On todays Veterans Day edition of TWHAB, Mark & Erika welcomed Shannon Dunkin, Health Care for Homeless Veterans Coordinator to the show. Shannon gave our listeners information on services available to our homeless veteran population. We also welcomed Kari Moore and Jamie Pillers from the VA Medical Foster Home Program to talk about this new […] […]

On today’s TWHAB Mark & Erika interview Jennifer Hanson from the Spokane Regional Health District about their first event of the Social Connections Learning Series. This series will focus on the importance and need for social connectedness among parents, caregivers, and children. […]

Welcome to our fall Fund Drive! […]

“Accidents will happen, they only hit and run, you used to be a victim now you’re not the only one.” – Elvis Costello Medical error harms as many as one in ten patients. More than three million deaths per year are attributed to unsafe care at a cost of billions of dollars are lost annually […] […]

PFAS, PFOS, PFOA, PFHxS… what’s with all the acronyms and why are they in my well?!? On today’s TWHAB, mark & Erika are joined by Dr. Bernadine Bank to discuss the Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are contaminating many private wells on the West Plains of Spokane. […]

Today is World Cerebral Palsy Day. On today’s TWHAB, Mark & Erika talk about the this condition, it’s effects and treatments. […]

After 1644 days, DJ Erika finally became infected with SARS-COV-19! COVID! Today’s TWHAB is dedicated to the current state of COVID-19; what are the dominant strains? CDC guidelines for testing, isolation and getting back to normal? What’s it like to have COVID in 2024? Strap on a mask and join us! […]

On today’s TWHAB, Mark & Erika take a look at how medical misinformation has become so widespread and weaponized. Why is disinformation research under fire? How do you spot the “red flags of quackery”? […]

Music is medicine, right? On today’s TWHAB, Mark played music about disease and affliction to soothe the soul. #evergreannumber2 […]

On today’s Labor Day edition of TWHAB, Mark and Erika talk about workoholism. […]

On today’s TWHAB, Erika and Mark discuss inappropriate behavior in a professional medical setting. […]

On today’s TWHAB Erika about talked about  advanced directives and advanced care planning. […]

All music from the recent Outlaw Music Festival at One Stadium Spokane. […]

On today’s TWHAB, we welcome Newsha Ghaeli who recently gave a fascinating TED Talk about one of Mark’s favorite subjects… wastewater epidemiology! […]

Richard Simmons passed away earlier this month. It got us thinking about diet and exercise fads over the years. On today’s TWHAB, Erika discussed diets and cookbooks dating back to the 16th century… and looked back over some of the crazy and kooky diets, decade by decade, for the last century-and-a-half. […]

On this week’s show we discussed a subject that is near and dear to our TWHAB hearts: poop. Specifically, is there a certain number of times you need to poop in a week that puts you in the just right Goldilocks zone? We also looked at new research that shows our HNF4A gene is protective […] […]

Today on TWHAB, Mark and Erika discussed some recent news on the health and medicine front; does olive oil prevent death from dementia? Can gene therapy cure deafness? What’s the deal with fentanyl test strips? Is xylitol safe to use? Tune in to find out! […]

We catch up on some news on todays This Won’t Hurt a Bit. Plastic in your testicles? Check. New Alzheimer’s drug FDA approved? Check. COVID FLiRT ascending? Check. Should you pay attention to the latest Parkinson’s study out of Great Britton? Probably not. And, in honor of Ringo Starr’s 84th birthday, let’s play some B-sides! […]

Could the act of gardening be beneficial to your health? Let’s find out on the first annual TWHAB Garden Show! […]

SAN, formerly known as The Spokane AIDS Network, was established in 1985 as an informal network of friends, medical caregivers, and concerned citizens to coordinate services for people living with HIV and AIDS in the Spokane area. The SAN Mission is to empower people at risk of, or affected by, HIV/AIDS through education, outreach and […] […]

Join us on This Wont Hurt a Bit, Sunday, June 9th, to hear our interview with Becky Van Keulen, President of Cancer Can’t, a Spokane based non-profit providing support for the daily needs of adult cancer patients and their families. Cancer Can’t programs include: transportation assistance, financial grants, lodging assistance, a charitable pharmacy and a […] […]

In 2022, the CDC reported 41,108 pneumonia deaths in the United States, which is 12.3 deaths per 100,000 people. What is pneumonia? How do you get it? How do you get rid 0f it? Let’s find out on today’s TWHAB! […]

On today’s TWHAB, Erika & Mark interviewed Pamela Norr, CEO of The Arc, Spokane. With over 600 chapters across the country, The Arc are on the front lines to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families have the support and services they need to be fully engaged in their communities. […] […]

Today on This won’t Hurt a Bit, Mark &Erika welcome Chauntelle Lieski, executive director of the National Alliance On Mental Illness, Spokane, For a discussion about the work this non-profit organization is performing in our community. NAMI Spokane offers hope and health for people who are experiencing mental health concerns and their families today, as […] […]

On today’s TWHAB, Mark & Erika were joined by Eric Walker (DJ TS Squared), a Spokane based podcaster and heart disease patient, to discuss his experience with the healthcare system. […]

On today’s TWHAB, Mark & Erika welcomed special guest Holly Goodman to the studio. Holly is the founder of The ISAAC Foundation. The ISAAC Foundation empowers those touched by autism, one connection at a time. For over a decade, The ISAAC Foundation has been a community leader in providing support programs. These programs include: parent […] […]

On today’s TWHAB, Mark & Erika were joined by Katie Trexell to talk about heart monitors and heart rhythm. […]

Top o the mornin’ to you! In honor of St Patrick’s Day, on today’s TWHAB we will be discussing hemochromatosis! […]

