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(June 10, 2026) New law could create a million new apartments and condos in California. Americans on GLP-1s are overwhelming retailers with returns. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about adults and alcohol intake, egg allergies in kids, and GLP-1s appearing to cut cancer risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(June 03, 2026) Election recap: What are we looking at in November? CA Governor race/ LA Mayor race. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany speaks on why a British hospital opened an ICU ward on a roof, a common sleep drug could impair driving the next day, and whether you should always get a 2nd opinion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany speaks on why a British hospital opened an ICU ward on a roof, a common sleep drug could impair driving the next day, and whether you should always get a 2nd opinionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(May 27, 2026) Can this guy get people to live in America’s emptiest downtown? UFC arena is under construction at the White House. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany speaks on NASCAR legend Kyle Busch’s sudden death and a new study pinpointing how much sleep is best for healthy aging.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany speaks on NASCAR legend Kyle Busch’s sudden death and a new study pinpointing how much sleep is best for healthy aging.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Baker discusses the recent expansion of the emergency department at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, impact in the community of the closure of Cottage Hospital, urgent care, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.
(May 20, 2026) Could gigantic buses of the future that travel 140mph fix California’s long-distance travel? The great cousin decline. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about why this Ebola outbreak will be tough to contain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(May 13, 2026) The unhappy hosts of the World Cup. Teens helped bring malls back to life… now they’re getting banned. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany updates us on the Hantavirus passengers, the common sweetener that could raise your risk of stroke, and an inexpensive blood pressure drug that helps fight MRSA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany updates us on the Hantavirus passengers, the common sweetener that could raise your risk of stroke, and an inexpensive blood pressure drug that helps fight MRSA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin Harmon, DO, a Trinity Health Mid Atlantic urologist, joins Joe LeCompte from WBCB 1490AM to discuss the advanced robotic surgery program at St. Mary Medical Center, recognized as an SRC Center of Excellence for its multidisciplinary approach.
(May 06, 2026) Ted Turner, media mogul and CNN founder, dead at 87. LAPD once stopped Americans at California border… to keep poor out. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany speaks on the Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise, the dangers of E-bikes for kids, and diabetes treatments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany speaks on the Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise, the dangers of E-bikes for kids, and diabetes treatments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(April 29, 2026) The grim warning sign from AI influencers that keep racking up comments from lonely men: ‘Societal Loss of Humanity.’ Why do planes still have ashtrays when smoking is banned? Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany speaks on Silicosis cases in countertop workers continue to rise and the new peptides trend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(April 22, 2026) The nine Justices are increasingly building their personal brands outside the Court. A humanoid robot races to record half-marathon finish. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany speaks on protein maxxing, when you gain weight might decide how long you live, and a new vaccine for pancreatic cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(April 15, 2026) How Eric Swalwell rose to the top of democratic politics as rumors followed him. Immigration crackdown causes massive shortages of unskilled labor. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany speaks on whether sleep banking legit, the new peptides hype, whether we should all be taking NAD+, and a diarrhea-causing infection increasing in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany speaks on whether sleep banking legit, the new peptides hype, whether we should all be taking NAD+, and a diarrhea-causing infection increasing in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(April 08, 2026) Airlines are using older plans more often than ever before… here’s what that means for passengers. Forget 65, America’s new retirement is 85- or 35. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks about what would happen to your body if you lived on the moon, why there are so many drug shortages, and poverty, isolation, and low education being linked to reduced lifespan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks about what would happen to your body if you lived on the moon, why there are so many drug shortages, and poverty, isolation, and low education being linked to reduced lifespan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(April 01, 2026) The dark side of fine dining is getting harder to ignore. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about a common plastic surgery toxic could may be linked to infant deaths and prematurity, customized breast cancer vaccines showing promise, and when you should see a neurosurgeon for back pain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about a common plastic surgery toxic could may be linked to infant deaths and prematurity, customized breast cancer vaccines showing promise, and when you should see a neurosurgeon for back pain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(March 25, 2026) Rep. Mary Miller introduces legislation to end dangerous, unethical practices by abortion pill providers. Pentagon adopts new limits for journalists. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about World TB day, dangers of taking medication on an empty stomach, and what sugary drinks do to teenagers' mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about World TB day, dangers of taking medication on an empty stomach, and what sugary drinks do to teenagers' mental health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(March 18, 2026) Are Boomers the real iPad babies? What 100MIL volts does to the body and mind. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about more pregnant women are planning births outside of hospitals, National Residency Match Day, and Magnesium for sleep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about more pregnant women are planning births outside of hospitals, National Residency Match Day, and Magnesium for sleep.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(March 11, 2026) Survey reveals almost 50% of California teachers may quit teaching soon. The top health benefits of pets. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill aboutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(March 04, 2026) What Tuesday’s big midterm contests will reveal about President Trump and Democrats. Republican initiative for voter ID in California gathers enough support for ballot measure. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about a universal vaccine, prepping for daylight savings, and Raw milk warning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about a universal vaccine, prepping for daylight savings, and Raw milk warning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(February 25, 2026) 1 int 10 Cal State students face homelessness… this emergency housing program helps. LAUSD shows big improvement in Advancement Placement class enrollment. