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Year in Review Part 2: Food and Medicaid

Dr. Wayne Tuckson continues to review topics from the past year with Louisville Public Media health reporter Morgan Watkins. Topics include Medicaid and food/nutrition.
Season 21 Episode 26 Length 26:24 Premiere: 05/10/26

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Join host Dr. Wayne Tuckson, a retired surgeon, as he interviews experts from around the state to discuss health topics important to Kentuckians.

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A native of Washington, D.C., Dr. Wayne Tuckson is a retired colon and rectal surgeon based in Louisville. For over 20 years, he has served as host of Kentucky Health, a weekly program on KET that explores important health issues affecting people across the Commonwealth. A graduate of Howard University School of Medicine, Tuckson is a past president of the Greater Louisville Medical Society and is a recipient of the Community Service Award from the Kentucky Medical Society, the Thomas J. Wallace Award for “Leadership in Promoting Health Awareness and Wellbeing for the Citizens of Jefferson County” given by the City of Louisville and the Lyman T. Johnson Distinguished Leadership Award given by the Louisville Central Community Centers.

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Season 21 Episodes

Year in Review Part 2: Food and Medicaid
S21 E26 Length 26:24 Premiere Date 05/10/26

Year in Review Part 1: Vaccines, Cancer, Mental Health and Environment
S21 E25 Length 26:15 Premiere Date 05/03/26

Maintaining the Mental Acuity of Seniors in Long-Term Care Facilities
S21 E24 Length 26:34 Premiere Date 04/26/26

The Impact of Proposed Medicaid Changes on Safety Net Facilities
S21 E23 Length 26:33 Premiere Date 04/19/26

Overweight Treatment: What Are the Best Practices?
S21 E22 Length 26:31 Premiere Date 04/12/26

Neonatology, Peds ICU: Caring for the Most Fragile of the Fragile
S21 E21 Length 26:31 Premiere Date 04/05/26

Sarcomas: Cancers of the Bones and Soft Tissues of the Body
S21 E20 Length 26:33 Premiere Date 03/29/26

Small STEPS, Big IMPACT: The KMA Is Changing the Model
S21 E19 Length 26:33 Premiere Date 03/22/26

Colon Cancer: The Patients are Getting Younger
S21 E18 Length 26:33 Premiere Date 03/01/26

Shoulder Injury Prevention, Treatment and Recovery
S21 E17 Length 26:14 Premiere Date 02/22/26

What Happens After You Leave the ICU
S21 E16 Length 26:33 Premiere Date 02/15/26

Myths, Misconceptions and Truths About Diet and Wellness
S21 E15 Length 26:32 Premiere Date 02/08/26

Endometriosis: Treatable When Recognized
S21 E14 Length 26:32 Premiere Date 02/01/26

Keeping Older Adults Agile and Mobile
S21 E13 Length 26:20 Premiere Date 01/25/26

Lens Replacement Surgery: Seeing is Believing
S21 E12 Length 26:33 Premiere Date 01/18/26

Multiple Sclerosis: Changes in Treatment and Diagnosis
S21 E11 Length 26:39 Premiere Date 01/11/26

Antibiotics, Antivirals and Antifungals: What's the Difference and How to Use Them
S21 E10 Length 26:38 Premiere Date 01/04/26

Surgical Treatment for Endocrine Tumors
S21 E9 Length 26:38 Premiere Date 12/14/25

Sports Medicine: Injury Prevention, Supplements and Specialization
S21 E8 Length 26:31 Premiere Date 11/23/25

Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology: Care from Childhood to Young Adult
S21 E7 Length 26:32 Premiere Date 11/16/25

Thoracic Surgery: How Is It Done and When Is It Indicated
S21 E6 Length 26:35 Premiere Date 11/09/25

Changes in the Delivery of Pediatric Healthcare
S21 E5 Length 26:42 Premiere Date 11/02/25

Breast Cancer: Better Survival for Patients
S21 E4 Length 26:37 Premiere Date 10/26/25

Managing the Disease of Addiction
S21 E3 Length 26:47 Premiere Date 10/19/25

Common and Not So Common Pulmonary Infections
S21 E2 Length 26:42 Premiere Date 10/12/25

What Does Having a Green City Mean?
S21 E1 Length 26:48 Premiere Date 10/05/25

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Colon Cancer: The Patients are Getting Younger - S21 E18

Colon and rectal surgeon Sandy Kavalukas, M.D., discusses the changing demographics of colon cancer. A 2026 KET production.

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Pediatric Spinal Problems: It's More Than Scoliosis - S22 E1

Pediatric orthopedic spine surgeon Kelly A. Jenkins, M.D., discusses pediatric spinal conditions, including the diagnosis and treatment of scoliosis, kyphosis, spina bifida, tumors and traumatic injuries to the spine. A 2026 KET production.

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest: A Time for AED - S20 E9

Shaun Mohan, MD, discusses cardiac arrest. A 2024 KET production.

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Pediatric Diabetes Management: Small Patients, Big Issues - S22 E2

Type I and Type II diabetes are being diagnosed with increasing frequency in children and teenagers. Pediatric endocrinologist Aurelia Holland Wood, M.D., discusses the reasons behind the increase and the cutting-edge treatments that improve quality of life for young patients. A 2026 KET production.

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The Intestinal Microbiome - S20 E10

Sara Police, PhD, discusses the intestinal microbiome. A 2025 KET production.

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Environmental Justice: A Matter of Public Health - S22 E3

Lisa Jordan, Esq., director of the Environmental Law Clinic at Tulane University, discusses the social, health and financial impacts of pollution. A 2026 KET production.

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Treatment for Acute Mental Crisis: EmPATH - S20 E11

Psychologist Lindsey Jasinski, PhD, and Marc Woods, DNP, discuss EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing), which helps people experiencing a mental health crisis. A 2025 KET production.

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Electrocardiology: The Charge in Your Heart - S22 E4

Cardiologist Kevin Parrott, M.D., explains how the heart's electrical system works, what can damage it, and the innovative ways to restore a healthy heartbeat. A 2026 KET production.

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Medicare - S20 E12

Kevin Martin, MD, joins host Wayne Tuckson, MD, to unravel the mystery of Medicare. A 2025 KET production.

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Non-Medical Psychiatric Treatment: What's New - S22 E5

Psychiatrist David Roth, M.D., discusses the promise and effectiveness of newer medical and non-medical treatments for mental illness, including psychedelic assisted therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation. A 2026 KET production.

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Ethical Decision Making in Health Care - S20 E8

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Colon Cancer: The Patients are Getting Younger - S21 E18

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Venous and Lymphatic Vascular Conditions - S20 E7

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Shoulder Injury Prevention, Treatment and Recovery - S21 E17

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HealthForce Kentucky: Meeting Our Provider Needs - S20 E6

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What Happens After You Leave the ICU - S21 E16

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Pneumoconiosis - S20 E5

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Myths, Misconceptions and Truths About Diet and Wellness - S21 E15

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Repairing the Pelvic Floor - S20 E4

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Endometriosis: Treatable When Recognized - S21 E14

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