Cholera has been endemic around the world for hundreds of years. Mostly eradicated since the late 19th century in the western world, it did take its toll on America earlier… and continues to cause misery and death in many parts of the world today. On today’s TWHAB, Mark and Erika discuss cholera and the lack […] […]

We watched the Michael J. Fox Documentary “Still” here at TWHAB central this week and decided to do a who, what, where, when about Parkinson’s Disease. […]

On today’s TWHAB, Mark and Erika talked to Dr. Jon Everett, cardiologist at Pulse Heart Institute Cardiology, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Services in Spokane, about his interest in longevity. […]

On today’s TWHAB, National Heart Month continues. Mark and Erika interviewed Megan Anders (DJ SparksAlot), Clinical Device Specialist, and learned all about pacemakers and defibrillators. […]

February is American Heart Month. For the first TWHAB of this month Erika provided a great primer on atrial fibrillation. […]

Today on This Won’t Hurt a Bit, Erika explained Chiari Malformation and Incidentalomas! […]

On today’s TWHAB, Mark and Erika welcomed Joanne Bae and Lizzie Schjelderup from the Spokane area Health Equity Circle Harm Reduction Action Team. The Harm Reduction Action Team is teaming up with Compassionate Addiction Treatment, Jewels Helping Hands and other other local organizations to assist with serving Spokane’s homeless population during the region’s recent cold […] […]

New Year’s Resolutions. We all make ’em, but few are ever realized. On today’s TWHAB, Erika tries to change all that by introducing the book “Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones” by author James Clear. […]

COVID induced replay of TWHAB Christmas show. […]

On today’s TWHAB, Erika breaks down the diagnosis of tropical disease for recent travelers. […]

Today we tackled some hot topic news with a discussion about infant mortality and trisomy 18. We updated listeners about the resent recall of lead laden applesauce, mentioned a new Alzheimer drug from UW and predicted a return to mask mandates for health care settings due to RSV. […]

On today’s TWHAB, Mark & Erika welcomed the lead organizers of the Spokane area Health Equity Circle, Sarah Goh and Nikki Delgado, to the KYRS studio. Health Equity Circle is an student led organization focused on building the skills and power to address health equity The Health Equity Circle is a student led inter-professional organization […] […]

Today’s post Thanksgiving show will focus on GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease! Get the antacid ready! […]

Welcome to the TWHAB Thanksgiving special! Today we discuss how to cook a better thanksgiving meal using science, how to survive a family gathering and all about protein. […]

Syphilis! It’s Back! On today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit, Erika talked about the recent surge of cases of syphilis and explained what congenital syphilis is. […]

On this week’s TWHAB, Mark & Erika were joined by DJ Love Dinner to discuss common eye issues like a Hordeolum, commonly known as a “stye”. […]

Today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit was our annual Halloween Spectacular! We discuss some of the spooky, scary and sick medical news stories. […]

On today’s TWHAB, Erika gave an in depth explanation of how and why the medical community uses blood thinners. […]

Replay of This Won’t Hurt a Bit 2022-10-16 where Erika & Mark were joined in the studio by Deb Pike Barnes, CEO of the non-profit group Every Woman Can, a grassroots organization made up of volunteer advocates to support survivors, thrivers, warriors and the co-survivors of cancer. https://www.everywomancan.org/ ICan@EveryWomanCan.org […]

Replay of This Won’t Hurt a Bit 2022-09-18 where Mark & Erika welcomed Spokane urologist, Dr. Brad Nelson, to the studio. […]

On today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit, we learned all about Epstein–Barr virus. […]

The newest COVID vaccine has been approved by the CDC and FDA. On today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit, Mark and Erika break down the 411 on this new vax. We also talk about Bruce Springsteen’s peptic ulcers! […]

CPR has been in the news lately, with several long form stories about the merit of this intervention on extremely sick individuals. Erika gave a very sobering account of the realities of this procedure vs. the fictional idea presented by movies and TV. The show wrapped with a discussion of pre test probability to give […] […]

On today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit, Erika and Mark focused on the negative health consequences faced by night shift workers with special guest DJ Daddy-O. We also highlighted the Biden administration’s targeting of 10 oft used drugs for price reductions. […]

Today’s TWHAB focused on the ongoing destructive wildfires in our region: climate emergencies, the air quality ramifications of wildfires, etc. We also recognized National Breastfeeding Month with a “Fact or Crap” segment! […]

On Today’s TWHAB, Mark & Erika had a conversation about deep brain stimulation and stroke. August is MedicAlert Awareness Month. Mark & Erika talked in depth about this important program. Medical alert IDs have been around for decades, however, we don’t know their maximum potential yet. These IDs are essentially important for people living alone […] […]

Replay of our show from 9/11/2022. We interviewed Ingrid Ulrey, the Regional Director of the Department of Health and Human Services for HHS District 10. We discussed many topics including the successful transition to 988, HHS’s overdose prevention strategy, covid/public health, efforts to reduce health care costs and expand access to care as well as […] […]

With “mini-stroke” trending in U.S. news this week we thought Erika could explain what a transient ischemic attack really is and what it isn’t. […]

In honor of World Sjorens Day we discuss this not rare but not well understood disease. Also, Self Care Day is tomorrow. We discuss several way you can practice self care. […]

Some backbreaking work underway at TWHAB Central HQ so why not talk about back injurys? […]

Zoonosis! What kind of diseases can you catch by handling animals? Mark, Erika and DJ Love Dinner discuss. […]

On today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit, Erika gave an in depth description of diverticulosis and diverticulitis. Mark highlighted a study linking sick workers without paid sick leave with increased incidents of disease outbreak. All this and the news! […]

On this week’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit, Mark & Erika welcomed Spokane’s own Cris Currie from Health Care For All – Spokane. Among other topics, we discuss the new documentary “American Hospitals”, which will be screening at the Spokane Central Library on June 22nd. Central Library with Health Care for All-WA – Spokane, WA […]

