Healthy Matters - with Dr. David Hilden
Dr. David Hilden (MD, MPH, FACP) is a practicing Internal Medicine physician and Chair of the Department of Medicine at Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC), Hennepin County’s premier safety net hospital in downtown Minneapolis. Join him and his colleagues for expert knowledge, inspiring stories, and thoughtful insight from the front lines of today’s hospitals and clinics. They also take your questions, too! Have you ever just wanted to ask a doctor…well…anything? Email us at healthymatters@hcmed.org, call us at 612-873-TALK (8255) or tweet us @DrDavidHilden. We look forward to building on the success of our storied radio talk show (13 years!) with our new podcast, and we hope you'll join us. In the meantime, be healthy, and be well.
Healthy Matters - with Dr. David Hilden
S06_E01 - High Temps, Higher Stakes - Medications and Substances vs. The Summer Heat
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06/21/2026
The Healthy Matters Podcast
S06_E01 - High Temps, Higher Stakes - Medications and Substances vs. The Summer Heat
With Special Guest: Brit Culp, ADCT, CPP
Summer is finally here, and with it, the HEAT - and yes, the PARTIES! Whether it's a bar night out, a concert, a festival, or a PRIDE event, the heat can have a big impact on how much fun we can have, and the ill effects can oftentimes be compounded by the prescription drugs, recreational drugs and alcoholic and caffeinated beverages that might be in our bodies. But how do these substances amplify the effects of the heat? Which ones should we be most concerned with? And what are some of the best practices to "party smart"?
Research suggests that as temperatures rise, overdoses do, too, so on Episode 1 of Season 6, we'll be joined by Brit Culp (ADCT, CPP) to go over all of the do's and don'ts of adult summer fun. We'll cover some of the most concerning medications and substances, how to keep the downsides to a minimum, and why the "Lower and Slower" concept is your friend. The summer heat is no joke, and it's even less funny when it turns a would-be good night into a trip to the ED. So join us and get wise on how to have a good time, safely - and happy Pride!
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