
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

Monday Dec 01, 2025
Health Matters: Changes in Medi-Cal Coverage for GLP-1 Treatments
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
In this episode of Health Matters, Physician Assistant Lynn Szabo explains to Heather about some upcoming changes to GLP-1* coverage through California's Medicaid insurance program.
(*Ozempic, etc...)

Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Health Matters: FEET! (Not like that...)
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
In this episode of Health Matters, Physician Assistant Lynn Szabo and show host Heather talk about feet*! Interested? Listen away!
(*not like that, but we're not here to judge.)

Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Health Matters: PROFESSIONALISM UNDER ATTACK?!
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
In this episode of Health Matters, Physician Assistant Lynn Szabo and show hostess Heather discuss the concept of re-classifying professional designations and its potential impact within the field of healthcare.

Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
Health Matters: Transgender Day of Remembrance 2025
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
On this episode of Health Matters, Physician Assistant Lynn Szabo and show host Heather dive into the world of Transgender awareness, in honor and remembrance of those individuals who lost their lives due to anti-trans violence incited by religious extremism and the politicization of gender identity. Transgender Day of Remembrance is observed internationally on November 20th of each year.

Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
Health Matters: Great American Smokeout 2025
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
On this episode of Health Matters, Physician Assistant Lynn Szabo and show hostess Heather are joined by Sunny Baker from T.U.P.P. to learn about "The Great American Smokeout" non November 20th, and all the benefits of that come along with quitting smoking.

Monday Nov 03, 2025
Health Matters: Del Norte's New Drug Treatment Center
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
In this episode of Health Matters Physician Assistant Lynn Szabo gives us the scoop on that new Aegis business that has popped up along Highway 101 in Crescent City. Listen along as Lynn explains to hostess Heather what substance use treatment centers do, and what it means for people in Del Norte County who are struggling with substance use disorder.

Monday Nov 03, 2025
Health Matters: Heart Health
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
In this episode of Health Matters, Physician Assistant Lynn Szabo and hostess Heather discuss the magnificent marvel known as the heart. Listen along to learn all about cardiovascular health and the factors that influence it.

Monday Oct 27, 2025
Health Matters: Surviving Flu, Covid, RSV (et al) Season
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Tis the season... for Physician Assistant Lynn Szabo's annual "How to protect yourself against Flu / Covid / RSV" talk! Listen along to find out what is different this time around, and learn what you can do to survive this special time of year.




