WCPT 820 Interview: Dr. Kristin Lyerly

Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Ken Mejia Beal are joined by Dr. Kristin Lyerly, OB/GYN, 2024 candidate for Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District, and host of “The Dr. Kristin Lyerly Show.” Postpartum Health and Risks- Dr. Lyerly discusses the high mortality rates for mothers during the postpartum period.- She notes that approximately 80 percent of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable through treatment of mental health, substance use, and cardiac issues.The Broken Health care System- Patti, Ken and Dr. Lyerly criticize the United States health care system as being fundamentally broken for all citizens.- They discuss how political divisions and a capitalistic approach hinder the development of a true care economy.- Dr. Lyerly suggests that health care should be viewed as a matter of national security to ensure stability for families and communities.Obamacare and Political Debate- They defend Obamacare as a necessary compromise that provided essential coverage despite its imperfections.- They critique Republican efforts to dismantle the law over the last decadeVaccine Safety and Outbreaks- Dr. Lyerly reports an ongoing measles outbreak in southwest Wisconsin involving nearly 40 people.- She emphasizes that Wisconsin is one of the least vaccinated states for children entering kindergarten, creating a dangerous environment.- She debunks claims regarding vaccines causing autism and argues against splitting up the MMR vaccine into separate shots. Catch "Driving It Home with Patti Vasquez" weekdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/driving-it-home).   Follow us: Website: https://heartlandsignal.com WCPT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WCPT820 Heartland Signal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartlandSignal Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartlandsignal  Heartland Signal X: https://x.com/HeartlandSignal WCPT 820 X: https://x.com/WCPT820 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandsignal Threads: threads.com/@heartlandsignal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartlandsignalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.