What the Health is Happening?
Welcome to ’What the Health is Happening? Your go-to source for expert health insights and empowering conversations about the issues that matter most in healthcare today. Hosted by Dr. Valda Crowder, aka Dr. V, a seasoned board-certified emergency physician with 30 years of experience, this show dives into the pressing health topics you need to know. From understanding medical conditions to breaking down the latest in healthcare policy, Dr. V is here to answer your questions and guide you toward informed decisions. Produced by the Channel of Health, a non-profit dedicated to educating and empowering communities, this show also supports the next generation of medical and science leaders through scholarships for MCAT prep and academic excellence. Tune in for advice, inspiration, and knowledge that helps you take control of your health—and your future. Have a pressing medical question? We want to hear from you! Send your questions to info@askdrv.us, and you might just hear your question answered on our next episode. 🎧 Listen, Learn, Be Empowered
Episodes
As the days grow shorter and sunlight becomes scarce, many people experience more than just the winter blues. In this episode, we explore Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)—a form of depression that follows a seasonal pattern and can significantly impact mood, energy levels, sleep, and overall well-being.
Join Dr. Valda Crowder aka Dr. V as she discuss:
- What Seasonal Affective Disorder is and how it differs from typical seaso...
Explore the vast world of healthcare careers beyond being a doctor!
Dr. Valda Crowder (Dr. V) guides listeners through the diverse opportunities in healthcare—from medical billing and nursing to phlebotomy, mental health therapy, and pharmaceutical sales.
In this episode, Dr. V tackles Holiday Health Etiquette, discussing how to keep seasonal gatherings safe while navigating respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus. She covers the latest health news, answers listener questions about managing sick guests, food safety at holiday potlucks, vaccination timing, and setting healthy boundaries during the festive season. The show provides practical advice for protecting ...
Dr. Valda Crowder (Dr. V) explores the serious issue of head trauma and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in this essential episode. Learn about the causes of head injuries—from sports and falls to vehicle accidents—and understand the symptoms that range from mild concussions to severe, life-altering injuries. Dr. V answers listener questions about concussions in children, recovery signs to watch for in elderly patients, CTE in athlet...
Join Dr. Valda Crowder (Dr. V) for an in-depth discussion on peripheral neuropathy—a condition affecting over 35 million American adults.
Learn about the causes, symptoms, and types of nerve damage that disrupt communication between your brain and body. Dr. V answers listener questions about pain management, lifestyle changes, diabetes connections, tr...
Join Dr. Valda Crowder, a board-certified emergency medicine physician with 30 years of experience, as she tackles one of healthcare's most pervasive yet overlooked issues: medical discrimination.
In this episode of The Ask Dr. V Show, she interviews guests about their first-hand accounts of medical discrimination and how they advocated for themselves, literally saving their lives.
Dr. V explores the real-world impacts of medical d...
Medical Discrimination: Understanding Bias in Healthcare
Join Dr. Valda Crowder, a board-certified emergency medicine physician with 30 years of experience, as she tackles one of healthcare's most pervasive yet overlooked issues: medical discrimination. In this episode of The Ask Dr. V Show, discover how patients face bias and unequal care based on ra...
Right now, as we speak, millions of Americans are facing a healthcare crisis that could hit your family next. Open enrollment is happening this month, but with the government shutdown and the so-called 'Big Beautiful Bill' making its way through Congress, the rules are changing faster than most people can keep up.
If you have health insurance through ...
Join Dr. Valda Crowder, a 30-year board-certified emergency medicine physician, as she cuts through misinformation and delivers the facts about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In this essential episode, Dr. V explains what autism really is, how it's detected and diagnosed, and what evidence-based treatments and therapies actually work.
Dr. V tackles y...
In a world where chronic stress has become the norm, Dr. Valda Crowder delivers a powerful wake-up call: self-care isn't selfish—it's strategic survival. Join board-certified emergency medicine physician Dr. V as she breaks down the science behind "headline stress disorder" and reveals how constant exposure to polarized news, global conflicts, and digital overwhelm is literally rewiring our ...
Dr. V tackles the burning question on every patient's mind: Has technology made healthcare better or just more impersonal? From AI diagnostics to robotic surgery, listeners share their real concerns about rising costs, rushed appointments, and the disappearing human touch in medicine. Discover whether doctors are worried about being replaced by robots, why patients are doing more work themse...
Dr. V tackles one of America's most pressing issues: inner city violence and community safety. In "Soldiers vs Solutions," she explores why militarized policing and federal interventions fail to address the root causes of violence—poverty, trauma, lack of opportunity, and systemic neglect.
Joined by Dr. Stephanie Myers (President of Positive Change Fo...
Join Dr. V for an essential deep dive into one of parenting's most crucial topics—how children's brains develop from birth through adolescence. This episode tackles the complex interplay between biological maturation and environmental influences that shape our children's cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth.
What You'll Learn:Join Dr. Valda Crowder (Dr. V) for a comprehensive heart health discussion. With over 30 years of medical experience treating patients through pandemics, natural disasters, and mass emergencies, Dr. V tackles your most pressing cardiovascular questions.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
Join Dr. Valda Crowder, a board-certified emergency medicine physician with over 30 years of experience, for a comprehensive discussion on breast cancer awareness.
What You'll Learn:
- Essential facts about ...
Join Dr. V for a comprehensive discussion on prostate cancer, the second most common cancer among men. With approximately 268,000 American men diagnosed annually and one in eight men facing this diagnosis during their lifetime, understanding prostate health is crucial for every man and the people who care about them.
What You'll Learn:
Aging isn't just about adding years to your life—it's about adding life to your years. Join Dr. V as we explore the fascinating science behind healthy aging and discover evidence-based strategies to help you thrive at every stage of life.
In this empowering episode, we'll dive deep into:
The Reality of Aging in...
Sleep apnea isn't just about snoring—it's a potentially life-threatening condition that affects your heart, brain, and overall quality of life. Dr. V provides evidence-based information that could literally save your life or the life of someone you love.
Join Dr. Valda Crowder, an emergency room physician with over 30 years of experience, as she tackl...
Join Dr. V for an essential conversation about dual diagnosis - when mental health disorders and substance use disorders occur simultaneously. This comprehensive episode explores the complex intersection of addiction and mental health, providing evidence-based insights that could transform how you understand and approach these interconnected challenges.
Join Dr. V and her guest for a critical conversation about one of today's most pressing healthcare challenges: mental health emergencies in children and young adults. In this episode, Dr. V tackles the complex world of pediatric mental health crises, from first psychotic episodes to schizoaffective disorder, and everything families need to know when crisis strikes.
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