Yolanda Vazquez speaks with Tanya Terrell, Executive Director from the South Baltimore Learning Center (SBLC). Their program enables adults who want to go back to school and finish their education. A new program, Literacy Layers pairs SBLC with Charm TV, through the Mayor’s office to produce and enhance quality education throughout the city. This year marks SBLC’s 19th Annual Gala/Everyday Champion event taking place at M&T Bank Stadium. All money raised will be donated back into their organization.

The mission of health profession education at Grand Valley State University is to prepare exceptional professionals who will impact the health and well-being of the larger community. The college offers a variety of programs that are appealing to anyone interested in the health professions. The College of Health Professions includes nine academic programs -- one which is a clinical doctorate program (Physical Therapy); four of which are entry-level masters degrees (Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health, Speech Language Pathology); and four which are at the baccalaureate level (Allied Health Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Radiologic & Imaging Sciences and Therapeutic Recreation). Dean Roy Olsson of the College of Health Professions at Grand Valley State University joins host Laurel Hess to talk about the expansion of the College. Interview recorded September 21st, 2017.