Dean Richards

Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, Eli Berk, and Tony DeNardis start the show by talking about lunch boxes from back in the day, banana nut bread, and the Crosstown Classic. For today's Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Uniondale, New York, located on Long Island. Then, Dr. Michael Lou, Medical Director for Hospitalists at […]

Dr. Michael Lou, Medical Director for Hospitalists at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week's health update. Dr. Lou discusses the latest with hantavirus and how it differs from COVID-19, what we need to know about tick-borne illnesses, and he answers listeners’ health questions.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week's health update. Dr. Wheat discusses May as Mental Health Awareness Month and the origins of the hantavirus outbreak.

Wendy Snyder, Rob LaFrentz, in for Dave Schwan, Tony DeNardis, and Eli Berk start the show talking about old white lies their moms told them to keep them out of trouble when they were younger, and discuss Mother’s Day celebration plans for this year. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at […]

Wendy Snyder shares the emotionally-charged story of Tinley Park mom Stacey Doranski, who collapsed while 36 weeks pregnant on Christmas Eve and survived a ruptured brain aneurysm thanks to a gas station manager's quick 911 call. With the power of radio and social media, Stacey was able to track down and thank her hero, a […]

Dr. Sri Komanduri, Director of System Integration for the Digestive Health Institute at Northwestern Medicine, joins Wendy Snyder for this week's health update. Dr. Komanduri talks about the new Center for Advanced Endoscopy at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, how endoscopy and colonoscopy are vital for early cancer detection, and shares some new minimally invasive […]

Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, Eli Berk, and Neal Fischer start the show talking about lunchboxes and let listeners know if they were lunchbox kids or paper bag kids! For today's Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Coleville, California. Dr. Sri Komanduri, Director of System Integration for the Digestive Health Institute at Northwestern Medicine, joins […]

Wendy Snyder talks with Rowan Ward, freelance horse racing writer, editor, chart caller, and contributor to HorseRacingNation.com, about this past weekend’s 152nd Kentucky Derby. Rowan shares some fun facts about this historic event including Cherie DeVaux, trainer of the Derby winner Golden Tempo, becoming the first female trainer to win this historic race.

Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, Eli Berk, and Neal Fischer start the show talking about Route 66, Luke Combs, trips to NYC, and more. For today's Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Monroeville, Alabama. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy for this week's health […]

Wendy Snyder talks with Danny Boy O’Connor, founding member of hip-hop group House of Pain, about how his love for S.E. Hinton’s timeless classic, The Outsiders, led him to buy the original Tulsa house used from Francis Ford Coppola’s film adaptation. O’Connor has since turned it into The Outsiders House Museum, drawing thousands of students […]

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week's health update. Dr. Wheat talks about a new pancreatic cancer vaccine, vertigo, macular degeneration, and more.

Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, and Tony DeNardis start the show talking about Record Store Day. For today's Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Lexington, Massachusetts. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy for this week's health update. Dr. Wheat talks about allergies being worse […]

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy for this week's health update. Dr. Wheat talks about allergies being worse for women, decreasing flu cases, and more.

Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan and Jack Heinrich start the show talking about the successful splashdown of the Artemis II mission and the memorial service for Orion Samuelson. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Littleton, CO. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins […]

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week's health update. They discuss ticks and Lyme disease, fiber intake regarding colorectal cancer risk, and take listener questions.

Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, Sammy Martino, and Eli Berk start the show by talking about Easter and the meaning of the Easter Bunny. For today's Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Ontario, Canada. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy for this week's […]

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week's health update. Wendy and Dr. Wheat highlight several key health observances recognized during the month of April, starting with Parkinson’s Awareness, leading into Alcohol Awareness, and wrapping up with Stress Awareness

Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, Tony DeNardis, and Eli Berk start the show recapping the NCAA Tournament as Illinois punched its ticket to the Final Four. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Holly Springs, Mississippi. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy […]

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week's health update. They discuss the latest COVID variant, dementia risks, allergy season and take listener questions.

Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan, and Tony DeNardis start the show talking about the Shamrock Shuffle race and their journeys navigating the road closures. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Ontario, WI, the hometown of the late Orion Samuelson. Dr. Harish Shownkeen, Medical Director, Stroke and Neurovascular program with Northwestern Medicine, joins […]

Dr. Harish Shownkeen, Medical Director, Stroke and Neurovascular Program with Northwestern Medicine, joins Wendy Snyder for this week’s health update. They discuss Northwestern Medicine’s new Mobile Stroke Unit, which extends its reach further into the Western Suburbs. They also go through the warning signs of a stroke and how to best stay informed to help […]

Bob Zeni, the Chicago Tomato Man, joins Wendy Snyder to talk about how he became the Tomato Man. Bob also answers listener questions about growing tomatoes in the shade and recipe recommendations. For more information about growing tomatoes or to purchase them, visit www.chicagotomatoman.com/shop.

Melissa Carter, Founder of Kameo Vintage, joins Wendy Snyder to discuss how to find your style and get your closet to match your vibe. For more information, visit kameovintagestyle.com.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week's health update. They discuss screening for colorectal cancer, Vitamin D, and hormone replacement therapy warnings being removed by the FDA from products for menopause.

Wendy Snyder, Dave Schwan and Mark Carman start the show talking about the tough adjustment to Daylight Saving Time, but at least that got us one hour closer to the show this morning. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Salem, Massachusetts. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency […]

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week's health update. They discuss developments on GLP1s and whether microdosing on them is a safe option for people. They also give a vaccine update, regarding measles and the flu.

Dane Neal starts today’s show talking with Jacqueline Herrera, General Manager of Chicagoland Speedway, about NASCAR’s return to Chicagoland in Joliet this summer for the first time in seven years. For today's Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Christiana, Delaware. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine […]

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Dane Neal for this week's health update. They discuss the recent uptick in measles, vaccination and symptoms for measles, National Kidney Month, and nutritious diets.

Dane Neal, in for Dean Richards, Dave Schwan, Tony DeNardis and Eli Berk start the show talking about Team USA men’s hockey gold medal game against Canada. NASCAR and IndyCar are getting ready for a doubleheader weekend in Phoenix! To get ready for race weekend, Dane is joined by the President of Phoenix Raceway Latasha […]

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dane Neal, in for Dean Richards, for this week's health update. They discuss ALS in the wake of Eric Dane’s passing, and warning signs for encephalitis.

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week's health update. They discuss colorectal cancer in the wake of the death of actor James Van Der Beek and field listener questions about colon health.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Charlie Roumeliotis start the show talking about the wonders of Greek food and rave about the new restaurant in Niles, Kouklas. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Romance, Arkansas. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean for […]

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Tony DeNardis start the show talking about the Olympics and provide the latest on Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn and her crash on the slopes Sunday morning. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Ada, Ohio. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, […]

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week's health update. They discuss Lindsey Vonn’s crash in the Olympics and her decision to compete on a torn ACL. They also give vaccine updates and field listener questions.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Tony DeNardis start the show talking about Groundhog Day and comparing Punxsutawney Phil’s success rate compared to other prognosticating animals. For this week’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Young Township, PA. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean […]

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week's health update. With February being American Heart Month, they talk heart health and how people can best monitor themselves. They also discuss Situs Inversus, the rare disease the late Catherine O’Hara had and take listener […]

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Tony DeNardis start the show discussing the snowfall and how they plan to spend their Sundays now that the Bears are eliminated from the NFL playoffs. City of Chicago Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Cole Stallard joins Dean to talk about the the condition of the city streets after the latest […]

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week's health update. They talk about safety measures for the extreme cold and snow, give updates about the super flu, and take listener questions.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Jack Heinrich start the show gearing up for the Bears’ divisional round playoff game against the Rams and the tough weather the players and fans will have to put up with. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Upland, PA. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern […]

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week's health update. They talk about the dangers the cold weather brings and the necessary ways to dress appropriately.

Dean Richards, Dave Schwan and Jack Heinrich start the show talking about the Bears’ monumental comeback win in the playoffs against the Packers and take listener calls. For today’s Far Flung Forecast, Dave takes us out to Atchison, Kansas. Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean […]

Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency Northwestern Medicine, Delnor Hospital, joins Dean Richards for this week's health update. They talk about the development of a drug to combat Alzheimer’s and ALS and give an update on the super flu.