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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

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Linda Dean-Darue
Pediatric dentist and advocate focusing on airway-related health
Ashburn Children's Dentistry / Ashburn Pediatric Dentistry
Episode: Your Mouth Matters: The Hidden Links Between Teeth and Total Health
Crystal Dean-Darue
Pediatric dentist and daughter of Linda Dean-Darue
Ashburn Children's Dentistry
Episode: Your Mouth Matters: The Hidden Links Between Teeth and Total Health
Marcia Skeet
Clinical psychiatric nurse and past president of the Black Nurses Association's New York chapter
Black Nurses Association (New York chapter)
Episode: Explore Healthcare Careers
Carthenia Jefferson
Attorney and nurse
Jefferson Law Practice
Episode: Medical Discrimination Part 2
Julie Mitchell
Owner and CEO of Curated Insurance
Curated Insurance
Episode: Is Your Health Insurance at Risk?
Dr. Stephanie Myers
President of Positive Change Foundation and national co-chair for Black Women for Positive Change
Positive Change Foundation; Black Women for Positive Change
Episode: Soldiers vs Solutions - Violence is a Public Health Issue
Sal Corbin
Board chair and facilitator for the DC Peace Team
DC Peace Team
Episode: Soldiers vs Solutions - Violence is a Public Health Issue
Damon Williams
Comedian featured on the program
Damon Williams Comedy
Episode: Breast Cancer Conversations
Marla Thomas
Co-host of Mental Health Mondays with Marla, founder of Loving Beyond Reason
Loving Beyond Reason
Episode: Young Adult Mental Health Emergencies

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Dr. Valda Crowder
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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Everything You Need to Know about Prostate Cancer
Q: Are there clinical trials specifically studying treatments for African American men with prostate cancer?
Yes, but funding for NIH trials has fluctuated with political changes; clinical trials are listed on clinicaltrials.gov, and insurance typically covers trial-related care if eligible.
Everything You Need to Know about Prostate Cancer
Q: At what age should African American men begin prostate screening and how does this differ from general recommendations?
African American men without additional risk factors should start PSA screening at age 45, and those with risk factors such as smoking or a family history should consider starting at age 40; general guidance for white men with no risk factors is to begin at age 50.
Brain Health and Understanding Your Child's Neurologic Development
Q: Another listener asks if alcohol during pregnancy is ever safe and how to tell if it affected the baby.
Alcohol should be avoided entirely during pregnancy; fetal alcohol spectrum disorders can present later with developmental delays, learning difficulties, and physical features, and there is no safe trimester for alcohol exposure.
Brain Health and Understanding Your Child's Neurologic Development
Q: A caller asks whether vitamin D affects mood and if it helps against seasonal affective disorder.
Vitamin D supports mood regulation; light exposure and vitamin D supplementation can help mitigate seasonal mood changes, though a broader discussion on SAD would be covered in a dedicated episode.
Brain Health and Understanding Your Child's Neurologic Development
Q: A listener asks about the impact of a nine-year-old who loves football and is worried about concussions.
Encourage non-contact forms like flag football at younger ages and ensure head injury is fully healed before returning to contact sports; proper tackling techniques and cautious progression as the brain develops reduce concussion risk.

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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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