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What the Health is Happening? with Dr. V

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Every week, people call Dr. V with the same underlying question: What is going on?

As an experienced emergency physician with 30 years of experience and healthcare leader, Dr. Valda Crowder has spent her career helping patients think clearly in high-stress moments. Now, she brings that same calm, evidence-based guidance to you.

Whether you're navigating aging, raising children, managing chronic ... more

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Welcome to another episode of "What The Health Is Happening? With Dr. V," hosted by Dr. Valda Crowder, a board-certified emergency medicine physician passionate about empowering your health and wellness. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Mont... more

Welcome to What The Health Is Happening With Dr. V podcast, where your host - board-certified emergency medicine physician Dr. Valda Crowder - empowers listeners with life-saving information for you and your family. In today’s episode, Dr. V dives de... more

Welcome to Ehat The Health Is Happening with Dr. V, hosted by board-certified emergency room physician Dr. Valda Crowder, also known as Dr. V. In this powerful episode, we confront a topic that impacts millions but is often hidden in plain sight: chi... more

Welcome to "What the Health is Happening?" with your host, Dr. Valda Crowder, a board-certified emergency medicine physician dedicated to sharing life-saving health information. In today’s episode, Dr. Valda Crowder confronts the difficult but crucia... more

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Emergency physician; host of health-focused program; appears across multiple health-focused formats including Ask Dr V and related health segments.

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Why is Healthcare so Expensive?
Q: Are weight loss drugs really that expensive, and what can be done to reduce cost?
GLP-1 medications are costly due to new formulations and clinical demand; strategies include manufacturer coupons, potential future insulin-syringe formulations, and pricing discussions with physicians to ensure appropriate use and monitoring.
Why is Healthcare so Expensive?
Q: Why do some patients receive bills from entities that aren't the hospital?
Hospitals outsource several services and physicians; these subcontractors can bill separately, sometimes out of network, leading to surprise bills even though the hospital stay was within the system.
Why is Healthcare so Expensive?
Q: Why is EpiPen so expensive when the active drug is old and off-patent?
The price largely hinges on the auto-injector patent and monopoly over the delivery device; once other manufacturers entered the market for the device, prices began to adjust, but the combination of medication plus device maintained high costs.
Gut Health Impacts the Whole Body
Q: David asks whether alternating constipation and diarrhea is normal or a sign of something serious like colon cancer.
Dr. V emphasizes red flags such as blood in stool or dark stools and recommends primary care evaluation with GI referral if symptoms persist or worsen, noting the importance of appropriate cancer screening based on risk.
Gut Health Impacts the Whole Body
Q: June asks about the connection between mental health, the vagus nerve, and gut health.
Dr. V confirms a robust gut-brain axis, with the vagus nerve linking gut and brain; she explains how stress affects vagal tone and how practices like slow breathing, humming, and meditation can improve gut health.

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A physician-hosted show delivering practical, evidence-based health guidance in a calm, no-hype format. Episodes span cognitive aging, trauma, domestic violence, weight management, sex trafficking awareness, cannabis health effects, heart conditions, chronic stress, GI health, sleep disorders, and navigating the U.S. healthcare system. Real-world questions from listeners drive actionable tips, safety resources, and context on diagnosis, treatment options, and healthcare navigation. Notable strengths include medical expertise from an experienced emergency physician, emphasis on caregiver and patient support, clear explanations of complex topics (from GLP-1 biology to broken heart syndrome) without sensationalism, and integration of hotlines,... more

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