Wellness Wake Up Call

About Wellness Wake Up Call

Nutrition and wellness educator Kristin Bogdonas of University of Illinois Extension provides timely news, information, ideas to promote healthy living in the Quad Cities and beyond.Wellness Wake Up Call is produced by WVIK in partnership with University of Illinois Extension.

Publisher

Kristin Bogdonas

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Apr 2020

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

140 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Communication Tips for Healthcare Visits

   This week, learn how to take a more active role in conversations with your healthcare providers. Discover simple ways to prepare for appointments, ask questions, communicate concerns, and make sure you understand your care plan before you leave. Good healthcare communication starts with making sure your voice is heard.

2. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Health Literacy in a Digital World

   This week, learn how to separate fact from fiction when searching for health information online. From Extension and professional health organizations to social media and artificial intelligence, discover what to look for when evaluating digital health information and why checking the original source matters.

3. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Health Literacy Month

   This week, kick off Health Literacy Month by learning how finding, understanding, and using reliable health information can help you make more informed decisions. Discover simple ways to strengthen your health literacy, from asking questions during healthcare visits to choosing trustworthy sources and speaking up when you need information explained more clearly.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 15 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

17

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

30

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