Its a medical specialty in which a physician receives practical training to provide patients with acute illnesses or injuries which require immediate medical attention. While not usually providing long-term or continuing care, emergency medicine physicians diagnose a variety of illnesses and undertake acute interventions to stabilize the patient. On this special repeat broadcast, Dr. Dan visits with Dr. Chris Jackson on the demands, challenges and rewards of emergency medicine.

Health care reform should mean all Americans can get coverage while allowing doctors to heal patients instead of being bureaucrats,those were the words of the President as he called on AMA delegates to join him reforming American healthcare, President Obama spoke before the 2009 House of Delegates, sharing his vision for healthcare for all citizens. Dr. Dan Edney was there in Chicago for the Presidents speech and offers his first-hand analysis.

 Additional resources:

• View the video of the speech in its entirety
• You can also read the full transcript….

The cost and consequences of alcoholism and drug dependence place an enormous burden on American society. As the nation’s number one health problem, addiction strains the health care system, the economy, harms family life and threatens public safety. Substance abuse crosses all societal boundaries, affects both genders, every ethnic group, and people in every tax bracket.

These are indeed trying times as America’s economy seems to be experiencing a recession. Although healthcare may seem to be recession-proof, this doesn’t mean that families and indiviuals must not face making some tough decisions. Dr. Dan shares pratical insight and advice in dealing with such areas as discretionary income, deductibles and copays and how your doctor can help you to make it through.

President Obama recently brought industry leaders, lawmakers, doctors and consumer groups to the White House for a healthcare forum to build momentum for his effort to reduce costs and expand insurance coverage. On this program Dr. Dan examines the meeting, the objectives and the statements made by the President and those in attendance.

This program is perhaps the most listened to and downloaded broadcast we have ever done! Dr. Edney welcomes Dr. Dan Colbert, physician and author of the book The Seven Pillars of Health, Seven Foundations to Build a Healthier Temple. Dr. Dan and Dr. Colbert challenge and motivate you to pay attention to these seven areas: water, sleep and rest, living food, exercise, detoxification, supplements, and coping with stress.