Today on This Won’t Hurt a Bit: WHEN FOOD BITES BACK! Why do some people suffer from eating some foods while others don’t? […]

On today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit, shoutout to cancer survivors for National Cancer Survivors Day! Also, Mark and Erika discussed bronchiolitis obliterans, also known as “Popcorn Lung”. News items included FDA considerations of an over the counter birth control pill and “Wear Orange” weekend to help raise awareness of gun violence in the United […] […]

Today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit was all about the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus… Shingles! […]

Today was our “Live From Bloomsday” special broadcast! Erika & Mark had a ringside seat to the 46th annual running of this race whos mission is “To promote national and international sports competition and fitness education for the civic betterment, social improvement, and physical well-being of the general public.” Our on-air topics included the most […] […]

On today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit, Mark & Erika were joined on-air by DJ Love Dinner to discuss food borne illness. News included Peter Frampton’s bout with inclusion body myositis, a nationwide baking flour recall and dangerous infections in hospitals. […]

On today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit, Erika focused on Stress Recognition Month, April 2023. What is stress? What causes it? How does stress impact your overall health and how can a person combat stress? Mark focused on the news of the week… updated COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, Mifepristone and the Supreme Court and Washington House […] […]

Pledge Week PRE-WHAB and TWHAB. […]

On today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit, we discuss Mark’s upcoming colonoscopy! […]

It’s Autism Awareness Month! On today’s TWHAB, Mark and Erika are joined by Holly Goodman, Founder & Executive Director of The ISAAC Foundation. https://theisaacfoundation.configio.com/ (509) 325-1515 hello@theisaacfoundation.org […]

On today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit, we welcome Penny Wayment (aka DJ Pennies From Heaven), President of the Spokane chapter of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington, to help us recognize National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month. Home 509-838-9348 info@biawaspokane.org   […]

A rebroadcast of This Won’t Hurt a Bit 2023-02-05. […]

On today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit, Erika & Mark welcome back Dr. Matt Ray, nephrology specialist at MultiCare Spokane. March is National Kidney Month and Dr. “DJ KidRay” has the #411. […]

On today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit, we welcome back John Everett, MD from Pulse Heart Institute Cardiology, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Services. To close out our February ( and American Heart Month), Erika and John explore a class of drugs meant to treat diabetes, but also have beneficial effects for heart health. Music by Metallica […] […]

Today we discuss diabetes drugs for weight loss (?), rare diseases, Parkinson’s poop and Irish accents. New music from Dolly and Olivia. […]

We’re back from vacation and ready to talk about our altitude sickness! News includes H5N1, LRRC15 and more. […]

Vacation. Where do YOU go? What do YOU do? Big time radio hosts occasionally need a break too, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still entertain you! On today’s This Won’t Hut a Bit, Erika gives some practical advice on prep, pack and prevention for YOUR next holiday. Music focus on regional artists. […]

It happens to us all, eventually: Death. When twilight comes for you, will your friends, family and physicians know what to do? On today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit, Erika lays out some sobering but important info on End Of Life bookkeeping… Advance Directives, Power of Attorney, etc. WA state has some tools to help […] […]

Today, TWHAB took a deep dive into the human circulatory system, how it works and how it doesn’t. We also highlighted the new program that gives Veterans access to more mental health resources (https://www.legion.org/veteranshealthcare/257959/va-pay-all-emergency-mental-health-care-starting-next-week). News includes how a certain cough medicine can potentially treat Parkinson’s disease, is macular degeneration tied to obesity? and what are […] […]

On today’s This Won’t Hurt A Bit we discuss top health www searches of ’22 and what trends we might see in ’23. We also look at a study of the efficacy of DIY air filtration units. https://trends.google.com/trends/yis/2022/US/ https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/25/health/workout-mental-health-google-searches-wellness/index.html https://explodingtopics.com/blog/health-trendshttps://meetglimpse.com/healthcare-trends/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360132322011507 […]

We have a special guest on today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit… Dr. Adam Noyes (DJ Sports Doc), Medical Director of the Sports Cardiology at Pulse Heart Institute in Spokane, Washington. With the recent cardiac event suffered by NFL player Damar Hamlin in the headlines, Erika & Mark thought this would be a great opportunity […] […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas? Because it IS Christmas! Today is the first This Won’t Hurt a Bit Xmas show on actual Christmas! Today, TWHAB goes on holiday and plays some Christmas songs that aren’t about Christmas. […]

Covid. It’s been a frequent topic on This Won’t Hurt a Bit for over 2 years now. On today’s TWHAB, we mark the 2nd anniversary of the initial round of Covid vaccines, reflect on where we were then and how far we’ve come. We discuss a recent report from The Commonwealth Fund modeling the lives […] […]

Cancer. We’ve discussed many different types of cancer on previous editions of This Won’t Hurt a Bit, but, on today’s show, we take a closer look at “The Big C”. News includes new COVID guidelines in regards to masking, concerning rise in antibiotic resistant bacteria, and a new headset gizmo for the treatment of Alzheimer’s. […] […]

This week’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit, Erika and Mark tackle the sticky subject of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS! We take a deep dive into the bowel and discuss what makes the thing angry. News stories today are all about the benefits of walking. Music from the newly remastered Beatles album “Revolver”. […]

This week’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit focused on our largest organ: the skin. November is Skin Health Month and we here at TWHAB thought we’d celebrate by discussing what the shin is, does and needs to be healthy and happy. […]

DJ Hallie Rubella (from the Inbox) joined Mark & Erika in studio for the fall fund drive special. We continued the Halloween news theme this week with bizarre medical stories including: Your bra is killing you, an IUD that migrated into the bladder, plastic chopsticks can be hazardous to your health and “why is my […] […]

