What the Health is Happening? with Dr. V

Explore the vast world of healthcare careers beyond being a doctor! Dr. Valda Crowder (Dr. V) guides listeners through the diverse opportunities in healthcare—from medical billing and nursing to phlebotomy, mental health therapy, and pharmaceutical sales. Discover training requirements, salary expectations, and career paths that offer meaningful work, job security, and the chance to make a real di...

In this episode, Dr. V tackles Holiday Health Etiquette, discussing how to keep seasonal gatherings safe while navigating respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus. She covers the latest health news, answers listener questions about managing sick guests, food safety at holiday potlucks, vaccination timing, and setting healthy boundaries during the festive season. The show provid...

Dr. Valda Crowder (Dr. V) explores the serious issue of head trauma and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in this essential episode. Learn about the causes of head injuries—from sports and falls to vehicle accidents—and understand the symptoms that range from mild concussions to severe, life-altering injuries. Dr. V answers listener questions about concussions in children, recovery signs to watch for...

Join Dr. Valda Crowder (Dr. V) for an in-depth discussion on peripheral neuropathy—a condition affecting over 35 million American adults. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and types of nerve damage that disrupt communication between your brain and body. Dr. V answers listener questions about pain management, lifestyle changes, diabetes connections, treatment options, and emerging therapies. Whethe...

Join Dr. Valda Crowder, a board-certified emergency medicine physician with 30 years of experience, as she tackles one of healthcare's most pervasive yet overlooked issues: medical discrimination. In this episode of The Ask Dr. V Show, she interviews guests about their first-hand accounts of medical discrimination and how they advocated for themselves, literally saving their lives. Dr. V expl...

Medical Discrimination: Understanding Bias in Healthcare Join Dr. Valda Crowder, a board-certified emergency medicine physician with 30 years of experience, as she tackles one of healthcare's most pervasive yet overlooked issues: medical discrimination. In this episode of The Ask Dr. V Show, discover how patients face bias and unequal care based on race, gender, weight, age, disability, sexua...

Right now, as we speak, millions of Americans are facing a healthcare crisis that could hit your family next. Open enrollment is happening this month, but with the government shutdown and the so-called 'Big Beautiful Bill' making its way through Congress, the rules are changing faster than most people can keep up. If you have health insurance through Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Advantag...

Join Dr. Valda Crowder, a 30-year board-certified emergency medicine physician, as she cuts through misinformation and delivers the facts about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In this essential episode, Dr. V explains what autism really is, how it's detected and diagnosed, and what evidence-based treatments and therapies actually work. Dr. V tackles your most pressing questions: Does maternal...

In a world where chronic stress has become the norm, Dr. Valda Crowder delivers a powerful wake-up call: self-care isn't selfish—it's strategic survival. Join board-certified emergency medicine physician Dr. V as she breaks down the science behind "headline stress disorder" and reveals how constant exposure to polarized news, global conflicts, and digital overwhelm is literally...

Dr. V tackles the burning question on every patient's mind: Has technology made healthcare better or just more impersonal? From AI diagnostics to robotic surgery, listeners share their real concerns about rising costs, rushed appointments, and the disappearing human touch in medicine. Discover whether doctors are worried about being replaced by robots, why patients are doing more work themsel...

Dr. V tackles one of America's most pressing issues: inner city violence and community safety. In "Soldiers vs Solutions," she explores why militarized policing and federal interventions fail to address the root causes of violence—poverty, trauma, lack of opportunity, and systemic neglect. Joined by Dr. Stephanie Myers (President of Positive Change Foundation) and Sal Corbin (Board...

Join Dr. V for an essential deep dive into one of parenting's most crucial topics—how children's brains develop from birth through adolescence. This episode tackles the complex interplay between biological maturation and environmental influences that shape our children's cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth. What You'll Learn: The fundamentals of healthy brain deve...

Join Dr. Valda Crowder (Dr. V) for a comprehensive heart health discussion. With over 30 years of medical experience treating patients through pandemics, natural disasters, and mass emergencies, Dr. V tackles your most pressing cardiovascular questions. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why heart disease disproportionately affects Black communities The surprising connection between mental health...

Join Dr. Valda Crowder, a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 30 years of experience, for a comprehensive discussion on breast cancer awareness. What You'll Learn: Essential facts about cancer: what it is, common symptoms, and prevalence statistics Critical information about breast cancer, including the encouraging news that early detection leads to a 99% five-year survival...

Join Dr. V for a comprehensive discussion on prostate cancer, the second most common cancer among men. With approximately 268,000 American men diagnosed annually and one in eight men facing this diagnosis during their lifetime, understanding prostate health is crucial for every man and the people who care about them. What You'll Learn: Critical statistics and risk factors, including why Afric...

Aging isn't just about adding years to your life—it's about adding life to your years. Join Dr. V as we explore the fascinating science behind healthy aging and discover evidence-based strategies to help you thrive at every stage of life. In this empowering episode, we'll dive deep into: The Reality of Aging in America: Understanding the difference between normal aging and age-relat...

Sleep apnea isn't just about snoring—it's a potentially life-threatening condition that affects your heart, brain, and overall quality of life. Dr. V provides evidence-based information that could literally save your life or the life of someone you love. Join Dr. Valda Crowder, an emergency room physician with over 30 years of experience, as she tackles one of the most underdiagnosed hea...

Join Dr. V for an essential conversation about dual diagnosis - when mental health disorders and substance use disorders occur simultaneously. This comprehensive episode explores the complex intersection of addiction and mental health, providing evidence-based insights that could transform how you understand and approach these interconnected challenges. What You'll Learn: The critical importa...

Join Dr. V and her guest for a critical conversation about one of today's most pressing healthcare challenges: mental health emergencies in children and young adults. In this  episode, Dr. V tackles the complex world of pediatric mental health crises, from first psychotic episodes to schizoaffective disorder, and everything families need to know when crisis strikes. What You'll Learn: Ho...

This episode delves deep into the world of diabetes, a condition impacting millions in the United States. Dr. V. sheds light on the different types of diabetes, including Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes, highlighting their unique characteristics and the importance of regular testing, such as the hemoglobin A1c test, to detect the disease early. Listeners are guided through the significanc...

Being alone does not make you lonely.  In fact Dr. V shares how you can be in a big family or a room full of people, married or single and still exprience loneliness. Not only is loneliness a health epidemic, but it can shorten your lifespan by decades. Discover many surprising facts about how loneliness can impact your overall wellbeing and what you can do about it. Dr. Valda Crowder -  https://w...

"What in the Health is Happening?" your weekly dose of medical reality. Hosted by Dr. Valda Crowder – or Dr. V as her patients know her – an emergency medicine physician who's spent decades on the frontlines of healthcare treating everything from common colds to major traumas, Dr. V brings you straight talk, real stories, and insights from a doctor who's seen it all. For eviden...