WCCO Health Radio

It is Mothers Day so we emphasize on the importance of keeping your health in check, especially as a mother - we break down some of the week’s health headlines with ‘ A Weekly Dose’, then Susie chats with Tina Stennes with a Breath of Hope and also Abbie Begnaud, pulmonologist and critical care physician with the University of Minnesota about air quality, lung cancer awareness and much more.

We begin the show as always recapping the week in health headlines with our ‘Weekly Dose’ then Susie shares an interview from her Livea visit on the health of hormones, and then Dr. Tim Toonen with MN Oncology joins to talk about testicular cancer - from prevention, early detection, treatment and much more and why it is the leading cancer among men!

We begin this gloomy but positive Sunday morning with some health headlines with our ‘Weekly Dose’ segment featuring the week that was in health, including an interview featured this week on the Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar about the rise in protein popularity and then Keri Anderson, Fitness Trainer Extraordinaire with LifeTime Fitness joins to tackle any and all of your health and wellness questions!

We begin our Health Show with the week that was in health headlines with our Weekly Dose, then Susie shares her interview with Andrea with Livea this past week and then we talk senior living and senior care with Lifespark - chatting with Dr. Nick Schneeman!

As always we begin the show recapping the week that was in health headlines with our 'Weekly Dose' then we hear from producer Josh Wheeler as he shares his story of how he battled and has overcome leukemia and then we talk to both Dr. Logan Spector, Professor and Researcher with the University of Minnesota and Jaime Riedel, Campaign Development Manager with Blood Cancer United, formerly Leukemia & Lymphoma Society about the basics of leukemia and lymphoma as well as preview an incredible event coming up next Saturday at U.S. Bank Stadium to raise money and awareness in the fight against Blood Cancer with their annual Big Climb event!

Susie has some of the big health headlines of this past week with the Weekly Dose, then we pivot to talk about sleep and pulmonary health with frequent guests of the show Dr. Andrew Stiehm of Allina Health who specializes in sleep and pulmonary health from restless leg syndrome, how long is too long for naps, how effective is Gabapentin or Ropinrole, insomnia and much more - we tackle all of it!

We begin this Palm Sunday discussing and recapping the week that was in health news and headlines with our Weekly Dose! Then we chat with Ronald Peterson, MD, PhD with Mayo Clinic to talk about Alzheimer's and dementia, some of the recent findings with this horrible condition, dive deeper on the prevention methods, memory loss, “sundowning” and more of the questions you have regarding Alzheimer’s, dementia and more!

A lot to get to on today’s Health Show - we dive into the ‘Weekly Dose’ with some of the big stories of this week in health, then we talk to two people Lily and Teresa from the Fentanyl Free Communities sharing their stories and more on the upcoming gala to help spread awareness on the dangers of fentanyl! Then we pivot to Bob Meyers with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to talk about pancreatic cancer!

We begin this snowy Sunday recapping the week that was in health news from coffee lessening the risk of dementia to Tylenol news and more studies on concussions we bring you the ‘Weekly Dose’! Then we talk to Kevin Gilliam, MD. who is the Medical Director at NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center about the rise in popularity of weight loss medications and more information and questions regarding GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Ozempic and answer some of your questions on who should or shouldn’t take the medications and what some of the side effects are!

Bright and early we tackle this week’s health headlines with our Weekly Dose, Susie then sits down with the amazing people at Livea to talk more about her weight loss journey and then we chat with Rajini Katipamula - Malisetti, MD with Minnesota Oncology to talk about the overall topic of cancer!

We begin the show today discussing some of the big health news of the week, then we talk with a doctor about the importance of your blood pressure levels - some of the findings might surprise you! Then we talk to James Cloyd, director of the Center for Orphan Drug Research and a professor in the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy regarding the awareness and some questions regarding Rare Disease Day which was Saturday!

We begin the show with Susie bringing us some of the big stories in this week of health, then she sits down to talk about her journey with Livea and we talk addiction and recovery with Dr. Joseph Lee President and CEO of Hazelden Betty Ford!

We begin today’s show with some of the big stories of the week in health! Then Susie sits down with our good friend and fellow WCCO Radio host Jason DeRusha to chat more about the Livea experience and the overall journey! February is Cancer Prevention Month, and Dr. Joleen Hubbard, a medical oncologist with Allina Health, joined us to break down the relationship between drinking habits and cancer development, including the big news of the week where Varsity Blues and Dawsons Creek star James Van Der Beek died from his battle with colorectal cancer! We also discuss ways in which people can be more aware and keep themselves in check for cancer!

