Westfield State UniversityPresident, Ramon Torrecilha, joins Newsmakers to discuss accessibility and affordability of public higher education and the impact Westfield State in particular has on the Massachusetts economy and its students.
Interview recorded on September 12, 2017 at the Majestic Theater.
Hosted by: Nathan OLearyProduced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team
There's a wide variety of benefits available to veterans and their families in Vermont. Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs Director, Robert Burke, joins Nathan O'Leary to discuss how veterans can learn about benefits and receive help with navigating services.
Vermont State Parks works to serve and interpret on behalf of the people of Vermont, their natural, cultural, historic, and scenic heritage; thus providing recreational opportunities, economic and health benefits. Craig Whipple joins Newsmakers.
In the U.S., about 5.7 million have Alzheimer’s under its current definition, which is based on memory problems and other symptoms. Rob Backlund with the Vermont Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association joins Newsmakers to discuss diagnosis and care.
Friends of Stowe Adaptive Sports empowers people with disabilities to reclaim their lives through recreational activity and sports. Eileen Casey explains why sports and recreation help develop independence, as well as physical and mental well-being.
The National Center for PTSD works to advance the clinical care and social welfare of Veterans or others who have experienced trauma or stress-related disorders or PTSD, through research, education and training in the science. Dr. Paula Schnurr explains.
The Vermont Agency of Human Services responsibilities include state health care programs, social safety net and public health systems. Secretary Al Gobeille joins Nathan O'Leary to discuss improving the public health and well-being of Vermonters.
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in teens 10-14. Bullying, both online and off, is a top issue among America's youth. Sweethearts and Heroes educates society about the impact bullying has on all of our schools, neighborhoods, and individuals.
For Bullying Part 2 - click here
Youth programs with legitimate alternatives, as discussed here, may be more appropriate than jail in ending youth gang violence. These programs may also help break the cycle of younger gang members filling the void of those who get incarcerated.
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Puerto Rican Americans are the 2nd largest ethnic group in the U.S. after Mexican Americans. The Puerto Rican Cultural Center is inclusive to all ethnicities and offers programs including ESL, the arts and history to the all of the Hispanic population.
Interview recorded on September 12, 2017. Hosted by Nathan O'Leary.
The Massachusetts Democratic Party works locally and nationally to encourage citizens to get involved in the political system, supports voter participation and advocates to get democratic candidates elected. Chairman, Gus Bickford joins Newsmakers.
Interview recorded on November 21, 2107 at Suffolk University.
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