Kentucky Health

Year in Review Part 2: Food and Medicaid 12.05.2026 26:25 ↓

Dr. Wayne Tuckson continues to review topics from the past year with Louisville Public Media health reporter Morgan Watkins. Topics include Medicaid and food/nutrition.

Year in Review Part 1: Vaccines, Cancer, Mental Health and Environment 06.05.2026 26:16 ↓

Dr. Wayne Tuckson reviews topics from the past year with Louisville Public Media health reporter Morgan Watkins.

Maintaining the Mental Acuity of Seniors in Long-Term Care Facilities 27.04.2026 26:35 ↓

Susan Reed and Jason Berkowitz talk about the "Stories in Our Minds" project at the Frazier Kentucky History Museum.

The Impact of Proposed Medicaid Changes on Safety Net Facilities 20.04.2026 26:34 ↓

Bart Irwin, Ph. D., talks about the impact of proposed Medicaid changes on safety net facilities.

Overweight Treatment: What Are the Best Practices? 13.04.2026 26:32 ↓

Bariatric surgeon Joshua P. Steiner, M.D., FACS, FASMBS, discusses best practices for treating overweight patients.

Neonatology, Peds ICU: Caring for the Most Fragile of the Fragile 06.04.2026 26:32 ↓

Peter J. Giannone Jr., M.D., talks about neonatology.

Sarcomas: Cancers of the Bones and Soft Tissues of the Body 31.03.2026 26:34 ↓

Surgical oncologist Michael Egger, M.D., MPH, discusses sarcomas.

Small STEPS, Big IMPACT: The KMA Is Changing the Model 23.03.2026 26:34 ↓

Kentucky Medical Association President Jiapeng Huang, M.D., Ph. D., discusses the "Small STEPS, Big IMPACT" health campaign.

Colon Cancer: The Patients are Getting Younger 02.03.2026 26:34 ↓

Colon and rectal surgeon Sandy Kavalukas, M.D., discusses the changing demographics of colon cancer.

Shoulder Injury Prevention, Treatment and Recovery 23.02.2026 26:15 ↓

Shoulder specialist Caleb Davis, M.D., discusses shoulder injury prevention, treatment and recovery.

What Happens After You Leave the ICU 16.02.2026 26:34 ↓

ICU Recovery Specialist Ashley Montgomery-Yates, M.D., discusses post-ICU care.

Myths, Misconceptions and Truths About Diet and Wellness 09.02.2026 26:33 ↓

Registered Dietitian Karen McNees, R.D., Ed. D., talks about dietary options.

Endometriosis: Treatable When Recognized 02.02.2026 26:33 ↓

Shivani Parikh, M.D., and Hillary Simon, D.O., discuss endometriosis, a debilitating but treatable condition when properly diagnosed.

Keeping Older Adults Agile and Mobile 28.01.2026 26:21 ↓

Physical therapist Elizabeth Murphy, D.P.T., discusses ways we can help preserve our mobility and prolong our ability to live independently.

Lens Replacement Surgery: Seeing is Believing 22.01.2026 26:34 ↓

Ophthalmologist David Strickland, M.D., discusses cataract and lens refractive surgery.

Multiple Sclerosis: Changes in Treatment and Diagnosis 12.01.2026 26:40 ↓

Neurologist David Robertson, M.D., and patient advocate Yvette Cabrera-Rojas discuss multiple sclerosis.

Antibiotics, Antivirals and Antifungals: What's the Difference and How to Use Them 05.01.2026 26:39 ↓

If we get a respiratory infection, what anti-infective agent should we take? Pharmacist Angela Sandlin, Pharm. D., discusses antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals.

Surgical Treatment for Endocrine Tumors 15.12.2025 26:39 ↓

Endocrine surgeon George Taylor, M.D., discusses treatment for endocrine tumors.

Sports Medicine: Injury Prevention, Supplements and Specialization 24.11.2025 26:32 ↓

Nick Heebner, Ph. D., ATC, talks about fitness and injury prevention.

Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology: Care from Childhood to Young Adult 17.11.2025 26:33 ↓

Wendy Jackson, M.D., a pediatric and adolescent obstetrician-gynecologist, offers insights into gynecological health for girls and young women.

Thoracic Surgery: How Is It Done and When Is It Indicated 12.11.2025 26:36 ↓

Mansi M. Shah-Jadeja, M.D., talks about thoracic surgery.

Changes in the Delivery of Pediatric Healthcare 03.11.2025 26:43 ↓

Bethany Hodge, M.D., discusses the changes in pediatrics, addressing the new challenges of treating the health of children and adolescents.

Breast Cancer: Better Survival for Patients 28.10.2025 26:38 ↓

The mortality rate from breast cancer is going down, but the number of women diagnosed with breast cancer is going up. Oncologist Laila Agrawal, MD, discusses breast cancer with Dr. Tuckson.

Managing the Disease of Addiction 20.10.2025 26:48 ↓

Classifying addiction as a disease can allow for better outcomes for patients. James Murphy, MD, discusses the treatment of addiction.

Common and Not So Common Pulmonary Infections 18.10.2025 26:43 ↓

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Mark Burns talks about serious respiratory illnesses.