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Saluting National Veterans and Military Families Month

Video Gaming and Veterans: Fostering Community, Improving Mental Health

Video Gaming and Veterans: Fostering Community, Improving Mental Health - 5:55

According to a RAND study, approximately 18% of U.S. military personnel who have returned from Afghanistan and Iraq live with post-traumatic stress disorder or depression.

Stephen Machuga, Founder and CEO of Stack Up, explains how video games can be used to improve mental health and well-being.

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Service Dogs for Veterans

Service Dogs for Veterans - 5:53

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, affects veterans of all age groups.

John Miller, President and CEO of America’s VetDogs, provides an in-depth look at how service dogs act as an additional layer of treatment for active duty service members and veterans.

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Expanding Veteran Health Care: The VA MISSION Act

Expanding Veteran Health Care: The VA MISSION Act - 9:59

The VA MISSION Act took effect in June 2019, aiming to empower veterans with broader health care options.

Secretary Robert Wilkie of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs joins Comcast Newsmakers for a discussion on the VA MISSION Act and health-care priorities at VA.

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From Service to Career: Transitioning to Civilian Employment

From Service to Career: Transitioning to Civilian Employment - 5:52

Approximately 2 in 3 employers report that veterans outperform their civilian counterparts, yet challenges persist as vets transition back into the workforce.

Wendi Safstrom of the Society for Human Resource Management Foundation shares how employers are working to bridge the military-civilian divide.

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Veterans With Disabilities: Career Building and Advancement

Veterans With Disabilities: Career Building and Advancement - 5:53

The number of veterans with a service-connected disability is increasing, presenting employment challenges and barriers for this population.

Lauren Lobrano of Paralyzed Veterans of America joins host Paul Lisnek to discuss efforts to bridge the employment gap for veterans with disabilities.

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Relief and Refuge: Military Family Fisher Houses

Relief and Refuge: Military Family Fisher Houses - 6:33

The financial burden associated with visiting a hospitalized military spouse away from home can present overwhelming challenges.

Brian Gawne of the Fisher House Foundation shares how his organization is improving the lives of military families through “comfort homes.”

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Understanding Military Experience and Culture

Understanding Military Experience and Culture - 5:23

Each year, approximately 200,000 service members transition from the military back to their civilian communities, leaving some with a sense of detachment and isolation.

Megan King of Team RWB (Red, White and Blue) discusses programs available to foster connectivity between veterans and civilians through community-based physical and social activities.

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Supporting Military Caregivers

Supporting Military Caregivers - 6:33

Our nation’s 5.5 million military caregivers are comprised of spouses, parents, family members and friends.

Betsy Eves of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation shares how her organization is strengthening and empowering America’s military caregivers, resulting in a significant impact on health care outcomes for those who have served in uniform.

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Hope After Tragedy: The Living Legacy of Service

Hope After Tragedy: The Living Legacy of Service - 5:37

More than 15,000 U.S. service members have lost their lives since 2006, significantly impacting surviving families and loved ones.

Bonnie Carroll, Founder and President of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), joins host Paul Lisnek to discuss a nationwide peer support network for bereaved military families — carrying forth the living legacies of service and sacrifice.

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Transferring Between Partnering Universities

Transferring Between Partnering Universities - 3:35

The College of Southern Maryland offers over 60 transfer agreements with over 40 partnering universities including international institutions. Jacqui Rogers, Coordinator of Transfer and Articulation at the College of Southern Maryland highlights some of those agreements with Elena Russo.

The Importance of Workforce Development

The Importance of Workforce Development - 4:27

Kelly Winters Executive Director of Workforce Development at The College of Southern Maryland talks with Elena Russo about the benefits of their collaboration between employers and workforce training.

New Leader Program in Southern Maryland

New Leader Program in Southern Maryland - 5:15

Elena Russo talks with Sam Baldwin, Board President with Leadership Southern Maryland. They discuss their Executive Program and their launch of a new Emerging leader program.

Unique Higher Education Partnerships

Unique Higher Education Partnerships - 3:47

Jehnell Linkins, Pre-Engineering Program Coordinator for the College of Southern Maryland shares the details of their unique partnership with the University of Maryland to earn a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with Elena Russo.

The Importance of Great Teachers

The Importance of Great Teachers - 4:41

Elena Russo is joined by Nikial Majors, the Executive Director of Human Resources for Charles County Public Schools. They discuss the importance of recruiting and retaining high quality teachers while increasing teacher diversity.

