Episodios

  • ALS – also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease

    ALS – also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease
    May 27 2025
    This Saturday, to celebrate our 200th unique program, The Word on Medicine examines Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or ALS – also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease – after the New York Yankees first baseman who played 17 seasons in the big leagues and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939. His baseball career came to an abrupt end when he lost his strength, power, and then the ability to make even routine plays in the field. We cover ALS in great detail with our panel of experts to include Dr. David Shirilla, who will be joined by Stacey Martinetti (RN) and Christina Wipperman (PT) from the Neuromuscular and Autonomic programs at MCW. Most importantly, we hear from a courageous patient who is dealing with ALS right now. Please listen in!
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    49 m
  • ALL ABOUT NURSES 2025

    ALL ABOUT NURSES 2025
    May 13 2025
    This Saturday, in honor of National Nurses Week, The Word on Medicine will air our program “All About Nurses." We are filling the radio station’s recording studio with the some of the best nurses and APPs in the world: 12CFAC's Jessica Lunn (12 CFAC Charge RN), Heidi Sobczak (RN), Tiffany Early (RN), Aaron Davies (RN); PAs and NPs Bente Smith (PA-C), Ann Hanson (APNP), Nicole Kellner (APNP); and from the SICU Amanda Calvillo (RN) and Kelly Haessly (RN). You won’t want to miss this program, especially if you are thinking of nursing as a career; if you have a nurse in the family; or if you just want some good entertainment. This program is a tribute to the nurses who make health care possible!
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    46 m
  • Heart Transplantation

    Heart Transplantation
    Apr 18 2025
    We have a wonderful program in store for you as The Word on Medicine brings you into the world of Heart Transplantation. It is hard to believe that this program is the 193rd unique show produced by The Word on Medicine since we began in October of 2017. This Saturday, we welcome Drs. Buck Durham, Takushi Kohmoto, Jorge Mascaro, along with Annie Klamrowski, a nurse in the ICU, and of course, the perspective of one of our patients who is doing very well after a successful heart transplant. It is truly amazing to discover the many ways that broken hearts can be repaired and supported, and when all else fails, a new one can sometimes be the answer!
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    47 m
  • Audaxity

    Audaxity
    Apr 7 2025
    This Saturday, The Word on Medicine highlights Audaxity. Audaxity is the name of a new bike ride event coming to American Family Field this summer on Sunday August 17, to unite around one clear mission: ending cancer. In this weekend’s program, we will be joined by the leaders behind Audaxity as well as cancer researchers. They will share why this ride matters, how it is fueling the next wave of cancer breakthroughs, and most important, how you can be part of it. You will enjoy listening to Drs. Gustavo Leone, Heather Himburg and Joseph Zenga as well as Nelson Williams and Lauren (LB) Bennett.
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    47 m
  • The inspirational appearances of Bob Uecker on The Word on Medicine

    The inspirational appearances of Bob Uecker on The Word on Medicine
    Apr 3 2025
    This Saturday’s program will feature the inspirational appearances of Bob Uecker on The Word on Medicine. It will be the “Best of Bob Uecker” – paying tribute to the Milwaukee legend and thanking him for his loyal support of the Medical College of Wisconsin and medical research in our great city. Bob has been a frequent guest of The Word on Medicine since we began in 2017 and has recounted numerous stories of his own health challenges, providing hope and inspiration for countless members of our community and throughout the world. We hope you can tune in at 4PM for the “Best of Bob Uecker” – a time for us to reflect on his kindness, support, and friendship which he generously gave to so many. As we begin the first Brewer season without him at the microphone since 1971, you will especially enjoy this program.
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    57 m
  • GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

    GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
    Mar 15 2025
    We have a very important program in store for you this Saturday as The Word on Medicine brings you an information-packed program on the recent explosion of weight loss medications - the so called GLP-1 receptor agonists. Our panel of experts includes Drs. Lisa Morselli, Tammy Kindel, Kate Glasenapp, and Aimee Welsh and in the last segment, one of Dr. Kindel’s patients will join for the all-important patient perspective. There is so much information (and misinformation) on this class of medications - - you will not want to miss this program.
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    49 m
  • Vestibular Schwannoma

    Vestibular Schwannoma
    Mar 1 2025
    We have a wonderful program in store for you this Saturday as The Word on Medicine brings you a look into something you may not have heard of – a condition called Vestibular Schwannoma - - not to worry, you will be close to an expert at the end of the hour. We welcome Dr. Michael Harris, Katie Damon (PA) and two of their patients. One of the many things that makes MCW so special is the breadth and depth of our expertise – common and rare, we are here to fix the scope of medical conditions which can affect the human body. An insightful program indeed – please join!
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    49 m
  • How to Bounce Back from Challenging Experiences in Cancer Care

    How to Bounce Back from Challenging Experiences in Cancer Care
    Feb 16 2025
    We have a fascinating program in store for you today as The Word on Medicine examines How to Bounce Back from Challenging Experiences in Cancer Care. With the help of Drs. Ally Istl and Karen Kersting from our division of surgical oncology, we explore this sensitive and complex topic. As we often do, the final segment of the program is devoted to a patient experience. Sometimes issues which are hard to discuss may also be among the most important to talk about - such is the case this Saturday. If you are ready for some deep thinking, please join us - this program also represents our 190th unique, hour-long program produced by The Word on Medicine since we began in the fall of 2017!
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    48 m
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