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HealthCetera is a media platform providing evidence-based news, analysis, and commentary by diverse, dynamic, front-line experts discussing the latest real-world effects of healthcare and health policy. HealthCetera includes a blog, radio programming and a podcast.

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Photo by Curology on Unsplash You may know someone who has had a horrible gastrointestinal illness with “explosive diarrhea” with no obvious cause. Well, it may be cyclosporiasis that is spreading throughout the country. HealthCetera producer and hos... more

Photo by Hakan Nural on Unsplash The misinformation and disinformation about vaccines has been on the rise, particularly since the COVID pandemic and, more recently, since Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. assumed the position of U.S. Secretary of Health and Hu... more

Photo by Marlon Lara on Unsplash Stigma surrounding substance use disorders (SUD), including addictions, is a major barrier to people seeking treatment. Many healthcare providers can also consciously or unconsciously contribute to the stigma that peo... more

Photo by Kristine Wook on Unsplash HR.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that Donald Trump signed into law a year ago, cuts Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding substantially and makes changes in the Affordable Car... more

Whether or not one agrees with the science that unequivocally confirms that our planet is becoming warmer and more polluted, we are all seeing the negative impacts of humans on our planet, whether worsening storms, flooding and rising seas, warming o... more

Photo by Mockup Graphics on Unsplash Health professionals often think that the public understands that high blood pressure is dangerous for their health. But many people may not even understand what a blood pressure reading represents, let alone the ... more

Photo by Marcelo Leal on Unsplash New York now has a law for Medical Aid in Dying (MAID), providing people in this state with the option of ending their suffering from a terminal illness through medication to end their life. The law has a number of g... more

As cutbacks in programs and funding for health care and social services escalate at the federal level under the Trump Administration and Congress, the need for local action to support the most vulnerable among us in the Catskills is escalating, wheth... more

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Luis Marcos
Professor of Medicine with tenure at Renaissance School of Medicine, SUNY Stony Brook; Director for Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program at Stony Brook Medicine
SUNY Stony Brook University, Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook Medicine
Episode: The Spread of Cyclosporiasis
Alex Montero
Senior Survey Analyst for Public Opinion and Survey Research at KFF
KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation)
Episode: Misinformation & Disinformation About Vaccines
Beth Rutkowski
Epidemiologist and director of training for UCLA ISAP
UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs (ISAP)
Episode: Stigma Surrounding Substance Use Disorders
Leighton Ku
Professor in the Department of Health Policy Management and director of the Center for Health Policy Research at the Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University
George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health
Episode: The Rural Health Transformation Program in Response to Medicaid and SNAP Cuts
Katie Huffling
Executive director of the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments
Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments
Episode: Taking Action: Top 10 Priorities for Nurses to Protect Health in a Changing Climate
Susan Hassmiller
Senior Advisor for Nursing Emerita at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Episode: Taking Action: Top 10 Priorities for Nurses to Protect Health in a Changing Climate
Dawn Aycock
Professor, School of Nursing, Georgia State University; cardiovascular and stroke nurse scientist
Georgia State University
Episode: Understanding Blood Pressure Readings
David Leven
Executive Director Emeritus and Senior Consultant of End of Life Choices New York
End of Life Choices New York
Episode: Medical Aid in Dying (MAID)
Dr. Shelly Bartow
Executive Director, Delaware Opportunities
Delaware Opportunities
Episode: Delaware Opportunities

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Diana Mason
Host of HealthCetera and Catskills special

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The Spread of Cyclosporiasis
Q: Is there a preventive measure for tick bites?
For deer tick bites, if the tick is attached and identified as a deer tick in the groin area, a single 200 mg dose of doxycycline within 72 hours is recommended to reduce Lyme risk; avoid prophylaxis for other tick types or if the tick was not attached long enough.
The Spread of Cyclosporiasis
Q: What should listeners do if they have prolonged diarrhea in the summer?
Listeners should seek medical testing to distinguish cyclospora from other pathogens, stay hydrated with electrolyte solutions, and consult a clinician if diarrhea lasts more than a couple of days or is accompanied by dehydration, fever, or vomiting.
The Spread of Cyclosporiasis
Q: What is cyclosporiasis and how is it transmitted?
Cyclospora is a single-celled parasite that infects the gut and is transmitted through contaminated produce irrigated with contaminated water; it often presents with prolonged diarrhea and is difficult to kill, requiring thorough cooking rather than just washing.
The Rural Health Transformation Program in Response to Medicaid and SNAP Cuts
Q: How might HR1 affect Medicaid and coverage under the ACA in practice?
HR1 aims to cut funding for health programs, reduce benefits for low-income people, and impose work or community service requirements; it could disqualify many currently insured individuals and shift costs to states, potentially raising administrative burdens and reducing access to care.
The Rural Health Transformation Program in Response to Medicaid and SNAP Cuts
Q: Well, for listeners who may not be clear about what Medicaid covers, just give us the quick take on what is Medicaid.
Medicaid is a federal-state program that covers low-income mothers, children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities, providing health insurance to a large portion of the population and differing from Medicare, which mainly serves seniors and some disabled individuals.

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Health-focused discussions driven by frontline experts that explore real-world impacts of health policy, nursing practice, and public health. Episodes frequently center on nursing education regulation, health equity, workforce challenges, and how federal and state policies shape care delivery. Guests range from nurse leaders and public health professionals to policymakers, advocates, and researchers, offering practical insights into implementation, ethics, and the intersection of policy with patient outcomes. A notable strength is the program's ability to translate complex policy debates into accessible narratives with actionable takeaways for clinicians, administrators, and community organizations. The show often blends clinical perspectiv... more

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