This Won’t Hurt a Bit Halloween special! We reviewed news stories from the past year that skewed towards the medically macabre and scientifically scary. Blood sucking mosquitoes love you? We’ll tell you why! Worried about fentanyl in your candy haul? Stop it! We’ve got reanimated spiders, canibalistic twins, brain eating amoebas and robotic fingers covered […] […]

On today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit, Erika & Mark were joined in the studio by Deb Pike Barnes, CEO of the non-profit group Every Woman Can, a grassroots organization made up of volunteer advocates to support survivors, thrivers, warriors and the co-survivors of cancer. https://www.everywomancan.org/ ICan@EveryWomanCan.org […]

On today’s TWHAB, Erika & Mark discussed what you can do to optimize your time as a healthcare user… how to be a good patient! Also, what do you know about the emergency medical kits used on commercial airlines? […]

On today’s show, Erika and Mark interviewed Chauntelle Lieske, Executive Director of the Spokane branch of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Music by birthday boy Shel Silverstein. […]

On today’s TWHAB, Mark & Erika welcomed Spokane urologist, Dr. Brad Nelson, to the studio. […]

Today, Erika and Mark had the honor of interviewing Ingrid Ulrey, the Regional Director of the Department of Health and Human Services for HHS District 10. We discussed many topics including the successful transition to 988, HHS’s overdose prevention strategy, covid/public health, efforts to reduce health care costs and expand access to care as well […] […]

On today’s TWHAB, Erika & Mark talked about insulin in pill form, the COVID boom in Russia, new COVID boosters and why sprinkling sugar on a prolapsed anus is actually a good idea. We then detailed some highlights from the White House Conference on Hunger. […]

Today, Mark & Erika are on a road trip, their first of the summer! So, today’s prerecorded TWHAB is dedicated to our favorite road trip songs. So, keep the shiny side up and Enjoy! […]

On today’s show, Mark & Erika talked about vitamin K and how gin & tonics mean you’re a psychopath! […]

On today’s TWHAB, Erika & Mark discussed metastatic breast cancer after the recent passing of one of our favorite artists, Olivia Newton-John (RIP). […]

Today was our third installment of “Prostate Cancer With Mark!” where DJ Loves Dinner interviewed M & E regarding recovery post 6 weeks after Mark’s radical prostatectomy. A splendid time is guaranteed for all! […]

Today we talked about stinging insects (ouch!) and heat related illnesses. […]

The eyes have it! Erika and Mark talked about eye disease to bring awareness to Healthy Vision Month. We talked eye melanoma and took a deep dive into Erika’s family history of eye ailments. News topics included the new Mental Health Help Line (988), Novavax and a pig heart update! […]

On today’s TWHAB, Mark & Erika talked about shoulder injury, celebrated Louis Pastour’s 200th birthday and discussed why poop smells so bad. Music of Ringo Starr. […]

On today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit, Mark & Erika discussed the “pre-op” portion of Mark’s recent surgery. Erika also explained the difference between types/levels of anesthesia. We also had a monkeypox update and songs for the 4th by the Man in Black himself, Johhny Cash. […]

Welcome Hoopies! On today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit, we present our annual Hoopfest episode, looking at potential medical issues related to the world’s largest 3 on 3 basketball tournament Spokane’s own Hoopfest! We talk hamstrings, ankle rolls, heat stroke and play the greatest basketball songs ever! https://www.spokanehoopfest.net/ […]

Happy Father’s Day! Today’s TWHAB was devoted to dad and his maladies… dadladies! We did some dad jokes too! […]

Today’s TWHAB was the first in a series talking about Mark’s prostate cancer diagnosis. […]

On today’s TWHAB, Erika and Make took a dive into migraine headaches for National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (#MHAM). Music for Pride month. […]

Today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit is a musical ode to Memorial Day with songs about service, sacrifice and rememberance. […]

Today we talked with local celiac expert, Erika, about this autoimmune disorder for Celiac Awareness Month. Monkeypox update too! […]

On today’s show, a musical shout-out to moms for Mother’s Day! We discussis pertussis and the women who developed a vaccine for whooping cough. […]

Welcome back Bloomies! Today Erika & Mark talk about common running injuries and a bit about how to avoid and treat them. Also, space rocks, menthol, vaccinations for the youngest among us and Jolene. […]

Today’s show kicked off the 2022 spring fund “fun” drive on KYRS! […]

Today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit subject was my sister’s big toe: gout! News about (lack of) COVID vaccines for school kids in WA, new outbreaks of hepatitis and the mask mandate for travel was extended. Songs about Easter! […]

The actor Bruce Willis made news recently when his family announced that the actor will step away from his career due to a diagnosis of aphasia, which is affecting his cognitive abilities. On today’s show Erika & Mark discuss the causes and effects of aphasia. In the final segment of this week’s show, we had […] […]

This Won’t Hurt a Bit welcomes Dr. Matt Ray, nephrology specialist at MultiCare Spokane, to today’s show. Dr. “DJ KidRay” joined Mark & Erika to continue our study of the mysterious kidney. […]

Today, Erika & Mark talked about UTIs and Mark pitched a movie! […]

The kidneys: what do they do? Today Erika taught a Kidneys 101 course in honor of National Kidney Month. Add some news and Tucson vinyl records and that sums up today’s TWHAB. […]

Ever been car sick? Us too. Motion sickness affects just about everybody at some time or another. What is it? Why is it? How do you prevent it? Mark & Erika are just back from vacation and are answering these questions on this week’s TWHAB. […]

Today we wrapped up our Heart Health Month special with two special guests; we spoke to John Everett, MD from Pulse Heart Institute Cardiology, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Services, heart failure specialist. John’s son, Blake, provided some live music! […]

Today we continued our salute to heart health month with Douglas Waggoner, MD, a doctor at Pulse Heart Institute Cardiology Services in Colville and Pulse Heart Institute Cardiology and Vascular Services in Spokane Valley. We also took a deep dive into the origin story of the band 3 Doors Down. […]

