
Health Matters
Physician Assistant Lynn Szabo has 30 years behind the stethoscope, much of that time spent serving the healthcare needs of our northern California rural community. She has a unique perspective on the issues facing women, the homeless, the poor - basically anybody who has ever felt powerless or voiceless when faced with a pressing healthcare need. Lynn has been host of Health Matters, along with Paul Critz, since its inception in 2019.
Episodes

2 days ago
Health Matters: Adulting
2 days ago
2 days ago
In this episode of Health Matters, Physician Assistant Lynn Szabo and show host Heather Polen talk about the importance of teaching your child how to be an adult and transition from pediatric care to an adult primary care provider.
Recorded on March 1st, 2026

Monday Mar 02, 2026
Health Matters: Dr. MacGregor and Virtual Physical Therapy
Monday Mar 02, 2026
Monday Mar 02, 2026
In this episode of Health Matters, Physician Assistant Lynn Szabo and show host Heather talk with Doctor Madison MacGregor about his completely tele-health practice as a physical therapist.
This episode was recorded on February 22nd, 2026.

Thursday Feb 26, 2026
Health Matters: Long Term Effects of Tear Gas
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
In this episode of Health Matters, Physician Assistant Lynn Szabo and show host Heather Polen talk about the long term effects of protest and tear gas on physical health. Heather is shocked for most of the episode, having previously believed that tear gas was a safe crowd control measure.
This episode was recorded on February 15th, 2026.

Monday Feb 02, 2026
Health Matters: Revisiting Telehealth
Monday Feb 02, 2026
Monday Feb 02, 2026
In this episode of Health Matters, Physician Assistant Lynn Szabo and show host Heather revisit telehealth in preparation for an interview with Doctor Madison MacGregor and his fully telehealth practice.
This episode was recorded February 1st, 2026.

Monday Jan 12, 2026
Health Matters: The Lymphatic System
Monday Jan 12, 2026
Monday Jan 12, 2026
PA Lynn Szabo and Heather Polen discuss the purpose of the lymphatic system, often called "Lymph-noids" in Del Norte County.

Monday Jan 05, 2026
Health Matters: Why Do We Vaccinate?
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
PA Lynn Szabo and Heather Polen discuss vaccination and how their effectiveness has made society forget how bad the diseases they protect against really are.

Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Health Matters: New Weight Loss Drugs
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
With Physician Assistant Lynn Szabo and Heather

Thursday Dec 04, 2025
Health Matters: Navigating Del Norte's new Substance Use Treatment Facility
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
Thursday Dec 04, 2025
In this episode of Health Matters, Physician Assistant Lynn Szabo and show hostess Heather speak with a patient navigator for the new AEGIS substance use treatment center in Del Norte County.




