The “Word on Medicine” spanned 2017 to 2025 and with the help of our friends - faculty, residents, Nurse Practitioners, PAs, countless other members of the health care team and most importantly, our patients – we created over 200 unique hour-long programs bringing the inspiration of academic medicine to the airways. At the end of many of the programs, Dr. Evans provided thought, reflection, and opinion on various aspects of medicine and life, sprinkled with personal experience. These short conclusions to Word on Medicine programs have been affectionately referred to as “In the Final Couple Minutes”. Dr. Evans has put together 15 of the most memorable recordings which you can listen to without interruption –– this will air as the final “Word on Medicine” Program on Saturday, Nov 1, 2025. A special thank you to Dr. Rana Higgins, Linda Klagstad, Dave Michaels, and the Selig’s and Attanasio’s who made The Word on Medicine possible with their generous support.

We have a very powerful program in store for you this Saturday as The Word on Medicine examines domestic violence - and specifically, Intimate Partner Violence. Drs. Terri deRoon-Cassini and Andrew Schramm are joined by Michelle Coppens, Coordinator for Milwaukee County’s Domestic Violence High Risk Team. There is so much to unpack in this very complicated topic, which unfortunately is more common than you may think. Once again, The Word on Medicine explores some of the most sensitive topics in all of medicine and our society – please join us.

We have a wonderful program this Saturday as The Word on Medicine brings you into the world of Women’s Health and Fitness through Menopause with Dr. Aimee Welsh, co-founder of the Preventive Cardiology Program at MCW and an expert on primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. We cover everything from the hormonal changes of menopause to diet and exercise and much more – such an important program! 

Please join Dr. Alexandra Istl (surgical oncologist) and Sarah Kaehny (clinical research assistant II) from the Medical College of Wisconsin as they discuss The Financial Impact of a Cancer Diagnosis. They offer unique perspectives that are not just medical, but also personal, as one of them shares her own experience with cancer and the financial impact this had on her life.

We have a wonderful program in store for you this Saturday as The Word on Medicine brings you into the world of diabetes and specifically, Type 2 Diabetes - such an important topic in our society today. Dr. Michael (Mickey) Voss and Lisa Sherlock (RD, CDCES) will be joined by one of their patients in this fact-filled program. For those of you who are confused by A1C, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring, and the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, spend some time with The Word on Medicine, we will help you!

We have a wonderful program in store for you on Saturday as The Word on Medicine brings you into the world of primary care medicine as we explore The Future of Primary Care with Drs. Joseph Gravel, Camille Garrison, Jahanvi Kothari, Frankie Carter, and Ibifiri Wilcox. There is so much to unpack in the arena of primary care and this all-star panel does an amazing job – please listen in!

We have a great show for you today which will provide all of the answers you have come to expect from The Word on Medicine. We have a wonderful program in store for you this Saturday as The Word on Medicine brings you into the world of quality in health care - clinical excellence and delivering the best possible quality. Otherwise stated, what is the ‘signature’ of our care.  You will hear from true experts in the field to include Drs Sid Singh, Ian Schwartz and Nancy Jacobson along with two very talented physician’s assistants, Maria Smith and Megan Bellman.  Learn why Milwaukee medicine is the best medicine in the world!

Healthcare providers discuss the importance of healthcare apprenticeships, focusing on a surgical technologist apprenticeship program recently established at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin. The importance of apprenticeships and certification is discussed, from the educators and leaders of the program, as well as recent student graduates. Please join Danielle O'Callaghan (TS-C, CST), Tami Martin (SHRM-SCP, MBA, Director of Workforce Development), guest Dana Van Laeys with the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), and apprentices Rachelle Merlin (TS-C) and Ranetta Tatum (TS-C) for this very informative program!

This Saturday, to celebrate our 200th unique program, The Word on Medicine examines Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or ALS – also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease – after the New York Yankees first baseman who played 17 seasons in the big leagues and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939. His baseball career came to an abrupt end when he lost his strength, power, and then the ability to make even routine plays in the field. We cover ALS in great detail with our panel of experts to include Dr. David Shirilla, who will be joined by Stacey Martinetti (RN) and Christina Wipperman (PT) from the Neuromuscular and Autonomic programs at MCW. Most importantly, we hear from a courageous patient who is dealing with ALS right now. Please listen in!

This Saturday, in honor of National Nurses Week, The Word on Medicine will air our program “All About Nurses."  We are filling the radio station’s recording studio with the some of the best nurses and APPs in the world: 12CFAC's Jessica Lunn (12 CFAC Charge RN), Heidi Sobczak (RN), Tiffany Early (RN), Aaron Davies (RN); PAs and NPs Bente Smith (PA-C), Ann Hanson (APNP), Nicole Kellner (APNP); and from the SICU Amanda Calvillo (RN) and Kelly Haessly (RN). You won’t want to miss this program, especially if you are thinking of nursing as a career; if you have a nurse in the family; or if you just want some good entertainment. This program is a tribute to the nurses who make health care possible!