Today we continued our look at Heart Heath Month with Matt Taylor, a cardiac electrophysiology specialist with Pulse Heart Institute Cardiology and Vascular Services. […]

Today we kicked off our celebration of American Heart Health Month with a special guest. We interviewed Dr. Angelo Ferraro, an Interventional Cardiology specialist from MultiCare, Pulse Heart Institute, is Spokane. […]

On today’s show, Erika reported on a new online pharmacy called Cost Plus Drug Company. Started by entrepreneur Mark Cuban, the Cost Plus Drug Company aims to transparently provide low cost prescription drugs to all. We also attempted to answer a listener question regarding virus mutations and vaccination. […]

On this week’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit, we talked about a new study out of UW that suggests cataract surgery lowers the risk of dementia. How Epstein Barr virus may trigger MS, and the first successful pig>human heart transplant. We looked at the prevalence of Omicron in the region, and what you should do […] […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika discussed the new Ed Yong piece in The Atlantic regarding the collapse of the health care system as we know it. We also discussed what to have in your car during winter travel. Happy Birthday Jimmy Page! […]

Happy New Year! Today, Mark & Erika talked about the top 10 most googled health and medical questions as reported by Health magazine. […]

Happy Boxing Day 2021! On today’s show, Erika & Mark talked about Shark VNARs, “Test To Stay” and a minor setback in COVID-19 vaccine trials for kids. We also broke down what we know vs. don’t know re: omicron. Wrapped up with resolutions and topped with a bow on “box” music. […]

Today Mark and Erika talk to travel expert DJ Funkanella about travel during covid. We’ll also have a fun “Fact or Crap” about foods and GERD. […]

On this week’s TWHAB, Mark & Erika talked about Omicron, National Influenza Vaccine Week and World Aids Day. […]

Today Mark & Erika welcomed author Susan Myhr Fritz (aka DJ Lemon Fizzy) to TWHAB World Headquarters. We discussed Susan’s new book “Everything Relevant Has Already Been Said”. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika congratulated the passing of the BBB bill which makes insulin affordable for everyone.  We also discussed insulin’s role in diabetes as well as booster shots for COVID. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika discussed pulmonary embolism and it’s connection to COVID.  We also discussed Crap or Crap regarding the newest ways people are attempting to negate the effects of the COVID vaccination. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika ran down the latest news on a newly approved covid treatment, discussed the lack of medical cadavers and welcomed DJ T-Bone and DJ Dezo in to the studio to discuss (in gory detail) hernias! […]

On today’s Halloween special, Mark and Erika played some extra freaky music and had an all news episode to talk about the biggest weird medical stories in 2020, including death by cold bathroom, death by licorice, and brewing beer in your very own bladder! […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika discussed glioblastoma.  We also celebrated Dental Hygiene Week with a special Fact or Crap multiple choice. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika discussed the medical news of the week.  Erika explained the history of the PA profession to celebrate PA week, and we recognized this year’s Nobel Prize in Medicine winners. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika discussed the release of the Covid booster shot.  We also had a fact or crap segment regarding cholesterol. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika talked about the initiation of the crisis standards of care in North Idaho and what that means for all of us.  We also had a section on crazy reported ridiculous side effects of the vaccination, including Nicki Minaj’s connection with swollen testicles! […]

On today’s pre-recorded show, Mark and Erika had an all news special to deal with all the recent COVID updates.  We remembered 9/11 by playing music in memory of those lost that terrible day. […]

On today’s show, Markand Erika had special guest DJ’s DJ Mama Cakes and DJ Papa Bear, Erika’s parents.  Together, we discussed Barrett’s esophagus as well as Ivermectin and the current crazy use of a horse dewormer to attempt to treat COVID. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika gave everyone a little hope with the help of Zdogg MD to discuss Covid transitioning from a pandemic to an endemic.  They also discussed the use of Naloxone for opiate overdoses. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika celebrated the 50th anniversary release of George Harrison’s “All Things Must Pass”.  On the medical side, we talked about monoclonal antibodies and of course, some “in the news” […]

News of the day, fecal transplant update (of course!), COVID vaccine boosters, the overwhelmed Kootenai HC system and counterfeit COVID cards. Mark & Erika also discussed burnout in the healthcare system and our recent foray into a superspreader event! […]

Today, Erika gave Mark the stage to musically celebrate National Chilidog Day! […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika celebrate Tom Petty’s new album (posthumous release) by playing songs off the vinyl!  For medicine, we talked about rheumatoid arthritis and finished with a fact or crap about RA. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika had one of their favorite guests, Zdogg MD, on the show again to discuss Guillan Barre and it’s association with the Covid vaccine.  We also discussed Erika’s horrific experience with her own EMG and nerve conduction study. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika celebrated the Fourth of July with music about America.   We had an all news episode as well to catch up on all things exciting in the world of medicine. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika had a soapbox COVID update show.  We spoke about the new wave of cases and the new mandate order regarding masks as well as mandatory vaccination. […]

On today’s episode, Mark and Erika celebrated our annual Welcome To Summer episode and our unprecedented record setting heat wave in Spokane by discussing heat related illness as well as an interview with local meteorologist from the National Weather Service, Steve Bodnar.  We wrapped up the episode discussing the latest concerns regarding myocarditis in Covid […] […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika talked about giardiasis and explosive diarrhea!  We also discussed the newest drama regarding Covid vaccinations and false claims regarding HIPAA.  We clarified what HIPAA really is and how it protects you. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika celebrated fathers everywhere with our annual Father’s Day episode.  We discussed item s in the news as well as the controversy surrounding screening for prostate cancer. […]

