What's Right With Healthcare

Send us Fan Mail According to the World Health Organization, headache disorders affect approximately 40% of the population, or over 3 billion people. In this season 3 finale of What's Right With Healthcare, Dr. Fralich visits with Headache Medicine physician Dr. Michael Stewart about what led him to pursue this medical specialty and the progress being made to help people with headache disorde...

Send us Fan Mail Flight Nurses are among the most highly skilled, well-trained, and courageous professionals in healthcare. Join Dr. Fralich for a conversation with retired Flight Nurse Pam Sheldon, as they discuss the training, mindset, and expertise required to thrive in one of medicine's most demanding roles. From critical decision-making under pressure to delivering lifesaving care in the...

Send us Fan Mail Pharmacists don't just dispense prescription medications at the pharmacy.  They are an integral part of the healthcare team and THE expert resource for patients and medical professionals alike when it comes to the medications we use for acute and chronic conditions.  On this episode of What's Right With Healthcare, Dr. Fralich visits with pharmacists Danial Baker and Jac...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we visit with two emergency medicine physicians to discuss the fast-paced and highly collaborative world of emergency care. Join us to learn how ER physicians are trained to care for patients in their most urgent moments, what it takes to stay calm under pressure, and how teamwork, communication, and compassion help guide care in one of medicine’s most challenging...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we visit with an OBGYN physician and nurse midwife to discuss maternity care, which includes everything from family planning, to labor and delivery, as well as support for babies and their mothers in the post-partum period.  Join us to learn how maternity care is built on a diverse team of professionals with distinct training, roles, and approaches to supporting m...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Fralich sits down with Dr. Jonthan Keeve to discuss the powerful impact of physicians who volunteer their time and skills in underserved communities around the world. From delivering care in resource-limited settings to navigating cultural and clinical challenges, we explore the privileges and limitations of serving abroad. We also discuss how volunteering can...

Send us Fan Mail What’s it like to spend your career diagnosing and managing neurological injuries and conditions including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and seizures? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jennifer Pary, a neurologist whose work is at the intersection of science, diagnosis, and deeply human stories. From complex neurological disorders to everyday symptoms that shouldn’t be ignored,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Fralich breaks down the Direct Specialty Care model—an accessible, affordable alternative to traditional insurance-based healthcare. Discover how transparent pricing, low costs, and direct access to your physician create a more personalized and patient-centered experience. Join us to learn why Direct Specialty Care represents what’s right with healthcare. Chec...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I visit with author, speaker, and professor Dr. Robin Pickering about Public Health and the important role it plays in our lives. Public Health focuses on disease prevention, promotes wellness, and works to create healthier communities through education, policy, and advocacy. From local initiatives to global impact, discover how Public Health touches every part of...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is part of a series highlighting organizations that impact the health and wellness of communities worldwide.  Partnering for Progress (P4P) is dedicated to creating sustainable change in the Kopanga community of Kenya. With a mission rooted in empowerment rather than dependency, P4P focuses on providing a “hand-up,” not just a “hand-out.” Through strategic initiatives...

Send us Fan Mail Naturopathic medicine focuses on diagnosing, preventing, and treating both acute and chronic illness by tapping into the body’s natural ability to heal. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Alycia Policani about how naturopathic doctors work with patients to restore and maintain optimal health by developing personalized treatment plans that support the body’s inherent self-healing pr...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of What's Right With Healthcare, I sit down with Rheumatologist Dr. Anne Lee to discuss her career and specialty, which is focused on diagnosing and treating autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that affect joints, muscles, and connective tissues. These diseases can be complex and life-altering, but advances in research, medications, and patient care are hel...

Send us Fan Mail This is a continuation of our conversation about Women's Health.  On this episode of What's Right With Healthcare: Women's Health Part 2, we are joined again by Tamara Brining at She Can Women's Wellness and Nadine Young at Move Nourish Breathe to discuss everything from periods to nutrition, libido, and the importance of understanding how hormones impact women...

