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Each week we share stories, advice and insights from those closest to care in Vermont and northern New York while exploring the local and national issues shaping health care. Living Health Together is a partnership of University of Vermont Health and Radio Vermont.
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- 1 weeks ago26 min
Beyond Family History: Understanding Your Breast Cancer Risk
What really happens during a mammogram? What does it mean to be called back for additional imaging? And does breast density really matter? Dr. Lucy Lane, a radiologist and public health expert specializing in breast imaging, tackles these questions and more while discussing risk factors, screening guidelines and the realities of modern mammography. Along the way, she debunks common misconceptions about breast cancer, including the belief that family history is your primary risk factor, and explains why screening can reduce the risk of dying from the disease by up to 40% Whether you’re preparing for your first mammogram, assessing your risk or helping a loved one navigate screening decisions, this episode offers practical information and expert guidance to help you make informed choices about your breast health
- 2 weeks ago26 min
Why Are Vermont Women Skipping Mammograms?
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer among women in Vermont, yet fewer women are getting screened. Join cancer researcher Sarah Nowak of University of Vermont Cancer Center to discuss troubling new research that highlights declining mammography rates across Vermont – and what those trends could mean for women’s health. We explore how shifts in national screening guidelines, changing perceptions of risk, personal experiences and broader health care trends may be influencing women’s decisions about breast cancer screening. The conversation also examines the lasting effects of guideline changes made more than a decade ago and what researchers are still trying to understand about the gap between awareness and action. Whether you’re approaching screening age, supporting a loved one or interested in how public health recommendations influence everyday decisions, this conversation offers a fascinating look at how health behaviors spread through families and communities, and how those experiences can shape decisions about preventative care for one of the most significant women’s health challenges facing Vermont today.
- 3 weeks ago24 min
Perimenopause: What Actually Helps
You’ve recognized the symptoms. Now what actually helps? Continue the conversation on perimenopause with Colleen Horan, MD; Kirsten Berggren, NP; and Karin Ward. Together they explore treatment options, lifestyle changes and the importance of making self-care a priority rather than an afterthought. Whether you’re considering hormone therapy, looking for help feeling more like yourself again, or simply wondering what options exist, this candid conversation blends medical expertise and personal experience to offer practical strategies that can make a difference.
- Oct 2, 202625 min
Is This Perimenopause? The Symptoms Nobody Warned You About
What if, at a time when the world expects you to be at the top of your game, you suddenly stopped feeling like yourself, but couldn’t figure out why? Join us for the first of a two-part series exploring Perimenopause and the often-overlooked challenges that come with it. Obstetrician and Gynecologist Colleen Horan, MD, and nurse practitioner Kirsten Berggren, NP – both certified menopause providers – and educator Karen Ward lead an honest conversation exploring a transition that millions of women begin every year, but is rarely discussed with the same openness as puberty or pregnancy. Through personal stories and clinical insights, they examine the symptoms that frequently catch women off-guard and the difficult-to-describe feelings that something fundamental has changed. As well as why many women attribute symptoms like poor sleep, anxiety, brain fog, mood changes and more to external factors, rather than a hormone-driven transition. They also explore how perimenopause can affect relationships, careers, confidence and daily life at a time when many women are expected to be at the top of their game. Whether you’re experiencing perimenopause yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply want to better understand this major life transition, this conversation offers validation, perspective and the reminder that you’re not alone.
- Sep 25, 202624 min
The Tick-Borne Disease You’ve Never Heard Of
Infectious disease physician and researcher Peter Hyson, MD, is looking for new treatments to one of the fastest-growing tick-borne diseases in the northeast: babesiosis. Caused by a parasite that infects red blood cells, babesiosis shares similarities with malaria and is becoming increasingly common across Vermont and northern New York. Dr. Hyson explains why cases are rising, how changes in tick populations are reshaping disease risk, and what scientists are learning about the environmental and public health factors driving these trends. He also explores the current challenges of treatment, why some patients experience more severe illness and how new research may lead to more effective medications in the future. You’ll also hear about One Health – a concept that encapsulates the connection between environmental change and human disease, and the importance of developing new tools to address emerging infectious threats. For anyone concerned about tick-borne disease or interested in the future of medicine, this episode offers an inside look at how research is helping prepare us for what’s next.
- Sep 18, 202622 min
More than Lyme: The Tick-Borne Diseases You Need to Know About
Could a tick bite make you allergic to red meat? Lyme disease is just one of several tick-borne health threats emerging across the Northeast. Continue the conversation as Natalie Kwit and Patti Casey take a closer look at the diseases ticks carry and the growing public health challenges they present. Natalie and Patti explore Lyme disease, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, alpha-gal syndrome and other emerging health concerns linked to tick bites. You’ll learn why Vermont remains one of the nation’s highest-incidence states for several tick-borne diseases, how changing environmental conditions may be influencing disease patterns, and why public health officials closely monitor both tick populations and human disease trends. The conversation also covers common Lyme disease symptoms, the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, practical steps you can take to reduce your risk while enjoying the outdoors, and essential information on recognizing risks, preventing tick bites and protecting yourself and your family.
- Sep 11, 202625 min
Why Ticks Are Showing Up in More Places
Ticks are a growing public health concern across Vermont and the Northeast, but many don’t understand how they live, spread and transmit disease. Natalie Kwit, Vermont Public Health Veterinarian, and Patti Casey, Vermont Agency of Agriculture Environmental Surveillance Program Director, explain the fascinating and often misunderstood world of ticks. From their unique life cycle and feeding behavior to the role wildlife plays in spreading tick-borne pathogens, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the tiny arachnids that are reshaping public health across the region. You’ll learn how ticks move through the environment, why some species are expanding into new parts of Vermont, and how scientists track both established and emerging tick populations. Patti explains Vermont’s extensive tick surveillance efforts and Natalie discusses the public health challenges posed by diseases carried by black-legged ticks and other species of concern. Whether you’re a hiker, gardener, pet owner, outdoor enthusiast, or simply curious about the changing landscape of tick-borne disease, this episode provides essential insight into the ecology, surveillance and public health science behind one of the Northeast’s fastest-growing environmental health concerns.
- Sep 4, 202626 min
Getting Up to Speed: Why E-Bike Safety Hasn't Caught Up
E-bikes are changing the way people get around: offering new opportunities for transportation, recreation and independence. But as their popularity grows, so do questions about safety, especially for children and teenagers. Living Healthy Together sits down with pediatric critical care physician Dr. Rebecca Bell, MD, MPH, and injury prevention specialist Stephanie Busch, AEMT, CPSTI, to explore this growing conversation. Together, they discuss what e-bikes are, how they differ from traditional pedal bicycles, why injuries are increasing nationwide, and what parents need to know before purchasing one for their child. The conversation covers rider readiness, age recommendations, helmet selection, injury prevention, battery safety, community regulations and the unique challenges e-bikes present because of their speed and weight. Dr. Bell and Stephanie also explain how families can balance the benefits of e-bikes with practical steps to reduce risk and keep riders safe. Whether you’re considering an e-bike for yourself or your child, already have one in the garage, or simply want to better understand this rapidly evolving mode of transportation, this episode offers expert guidance to help you make informed decisions.
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