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Health Matters

Courtney Allison

Booking Overview

A weekly health and wellness interview show focused on practical medical guidance, preventive care, research, and patient-care advances, typically featuring credentialed physicians and other clinical experts. Strong pitch candidates include board-certified doctors, academic medical researchers, specialists, and healthcare innovators with accessible expertise; booking is likely high difficulty because the show prioritizes senior, institutionally affiliated medical authorities.

Metrics

Episodes: 155

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 90.7k subscribers

Instagram: 80.0k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@nyp.org

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Host

Courtney Allison - Host of Health Matters, leading conversations with physicians and medical experts about practical health, wellness, research, and patient care.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Board-certified physicians, senior clinical specialists, academic medical researchers, and healthcare experts with recognized institutional affiliations and the ability to translate complex medical topics into practical public guidance.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles at major hospitals or academic medical centers, Medical specialization and board certification, Clinical research or expertise in an established health topic, Professorships, division leadership, or other senior academic appointments

Recent Guest Discussions

Ana Krieger - Snoring, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Testing, Sleep-related Cognitive And Cardiovascular Health, CPAP Therapy, And Sleep Hygiene.

Morgan Busko - Starting To Run Safely, Strength Training, Injury Prevention, Warmups, Race Training, Recovery, Hydration, Nutrition, And Athletic Performance.

Jonathan Avery - Substance Use Disorders, Behavioral Addictions, Brain Chemistry, Trauma, Mental Health, Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Stigma Reduction, And Emerging Glp-1 Research.

Joseph Lombardi - Posture, Tech Neck, Spinal Biomechanics, Neck And Back Pain, Ergonomics, Movement Breaks, Core Strengthening, Sciatica, And Spine Injury Prevention.

Dorna Jafari - Early-onset Colorectal Cancer, Cancer Prevention, Diet And The Gut Microbiome, Environmental Risk Factors, Targeted Therapies, Immunotherapy, And Colorectal Cancer Screening.

Recent Topics

Health, Wellness, Preventive Medicine, Sleep Health, Cancer Prevention

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Health Matters
:

Understanding Breast Cancer Screening: Mammograms, MRIs, and More

October 21, 2026

Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women, but advances in screening are helping detect cancers earlier and improve outcomes. In this episode of Health Matters, host Courtney Allison speaks with Dr. Janice Sung, radiologist and associate division chief of breast imaging at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, about today's breast cancer screening options and how women can better understand their personal screening needs.Dr. Sung explains why annual mammograms remain t...

Why do UTIs Keep Coming Back?

October 07, 2026

Painful urination, frequent trips to the bathroom, and persistent discomfort are hallmark signs of a urinary tract infection, one of the most common bacterial infections, especially among women. In this episode of Health Matters, host Courtney Allison speaks with Dr. Larissa Rodriguez, urologist-in-chief at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, about what causes UTIs and why they are so common.Dr. Rodriguez explains how bacteria enter and infect the urinary tract, why women are at ...

Feeling Stuck? Why Task Paralysis Happens

September 23, 2026

Nearly everyone has put off a task at some point, but task paralysis goes beyond simply procrastinating. It can leave people feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and unable to get started, even when they know something is important.In this episode of Health Matters, host Courtney Allison speaks with Dr. Alyssa Ames-Sikora, a psychologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, about the psychology behind task paralysis and why so many people experience it.Dr. Ames-Sikora explains how competing brain sys...

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Frequently asked questions

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Health Matters
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How do I get in touch with Health Matters?

Health Matters is hosted by Courtney Allison. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@nyp.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Health Matters?

The publicly listed email for Health Matters: podcasts@nyp.org.

How many listeners does Health Matters have?

Podseeker estimates Health Matters reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Health Matters?

Health Matters typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Board-certified physicians, senior clinical specialists, academic medical researchers, and healthcare experts with recognized institutional affiliations and the ability to translate complex medical topics into practical public guidance. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles at major hospitals or academic medical centers; Medical specialization and board certification; Clinical research or expertise in an established health topic. Recent guests include Ana Krieger, Morgan Busko, and Jonathan Avery.

How hard is it to get booked on Health Matters?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Health Matters cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Wellness, Preventive Medicine, Sleep Health, and Cancer Prevention. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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