Get Better

When you are faced with a medical emergency, it can be hard to know what to do or where to go. More than 139 million people visit an emergency department (ED) every year in the United States. But where should you go when you are sick or hurt, especially after normal business hours? Northwestern Medicine Emergency Medicine Resident Physician Evelyn Huang, MD, talks with the hosts about how to get the right care at the right time.

Hot flashes, painful sex, weight gain: The symptoms of menopause can be life-altering. A Northwestern Medicine expert talks about how to overcome these symptoms and live a healthier, better life in this new chapter. Guest: Traci A. Kurtzer, MD Disclaimer: This podcast does not substitute for medical advice from a clinician.

As odd as it sounds, death is a part of life. In this episode, our hosts chat with a palliative care physician to learn about the difference between palliative care and end-of-life care. You'll get tips on how to have important conversations with your loved ones about the type of care you or they may want at all stages of life. Guest: Julia L. Vermylen, MD Disclaimer: This podcast does not substitute for medical advice from a clinician.https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/podcast/get-better

Alcohol consumption drastically increased during the pandemic. And so did alcohol-related liver disease. A Northwestern Medicine hepatologist (liver doctor) discusses alcohol's impact on your liver and how to have healthy drinking habits. Guest: Amanda C. Cheung, MD Disclaimer: This podcast does not substitute for medical advice from a clinician.

Fertility specialists dedicate their lives to making it possible for people to bring babies into the world. Here's the incredible story of how a Northwestern Medicine physician helped her best friend start a family. Guests:  Kara Goldman, MD, director of fertility preservation, Northwestern Medicine Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Michelle Goldstein, patient Disclaimer: This podcast does not substitute for medical advice from a clinician.

Swine flu, COVID-19, MPox. What might be next? Our hosts chat with an infectious disease physician to learn about epidemics, what causes them and what we have learned from recent ones. Karen M. Krueger, MD, is a Northwestern Medicine infectious disease and internal medicine physician. Disclaimer: This podcast does not substitute for medical advice from a clinician.

Each year, pelvic floor disorders affect millions of people, and those people seek help for issues like bowel and bladder changes or pain during sex. But there are ways to treat these disorders. Northwestern Medicine physical therapist, Lesli Lo, PT, DPT, joins the podcast to break down pelvic floor therapy and what it can do for you.

Mothers are often seen as the primary parent. As such, mothers may face unrealistic pressures about parenthood and their roles as friends, romantic partners, employees and individuals. A Northwestern Medicine psychologist discusses how to break free from the sexist norms that impact all relationships and ensure that you are supported by your partners in your parenthood journey.

Our hosts wrap up the first season of the Get Better podcast by discussing what they learned about their health and each other and what they hope to learn in season two.   Disclaimer: This podcast does not substitute for medical advice from a clinician.

No stirrups, just straight-up talk. A Northwestern Medicine obstetrician-gynecologist demystifies your annual gynecology appointment.   Disclaimer: This podcast does not substitute for medical advice from a clinician.   Guest: Melissa A. Simon, MD, obstetrician-gynecologist, Northwestern Medicine

You may know the dangers of smoking, but still find it hard to quit. Our hosts are here to talk about what happens when you put anything other than air into your lungs and how to take steps to kick the habit for good. Disclaimer: This podcast does not substitute for medical advice from a clinician.

Are you feeling "off" or do you have clinical depression? A Northwestern Medicine psychiatrist discusses depression symptoms and treatment.   Disclaimer: This podcast does not substitute for medical advice from a clinician.   Guest: Lisa J. Rosenthal, MD

It makes everyone tick, but keeping it healthy can often be easier said than done. A Northwestern Medicine cardiologist talks about what heart health means and why it matters.   Disclaimer: This podcast does not substitute for medical advice from a clinician.   Guest:   Patricia Vassallo, MD, cardiologist, Northwestern Medicine

In a recent survey, 2 out of 3 transgender adults said that they worry their health evaluations are affected by their sexual orientation or gender identity. The Northwestern Medicine Gender Pathways Program aims to change that by providing inclusive and affirming care. Disclaimer: This podcast does not substitute for medical advice from a clinician.

