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Giving a Voice to Professional Female Athletes

Giving a Voice to Professional Female Athletes

Equity in sports: Learn more about a landmark collective bargaining agreement that provides WNBA players higher salaries, better conditions, and paid maternity leave — a deal advocates intend to become a model in other industries.

Terri Jackson, Executive Director of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association, shares what inspires her to lead the women athletes of the WNBA and her role in negotiating the historic agreement.

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Effects of Concussions in Young Athletes

Effects of Concussions in Young Athletes

Concussions are a common safety concern for school-age athletes, affecting tens of thousands of kids in the U.S. each year.

Chris Nowinski, CEO and Co-Founder of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, shares the telltale signs and symptoms of a concussion and an initiative that aims to increase awareness and reporting.

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Breaking Barriers in Professional Sports

Breaking Barriers in Professional Sports

Advocates say the male-dominated sports industry has been slow to accept women, but increasingly, women are breaking barriers in professional sports.

Jennifer King, Assistant Coach of the Washington Football Team, shares how her passion for the game of football at a young age set her on a path toward breaking gender barriers of her own.

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6:34

The Future of Assistive Technology

The Future of Assistive Technology

People living with ALS — also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease — lose their ability to walk, talk, eat, and eventually breathe.

Blair Casey, Assistant Executive Director of Team Gleason, shares how former NFL player Steve Gleason serves as inspiration in the fight against ALS, and how assistive technology is improving life for those living with the illness and other neuromuscular diseases.

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Pat Tillman: A Legacy of Leadership

Pat Tillman: A Legacy of Leadership

In the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks, pro football player Pat Tillman left the NFL to serve in the U.S. Army. Although Tillman lost his life while on active duty in Afghanistan in 2004, his legacy lives on through a foundation that helps turn soldiers into scholars.

Jonathan Due, Director of Programs and Scholarships for the Pat Tillman Foundation, and Ashley Nicolas, a Pat Tillman Scholar, join Paul Lisnek for a discussion about helping soldiers and their spouses transition from combat to college campuses.

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Chuck Aoki: U.S. Paralympic Silver Medalist, Wheelchair Rugby

Chuck Aoki: U.S. Paralympic Silver Medalist, Wheelchair Rugby

U.S. Paralympian Chuck Aoki has used a wheelchair for most of his life, due to a condition called hereditary sensory autonomic neuropathy. But that hasn't stopped him from competing. Aoki, captain of the U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Team, shares his story and his journey to compete in Tokyo.

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Trevon Jenifer: U.S. Paralympic Gold Medalist, Wheelchair Basketball

Trevon Jenifer: U.S. Paralympic Gold Medalist, Wheelchair Basketball

U.S. Paralympian Trevon Jenifer was born without lower limbs due to a condition called congenital phocomelia. He began playing wheelchair basketball at age 4, setting himself on a path to the Paralympic Games and a gold medal in 2016. Jenifer reflects on his journey to compete in Tokyo as part of Team USA.

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Mallory Weggemann: U.S. Paralympic Gold Medalist, Swimming

Mallory Weggemann: U.S. Paralympic Gold Medalist, Swimming

U.S. Paralympic swimmer Mallory Weggemann was paralyzed from a medical procedure at age 18. She eventually returned to the pool to compete, taking home a gold medal in the Paralympic Games in 2012. Weggemann shares her inspirational story and her quest for a gold medal in Tokyo.

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9:45

Bringing Hope to Addiction Recovery

It's a new kind of addiction treatment and it is one filled with hope. President of The New Day Treatment Center, Dan Johnson, highlights the center's unique approach to addiction abuse counseling and helps us understand what ultimately creates a healthy and enduring recovery. VisitThe New Day Centerif you or someone you know needs help.

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5:23

Promoting the Filipino Culture

On August 12, 1898, an armistice was signed between the United States and Spain ceding the Philippines for the sum of $20 M making the Philippines a protectorate of the United States. Nieves McRoberts – Lukasik, Vice President of the United States Pinoys For Good Governance Michigan and Chairperson of the Asian Rice Festival, discusses the importance on educating the community about the Filipino culture and the Asian Rice Festival.

