Health Matters With Lynn Szabo PA-C
Health Matters is podcast where we bring big healthcare conversations to rural roots. Local PA-C Lynn Szabo, dives into the real health challenges and triumphs of rural life. From managing chronic conditions with limited resources to building trust between patients and providers. Whether you’re a neighbor, a healthcare worker, or curious about what it takes to keep a small rural isolated community healthy.
Authentic. Local. Compassionate. Because healthcare isn’t just about medicine, it’s about our connections to community.
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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 since its inception in 2019.
Episodes
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.