HealthConnections

15/09/2025

are motivated to improve the lives of their loved ones. Their efforts have ripple effects across the state, helping other Tennessee families. On Tues, 9/16, Michael Collins describes his passion for advocacy and his role as an advocate. Listen to on WUOT 91.9 FM, Knoxville live at 5:45 and 7:45 am & 5:44 pm. On-demand listening of all episodes at https://www.wuot.org/show/healthconnections
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02/09/2025

Part 2 of a recent interview with Gordon Bonnyman of the Tennessee Justice Center on the impact of the federal mega bill in TN airs again today at 544 pm EDT on WUOT 91.9 FM, Knoxville. On demand listening of all past episodes available at

The brainchild of University of Tennessee Nursing professor emerita Dr. Carole R. Myers, HealthConnections examines the intersections between people, health, and policy.What constitutes health? What does it mean to have or lack access to healthcare services? What are our most vexing health and healt...

19/08/2025

Interviewing thought leaders in Tennessee & beyond, advocates, providers of various healthcare srvices, individuals & representatives of diverse organizations & governmental entities at the intersection of people, health, & policy for HealthConnections on WUOT 91.9 FM, Knoxville is a professional high point. Today, I encourage you to listen to a recent interview with of the Tennessee Justice Center which will are live again at 544 pm EDT. Mr. Bonnynan is one of the architects of & a major force in the pursuit if healthcare justice for Tennesseans. All past episodes are available for on-demand listening at https://www.wuot.org/show/healthconnections on the WUOT website (http://www.wuot.org/).
Part 2 on the interview with Mr. Bonnyman will air live Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 545 & 745 am & 544 pm EDT & be available for on-demand listening. Thank you for listening to HealthConnections.
Carole R. Myers

The brainchild of University of Tennessee Nursing professor emerita Dr. Carole R. Myers, HealthConnections examines the intersections between people, health, and policy.What constitutes health? What does it mean to have or lack access to healthcare services? What are our most vexing health and healt...

04/08/2025

Stress is inevitable. A focus on our stress response, and not past issues and origins, is a pragmatic and practical approach to addressing stress. Tomorrow, Tuesday, August 5, 2025 on on WUOT 91.9 FM, Knoxville, Melanie McGhee discusses new & simpler ways to deal with stress that are accessible & result-oriented. Tune in live at 5:45 and 7:45 am & 5:44 PM EDT. All past episodes of are available for on-demand listening at https://www.wuot.org/show/healthconnections

20/07/2025

show promise as one strategy to combat , a growing worldwide problem. Listen to HealthConnections on WUOT 91.9 FM, Knoxville on Tuesday, July 24 when of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville discusses the promise & some of the pitfalls of . Live 545 & 745 am EDT & 544 pm EDT. Or on-demand at https://www.wuot.org/show/healthconnections; all past episodes are available.

The brainchild of University of Tennessee Nursing professor emerita Dr. Carole R. Myers, HealthConnections examines the intersections between people, health, and policy.What constitutes health? What does it mean to have or lack access to healthcare services? What are our most vexing health and healt...

07/07/2025

Up to 40% of women report s*xual function issues. For female cancer survivors, this rate exceeds 60%. Cancer treatment can affect s*x organs, s*xual function, & body image. Tune in to HealthConnections on WUOT 91.9 FM, Knoxville Tuesday, July 8, 2025 to hear Dr. Noel Arring discuss ways to manage & adapt to these issues. Live at 5:45 & 7:45 am & 5:44 pm EDT. On-demand listening at

The brainchild of University of Tennessee Nursing professor emerita Dr. Carole R. Myers, HealthConnections examines the intersections between people, health, and policy.What constitutes health? What does it mean to have or lack access to healthcare services? What are our most vexing health and healt...

21/06/2025

The end result of significant funding cuts and changes in priorities and focus at the National Institutes of Health is personal for patients undergoing treatments for serious illnesses and conditions, as well as their family members. Tune in to HealthConnections on Tuesday, 6/27, on WUOT 91.9 FM, Knoxville, as Dr. Andrew Ward of the University of Tennessee College of Nursing and the University of Tennessee Medical Center discusses what the changes mean and what can be done. Live a6 5:45 & 7:45 am & 5:44 pm. All past episodes are available for on-demand listening.

14/04/2025

The number of measles cases is climbing in the US. What do you need to know and do? How can you best protect yourself and your family? Join me on on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 for a discussion with Public Health Officer, Dr. Meagan Edwards. Live at 545 & 745 am & 544 PM ET on WUOT 91.9 FM, Knoxville. All episodes are available for on-demand listening at

The brainchild of University of Tennessee Nursing professor emerita Dr. Carole R. Myers, HealthConnections examines the intersections between people, health, and policy.What constitutes health? What does it mean to have or lack access to healthcare services? What are our most vexing health and healt...

31/03/2025

On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, on , of Growers will discuss what makes their business special & what they are growing. Listen on WUOT 91.9 FM, Knoxville, live at 5:54 & 7:45 am & 5:44 pm. On-demand listening to all past episodes at

The brainchild of University of Tennessee Nursing professor emerita Dr. Carole R. Myers, HealthConnections examines the intersections between people, health, and policy.What constitutes health? What does it mean to have or lack access to healthcare services? What are our most vexing health and healt...

02/03/2025

Housing is a basic need & a driver of health outcomes. On Tues, 3/4/2025, on , , Executive Director of the explains why housing matters, & how housing stacks up in Tennessee. Live on WUOT 91.9 FM, Knoxville at 550 & 750 am & 544 pm ET or via on-demand listening.

15/02/2025

Major changes are being discussed at the federal level for Medicaid. What could these changes mean for ? Listen to for a conversation with Dr. Matt Harris of the Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research - UT on WUOT 91.9 FM, Knoxville Tuesday, Tuesday, 2/18/2025. All past episodes are available for on-demand listening.

The brainchild of University of Tennessee Nursing professor emerita Dr. Carole R. Myers, HealthConnections examines the intersections between people, health, and policy.What constitutes health? What does it mean to have or lack access to healthcare services? What are our most vexing health and healt...