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.

In this episode of The MedList, Kevin and Donna sit down with healthcare policy expert and former White House advisor Katy Talento for a fascinating conversation about the future of American healthcare.From working in infectious disease epidemiology in Africa to shaping national healthcare policy in Washington, Katy shares her unique journey through some of the most complex corners of the healthcare system — and why she eventually left politics to help employers and everyday Americans navigate healthcare differently.Together, they unpack:

• Why healthcare costs continue to spiral out of control
• The hidden conflicts inside traditional insurance models
• How direct primary care and nurse navigators are changing patient care
• Why personalized, relationship-driven healthcare matters
• The growing movement toward transparency and independent care models
• And why patients must take greater ownership of their own health

This conversation challenges the idea that healthcare has to stay the way it is — and offers hope for a more human, preventative, and patient-centered future.

In this episode of The MedList, Kevin and Donna sit down with geriatrician Dr. Anthony Zizza to discuss the future of geriatric care, deprescribing, and what it truly means to care for the whole person.Drawing from his personal experience caring for six elderly family members before becoming a physician, Dr. Zizza shares how those early years shaped his passion for helping older adults age with dignity, remain independent, and stay in their homes whenever possible.The conversation explores:

• Why modern healthcare often becomes fragmented for elderly patients
• The importance of whole-person care: body, mind, and spirit
• How deprescribing can dramatically improve quality of life
• The dangers of prescribing cascades and medication overload
• What caregivers and families should know when advocating for loved ones
• How programs like PACE are changing elder care
• Why listening, empathy, and relationships matter in medicine

This is a powerful conversation about aging, advocacy, faith, and building a healthcare system that truly supports people as they grow older.

This week on The Med List, Kevin and Donna sit down with Dr. Richard Harris—physician, pharmacist, and author of White Coat, Heavy Soul—to unpack a big question:
Why aren’t patients actually getting better? From overprescribing to overlooked lifestyle factors, Dr. Harris shares why true health goes far beyond medications—and how prevention, habits, and personal responsibility play a crucial role. In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why simplifying (not adding) medications can be powerful
• How small daily habits create long-term health outcomes
• The importance of taking ownership of your health journey
• What needs to change in today’s healthcare system

If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or dependent on the system—this conversation will challenge your perspective and empower you to take control.

In this episode of The MedList, Kevin and Donna talk with Dr. Brad St. Martin about a common—but often unspoken—issue: pelvic health. From incontinence to prolapse, many women experience symptoms that impact daily life but assume are “just part of aging.” This episode breaks down why these issues happen, what treatments are available, and why you don’t have to live with them. If it’s affecting your life, it’s worth addressing—and help is available.

In this powerful episode of The MedList, Kevin and Donna sit down with Shubu and Mimi Mukherjee to share a deeply personal story of severe pain, repeated misdiagnoses, and the long road to discovering that a medication may have been at the center of it all. What began as recovery after bypass surgery turned into months of debilitating chest pain, fear, and unanswered questions—until careful observation, persistence, and pattern recognition helped reveal a possible adverse drug reaction hiding in plain sight. Together, they explore what patients and families can do when something feels wrong, why medication side effects should never be dismissed too quickly, and how journaling symptoms, asking better questions, and finding clinicians who truly listen can make all the difference. This is a moving conversation about patient advocacy, caregiver resilience, the limits of certainty in medicine, and the life-changing importance of being heard.