What if better healthcare started by looking beyond symptoms and treating the whole person?

In this episode of The MedList, Kevin and Donna welcome Dr. Daniel Dunbar, Chief Medical Officer of Yakima Neighborhood Health Services, for a conversation about functional medicine, whole-person care, and what it means to serve a community.

Dr. Dunbar shares his journey into osteopathic and functional medicine and explains how looking at nutrition, lifestyle, mental health, and other underlying factors can change the way we approach patient care.

The conversation also explores the work being done at Yakima Neighborhood Health Services, where medical care and social services come together to support underserved populations. From housing assistance and behavioral health to medication management and nutrition, Dr. Dunbar shares how an integrated approach can help patients receive more than just treatment for the issue that brought them through the door.

Kevin, Donna, and Daniel also discuss the challenges of rural healthcare, the importance of collaboration between healthcare professionals, and why meaningful improvements in health often require time, patience, and a willingness to look deeper.

Join us for a conversation about rethinking healthcare, addressing root causes, and caring for the person behind the diagnosis.

When a loved one needs additional care, knowing what to do next can feel overwhelming. From short-term rehabilitation to assisted living, memory care, and long-term care, understanding your options can make all the difference.

In this episode of The MedList, Kevin and Donna sit down with Michelle Morin, Regional Director of Business Development at Regal Care Management Group, to help families better understand and navigate the world of senior care.

Michelle explains the different levels of care, what families should know about insurance coverage, and the importance of asking questions before making decisions. The conversation also explores supporting family caregivers, understanding memory and dementia care, and why finding the right environment matters just as much as finding the right services.

Whether you're currently helping an aging loved one or simply preparing for what the future may bring, this conversation offers practical insight into making informed decisions with greater confidence.

What if pharmacists could play a bigger role in not just managing medications—but helping identify what’s really causing a patient’s symptoms?

In this episode of The MedList, Kevin and Donna sit down with pharmacist Alice Knotts to explore pharmacist-led diagnostics and the unique role pharmacists can play as part of the healthcare team.

From her work treating opioid use disorder in rural Idaho to real-world examples of identifying medication-related problems, Alice shares how looking beyond the prescription can change the course of a patient’s care. The conversation also explores collaboration between pharmacists and physicians, the importance of understanding what may be driving a patient’s symptoms before adding another medication, and why getting the diagnosis right is essential to getting the treatment right.

It’s a conversation about strengthening collaboration across the healthcare team, making the most of each professional’s expertise, and ultimately providing better care for patients.