We begin today’s show with some of the big news stories from this past week in health and then Susie chats all things cancer and clinical trials and tests with Dr. Eric Lander, MD a Site Research Leader and Oncologist with MN Oncology!

We begin this morning’s show with some of the big news headlines in health this week! Then Susie shares an interview she conducted this week regarding her weight loss journey with Livea and how they can help you find better health! Finally, we discuss the mental well being amid the tough times we live in talking to Jen Barnes who is a therapist and even has a podcast on ADHD which she also specializes in - we discuss mental health, the psychological effect of the current events on people and she also shares more on her podcast and the reality of ADHD and some of the struggles that people face!

We begin the show discussing sleep and even restless issues with Dr. Andrew Stiehm of Allina Health who specializes with sleep and pulmonary issues tackling insomnia, sleep medicine, sleep apnea and much more! Then we pivot to the bitter cold and how people can best handle the current conditions we face so we chatted with Jessie Nelson, MD who serves as Emergency Medicine doctor with HealthPartners

We begin the health hour today talking to Melissa Korb who is a Thoracic Oncologist with Minnesota Oncology talking about lung health and being aware of certain dangers for your lungs and how to stay aware of potential lung cancer! Then we talk to Behnam Sabayan, MD a neurologist with Hennepin Healthcare discussing falls, brain health, concussions and signs of having a concussion and Brain Health Awareness Day on January 22nd, 2026. Then Susie sits down with the people at Livea to update us on her journey and more on weight management!

It is another Sunday after a heavy week but we do play some of the big stories in health this week. We check in with Trish Hayden with Livea and talk about finding ways to slowly tweak and make changes with your health as we are now in a new year! Next up we talked recently to Nikki Vanecek East West Acupuncture talking about some of the benefits of acupuncture for your health! Then finally we replay a recent segment with Keri Anderson of Lifetime Fitness who discusses the importance of keeping after your fitness and health goals!

To kick the first show of the year, Susie Jones provides some headlines in health this week. Then, a conversation with Andrea and Carlee Huesman from Livea about why hormone health matters especially when going through menopause. Carlee Huesman, APRN, DNP (Nurse Practitioner, Livea) joins live in the second half of the show. Susie asks about what happens to a woman’s body hormonally when you start menopause. Carlee speaks to the importance of hormone replacement therapy. Susie asks about the factors that affect who experiences what/when and how women were often institutionalized back in the day because their symptoms were deemed unmanageable or problematic. Susie and Carlee run through and answer listener questions. Carlee details a number of symptoms one may experience during menopause. In their second segment, they continue to answer listener texts that discuss B12 shots, GLP-1s, intermittent fasting, hair thinning, perimenopause and other topics.

Today’s show overall was tied to cardiology, heart health and being mindful about your cholesterol and heart health. Joining us for the full show is Michael Ellerman, MD anon-invasive cardiologist with HealthPartners discussing all things related to keeping your cardio in check, eating habits when it relates to heart health, pacemakers, atrial fibrillation and much more!

This week we sifted through some of the big stories of the week that was in health with our Weekly Dose. Then we pivot to talk about respiratory issues with Dr. Phoebe Smith with the University of Minnesota as this time of year is a common respiratory illness season - then we also chat with Edward Labin, MD of Hennepin Healthcare to discuss Parkinsons, Neurology and the cold weather having an effect on those who struggle with Parkinson's!

We begin the show discussing some pieces of news from this past week from the week of health including news on dark chocolate, energy drinks and more when it comes to your health! Susie also shares an interview she did for her new program with Livea! Finally we chatted with Jeremy Schmoe, founder of the Functional Neurology Center, DC, DACNB, FACFN, he discussed the dangers of falling, neurological damage, dizziness and much more when it comes to your neurological health!

Getting your little ones vaccinated for Hepatitis B, recent findings for an obesity study, warnings for breast cancer and much more to begin today’s Health Show with the Weekly Dose! Susie sits down with the wonderful folks at Livea and shares her beginning journey with the program! We then talk to Kerry Sheets, MD with Hennepin Healthcare about dementia, genetic ties to family history with dementia and how to best navigate the process of helping loved ones with dementia and much more!

We replay some of the big stories in health this week from a cheese you may have had at your Thanksgiving gathering, music helping patients in the operating room and much more with this week’s ‘Weekly Dose’! Then we chatted with Meagan Thomas-Betz, Lifespark Hospice Administrator who shared more on what hospice is, how to have the difficult conversations for your loved ones, if and how hospice is covered with insurance and financing, a special event coming up 'Death and Donuts' and much more!

