It all starts with asking, “why?”

Welcome to the Ask Why Medicine Podcast! In this introductory episode, you’ll meet the hosts Gina Pritchard, MSN, RN, CNS, ACNP, DNPc; Patti DeMatteis ASDH, RDH; Lora Hooper, BSDH, RDH, EFDA; and DeWitt Wilkerson, DMD. They discuss their “why,” the goals of the podcast, and empower you to ask “why?” in your own life.

Gina Pritchard, MSN, RN, CNS, ACNP, DNPc
Dr. Pritchard discusses her journey working in a cardiac care clinic and her transition into preventative health care. By asking “why did this individual have a heart attack or stroke in the first place?” we can now save you from those repeat hospitalizations, repeat procedures, and a potentially devastating future.
Dr. Pritchard is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment. She is the owner of The PREVENT Clinic with offices in New York and in Texas and is the Clinical Program Director for the BaleDoneen Method. She is one of the nation’s leading specialists in prevention of heart attack, stroke, type 2 diabetes and vascular-related dementia.

Patti DeMatteis ASDH, RDH
Patti discusses her journey working with patients, answering questions like “why did I have a heart attack at a young age?” Through this podcast, we will give you the right questions to ask, to ensure you don’t have comorbidities and that your immune system is strong to fight off any infections or viruses that may come your way.
Patti is the founder of DHEmethod. Patti is a founding member of The American Academy for Oral Systemic Health and a Preceptor for the BaleDoneen Method. Her passion for dentistry focuses on comprehensive patient care and helping dental colleagues enjoy their profession in the fast paced oral-systemic movement toward prevention and wellness.

Lora Hooper, BSDH, RDH, EFDA
Lora discusses the transformation we want to provide with this podcast, that you can go from feeling frustrated and hopeless in your health, to feeling confident, and knowing that you can live a long healthy life.  Through this podcast, we will bring you stories of people who are reversing chronic inflammatory disease such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It is possible! We will bring you the leading scientists, experts, and top answers to the most pressing questions in our healthcare system.
Lora is the co-owner of DHEmethod. She continues to work in private practice while running her business as a dental consultant. Her passion lies in improving the quality of life for every patient by implementing oral-systemic care into practice through the DHEmethod.

Witt Wilkerson, DMD
Dr. Wilkerson discusses lifestyle factors versus genetics in disease progression and the new model of healthcare titled “integrative medicine.” The goal of the Ask Why Medicine Podcast is to ask all the questions and bring you the best experts, to find the answers to help you, your families, and your communities live longer and healthier lives.
Dr. Wilkerson is a partner of Dr. Peter Dawson’s private practice. He serves as a Senior Faculty/Lecturer and Director of Dental Medicine with the Dawson Academy, is a Past-President of the AAOSH, Past-President of the AES, Director of Dental Medicine at the Dawson Academy, Adjunct Professor of Graduate Studies at the University of Florida College of Dentistry, and former Associate Faculty and Special Lecturer at the L.D. Pankey Institute.

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