Send us Fan Mail You’ve probably seen a service animal in public and felt both curious and impressed by the important role they play. Service animals are far more than companions—they are highly trained partners that help people live safer, more independent lives. In this episode, we visit with Dr. Shannon Dunn to discuss service animal roles, their training, and the meaningful impact they have on...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we visit with a pediatric oncologist—a physician dedicated to diagnosing and treating cancer in children and adolescents. Pediatric oncologists specialize in conditions such as leukemia, brain tumors, and solid tumors, guiding families through some of the most challenging moments of their lives with expertise and compassion. Whether you're interested in medic...

Send us Fan Mail From menstruation and fertility to pregnancy, menopause, bone health, heart health, and mental well-being, women’s health is complex — and often misunderstood.  Listen to women's health experts Nadine Young and Tamara Brining, PA as we discuss some of the complex health issues facing women, and discover why conversations about women's health are what's right with, a...

Send us Fan Mail In the world of medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasound is an invaluable tool both for diagnosis and treatment of many orthopedics conditions.  In this episode of What's Right With Healthcare, sonographer and educator Bill Medford shares his expertise and insight about how musculoskeletal ultrasound has evolved since the mid-1970s.  Join us to learn more about this amazing techn...

Send us Fan Mail People in rural areas live and work where resources are often limited and access to healthcare can be challenging-but is essential. Join us as we explore how professionals in rural medicine support their neighbors, strengthen their communities, and deliver high-quality medical care.  Follow Dr. Fralich and Northwest Sports & Exercise Medicine on Instagram: @laura.fralichmd Che...

Send us Fan Mail Skin is the largest body organ and can tell us a lot about our health. On this episode of What’s Right With Healthcare, we are joined by Dermatologist Dr. William Wray to talk about his medical specialty and the amazing impact experts in skin, hair, nail and mucous membrane diseases can have on patients’ lives. Join us to find out why The Dermatologist is another example of what’s...

Send us Fan Mail Most skiers and snowboarders enjoy their day on the mountain without incident—and Ski Patrol plays a big role in making that possible. Before anyone clips in, patrollers are out marking hazards, setting up signage and boundary ropes, determining trail closures, and monitoring conditions to keep safety information up to date. Just as importantly, Ski Patrol members are trained firs...

Send us Fan Mail Nephrologists are some of the smartest physicians on the planet. From diagnosing and treating complex kidney diseases to assisting their patients on dialysis, Nephrologists play a critical role in healthcare. In this episode, we sit down with Nephrologist Dr. Vijay Reddy to discuss what Nephrologists actually do, why their work is so impactful, and how they help patients navigate...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of What's Right With Healthcare we visit with two Chaplains to discuss their role in healthcare as well as understand what drives and sustains them.  In the quiet corners of hospitals, during conflict, and in the heart of communities, chaplains stand beside patients, their families, friends, as well as healthcare workers in their most vulnerable moments. Join...

Send us Fan Mail Physical activity. Optimal nutrition. Stress management. Restorative sleep. Avoiding risky substances. Connectedness. These are the 6 pillars of Lifestyle Medicine.  In this episode, we sit down with dual board-certified physician Dr. Parvita Panchal to discuss how Lifestyle Medicine is changing lives. Follow Dr. Fralich and Northwest Sports & Exercise Medicine on Instagram: @...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the essential role of the Dietitian in today’s healthcare system. From hospitals to community clinics and private practice, Dietitians are the experts who bridge the gap between nutrition science and practical, everyday eating. Our guest, Amy Yeoman, is a registered dietitian with years of clinical and community experience.  She explains how Dietitians...

Send us Fan Mail Time for a rewind. We are revisiting one of our most popular Season 1 episodes! Do you know how much you’re paying for your healthcare every year…like the actual dollar amount? Monthly premiums…copays…an urgent care or ER visit…a surgery…the birth of a child? Paying for medical care can feel like an expensive and confusing guessing game. But it doesn’t have to be. Price transparen...