The Human Side of Healthcare is brought to you by the Dallas Ft. Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) and features compelling discussion on health issues facing our hospitals and how they serve the local Dallas, Ft. Worth and North Texas communities. With approximately 90 member hospitals and 90 affiliate members, the DFWHC has been a beacon of bringing healthcare and the community together in North Texas for half a century. The Council and its members are pleased to bring this awareness to the North Texas community via the show aired on newsradio 1080 KRLD, radio.com and these podcasts.
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The Human Side of Healthcare is brought to you by the Dallas Ft. Worth Hospital Council (DFWHC) and features compelling discussion on health issues facing our hospitals and how they serve the local Dallas, Ft. Worth and North Texas communities. With approximately 90 member hospitals and 90 affiliate members, the DFWHC has been a beacon of bringing healthcare and the community together in North Texas for half a century. The Council and its members are pleased to bring this awareness to the North Texas community via the show aired on newsradio 1080 KRLD, radio.com and these podcasts.
Full music licensing (ascap/bmi) provided by KRLD 1080-AM Dallas.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giving blood is one of the tenants of “The Human Side of Healthcare,” as there is perhaps no better way to serve others in our community than to give blood. Today, we’re talking to Jason Piecek, Air Medical Base Supervisor/Flight Paramedic at PHI Air Medical, about what happens to blood after we donate, and other tips on making the decision to donate easy.
GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease impacts over 20 percent of Americans. It can not only be very uncomfortable, but can even lead to cancer of the esophagus. Dr. Christopher Cottrell, General Surgeon at Medical City Frisco, joins us to talk about GERD, its causes and treatment options.
Dr. Cottrell also has a podcast - Dr. Chris the Surgery Guy - where he discusses this in detail with other physicians.