While most people can agree that healthcare in the United States is ailing, what they can't agree on is the cure. Can our current system be fixed, or does something else need to take its place? Is "Medicare for All" the answer? But what is it? How would it work? On this episode of The Best of Health, we talk with two medical experts to ask them abo…

When it comes to healthcare in the United States, we have an ailing patient — and that patient is the entire system itself. From the high cost of care, to complicated insurance plans, to political infighting, our country's healthcare is struggling. On this episode of The Best of Health, we talk with two medical experts about these issues and try to…

"Dr. Google" -- no, it's not an M.D. It's the name many people jokingly use when doing Google searches for medical diagnoses, information and advice. Does it help? Does it hurt? On this episode of The Best of Health, we talk with two medical experts about the risks and benefits of going online before going to your doctor. Follow us: Website: conflu…

While the physical toll of COVID-19 dominates the headlines, there are side effects that often go unnoticed or undiscussed: stress, worry, anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns. In this episode of "The Best of Health," we talk with two medical experts who have firsthand experience treating people who have suffered in silence from the…

For the fortunate recipients, donated organs are literally a gift of life. However, many Americans are hesitant to sign up as organ donors because of myths, misunderstandings or fears. In this episode of "The Best of Health," we talk with two medical experts with firsthand knowledge of the organ donation process and procedures to learn what's true …

While the symptoms and risk factors for heart attacks are widely known, many people are unfamiliar with the signs of brain attacks – also known as strokes. In this episode of "The Best of Health," our guest is Kelly Condefer, MD – a neurologist at Confluence Health – who discusses the symptoms, treatments and risk factors for brain attacks. What ex…

For many people the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, but for others it can be a time of stress and anxiety. In this episode of "The Best of Health," we learn about the sources of holiday stress and the best ways to survive the holidays (relatively) unscathed. Our guest is Patrick Carrillo, PhD -- the outpatient clinical direct…

In the emergency room, healthcare providers expect the unexpected ... everything from a broken toe to a sudden life-and-death crisis. In this episode of "The Best of Health," we go behind the scenes of the ER to find out what this challenging, fast-paced environment is really like. Our guest is Vanessa Cameron -- a nursing professional development …