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Making the Outdoors Inclusive for Everyone

According to the CDC about 12 percent of adults in Michigan have a disability impacting their mobility. Ron Olson, Chief of Parks and Recreation for the State of Michigan joins host Laurel Hess to discuss how the State of Michigan is making the outdoors inclusive for everyone.

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3:53

New Study To Research Alzheimer's In Minority Communities

Laticia Rogers, Resident Services Director at The Residences at Thomas Circle and champion of the New Ideas Study directed by the Alzheimer's Association talks with Elena Russo about the importance of the research for diverse populations.

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6:58

The Impact Of Long Covid In Children

Dr. Bradley Schlaggar, President and CEO of the Kennedy Krieger Institute sits down with Elena Russo to discuss the emerging issues facing school age children who are suffering from Long Covid.

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6:21

Support for those Living with MS

Yasmin Nielsen, President National MS Society, New Jersey Metro, discusses the organization’s role in providing patient support and funding research to work toward a cure. Recorded June 17, 2022.

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6:59

988: A New Lifeline for People in Crisis

For some with intellectual and developmental disabilities, particularly people of color, a law enforcement response to a mental health emergency has ended in tragedy or incarceration.

Carlean Ponder, Director of Disability Rights and Housing Policy for The Arc, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss 988 – a new dialing code that connects people in crisis to trained mental health professionals and resources.

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7:12

Tackling Climate Change And Loss Of Biodiversity Together

Two of the top environmental challenges of our times are climate change and loss of biodiversity. Mass Audubon President, David O'Neill, shares about nature based solutions helping to both mitigate and adapt to climate change.

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5:25

This Music Orchestra Is Helping To Change The Mental Health Stigma

"t's very striking for people to come to a Me2 performance and hear that half of the instrumentalists on the stage are living with a mental health diagnosis. And that includes my husband, Ronald Brownstein, the conductor who lives with bipolar disorder. "Caroline Whiddon shares about Me2.

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7:15

Supporting the Behavioral Health and Human Service Needs of Bucks County Re...

Tobi Bruhn, Executive Director of Foundations Community Partnership, discusses the organization’s grant making to support the behavioral health and human service needs of Bucks County, their service-learning program for college students, and their scholarships for graduating high school students. Recorded May 4, 2022.

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5:20

A Taste of Baltimore

1 in 3 Americans adults are at risk for kidney disease. Kathleen Methric from the National Kidney Foundation serving Maryland and Delaware joins Elena Russo to talk about their work and their premier food and beverage event which benefits their organization.

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7:21

Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders Hit Hard by COVID-19

Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have among the highest rates of COVID-19 cases and deaths of all racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.

Tavae Samuelu, Executive Director of Empowering Pacific Islander Communities (EPIC), joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss longstanding inequities that put Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations at risk, and what can be done to protect the future of their communities.

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6:26

New Ways to Combat Health Disparities in Underserved Communities

The United Way’s Thrive United 365 is expanding their focus to chronic conditions in underserved communities where barriers exist to get quality healthcare. The Vice President for Community Impact and Engagement of the National Capital Area, Ian Gordon gives Elena Russo the details.

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4:40

Bridging the Filipino Generational Gap

Asian Americans are the fastest-growing ethnic group in the country. The US Pinoy for Good Governance is creating events to spread knowledge about the Filipino culture. Brenda Sanagustin, Chairperson of the 2022 Filipino Unity Day and President of the US Pinoy for Good Governance joins Laurel Hess to discuss the importance of Unity Day.

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7:04

Art for Art's Sake

Studies have shown that art and culture policies and programs increase economic development in states by attracting businesses, creating new jobs, increasing tax revenues and promoting tourism. Phil Gilchrist, Executive Director of the Anton Art Center discusses how art can support many different aspects of life and communities.

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7:03

More Professionals Needed to Work with Individuals with Intellectual and De...

Brett Wells, Director of Development for Indian Creek Foundation, discusses his organization's behavioral health services, residential services, and day programs as well as the need for more professionals to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Recorded March 23, 2022.

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4:39

At-Risk Population: Caregiving Youth

5.4 million young people are providing care for a loved one in the United States, with 290,000 of them coming from Florida. The American Association of Caregiving Youth provides a vital outlet for this hidden at-risk population. Connie Siskowski is the Founder and President and talks about their efforts.

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6:09

Breaking Barriers in the Digital Divide

According to Pew Research Center, roughly a quarter of adults with household incomes below $30,000 a year (24%) say they don’t own a smartphone. About four-in-ten adults with lower incomes do not have home broadband services (43%) or a desktop or laptop computer (41%). And a majority of Americans with lower incomes are not tablet owners. By comparison, each of these technologies is nearly ubiquitous among adults in households earning $100,000 or more a year. Dr. Paula Whittaker Watkins, Chief Academic Officer of The International School talks about the importanceof breaking the barriers when it comes to the digital divide.

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