Each week on A Healthy Conversation , hosts Steve Woods and Dr. Jeff Barkin engage national leaders and local experts from the clinical, business, scientific, academic, and political communities about the issues that impact us all. Topics on the show cover everything from emerging technologies and policy work, to personal and/or public health, to educational and environmental issues. Show guests have included representatives from the CDC and medical companies, educators and innovators, as well as local business leaders, retailers, and government officials. An honest and upbeat dialogue about today’s realities and tomorrow’s developing opportunities, each show showcases the thinkers and explores the thinking that will help us change the conversation
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A Healthy Conversation
Wednesday, February 22, 202302/22/2023
A Healthy Conversation 2/26/23
New advances in digital health are providing more fulfilling patient encounters. This week, Sue Woods, founder of Generated Health joins…
Friday, February 17, 202302/17/2023
A Healthy Conversation 2/19/23
With American Heart Month underway, we welcome the American Heart Association’s Lena Minervino back into the studio to give us…
Thursday, February 9, 202302/09/2023
A Healthy Conversation 2/12/23
This week, Chris Mallett, Roux Institute’s Chief Administrative Officer, joins Steve and Jeff to talk about all the exciting innovations…
Thursday, February 2, 202302/02/2023
A Healthy Conversation 2/5/23
On this week’s A Healthy Conversation, Steve and Jeff tackle all of the hot topics happening in our world that matter to you; from healthy events to the importance of friendship and social connection.
Friday, January 20, 202301/20/2023
A Healthy Conversation 1/22/23
Bringing a global perspective to public health, A Healthy Conversation welcomes Portland Public Health Director, Dr. Alfredo Vergara into the…
Friday, January 13, 202301/13/2023
A Healthy Conversation 1/15/23
2022 saw the full return of sports in Maine so we’re welcoming WGME Sports Director, Dave Eid to the show to talk about sports injury and everything Maine sports.
Wednesday, December 28, 202212/28/2022
A Healthy Conversation 12/25/22
This week Steve and Jeff will be prescribing a healthy dose of festive spirit to warm your Christmas morning.
Monday, December 19, 202212/19/2022
A Healthy Conversation 12/18/22
With one of the busiest times to travel upon us, we welcome Paul Bradbury, Airport Director of Portland Jetport onto the show to share some advice for smooth holiday traveling.