On today’s show, Erika called in from Montana to help Mark with the news.  Then Mark took over the show to play music with a song for each state he drove through earlier in the week on his way back from picking up Sweet Georgia Betty. […]

On today’s show, DJ Love Dinner joined Mark and Erika as a special guest to discuss the COVID variants and Washington State’s incentive plan to get residents vaccinated! […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika talked all things COVID, including discussing the new relaxation on mask mandates and COVID vaccines for kids! […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika had special guest DJ Hallie Rubella and DJ Doctor Sir Cracks a Lot.  We discussed chiropractic care with Peter and had a fun filled show celebrating our spring fund drive. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika have a special parasite show!  We talk about malaria and the new malaria vaccine as well as TICK SEASON!!! NOOOOOOO!  In addition, Mark sings his best COVID song ever! […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika discussed the dangers of gardening!  Mark also received his second dose of the COVID vaccine this week, so we discussed his experience. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika had special guest Zdogg MD to explain what’s the deal with this clotting we are seeing with the J and J and Astra Zeneca vaccines.  We also recognized World Hemophilia day and played some music! […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika discussed violence in the workplace, specifically against healthcare workers.  We then recognized Parkinson’s awareness month with a special episode of “fact or crap”. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika had special guest Tiffany Funk to talk about travel during the time of a pandemic.  We then finished off the Easter special with a story about rabbit ebola. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika discussed Down Syndrome in recognition of National Down Syndrome Day.  We then discussed Mark’s experience receiving his first COVID vaccination. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika discussed spring cleaning YOURSELF for your health!  They also discussed utilizing smart speakers in new ways to help prevent possible death.  And of course they played some fun music! […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika spoke of Covid news items as well as answered the question “does spiking blood sugar make you a racist?”  In addition, we also encouraged our listeners to go meatless on Monday! […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika discussed briefly arrhythmias as well as the importance of CPR and how to best do it! […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika discussed Covid news.  The rest of the episode focused on the dreaded myocardial infarction and how we treat it! […]

On today’s Valentime’s Day special Mark and Erika discussed the anatomy and structure of the heart.  Mark also quizzed Erika on the 7 dangers of Valentime’s Day! […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika replayed last week’s interview with Los Vatos Medicos due to a technical glitch on the show last week.  We had new news about masks, Covid in the Airway Heights Correction Facility, and of course, POOP! […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika had special guests Stephen Ferraro and Adrian DeLeon, otherwise known as Los Vatos Medicos on to discuss their medical student Spanish podcast.  We also talked about anal swabs and bull semen in the fight against Covid! […]

Today on This Won’t Hurt a Bit, covid news, superspreader of the week and we talk about glaucoma for Glaucoma Awareness Week! Birthday music for John Belushi, Warren Zevon and Ray Stevens. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika introduced the new year with the top 10 most googled questions about Covid from 2020.  We also discussed items in the news such as the suspension of an Oregon physician who is an active anti-masker. […]

On today’s show, Erika discussed her recent Covid vaccine.  We then played a clip from ZZdogg MD discussing the new Covid mutation. […]

News and superspreader of the week. Moderna vaccine approved. Anaphylactic Alaskans. Our Covid Christmas song collection! […]

News. UK approves Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine. Couple fly after covid+ test. Superspreader Ritzville wedding. The top 8 holiday hazards. When will you be eligible for the covid vaccine? […]

News & Numbers. WHO ruling on Remdesivir. TMD and covid. “I had a big Thanksgiving. Now what?” Mask mandate. […]

News & Numbers. New treatment for covid. Covid vs. flu in hospitals. Vaccine! Holliday gathering guide. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika had a very special guest.  Dr. Kim Thorburn who previously held the position of Health Officer of Spokane came onto the show and discussed the recent firing of Dr. Lutz. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika discussed the recent firing of Dr. Bob Lutz. […]

On this week’s TWHAB Erika & Mark ran the COVID numbers as US infections surpassed 10M and the Spokane region’s numbers were going through the roof! Show focus today was on the ongoing drama at the Spokane Regional Health District and Erika sings! Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Wear a Mask! […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika had their annual spooky, eerie, ookie episode for Halloween.  This year’s theme was “ooooohhh gross!” […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika had several news stories about Covid.  We also discussed VIP medicine.  In our final segment we explained just what these “steroids” are that seem to help with Covid. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika discussed knee anatomy and common knee injuries.  We also had a segment on Covid and sleep. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika had a special guest, Duncan McMullin who is Erika’s brother-in-law.  He discussed the recent transit of a William Henry Harrison coin throughout the GI tract of her nephew, Rowan.  We also had another fact-or-crap segment regarding masking for Covid. […]

News. Obesity study. Teacher died of covid. Superspreader of the week in Millinocket. Hypertension. Smoke. […]

News. Kellogg ID covid outbreak. Superspreader of the week. Food Recall. Fecal plumes. Covid immunity. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika discussed Covid news as well as the Covid syndrome of “Long Haulers”.  We also discussed the varieties of testing available for Covid 19. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika had a Super-spreader of the week story about Sturgis.  We also discussed several news stories about Covid as well as a large segment on carpal tunnel syndrome. […]

News, superspreader of the week, Spokane schools. Pandemic travel tips. August is vaccine awareness month. Obesity and covid. […]

On today’s show Mark and Erika talk about children and Covid and the plans for schools to reopen.  We also did an update with Jeff Cohen with his ride across the US. […]

Covid update. Oxford Vaccine Trial. Covid bike trip. NBA “Bubble”. […]

On this week’s TWHAB Erika & Mark did the news! HIV drug that works, covids effect on the world financial system, blood types and covid and funky hand sanitizer! Mark got to tell one of his favorite music stories… Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Wear a Mask! […]

