The Word on Medicine

The “Word on Medicine” spanned 2017 to 2025 and with the help of our friends - faculty, residents, Nurse Practitioners, PAs, countless other members of the health care team and most importantly, our patients – we created over 200 unique hour-long programs bringing the inspiration of academic medicine to the airways. At the end of many of the programs, Dr. Evans provided thought, reflection, and opinion on various aspects of medicine and life, sprinkled with personal experience. These short conclusions to Word on Medicine programs have been affectionately referred to as “In the Final Couple Minutes”. Dr. Evans has put together 15 of the most memorable recordings which you can listen to without interruption –– this will air as the final “Word on Medicine” Program on Saturday, Nov 1, 2025.A special thank you to Dr. Rana Higgins, Linda Klagstad, Dave Michaels, and the Selig’s and Attanasio’s who made The Word on Medicine possible with their generous support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a very powerful program in store for you this Saturday as The Word on Medicine examines domestic violence - and specifically, Intimate Partner Violence. Drs. Terri deRoon-Cassini and Andrew Schramm are joined by Michelle Coppens, Coordinator for Milwaukee County’s Domestic Violence High Risk Team. There is so much to unpack in this very complicated topic, which unfortunately is more common than you may think. Once again, The Word on Medicine explores some of the most sensitive topics in all of medicine and our society – please join us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a wonderful program this Saturday as The Word on Medicine brings you into the world of Women’s Health and Fitness through Menopause with Dr. Aimee Welsh, co-founder of the Preventive Cardiology Program at MCW and an expert on primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. We cover everything from the hormonal changes of menopause to diet and exercise and much more – such an important program!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please join Dr. Alexandra Istl (surgical oncologist) and Sarah Kaehny (clinical research assistant II) from the Medical College of Wisconsin as they discuss The Financial Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis. They offer unique perspectives that are not just medical, but also personal, as one of them shares her own experience with cancer and the financial impact this had on her life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a wonderful program in store for you this Saturday as The Word on Medicine brings you into the world of diabetes and specifically, Type 2 Diabetes - such an important topic in our society today. Dr. Michael (Mickey) Voss and Lisa Sherlock (RD, CDCES) will be joined by one of their patients in this fact-filled program. For those of you who are confused by A1C, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring, and the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, spend some time with The Word on Medicine, we will help you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a wonderful program in store for you on Saturday as The Word on Medicine brings you into the world of primary care medicine as we explore The Future of Primary Care with Drs. Joseph Gravel, Camille Garrison, Jahanvi Kothari, Frankie Carter, and Ibifiri Wilcox. There is so much to unpack in the arena of primary care and this all-star panel does an amazing job – please listen in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a great show for you today which will provide all of the answers you have come to expect from The Word on Medicine. We have a wonderful program in store for you this Saturday as The Word on Medicine brings you into the world of quality in health care - clinical excellence and delivering the best possible quality. Otherwise stated, what is the ‘signature’ of our care.  You will hear from true experts in the field to include Drs Sid Singh, Ian Schwartz and Nancy Jacobson along with two very talented physician’s assistants, Maria Smith and Megan Bellman.  Learn why Milwaukee medicine is the best medicine in the world!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Healthcare providers discuss the importance of healthcare apprenticeships, focusing on a surgical technologist apprenticeship program recently established at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin. The importance of apprenticeships and certification is discussed, from the educators and leaders of the program, as well as recent student graduates. Please join Danielle O'Callaghan (TS-C, CST), Tami Martin (SHRM-SCP, MBA, Director of Workforce Development), guest Dana Van Laeys with the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), and apprentices Rachelle Merlin (TS-C) and Ranetta Tatum (TS-C) for this very informative program!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Saturday, to celebrate our 200th unique program, The Word on Medicine examines Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or ALS – also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease – after the New York Yankees first baseman who played 17 seasons in the big leagues and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939. His baseball career came to an abrupt end when he lost his strength, power, and then the ability to make even routine plays in the field. We cover ALS in great detail with our panel of experts to include Dr. David Shirilla, who will be joined by Stacey Martinetti (RN) and Christina Wipperman (PT) from the Neuromuscular and Autonomic programs at MCW. Most importantly, we hear from a courageous patient who is dealing with ALS right now. Please listen in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Saturday, in honor of National Nurses Week, The Word on Medicine will air our program “All About Nurses."  We are filling the radio station’s recording studio with the some of the best nurses and APPs in the world: 12CFAC's Jessica Lunn (12 CFAC Charge RN), Heidi Sobczak (RN), Tiffany Early (RN), Aaron Davies (RN); PAs and NPs Bente Smith (PA-C), Ann Hanson (APNP), Nicole Kellner (APNP); and from the SICU Amanda Calvillo (RN) and Kelly Haessly (RN). You won’t want to miss this program, especially if you are thinking of nursing as a career; if you have a nurse in the family; or if you just want some good entertainment. This program is a tribute to the nurses who make health care possible!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.