The latest episode of “What’s Health Got to Do With It?” on WJCT in Jacksonville delves into the most important health news of the month. A panel of medical experts, including Dr. Sarah Bodin, an anesthesiologist and obesity physician in St. Augustine, Dr. Dacre Knight, director of the Ehlers-Danlos Clinic at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, and Chad Neilsen, director of infection prevention and control at Nemours Children’s Health in Jacksonville, discussed a range of topics.
One topic that was discussed was the rise in meningococcal infections, tuberculosis, and bird flu as warned by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nurses also shared their concerns about an increase in workplace aggression and violence. Meanwhile, doctors reported a surge in postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome after COVID-19. Another highlight was the widespread shortages faced by Eli Lilly just a few months after the approval of weight loss drug Zepbound.
Hosted by Jacksonville neurologist Dr. Joe Sirven, “What’s Health Got to Do With It?” is a talk program that explores the relationship between healthcare and everyday life. Listeners can tune in by clicking on the Listen button above to hear more about these important health issues affecting our community today.
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