Health Podcast Library
Season 1Episode 1

The Road to Diagnosis

May 13, 2026
24:56

Episode Description

In this debut episode of This is PNH, hosts Amy and Keith are joined by patient Jessi Hackney and Dr. Daniel Winokur to break down Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare blood disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks its own red blood cells. Using a hotel analogy, they explore the science behind hemolysis, the frustrating road to diagnosis, and why rare diseases are so often missed. Jessi shares her personal journey from unexplained symptoms to a life-changing diagnosis, while Dr. Winokur explains the science behind the diagnosis and the outlook for patients diagnosed today.

For more information, visit thisispnh.com

Transparency Statement: The This is PNH Podcast is produced by Believe Limited and made possible by Apellis Pharmaceuticals.

The following Apellis Pharmaceuticals-supported program is intended for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please speak with your healthcare professional before making any medical decisions.

Proudly Supported by

Patrons of Health Podcast Library

AAOS Career Podcast
AAOS Now Podcast
Achieving Health
OrthoInfo
Aging Like a Pro
Stronger After Stroke

Supporting Shows

Speak Up For Your Health
Thriving with Addiction with Dr. Jonathan Avery
Coffee Break: Breaking the Cycle of Bullying in Healthcare, One Cup at a Time
Beyond The Paper Gown Podcast
Cuts and Consults
This Just In Radio Show
HIT Like a Girl Pod: Empowering Women in Health IT
Faces of Digital Health
Healthcare for Humans
Hopeful Hints