Podcast
What's Right With Healthcare
Hosted by Laura Fralich, MD · EN
The U.S. healthcare system is often criticized as broken. However, there are people, programs, and technologies making a positive impact on our lives every day influencing both the quality of care we receive and the manner in which we receive it. The purpose of this podcast is to educate and inspire listeners by focusing on what's right with healthcare.
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Naturopathic Medicine
Mar 1500:41:39Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailNaturopathic medicine focuses on diagnosing, preventing, and treating both acute and chronic illness by tapping into the body’s natural ability to heal. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Alycia Policani about how naturopathic doctors work with patients to restore and maintain optimal health by developing personalized treatment plans that support the body’s inherent self-healing process.Visit Dr. Alycia Policani's website: evergreennaturopathic.comCheck out Northwest Sports & Exercise Medicine's website HERE!Follow Dr. Fralich and Northwest Sports & Exercise Medicine on Instagram: @laura.fralichmd
Transcribe →The Rheumatologist
Mar 800:46:08Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailOn this episode of What's Right With Healthcare, I sit down with Rheumatologist Dr. Anne Lee to discuss her career and specialty, which is focused on diagnosing and treating autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that affect joints, muscles, and connective tissues. These diseases can be complex and life-altering, but advances in research, medications, and patient care are helping people live healthier, more active lives. Join us to learn what rheumatologists do, the conditions they treat, and how this field is making a meaningful difference for patients every day. Rheumatologists like Dr. Lee at Sage Rheumatology are another great example of what's right with healthcare!Check out Dr. Lee's website by clicking the link: sage-rheumatology.comCheck out Northwest Sports & Exercise Medicine's website HERE!Follow Dr. Fralich and Northwest Sports & Exercise Medicine on Instagram: @laura.fralichmd
Transcribe →Women's Health Part 2
Mar 101:01:32Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis is a continuation of our conversation about Women's Health. On this episode of What's Right With Healthcare: Women's Health Part 2, we are joined again by Tamara Brining at She Can Women's Wellness and Nadine Young at Move Nourish Breathe to discuss everything from periods to nutrition, libido, and the importance of understanding how hormones impact women at different stages of life. Join us to find out why talking about Women's Health is what's right with healthcare!Check out these websites for more information about our guests:Tamara Brining: shecanwomenswellness.comNadine Young: movenourishbreathe.comFollow Dr. Fralich and Northwest Sports & Exercise Medicine on Instagram: @laura.fralichmdCheck out Northwest Sports & Exercise Medicine's website HERE!
Transcribe →The Service Animal
Feb 2200:41:14Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailYou’ve probably seen a service animal in public and felt both curious and impressed by the important role they play. Service animals are far more than companions—they are highly trained partners that help people live safer, more independent lives. In this episode, we visit with Dr. Shannon Dunn to discuss service animal roles, their training, and the meaningful impact they have on the individuals and families they support. Join us as we learn more about these remarkable animals and the powerful human–animal partnerships that help make everyday life possible.Follow Dr. Fralich and Northwest Sports & Exercise Medicine on Instagram: @laura.fralichmdCheck out Northwest Sports & Exercise Medicine's website HERE!
Transcribe →The Pediatric Oncologist
Feb 1500:30:58Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode, we visit with a pediatric oncologist—a physician dedicated to diagnosing and treating cancer in children and adolescents. Pediatric oncologists specialize in conditions such as leukemia, brain tumors, and solid tumors, guiding families through some of the most challenging moments of their lives with expertise and compassion. Whether you're interested in medicine, healthcare careers, or simply want to better understand how doctors care for children facing cancer, this episode offers insight into a profession where science, resilience, and heart intersect every day. Listen and find out why the pediatric oncologist is another example of what’s right with healthcare.Follow Dr. Fralich and Northwest Sports & Exercise Medicine on Instagram: @laura.fralichmdCheck out Northwest Sports & Exercise Medicine's website HERE!
Transcribe →The Athletic Trainer
Mar 2, 2025Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn honor of National Athletic Training month, we are using this episode to shine a spotlight on an often-overlooked yet essential member of the healthcare team: The Athletic Trainer. Whether on the field or in the gym, it’s the athletic trainer who’s there to keep athletes moving and often help them recover from injury. Learn from our talented guests about the challenges athletic trainers can face behind the scenes, and how they play a pivotal role in an athlete’s health and career.Follow Dr. Fralich and Northwest Sports & Exercise Medicine on Instagram: @laura.fralichmdCheck out Northwest Sports & Exercise Medicine's website HERE!
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