What's Going On: Hope for Patients Living with Anal Fistula, iHeartMedia Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation Podathon

On this episode of What's Going On, we explore two very different but equally important stories about health, healing, and hope. First, Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Dr. Philip Pearson, colorectal surgeon, educator, and social media personality known as the "Singing Surgeon," about anal fistula, a painful and often misunderstood condition that affects thousands of people each year.Dr. Pearson discusses the physical and emotional impact of living with anal fistula, why many patients suffer in silence, and how a new minimally invasive treatment called BioHealx is helping patients heal while reducing complications and preserving quality of life. He also shares how he uses music and social media to make difficult health conversations more approachable and reduce stigma around colorectal health. Learn More:https://www.signumsurgical.com/https://www.mainlinehealth.org/find-a-doctor/philip-y-pearson https://www.tiktok.com/@drphilippearson Follow:Instagram: @signumsurgicalLinkedIn: Signum Surgical  We also spotlight the iHeartMedia Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation Podathon, taking place June 9, raising funds to support life-changing care for children with complex medical, developmental, behavioral, and physical challenges. Dr. Matt McDonald, President and CEO of Children's Specialized Hospital, joins us to discuss the hospital's impact on nearly 45,000 children each year, the growing need for specialized pediatric care, and how community support helps children achieve milestones once thought impossible. Event Details:iHeartMedia Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation PodathonJune 9, 2026Goal: Raise $50,000 for the Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation Donate and Learn More:www.ilovecsh.orgEvery donation helps provide specialized care, therapy, innovation, and hope for children and families facing extraordinary challenges.