When you are faced with a medical emergency, it can be hard to know what to do or where to go. More than 139 million people visit an emergency department (ED) every year in the United States. But where should you go when you are sick or hurt, especially after normal business hours? Northwestern Medicine Emergency Medicine Resident Physician Evelyn Huang, MD, talks with the hosts about how to get the right care at the right time.

Hot flashes, painful sex, weight gain: The symptoms of menopause can be life-altering. A Northwestern Medicine expert talks about how to overcome these symptoms and live a healthier, better life in this new chapter.

Guest: Traci A. Kurtzer, MD

Disclaimer: This podcast does not substitute for medical advice from a clinician.

As odd as it sounds, death is a part of life. In this episode, our hosts chat with a palliative care physician to learn about the difference between palliative care and end-of-life care. You’ll get tips on how to have important conversations with your loved ones about the type of care you or they may want at all stages of life.

Guest: Julia L. Vermylen, MD

Disclaimer: This podcast does not substitute for medical advice from a clinician.https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/podcast/get-better