Evolution and Growth with Hospice of Charles County

Evolution and Growth with Hospice of Charles County - 4:34

Brandon Jones, CEO of Hospice of Charles County sits down with Elena Russo to discuss their evolution and growth. Hospice of Charles County provides support and medical care to patients facing life-limiting illnesses.

The Cost of Insulin in WV, a Matter of Life and Death

The Cost of Insulin in WV, a Matter of Life and Death - 7:08

WV has one of the highest diabetes rates in the nation, yet there is an insulin affordability crisis and diabetics are vulnerable when it comes to getting their life-saving insulin. West Virginia Delegate Barbara Evans Fleischauer says she is working to send a message to policymakers to help in this life and death situation, including a trip to Canada where insulin is significantly less expensive, and getting the work out. Eric Minor hosts. For more information, visit: tinyurl.com/wvahcinsulin; http://www.wvlegislature.gov/News_release/pressrelease.cfm?release=2665 and https://insulincaravan.eventsmart.com/events/caravan-to-canada/

A Unique Way to Serve Our Nation’s Troops

A Unique Way to Serve Our Nation’s Troops - 5:57

What started out as a volunteer organization in 2004 by a Pennsylvania resident is now a nationwide one that serves our troops and veterans in a unique way, according to Monica Orluk, CEO and Executive Director for Operation Troop Appreciation. Sheila Hyland hosts from Alloy 26 at Nova Place in Pittsburgh. operationtroopappreciation.org

Voters in PA Have No Excuse Getting to Polls

Voters in PA Have No Excuse Getting to Polls - 6:40

A new law in Pennsylvania gives voters the opportunity to cast their ballot by mail and should mean no more excuses to get to the polls. PA State Senator Wayne Fontana (D) District 42 talks with host Sheila Hyland at Alloy 26 at Nova Place. senatorfontana.com

Helping National Guard Members to Afford Tuition

Helping National Guard Members to Afford Tuition - 5:19

PA State Senator Lindsey Williams, District 38, discusses a first-of-its-kind law that helps pay tuition for Pennsylvania National Guard members. Sheila Hyland hosts from Alloy 26 at Nova Place in Pittsburgh. senatorlindseywilliams.com

The Benefits of Mentoring for the Big and Little

The Benefits of Mentoring for the Big and Little - 5:29

The benefits of mentoring applies to both in the mentoring relationship, according to Jan Glick, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh, for those lucky enough to not be on the waiting list of 250. Sheila Hyland hosts from Alloy 26 at Nova Place in Pittsburgh. bbbspgh.org

Library Brings World to Life for Blind and Physically Handicapped

Library Brings World to Life for Blind and Physically Handicapped - 6:36

The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped uses technology and volunteerism to help others who cannot see or easily turn pages in a book. Mark Lee, Library Services Administrator for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped talks with Sheila Hyland at Alloy 26 at Nova Place in Pittsburgh. carnegielibrary.org/lbph

Safe Drinking Water a Focus in Pittsburgh

Safe Drinking Water a Focus in Pittsburgh - 7:16

The Flint, Michigan water crisis had an effect on city water systems across the country, including in PA. Pittsburgh City Councilperson Erika Strassburger discusses safe drinking water, environmental issues and other challenges facing residents is Pittsburgh District 8. Sheila Hyland hosts from Alloy 26 at Nova Place in Pittsburgh. pittsburghpa.gov/council

Quality After School Programs Making A Difference

Quality After School Programs Making A Difference - 5:23

Studies that show children and teens benefit in quality after-school programs is discussed with Caitlin McNulty, Founder and Executive Director of Brookline Teen Outreach. Sheila Hyland hosts from Alloy 26 at Nova Place in Pittsburgh. brooklineteenoutreach.org

Special Olympics Vermont Athlete

Special Olympics Vermont Athlete - 5:12

Kate Bove, a Special Olympics Athlete and gold medalist at the World Games in Abu Dhabi discusses her love of sports, her future plans and the importance of providing people with intellectual disabilities the same opportunities as everyone.

Special Olympics Vermont

Special Olympics Vermont - 5:40

Through sport, Special Olympics athletes see themselves for their abilities, not their disabilities. Special Olympics Vermont President and CEO, Melissa Shea, discusses the Unified approach and other innovated programs in Vermont making a difference.

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