked

A special mother's day show that asks the question - "Does Mother Know Best or Is She a Pest?" Pat and crew tackle common mother's advice to determine the validity in today's world. Fun, foolish, and full of facts ... 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/) ....

May 12, 201452 min

Chemically Sensitive Woman Harassed

Pat shares a phone call from a listener who has multiple chemical sensitivities and is harassed by her local lawmakers. Garbage trucks park in front of her home, purposely spewing diesel fumes into her house. EMS responders arrive late and make fun of her on recorded 911 calls. This is a frightening comment on how government and political characters have little sympathy and compassion for those with non-recognized disabilities. This show is broadcast live on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of T...

May 05, 201452 min

Refugium, WiFi, Electroplague

Where do you go when an invisible matrix spanning the globe is making you sick? Special guest - Kim Goldberg - author of the upcoming book, Refugium - Wi-Fi Exiles & The Coming Electroplague joins the program. Pat looks back on her cross country driving trip and the disturbing juxtaposition of peaceful farmlands and monstrous cell towers And the boys arrive to play Shocking News from Around the World - the "busted" edition. http://www.electroplague.com http://www.speakupandstayalive.com This...

Apr 28, 201452 min
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