We begin this Sunday before Thanksgiving with some of the top stories in this past week in health with our Weekly Dose! Then we dive right into a conversation that may help you this week as we chatted with Keri Anderson, Fitness Coach at LIFETIME and she talked about some of the key tips to working out in the cold, even the importance of using weighted vests and some major eating and consumption tips for this week as many gather around the table to eat this week for Thanksgiving!

We begin the show with a few big stories from this week from recalls in a baby formula due to botulism and also a couple stories we discuss involving some scientific advancements in the health world! Then Susie chats with the CEO of EOSIS Recovery Dr. Lewis Ziedner about recovery, addiction and the ongoing battle with those struggling during this time of the year with Thanksgiving and soon after Christmas!

We begin the show this morning discussing some of the key health news headlines from this past week, Susie replays an interview she did regarding menopause and we invite on Kailen Rosenberg, 'The Love Architect' who is a specialist on love and is a social media influencer helping many find love and understanding the importance of love when it comes to your health and well being!

With Daylight Saving Time ending, we look into the impact of sleep deprivation on health and the negative effects it can have on the rest of the body. We share tips on how to keep your routine and ways to help maintain a healthy sleep schedule. Dr. Andrew Stiehm is board-certified in pulmonary and sleep medicine and shares his knowledge.

Susie is back and we dive into some of the big health stories from this week as well as replay some of their key interviews conducted this week on WCCO and CBS with the top health topics currently! Then we switch gears and chat with Kellie Kvern with This Old Horse, a volunteer-based, non-profit that partners with breast cancer patients and survivors where they can experience connection, community and healing with recovering and retired horses including an event coming up in New Richmond, WI.

We debut a new piece to the Sunday Health Show with the “Weekly Dose” sharing a few of the bigger stories of the week in health and then jump right into it with Dr. David Hilden with Hennepin Healthcare! It is flu season so we discuss more about when to get your vaccines whether it is influenza or even RSV - we also tackle some diabetes questions, constipation, having heart work done, phantom nerves and much more with Dr. Hilden!

Lung health and lung cancer is the main focal point of today’s show! We invited on Abby Begnaud, MD who specializes in pulmonary and lung health and Teri Cannon Executive Director for A Breath of Hope - they join Susie for a full hour to discuss lung health, lung cancer prevention, and answer many questions from listeners regarding lung health, breathing, and ways in which we can try to prevent lung cancer. Teri previews the annual gala in honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

This week we dive into an ongoing struggle against childhood obesity and pediatric health so we chat with the co-Director at the Center for Pediatric Obesity Medicine Aaron Kelly, Ph. D. on a variety of aspects of this problem with today’s youth. What does the science show, how did the trend in obesity happen, what can parents do to delicately improve their child’s health and much more!

This week we are navigating a new format for the health show as we replay an interview from this past week with Adam and Jordana with Ellie Wilson of the Autism Society of Minnesota. Then we pivot to discussing back pain and some of the remedies and ways to rehabilitate from back pain with Dr. Stefano Sinicropi with Allina Health.

This morning we invited three special guests to discuss the severe dangers of drunk driving and the consequences that come with getting behind the wheel after drinking. This week we had Trish in the studio to share her story, also Gina Longobardi with MADD - Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Minnesota State Trooper Gus Culbeaux to share and discuss the real life dangers, prevention and consequences of drunk driving!

We begin the show today with Dr. David Hilden graced us with his presence once again talking a little about the work that Hennepin Healthcare does day in and out! Today we answer questions about COVID vaccines, brain fog, alternatives to expensive medications and how to approach that, thrush, sodium intake and much, much more with Dr. Hilden this morning!

There are so many questions and uncertainties with COVID-19 and other vaccines and the ongoing changes in the health department in Washington D.C. so we wanted to invite Dr. David Hilden on to try and help clear up some of the uncertainty! Also with flu season and the cold weather approaching we discuss prevention and how to prepare for the weather and tackle other health related questions like neuropathy, prostate and colon testing, cold symptoms and other questions as well! Dr. Hilden also shares his praise for the Hennepin Healthcare team and first responders from the tragedy of 11 days ago at Annunciation church!

It is International Overdose Awareness Day. Drug addiction has become a nationwide issue and many who struggle with drug and alcohol abuse run the risk of an overdose and death. Susie speaks with an addiction specialist from M Health Fairview as well as parents who have lost their children to an overdose and are now working to help others impacted by drug abuse.

Many people suffer from chronic headaches or migraines which can have a debilitating effect on a person's quality of life. Dr. Michael Sethna and Dr. Katie Ferguson are both neurologists and explain the differences between the two, what causes them, and treatment options. Susie Jones gets answers to your questions from the Minnesota State Fair.

