Episodes

  • Addiction medicine in Alaska | Line One

    Addiction medicine in Alaska | Line One
    Jan 8 2025
    A new addiction medicine fellowship through Providence Alaska is working to shift the way people in Alaska can get care and access resources around substance use disorders.
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    55 mins
  • Defensiveness in relationships | Line One

    Defensiveness in relationships | Line One
    Dec 13 2024
    Disagreements are bound to come up in relationships, but if it feels like every conversation with your partner turns into a battle where someone comes out hurt, odds are defensiveness may be playing a role. On this Line One, host Prentiss Pemberton and relationship expert Lisa Merlo-Booth explore why we get defensive, how to recognize it in yourself, and how to build healthier connections.
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    57 mins
  • Sleep apnea and Inspire | Line One

    Sleep apnea and Inspire | Line One
    Dec 11 2024
    A good night’s rest is vital to our overall health, but there’s a lot that can interrupt the 7 hours of sleep recommended for adults, including obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive Sleep Apnea affects 1 in 15 Americans, likely more, and treatment has often involved inconvenient treatments like CPAP machines. A new device called Inspire offers new alternatives for people with sleep apnea. Host Dr. Justin Clark and his guests discuss sleep apnea and treatment options on this Line One.
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    57 mins
  • What happens when health care goes right | Line One

    What happens when health care goes right | Line One
    Dec 4 2024
    Earthquake-resistant buildings can protect us in a disaster, just like strong preventative health measures can keep our health systems resilient and our population healthy and well. When public health care is done right, it can seem like nothing has happened at all. On this Line One, host Dr. Anne Zink interviews Dr. Caitlin Rivers, author of "Crisis Averted: The Hidden Science of Fighting Outbreaks" about the power of prevention, and how to build a healthier future.
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    56 mins
  • Co-occurring mental disorders | Line One

    Co-occurring mental disorders | Line One
    Nov 20 2024
    We discuss the challenges of diagnosing and treating individuals with co-occurring mental health conditions.
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    55 mins
  • Health care for people experiencing homelessness | Line One

    Health care for people experiencing homelessness | Line One
    Nov 14 2024
    Catholic Social Services, in partnership with Southcentral Foundation, works to provide healthcare, especially preventative medicine, to people experiencing homelessness in Anchorage through multiple clinics and shelters. This work provides better outcomes for patients, and lowers community costs as medical issues are caught before they can become larger problems with more involved treatment. Host Dr. Justin Clark and his guests discuss the details of providing medical care to people experiencing homelessness on this Line One.
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    54 mins
  • Respiratory Disease Season | Line One

    Respiratory Disease Season | Line One
    Nov 6 2024
    Respiratory diseases like the flu or RSV are common during the Fall and Winter, but how do you know when your symptoms mean you should seek medical care? And what steps can you take to protect yourself from getting sick in the first place? What is different this fall and winter? And how and when do vaccines get approved anyway? Host Dr. Anne Zink and guests discuss managing respiratory diseases and staying healthy this fall and winter.
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    57 mins
  • Rethinking education for a healthier society | Line One

    Rethinking education for a healthier society | Line One
    Nov 5 2024
    A healthy society and planet starts with schools. Having an education system that adequately prepares students to tackle modern-day issues is the surest way to set up future generations for success, but how do you approach the curriculum in a way that really ensures that preparation? On this Line One, host Prentiss Pemberton and his guests explore ideas to rethink how we deliver education for a healthier future.
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    57 mins