"medical emergency"
2 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke's show featured a personal update from Mark regarding his mother's serious medical emergency involving multiple complications including gangrene, internal damage, collapsed lung, and stroke. The caller reported on her recovery progress in the hospital, including respiratory therapy and initial mobility improvements. The second half of the broadcast shifted to political and constitutional topics, with discussion of conflicts of interest in government legislation, particularly regarding pharmaceutical regulation, Monsanto seed patents, and foreign ownership of American property. The hosts emphasized Thomas Jefferson's views on territorial control and referenced historical land acquisitions like the Louisiana Purchase.
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Mark Koernke returned to his show after a two-week absence to discuss his wife Kelly's serious health crisis. Kelly suffered a stroke and was hospitalized in Spokane with a giant cyst on her liver that was cutting off blood flow to her heart, causing blood clots in her lungs. The episode detailed the medical emergency, multiple procedures including transfusions and a drain tube, and eventual surgery to remove the cyst. Koernke reflected on his complicated relationship with the medical industry, acknowledging that while he remains critical of pharmaceuticals and healthcare systems, he gained appreciation for the dedicated doctors who saved his wife's life. The show also included segments on gardening, food storage, and preparedness, along with a personal anecdote about helping two stranded travelers at a gas station during his hospital trips.