06/22/25

The Healthy Matters Podcast

S04_E18 - The ABCs of COPD

With Special Guest: Dr. Caroline Davis, MD

Did you know that 6.5% of Americans have physician-diagnosed Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? That's a pretty staggering statistic... You might think that people get it from smoking, and well, you'd be right. But that's not the only thing that can cause it! COPD is a disease of the airways where people have difficulty getting air out of there lungs. But why is that an issue? Who's most likely to be afflicted with this condition? And best yet, how can you avoid it altogether?

Joining us on Episode 18 of our show is Dr. Caroline Davis, a pulmonologist at Hennepin Healthcare, and just the expert to help us get to the bottom of some of these questions. We'll go over the common causes of COPD, who's at risk, the current and future treatments available, and how this condition differs from other afflictions, like emphysema and asthma. COPD can be a serious disease, but there are a lot great treatments available, and believe us when we say that at the end of this episode, you'll be breathing a little easier. Join us!

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05/25/25

The Healthy Matters Podcast

S04_E17 - Bedside Bots! AI Scribing in Healthcare

With Special Guest: Brian Imdieke, MAN, ANP-BC

Ever feel like your doctor is paying more attention to their keyboard than to you? You're not alone—and that's one of the problems AI scribes are trying to fix. But how do they work? How good are they? Is my data still private? And are we nearing the age of Dr. Bot, M.D.?

In this episode, we'll take a look at how artificial intelligence is transforming the exam room with Clinical Informaticist and published expert, Brian Imdieke (MAN, ANP-BC) of Hennepin Healthcare. We’ll explore how AI scribes work, who's using them, what they’re doing well—and where they might still fall short. From reducing caregiver burnout to reclaiming precious face-to-face time in the exam room, we'll unpack the promise, the pitfalls, and the privacy questions around this transformative technology. Join us!

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05/25/25

The Healthy Matters Podcast

S04_E16 - We're Talkin' Speech-Language Pathology

With Special Guest: Adam Terrell, MS

When it comes to the field of Speech Pathology, we might tend to think it's all about helping people with the challenges of a stutter or helping kids get out a proper "R" sound - but it turns out there's a lot more to it! Communication is a 2-way street, and there can be a lot to manage when it comes to speaking, listening and retaining information. From a child struggling to say their first words, to stroke survivors, a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) can be essential to opening up the doors of language and communication.

But it turns out there's even more to it - and joining us on Episode 16 of our show is Adam Terrel (MS). He's a SLP at Hennepin Healthcare and he'll walk us though what the job is really like in a hospital setting and the variety of patients helped by the work of SLPs. We'll cover everything, from diagnosing swallowing issues to therapies and outcomes for those looking to regain their voice. Communication is an essential part of our lives and whether you're a parent, a patient or just curious about the world of Speech-Language Pathology, you've come to the right place. Let's get talking!

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association I ASHA.org

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