On this week’s TWHAB Erika & Mark talked about a variety of topics including tracking COVID-19 in Spokane’s sewage, tracking personnel activities (not using sewage), travel restrictions and Washington State’s new mask policy. Music from 4th of July birthdays. Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Wear a Mask! […]

  Stay Home, Stay Healthy! […]

  Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Wear a Mask! […]

  Stay Home, Stay Healthy! […]

  Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Wear a Mask! […]

  Stay Home, Stay Healthy! […]

On this week’s TWHAB Erika & Mark provided a coronavirus update. We discussed the recent n”Wear a Mask” directive from the SRHD and HIPAA/ADA ramifications. Spokane county recently entered phase 2 of the states reopening strategy, what does that mean? We also answered some listener questions. Music of remembrance for Memorial Day.   Stay Home, […] […]

On this week’s TWHAB Erika & Mark provided a coronavirus update. Today was our Fund Drive show… please support us! Topics today were USS Roosevelt testing and possible re-infections, Yakama County COVID troubles, ChAdOx1 vaccine and pulse oximeter, thermometer for the home. Stay Home, Stay Healthy! […]

On this week’s TWHAB Erika & Mark provided a coronavirus update, and happy mother’s day!   Stay Home, Stay Healthy! […]

On this week’s TWHAB Erika & Mark provided a coronavirus update. Songs from Giorgio Moroder. Stay Home, Stay Healthy! […]

On this week’s TWHAB Erika & Mark provided a coronavirus update. We talk some about what’s next if we wan’t to safely re-open our society pre-coronavirus vaccine and Erika goes on a rant! Flatten the curve! […]

On this week’s TWHAB Erika & Mark provided a coronavirus update. We heard from our favorite Z Doctor, ZDogg, about what a COVID-19 infection would be like and played Fact or Crap! Flatten the curve! […]

On this week’s TWHAB Erika & Mark provided a coronavirus update. Flatten the curve! […]

On this week’s TWHAB Erika & Mark provided a coronavirus update. Flatten the curve! […]

On this week’s TWHAB Erika & Mark provided a coronavirus update, gave some info on vaccines, disaster management 101 and the current COVID-19 outbreak in Italy. Flatten the curve! […]

On this week’s TWHAB Erika & Mark provided a coronavirus update. Flatten the curve! […]

Part live, part in-studio show today focusing on the coronavirus pandemic. We talked about alternative songs to sing while washing your hands (20 seconds, please) and gave out some info about the 2020 census. […]

For today’s show we replayed one of our favorite interviews with Julia Ball. […]

Today we celebrate the slice, the pie, deep-dish, Chicago, New York thin. flat calzone… it’s National Pizza Day! We have pizza news, pizza data and even show you how to make pizza “healthy”! Amore! […]

It’s Groundhog Day! […]

The 18th amendment was ratified January, 1919, and enacted January,  1920. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Prohibition, we’re playing music about bootlegging! […]

Music today is from artists we love who were born on this date! […]

Today, in honor of the anniversary of the X-Ray being  publicly announced, we talked to DJ Balz about radiation and being a radiation technologist. […]

News. ICU beds in Spokane. More treatments for covid. Stem cells. Ritzville superspreader update. WA State re-opening plan. Alternative dose allocation strategy. […]

On today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit, Mark and Erika discussed the top 15 developments in medicine and health from 2019. January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and we focused one segment on the basics of cervical cancer, HPV and screening guidelines. All that and the news! […]

On today’s This Won’t Hurt A Bit, our Christmas Special, we discussed common reindeer ailments, toxic snowmen and mistletoe! For news, did you know the cold and flu don’t affect people at the same time? We talked about using a leukemia drug to combat Alzheimer’s, and, an apple a day… […]

On today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit, Erika explained GERD, hangovers, contaminated make-up, cancerous hair die and measles! Mark turm=ned the knobs and tried not to get in the way. Music by Frank Sinatra (happy 104th birthday, Mr. Chairman!) […]

We’re on vacation (whoop, whoop!). On this prerecorded show, Erika and Mark talked the health benefits of vacation… 1 through 10.  We also took a look at things in the news, saw “perineum sunning” was trending, and went international! […]

You want a little Deep Vein Thrombosis? No of course you don’t, that’s why Erika and Mark broke down the who, what where ,when and how of DVT on this week’s TWHAB! We also talked about the far too lightly covered Hep A outbreak in #Spokane, psilocybin, special K, and an RBG update. Music in […] […]

On today’s This Won’t Hurt A Bit, we did a deep dive into pancreatic cancer and diabetic eye disease.  News items discussed included: a local measles update, a cure for celiac disease? and (dun, dun, dun) cigarettes! […]

Today, Mark and Erika discussed Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in recognition of World COPD Day. We also discussed health and medicine in the news including: a flu update, WSU research and parasitic eye worms! […]

A very special show on today’s This Won’t Hurt a Bit… Erika and Mark were joined by DJ Eileen “Loves Dinner” and her brother DJ “Rickmute” for an intimate discussion of women’s health issues! This show was “hot”! […]

Today’s show was the TWHAB Halloween Special! We discussed several “spooky” stories from recent healthcare news. Boo! Here are some links to the stories: Why I never want a hot tub https://people.com/health/4-people-now-dead-from-legionnaires-outbreak-linked-to-hot-tub-display-at-a-state-fair/ Smart phones will kill us all https://www.treehugger.com/interior-design/blue-light-rots-brains-fruit-flies.html Beer gut https://www.kcci.com/article/man-46-gets-medical-help-for-bizarre-rare-case-of-gut-brewing-alcohol-due-to-carbs/29538708# Frankenburger https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2019/10/lab-grown-meat-gains-muscle-as-it-moves-from-petri-dish-to-dinner-plate/ https://www.newsweek.com/human-mini-brain-lab-sentient-feel-pain-ethics-1466632 Psychos are attractive https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-7596535/Men-psychopathic-traits-attractive-know-right-things-say.html […]