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5:29

Connecting Youth to Opportunities

According to a report from The Social Science Research Council, Detroit’s young people had the third largest rate of disconnection in the nation, among Black students the rate was over 25 percent. Amy Nederlander, Founder and President of L!fe Leaders discusses how youth are disconnected from opportunities and how her organization is working to change that.

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11:35

From Crisis to Empowerment in the LGBTQ+ Community and Beyond

This Comcast Newsmakers segment showcases Denver based non-profit, Envision: You, that is working hard to change the statistics around mental health issues and substance abuse disorders among the LGBTQ+ community.

LGBTQ+ people suffer mental health issues at a rate three times higher than their cis, straight counterparts and experience much higher rates of substance abuse disorders as well. Currently, 60% of queer folks have a less than ideal experience when they go into a health care setting due to the lack of affirming resources available to them.

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14:03

Can Behavioral Analysis Motivate Smoking Cessation?

Deborah Hudson Buckles with Rethink Tobacco Indiana and IU's Melvin & Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center discusses different approaches to smoking cessation today.

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5:38

Building Healthy Strong Families

Black babies in Detroit die at twice the rate of other babies in Michigan. Moms in Detroit face barriers to accessing quality prenatal care, social isolation, and stress that can put their babies at a higher risk of being born too small or too early. Shirley Mann Gray, Director of Maternal Child Health for the Detroit Health Department discusses the importance of building healthy strong families.

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5:28

Bridging the Economic Equity Gap in the Corporate Culture

According to McCarthy Mentoring, 25% of employees who enrolled in a mentoring program had a salary-grade change, compared to only 5% of workers who did not participate. Alphonso Amos, Detroit Program Director for StreetWise Partners discusses the importance of breaking down systemic barrios in the workplace.

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7:28

Pay Parity for Telehealth Appointments

Because of the pandemic, more providers than ever are using telehealth in patient care. New Jersey State Assemblywoman Joann Downey discusses legislation that would bring parity in pay for telemedicine and telehealth services and in person services. Recorded June 18, 2021.

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6:22

Returning to Philadelphia for Work and Play

Angela Val, Executive Director of Ready.Set.Philly!, discusses the civic initiative designed to encourage people safely returning to Philadelphia for work and play. Recorded June 18, 2021.

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8:40

Addressing Lead in New Jersey's Water

Congress banned the use of lead in new public water systems in 1986, but New Jersey has not fully addressed existing lead lines. New Jersey State Assemblyman Gary Schaer discusses legislation that would change that. Recorded June 18, 2021.

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6:36

Suicide Rates and Prevention

Vermont has a higher than national average suicide rate across all age groups. Vermont Suicide Prevention Director, JoEllen Tarallo, talks about high risk populations and prevention approaches.

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6:45

New Mental Health Initiatives

Chair of the Bucks County Commissioners, Diane Ellis-Marseglia, discusses county mental health initiatives including embedding social workers with police, a Human Services Connect Hub and a new mental health court. Recorded June 2, 2021.

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6:07

Treating Mental Health Issues

Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub discusses the concept of Assisted Outpatient Treatment and how courts could be used to further mental health treatment for individuals with severe mental illness who have difficulty engaging with treatment on a voluntary basis. June 2, 2021.

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7:22

Pennsylvania's Move to 100% Renewable Energy by 2050

New legislation calls for Pennsylvania to move to 100% renewable energy by 2050. Pennsylvania State Senator Amanda Cappelletti discusses the plan called Go 100 Pa and how it is intended to help mitigate the impacts of climate change and ties into the health, finances and future employment of Pennsylvanians. Recorded June 2, 2021.

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7:14

Enriching the Lives of People with Disabilities

Vicki Landers, Founder and CEO of Disability Pride PA, discusses how her organization works to enrich the lives of people with disabilities and special needs through education, advocacy and special events. Recorded June 2, 2021.

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7:14

Controlling Infertility Service Costs

Out of pocket costs are often prohibitive for those who want to seek fertility treatment. Pennsylvania State Representative Steve Malagari discusses his legislation that would require insurance coverage for infertility services for Pennsylvanians. Recorded June 2, 2021.

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