We have a wonderful program in store for you as The Word on Medicine brings you into the world of Heart Transplantation. It is hard to believe that this program is the 193rd unique show produced by The Word on Medicine since we began in October of 2017.   This Saturday, we welcome Drs. Buck Durham, Takushi Kohmoto, Jorge Mascaro, along with Annie Klamrowski, a nurse in the ICU, and of course, the perspective of one of our patients who is doing very well after a successful heart transplant. It is truly amazing to discover the many ways that broken hearts can be repaired and supported, and when all else fails, a new one can sometimes be the answer!

This Saturday, The Word on Medicine highlights Audaxity. Audaxity is the name of a new bike ride event coming to American Family Field this summer on Sunday August 17, to unite around one clear mission: ending cancer. In this weekend’s program, we will be joined by the leaders behind Audaxity as well as cancer researchers. They will share why this ride matters, how it is fueling the next wave of cancer breakthroughs, and most important, how you can be part of it. You will enjoy listening to Drs. Gustavo Leone, Heather Himburg and Joseph Zenga as well as Nelson Williams and Lauren (LB) Bennett.

This Saturday’s program will feature the inspirational appearances of Bob Uecker on The Word on Medicine. It will be the “Best of Bob Uecker” – paying tribute to the Milwaukee legend and thanking him for his loyal support of the Medical College of Wisconsin and medical research in our great city. Bob has been a frequent guest of The Word on Medicine since we began in 2017 and has recounted numerous stories of his own health challenges, providing hope and inspiration for countless members of our community and throughout the world. We hope you can tune in at 4PM for the “Best of Bob Uecker” – a time for us to reflect on his kindness, support, and friendship which he generously gave to so many. As we begin the first Brewer season without him at the microphone since 1971, you will especially enjoy this program.

We have a very important program in store for you this Saturday as The Word on Medicine brings you an information-packed program on the recent explosion of weight loss medications - the so called GLP-1 receptor agonists. Our panel of experts includes Drs. Lisa Morselli, Tammy Kindel, Kate Glasenapp, and Aimee Welsh and in the last segment, one of Dr. Kindel’s patients will join for the all-important patient perspective. There is so much information (and misinformation) on this class of medications - - you will not want to miss this program.

We have a wonderful program in store for you this Saturday as The Word on Medicine brings you a look into something you may not have heard of – a condition called Vestibular Schwannoma - - not to worry, you will be close to an expert at the end of the hour. We welcome Dr. Michael Harris, Katie Damon (PA) and two of their patients. One of the many things that makes MCW so special is the breadth and depth of our expertise – common and rare, we are here to fix the scope of medical conditions which can affect the human body. An insightful program indeed – please join!

We have a fascinating program in store for you today as The Word on Medicine examines How to Bounce Back from Challenging Experiences in Cancer Care. With the help of Drs. Ally Istl and Karen Kersting from our division of surgical oncology, we explore this sensitive and complex topic. As we often do, the final segment of the program is devoted to a patient experience. Sometimes issues which are hard to discuss may also be among the most important to talk about - such is the case this Saturday. If you are ready for some deep thinking, please join us - this program also represents our 190th unique, hour-long program produced by The Word on Medicine since we began in the fall of 2017!

We have a great show for you this week which will provide all of the answers you have come to expect from The Word on Medicine. This Saturday, our program is on Chronic Back Pain and Spinal Cord Stimulation: medical experts and a patient discuss the challenges of chronic pain, primarily back and leg pain. They discuss the various treatment options, with a focus on spinal cord stimulation. Please join Drs. Peter Pahapill, Sarah Endrizzi and their patient for this important show!

We have a great show for you today which will provide all of the answers you have come to expect from The Word on Medicine. Today's show is all about Baby's First Year: medical experts discuss their perspectives on the common struggles and challenges that parents face during their baby’s first year of life. Topics include breastfeeding, complementary feeding, baby-led weaning, sleep training, developmental milestones, baby-proofing the house, car seat safety, vaccinations and overall health. Please join Drs. Alisa Carlson, Michael Gutzeit, Julie Ann Lavoie, and Ben Landgraf for this important program!

What a show we have for you this Saturday as The Word on Medicine brings you right into the heart of health care as we explore What Makes A Hospital Work. We have a true all-star cast including: John Ernst, Sr. Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Froedtert Hospital; Anne Bobb, VP for Quality and Patient Safety; Dena McDowell, Director of Food and Nutrition Services; Myron Q. Love, Director of Safety and Security; Terrance Cooper, Supervisor in Sterile Processing; Mathew Gnirk, Director of Environmental & Linen Services; Stephan LeRose, Director of Operations, and Enterprise Facility Services; Reuben Salinas, Transport Lead Scheduling Coordinator; and Phillip Olley, Manager of Pharmacy Operations. If you want to learn what makes the best hospital in the world run, tune in this Saturday. We had great fun making this show and you will have a blast listening along with us!

We have a great show for you this week which will provide all of the answers you have come to expect from The Word on Medicine. This Saturday, The Word on Medicine brings you our 2024 update on Medicare. Lisa Kogan, Dr. Amy Miller, Jennifer McLarty, and Patrick Cobbs provide information important to everyone. Such a complex topic and our panel of experts break it down in a uniquely understandable way – you do not want to miss this program!