As female physicians, Khalilah Gates, MD, Michelle Prickett, MD, and Susan Russell, MD, face implicit bias every day. In this inspiring conversation, your podcast hosts discuss their experiences and how to recognize implicit bias.   As assistant dean of medical education at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Dr. Gates leads the faculty and student council on racism, justice and equity for the Augusta Webster, MD, Office of Medical Education (AWOME), reviews curriculum for bias, educates faculty members on best practices for discussing bias in education, and serves as a mentor for students from underrepresented groups.    Disclaimer: This podcast does not substitute for medical advice from a clinician.

Children of the 1970s, it's your turn to get a colonoscopy. We talk to a Northwestern Medicine gastroenterologist about why this cancer screening method is so important (and why it's not as bad as you think). Disclaimer: This podcast does not substitute for medical advice from a clinician. Hosts: Michelle Prickett, MD, pulmonologist, Northwestern Medicine Susan Russell, MD, pulmonologist, Northwestern Medicine Guest: Adam C. Stein, MD, gastroenterologist, Northwestern Medicine

When it comes to skin care, it's hard to know what will help and what's just hype. A Northwestern Medicine dermatologist shares skin care tips for everything from acne to dry skin, with special considerations for people of color. Disclaimer: This podcast does not substitute for medical advice from a clinician. Hosts: Susan Russell, MD, pulmonologist, Northwestern Medicine Michelle Prickett, MD, pulmonologist, Northwestern Medicine Guest: Julia Marie Mhlaba, MD, dermatologist, Northwestern Medicine

In the course of U.S. history, Black women in particular have had to be strong in the face of extensive trauma and adversity.   Clinical Psychologist Inger Burnett-Zeigler, PhD, offers them a guide to healing and talks about her new book, Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen: The Emotional Lives of Black Women.   Disclaimer: This podcast does not substitute for medical advice from a clinician.   Host: Khalilah Gates, MD, pulmonologist, Northwestern Medicine   Guest: Inger E. Burnett-Zeigler, PhD, psychologist, Northwestern Medicine

Some COVID-19 survivors have chronic symptoms that last weeks, months or longer. Meet the Northwestern Medicine physicians helping them get better, and hear from a patient still recovering more than one year after clearing the virus from her system. Disclaimer: This podcast does not substitute for medical advice from a clinician. Host: Michelle Prickett, MD, pulmonologist, Northwestern Medicine Guests: Samantha Lewis, Northwestern Medicine patient Igor J. Koralnik, MD, chief of Neuroinfectious Diseases and Global Neurology at Northwestern Medicine and director of the Northwestern Medicine Comprehensive COVID-19 Clinic

Every pandemic has an end. What will it take for the COVID-19 pandemic to be "over?" And what has the pandemic meant to three front-line COVID-19 ICU physicians? Khalilah Gates, MD, Michelle Prickett, MD, and Susan Russell, MD, look back on the toughest years of their professional lives and discuss what they'll take with them when the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Disclaimer: This podcast does not substitute for medical advice from a clinician.

Khalilah Gates, MD, Michelle Prickett, MD, and Susan Russell, MD, are three Northwestern Medicine pulmonologists who also happen to be best friends. As physicians, they consider themselves lifelong learners, which is why they're launching a podcast to learn more about their health. Get to know these hosts of Get Better, a new podcast that helps you live a healthier and better life from head to toe. For more information, visit nm.org/healthbeat. Disclaimer: This podcast does not substitute for medical advice from a clinician.

Let's get better together. Join three Northwestern Medicine physician friends on their journey to lead healthier, better lives. For more information, visit nm.org/healthbeat.