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Aquarian Music Festival known as “Woodstock”, even though it was held in Bethel, New York, 43 miles southwest of Woodstock. On today’s show, Mark and Erika take a deep dive into the behind the scenes chaos of the medical professionals (and amateurs) that served the diverse needs of 400,000 […] […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika talked about world heart day. Mark explained the “finite heartbeat” theory, and we reviewed the 50th anniversary of the Beatles “Abbey Road” album. […]

On today’s show, Erika was joined by special guests Kali and Marshall to celebrate back to school.  Kali is a pharmacist and Marshall is a teacher so we discussed kids going back to school and staying healthy! […]

As Pledge Drive week is extended, Mark and Erika took on a uncomfortable topic of local interest… date rape. What is it? How does it happen? How do you prevent it? What do you do if it happens to you? We also looked into current healthcare news, napping, super-cooling of transplant organs, and an update […] […]

It’s Pledge Week! On this week’s show, we talked about the health benefits of giving. We were joined in the studio by DJ Hallie Rubella (from The Inbox), DJ Ben (from The Astral Range) And Hallie’s friend, Laura (DJ Ragged Edges) for a fun filled “Fun Drive” episode. […]

On today’s show Erika turned over the reins to Mark for a musical tribute to labor and Labor Day, songs about work. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika talked about summer safety including the medical dangers of lightening.  We also spoke about Doug Lindsay, the man who diagnosed, treated, and created a surgery for his adrenal medullary hyperplasia […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika had a space special!  We played all moon songs in honor of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.  We also talked about medicine in space and the difficulties related to a no gravity environment. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika discussed the new fasting fad as well as clavicular fractures.  In addition they discussed the Tour de France as well as the death of disco. […]

On today’s show Mark and Erika celebrated Independence Day by listening to revolution songs.  We also were lucky enough to have an interview with Julia Ball who is a nurse.  She was on the forefront of nursing care at the beginning of the AIDS crisis in the early 80s.  We discussed infection control over the […] […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika  celebrated the athletes playing Hoopfest as well as the Ironman athletes in CDA.  We talked about achille’s problems (basketball) and triathlete injuries.  We also played all Ironman and basketball music. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika celebrated summer 2019 by talking about accidents and children and ways to prevent morbidity and mortality in the young during summertime activities.  All our music was about summer time […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika interviewed Morgan Dixon, creator of the app Outloud Reader which enables a person to take a picture of text which is then translated into spoken word.  We also briefly discussed dyslexia. […]

On today’s show,  Mark and Erika celebrate Father’s Day by playing songs about Dads. We discussed the pitfalls of the healthcare system including those who take advantage of patients searching for hope.  We also discuss drug patents and conflicts of interest with drug companies. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika celebrated PRIDE week by discussing health care challenges facing LGBTQ people.  We also discussed hot topics in the news and unintended health consequences of things like antibiotics and lead. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika celebrated veteran’s and memorial day by doing a segment regarding PTSD.  We also discussed hot items in the news including face mites and heart failure toilet seats!  In addition, we discussed what to do in case you get burned by a campfire this weekend. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika celebrated mothers for Mother’s Day.  We played some music by Colin Hay since he played in Spokane last night.  We also discussed medical topics including the horrors of news this week in medicine (a tick in an eardrum, vampire facials, and tobacco heating systems).  We also discussed Huntington Disease […] […]

On today’s show, Erika was joined by special guest Dr. John Everett, local cardiologist.  We talked about the problem with prescription drug prices, vegetarianism, and the new “Impossible foods”.  We also listened to some music by Metallica. […]

Today Mark and Erika had an Easter/John Cougar Mellencamp special.  Since today is Easter we talked about health status of the Easter Bunny, why chocolate is good for you, and how to avoid Salmonella!  Since last night John Cougar played in Spokane we also played all John Cougar songs! […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika discussed local stem cell therapies, autism and fecal transplants, brain aneurysm and subarachnoid hemorrhage as well as tick season.  We also discussed our excitement for tonight’s premiere episode of Game of Thrones. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika discussed some hot topics in the news related to medicine.  We also discussed Mick Jagger’s recent TAVI and Erika’s mom’s knee replacement.  In honor of Mick we played all Rolling Stones songs! […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika celebrated April Fool’s Day by “foolin” the audience with fake news stories.  A caller played our first ever game show segment with us.  We finished the episode by talking about medical pranks you can play on those you love.  And our music this week was all songs about fools! […]

On today’s show Mark and Erika discussed such hot topics as new guidelines for aspirin utilization to prevent heart attack and stroke, World Tuberculosis Day, and seasonal allergies.  We also had some great music to add to the show. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika discussed hot topics in the news such as the new MAP4K4 blocker for heart disease.  We also discussed multiple sclerosis and tetanus.  Mark talked about the Smashing Pumpkins in his Music is Medicine segment. […]

Today we kicked off pledge week!  As a special treat, Hallie from The Inbox joined Erika as a co-host.  We talked about sleep, Alexa being used in a hospital setting, colonoscopy, and the Measles epidemic in Washington state. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika talked about the World Health Organization’s top 10 threats to humanity.  We also discussed a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease and hyperlipidemia.  Mark featured the Beatles on his “music is medicine” segment. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika talked about some exciting new developments in the news including bat venom potentially as a new medicine for hypertension.  We also discussed the top ten causes of death in the united states and C diff infections.  Mark played some music to compliment show topics. […]

On today’s show, Mark and Erika had a special interview and spoke with Ruby about dental care and losing a tooth.  We also discussed the five most addictive substances in the world and peripheral arterial disease.  Mark started a new recurring segment called Music is Medicine.  We used music throughout the show to bring home […] […]