More studies reveal the negative impact social media has on mental health, especially for young people. Dr. David Nathan is a psychologist with Allina Health and explains why this is becoming a troubling trend and what can be done to address addiction, as well as prepare for changes in the future. If you or someone you know needs help, call the Mental Health Hotline at 988.

This week we are talking sleep and breathing issues with Dr. Andrew Stiehm of Allina Health who specializes in sleep deprivation, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, pulmonary issues and much more! We discuss restless legs syndrome in correlation with sleep problems, narcolepsy, what kind of pulmonary issues , how does one get tested for sleep apnea, alternatives to sleep apnea CPAP masks, the effect of the smoky air quality on our respiratory system and much more!

Today we discuss the importance and awareness of lung cancer and preview an incredible event coming up. We begin chatting with Dr. Manish Patel, he is an oncologist with the University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center discussing the recent air quality, how often should you be tested, effects of secondhand smoke, radon and much more including the latest in lung cancer research and we also discussed the mission of Breath of Hope with Teri Cannon - they have a Breath of Hope Lung Cancer Walk and Run coming up at Harriet Island on Saturday supporting those affected by lung cancer.

This week we had Denny Long chat with Lydia Burr - Director of Clinical Services with Hazelden Betty Ford as they have a new model of care when it comes to addressing the mental illness and addiction problem as they have been the top care provider when it comes to therapies, resources and more with those who experience the struggle of mental health issues and overcoming the throughs of addiction! We also address some of the perspectives of what being a patient at Hazelden Betty Ford is like, various therapies offered, insurance coverage for patients seeking help and much more on the unique model of care that Hazelden provides for its patients!

This morning we had a WCCO Radio Sunday reunion as our friend Dr. Hilden joined Denny Long in for Susie Jones and we take any and all questions from you the listeners from diabetes questions to neuropathy, otoconia or ear crystals, heart conditions. measles and RSV and much more with Doctor Hilden!

Many questions have been raised coming out of a recent study done on pediatric health when it comes to mental wellness, obesity and much more - however, we learned from Dr. Chase Shutak, Medical Director of Pediatrics with Children’s Minnesota who specializes in pediatric care said that there is also a lot of the information we already know but maybe need to reiterate to our youth - we discuss that and dive into some of the findings in a recent study with this new health administration in 2025 and what they are saying about how we can better attack some of the more unhealthy habits with our children and teens!

With all of the festivities this weekend with the Fourth of July there is always a need to prevent serious injury - we chat with Kaytlin Hanson the Trauma Prevention Coordinator for Hennepin Healthcare on how to be proactive and act fast in some of the more serious situations as the summer days go along there are so many risk factors in play when we are out having fun. Whether it is fireworks, hiking outdoors, water activities at the lake, even maintaining hydration - and more!

Today we chatted with Robert “Adam” Terrell, MS with Hennepin Healthcare about Speech Pathology - who is in need of speech pathology, what are some of the primary signs of speech or hearing struggles which would create issues that lead to needing assistance. We also dive into some of the reasoning behind people seeking out help when it comes to concussions for example or anything people may experience in everyday life. We also allow you to chime in with any questions for Adam!

In the chaotic world we currently live in there are so many serving and who have served and suffer from PTSD so in honor of PTSD Awareness Month we chatted with Col. Wayne Quist and Dr Steve Lansing with Vets Empowered, share their experiences, the suffering people they know have undergone due to this terrible disorder and they both share how summer traditions like fireworks and more affect those with PTSD including their own lives! We take your listener questions and Dr. Steve Lansing explains other sources of PTSD aside from being in combat as the numbers of those who struggle with PTSD have grown dramatically over the last few decades!

This morning we discussed colon cancer, awareness, treatment, ways in which you can prevent the risk of colon cancer whether it is probiotics, vitamins/supplements, even ColoGuard tests and colonoscopies, that and much more with Nisha Jacobs, MD of Minnesota Oncology!

This morning we talked to two people familiar with how pregnancies and the aid of having a doula work - talked to Sierra Hill, MPH CPH she is the Maternal Care Access Coordinator with the Minnesota Department of Health and Sierra Dillard, a certified doula for 11 years - we discuss the many benefits and aspects of having a doula during pregnancy!

This morning we discussed the use of acupuncture, an alternative form of medicine - we talked to Nikki Vanecek of EastWest Acupuncture! Many who look to improve their neurological functions, combat arthritic pain, how much acupuncture can collaboratively help with certain medical diagnosis from sciatica to neuropathy, even IBS which has a lot to do with your neurological system - we rapid fire through many of the benefits and usage of acupuncture - Nikki answers some of your questions about it and how and if it is covered by insurance!