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about nearsightedness having surged to near-epidemic levels, pulmonary embolisms, and early signs of heart attacks for women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about nearsightedness having surged to near-epidemic levels, pulmonary embolisms, and early signs of heart attacks for women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(February 18, 2026) Citing fire risk, L.A. city may get more power to remove hillside homeless encampments. Venezuela’s oil industry is in ruins… reviving it won’t be easy. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about intermittent fasting, sex drive and testosterone, AI stethoscopes, and Norovirus at the Winter Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about intermittent fasting, sex drive and testosterone, AI stethoscopes, and Norovirus at the Winter Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(February 11, 2026) Nancy Guthrie: Video released, person detained and released. Los Angeles and Long Beach among the least affordable cities in the world. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany joins the show from Milan, Italy and the Winter Olympics where his AirBnB had… BED BUGS!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(February 04, 2026) Hotels have anti-cat bias. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about new Measles cases, new studies regarding marijuana and pain, and Savanana Guthrie's mom's pacemaker last detection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about new Measles cases, new studies regarding marijuana and pain, and Savanana Guthrie's mom's pacemaker last detection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Samanta Rux and Chris Willis joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about healthy eating and staying active for a healthy heart during National Heart Month. OSF HealthCare is honoring National Wear Red Day on February 6th. Watch the OSF Saint Luke Facebook page to post photos of you wearing red to honor American Heart Month. Chris Willis, Clinical Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Education Specialist at OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center, is offering advice for those looking to improve their health this year. Drawing on 27 years of experience—and achievements like twice completing the Hawaiian Ironman—Chris highlights the power of setting realistic goals. She encourages individuals to skip fad diets and instead focus on making small, sustainable adjustments in daily routines. These incremental changes, Chris says, build lifelong habits that lead to lasting results. Whether it's healthier food choices or more daily movement, Chris believes practical steps are the foundation of long-term well-being. February 6, 2026, marks National Wear Red Day, a key event during American Heart Month focused on raising awareness about heart disease—the leading cause of death for women. Supporters across the nation are encouraged to wear red clothing, accessories, or lipstick, and to share information and resources about prevention. The American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign also encourages donations to fund research and advocacy. Participants often post photos on social media with the hashtags #WearRedDay and #OurHearts. National Wear Red Day highlights the importance of heart health, as more than 40% of women in the U.S. have some form of cardiovascular disease.
(January 28, 2026) The hands of the ‘Doomsday Clock’ were set closer to midnight than ever before. California’s Highway 1 is fighting a losing battle against…. Weather. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about pediatricians urging Americans to stick to the vaccine schedule, the U.S. splitting with the World Health Organization, and marijuana not working as well for pain as once thought.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(January 21, 2026) US overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals. A Month of First: The January events that changed the world. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about food borne bacteria causing urinary infections, Shingles vaccine reducing the risk of heart attack, and wildfire exposure in pregnancy linked to Autism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about food borne bacteria causing urinary infections, Shingles vaccine reducing the risk of heart attack, and wildfire smore exposure in pregnancy linked to Autism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(January 14, 2025) The new crash test dummy could keep women safer in car accidents. As Gen Z struggles to break into the job market, boomers stick around. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about dental health can predict reduced lifespan, whether you should get a full body scan, and nasal spray: at some point you can breath without it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(January 07, 2025) A report by U-Haul shows California recorded the largest exodus of do-it-yourself movers of any state in 2025. KFI reporter Heather Brooker joins the show from a neighborhood in Altadena where the rebuilding has started. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about the CDC slashing vaccine recommendations for kids, flu reaching the highest levels in the U.S. in 25 years, and Wegovy now in pill form.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about the CDC slashing vaccine recommendations for kids, flu reaching the highest levels in the U.S. in 25 years, and Wegovy now in pill form.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2026 Rose Parade Live Updates. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Neil about what we can look forward to in medicine in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(December 24, 2025) A 70-year Christmas tradition started with a kid, a wrong number and Col. Harry Shoup. What ‘giving up’ on home ownership REALLY means, because an entire generation is resigning to that fate. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about the ‘Christmas Coronary,’ when to utilize urgent care or the ER, and HHS announcing an overhaul of the child vaccine schedule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(December 17, 2025) Warner Bros. rejects Paramount’s hostile bid, accusing Ellison Family of failing to put money into the deal. Why Made in the USA doesn’t appear on artificial Christmas trees. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about poor sleep triggering a vicious cycle your brain can’t break, Psilocybin breaking depressive cycles by rewiring the brain, and a weight loss strategy that is 5x more effective than Ozempic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(December 10, 2025) Some young adults bucking trends and seeking intense religious experiences. The battle for street parking in Los Angeles: One man wages war through TikTok. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about CDC’s view on the Hepatitis B vaccine, Fentanyl vaccine, and whether melatonin is good for kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(December 03, 2025) Costco is poking the Trump Bear. Cash strapped shoppers opt for essentials and buy-now-pay-later services. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about tattoo ink moving through the body, killing immune cells and weakening vaccine response, and men with ‘beer bellies’ may face serious heart damage even if they aren’t overweight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(November 26, 2025) When home sellers set prices too high, they’re paying for it. Most modern dogs have ‘detectable’ wolf ancestry, scientists say. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about a bird flu strain never before seen in humans until now and scientists issuing a warning after discovering overlooked factor that can cause Parkinson’s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI is coming for our conversations. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about a bad flu season incoming and antidepressants effect on sexual development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(November 12, 2025) Bill talks with Jeanette whose son-in-law was detained and deported by ICE for illegal immigrant status. Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer at Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, joins The Bill Handel Show for 'Medical News'! Dr. Keany talks with Bill about the dangers of Kratom and the baby formula being recalled after botulism outbreak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.