The Problem

Lack of access to healthy food can be a major barrier to health for people with diabetes. Learn about the problem and efforts to address it in the season finale. Featuring Tami Hannon, David Marrero, Tyler Gough, Dave Miner, Ron Rice, Jennifer Bradley, and Jalissa Gascho.

Access to quality health care can make the difference between good outcomes and bad outcomes for people living with diabetes. Learn how the system could be doing better. Featuring Victor Montori, M.D.; Jasmine Gonzalvo, PharmD; Patrice Graham-Adams; Lisa Staten, PhD; and Ron Rice.

The National Diabetes Prevention Program has led the way on reducing diabetes in America. Learn about how it got its start. Featuring: Ann Albright, M.D.; Sharon Edelstein; David Marrero, M.D.

People living with diabetes face serious complications if their disease goes unchecked. Learn how experts are changing limb care and amputation in America. Featuring: David Armstrong, M.D.; Tamara Hannon, M.D.; Jeffrey Robbins, M.D..

Life with diabetes is difficult, but it doesn't mean you can't live well. Listen to the stories of two individuals who haven't let diabetes stand in the way of a full, rich life.   Featuring Jalissa Gascho, James Hamstra, Will Hamstra, and Tami Hannon.  

Diabetes is a disease that affects millions of people, and it has a long history. Learn about diabetes, its history, and how it's impacted healthcare in this season premiere. Featuring: Tami Hannon, Aaron Carroll, George Huntley, David Marerro, and Ann Albright.

Recap some the COVID-19 findings and discoveries we've heard about so far in the COVID-19 season finale of The Problem.

A coalition of multidisciplinary leaders have helped Indiana greatly in reducing the spread of COVID-19. Learn about this team from The Indiana Pandemic Information Collaborative leader and Regenstrief President and CEO, Peter Embí, M.D., M.S.

Nir Menachemi, PhD, MPH, is leading a groundbreaking study to understand the spread of COVID-19 in Indiana and describe the communities most affected. Learn about the study and why it's so important in this episode.

COVID-19 patients who have been admitted to the ICU face a long recovery, even after their discharge. Hear about the unique challenges they face from Regenstrief research scientists Sikandar Khan, D.O., M.S., and Babar Khan, M.D., M.S..

Nursing home populations are profoundly affected by COVID-19. Hear how data science can help improve care of our elders. Featuring Kathleen Unroe, M.D., MHA.

Learn about Mindfulness and its benefits during the pandemic with Shelley Johns, PsyD.

Learn about a powerful tool for visualizing COVID-19 data developed by the Regenstrief Institute and its partners in the newest episode of our special season focused on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Learn about the origins of the ongoing pandemic in our season premiere.

Season finale: reflect on what we've learned this season and learn how we can create a better world for older adults living with Alzheimer's disease. Featuring: Mary Guerriero Austrom, PhD; Dan Bateman, MD; Malaz Boustani, MD, MPH; Rick Cobb; Mindi Winnie; and Dustin Ziegler.

Learn about delirium, a condition that may lead to greater risk of Alzheimer's and dementia. Featuring Sikandar Khan, DO; Heidi Lindroth, PhD; and Sophia Wang, MD.

What's good for the heart is good for the brain! Learn about how diet and exercise can reduce your risk of brain disease. Featuring Dan Bateman, MD; Dan Clark, PhD; and NiCole Keith, PhD.

Learn about anticholinergics, a type of medications that can be risky for brain health. Featuring Noll Campbell, PharmD, MS.

Learn about the groundbreaking LEADS study with lead scientist Liana Apostolova, MD, MSc.

Learn how we screen for and diagnose Alzheimer's disease, and how doctors convey that information to patients and families. Featuring Liana Apostolova, MD; Malaz Boustani, MD, MPH; Chris Callahan, MD; and Natalie Sutton.

Learn about a choir dedicated to maintaining the dignity of older adults experiencing Alzheimer's and dementia. Featuring Rick Cobb.

Learn about the challenges that all patients with Alzheimer's face, as well as additional challenges faced by marginalized communities experiencing Alzheimer's. Featuring Chris Callahan, MD; Dan Bateman, PhD; Dustin Ziegler; Mary Guerriero Austrom, PhD; and Alexia Torke, MD, MS.

Learn the full story of our season-long caregiver storyteller, Mindi Winnie (CICOA, Dementia Friends Indiana), in a featured episode.

Learn about how Alzheimer's affects the caregivers of those dealing with the disease, and how we can support them in making decisions for their loved ones. Featuring Nicole Fowler, PhD, MHSA; Alexia Torke, MD, MS; and Greg Sachs, MD.

Learn about Eskenazi Health's Healthy Aging Brain Care program, a collaborative care model that supports caregivers, improves patient health, and reduces unnecessary hospitalizations!

Learn about an innovative model of care that can help improve patient health, reduce caregiver stress, and even save health systems significant costs. 

Learn about how Alzheimer's and dementia affect life in the community and how organizations are making change, featuring NiCole Keith, PhD, Dan Bateman, PhD, Dementia Friends Indiana,  and the Alzheimer's Association!

Learn about the Greater Indiana chapter of the Alzheimer's Association in a special bonus episode of The Problem!

In the introductory episode of Season 2, learn about the origins of Alzheimer's disease, and how it differs from related dementias.

Take a look back at our first season as we recap what we've learned about the opioid crisis. It's the first season finale of The Problem!

How can better access to data change a state's level of health? Learn about the unique work of Indiana's Management Performance Hub, featuring discussions with Darshan Shah and Josie Fasoldt, and learn what you can do to help solve the opioid problem, with more from Jim McClelland.

Learn what policies are changing the course of the opioid crisis in Indiana, featuring interviews from Jim McClelland and Pam Pontones.

Pharmacists will play a crucial part in the effort to end the opioid crisis. Learn about how the ways they can be part of the solution.

Is the opioid crisis improving? What's the real face of the epidemic? Find out in this week's episodes of The Problem, featuring Joan Duwve of the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI.

Is the opioid crisis improving? What's the real face of the epidemic? Find out in this week's episodes of The Problem, featuring Joan Duwve of the Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI.

What does it take to overcome opioid use disorder? In episode 8 of "The Problem", follow the journey of Robbie as he recovers from addiction and finds a new passion.

Learn about Shane Hardwick and the Shalom Project, a community-based initiative helping EMTs and police officers get help to those who need it most.

Data science and informatics are a massively powerful tool in the fight against the opioid crisis. Sometimes we have too much information, sometimes, too little. Learn about how informaticists are working to make sure we get the right information in the right hands!

Why are opioids such an addictive drug? How can we treat addiction AND mental health? Learn about the field of addiction psychiatry in this interview with Andy Chambers of IU Health!

Learn how large-scale health systems are doing their part to combat the opioid crisis. This episode feature Ashley Overley, chief executive officer of Eskenazi Health Midtown Community Mental Health and vice president of mental health operations at Eskenazi Health.

Sometimes we need someone who's walked the same roads as us to help us with our health. Learn how Community Health Workers are moving the needle on addiction in Indiana.

How does the way we talk about pain affect our society? We've been told that certain drugs are the most effective ways to relieve pain, but is that true? Featuring interviews with Kurt Kroenke, MD, MACP, and Marianne Matthias, PhD.

In the first episode of The Problem, learn the history of opioids, get a brief overview of the opioid addiction crisis, and more!