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6:36

The impact of PFAS chemicals on drinking water

PFAS is a forever chemical that can contaminate soil, groundwater and surface water and cause adverse health effects. It has impacted local communities, including Pennsylvania State Representative Brian Munroe’s district. The Representative discusses PFAS contamination and the needs for access to clean drinking water and additional funding to address the issue. Recorded May 12, 2023.

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7:30

This Organization Is Working On Treating Human Urine As A Resource

"The big reason that we do this is urine that we produce out of our bodies has all the nutrients. It has a ton of nitrogen, it has phosphorus, it has other nutrients in it. And right now those nutrients are being put into our waterways." Rich Earth Institute assistant director, Jamina Shupack, discusses the benefits of using human urine as resource for farming ratherthan using synthetic fertilizer.

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6:53

This Is Massachusetts’ Largest Community Health Center

"We really believe deeply in community-focused, community-based, and community-led care, and we're really excited to lead the way on health equity". East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Executive Director, Greg Wilmot, explains the Health Centers commitment to the community.

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5:07

“When you come to Kennedy, you have a team looking out for your child and y...

Michele Mueller, Director of Special Events at Kennedy Krieger Institute sits down with Elena Russo to describe here experience as a patient parent and the impact it made on her family.

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5:15

Ending Malnourishment in Schools

One out of five students in the U.S. is malnourished, making it difficult for them to fully thrive in school. Maura Plante founder of Living Hungry, joins Candace Kelley to discuss steps the organization is taking to correct this problem.

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7:08

Helping People Manage Their Health

Preventative care reduces the risk for diseases, disabilities and death, but millions of people don't manage their health. Rosalyn Frazier, C-E-O of Broward Community and Family Health Centers, joins Candace Kelley to discuss why everyone should have access to preventative care.

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5:11

Fighting to End Hunger for Children

As many as nine million children in the United States are food insecure. One local organization is working to bring this number down. Ritchie Pickron, Area Development Director for Hunger Fight, joins Candace Kelley to discuss how his organization is helping fight to end hunger and illiteracy for local children.

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8:13

The Benefits of Using Food as Medicine

Sue Daugherty, CEO of MANNA, discusses the benefits of using food as medicine and how her organization works to deliver medically tailored meals to seriously ill clients and provide nutrition education. March 15, 2023.

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6:37

"You Don't Have To Be In An Immediate Crisis To Be Able To Call That Hotlin...

CEO of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Meghan Scanlon, discusses an increase in domestic violence, in children and family violence and the increase in lethality of domestic abuse in Connecticut and across the U.S.

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5:12

More People Come Forward As Stigma Around Mental Health Decreases

Early 2021 studies show telehealth was used for 36 percent of mental health visits compared to zero prior to the pandemic. The need for mental health services and mental health professionals is increasing. Family & Children’s Aid Darren Ellison explains.

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6:32

COVID-19’s long-term Impact on Brain Injuries

Elena Russo sits down with Bryan Pugh, Executive Director of the Brain Injury Association of Maryland to talk about how new sources such as Covid-19 and substance abuse are changing the narrative when it comes to talking about Brain Injuries.

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5:56

"We Do As Much As We Can To Advocate For Good Awareness Of Women's Health"

Elena Russo sits down with Deb Wells, a board member for The Women’s Board of the American Heart Association to discuss their history, the need to raise awareness and her battle against heart disease.

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5:36

Preventing Brain Aneurysm Ruptures; Education, Awareness, Research

"There's one of 50 people walking around the United States with an unruptured brain aneurysm, 30,000 people a year rupture, and half of those people will die." The Brain Aneurysm Foundation's Christine Buckley talks early detection and prevention.

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6:23

American Cancer Society Resources For Preventative Care & Early Screenings

"One in two men and one in three women are going to be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime. So it's vital that those screenings take place, that we're being as proactive as we can be in the fight against cancer'. American Cancer Society's Lizzy Givan explains.

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4:33

Ending the Stigma of the Epidemic that Impacts Us All

The CDC estimates more than 1 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV. In 2021, Florida had a reported 47,000 cases. Terry Dyer, Executive Director of the World AIDS Museum and Educational Center, joins host Candace Kelley to discuss the importance of decreasing the stigma and transmission rates of HIV/AIDS.

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5:08

Building Equitable Communities to Alleviate Poverty

Roughly 16 percent of Michigan residents live in poverty. Jenny Poma, Chief Operating Officer of Lighthouse MI, joins host Laurel Hess to talk about how they are adapting to the changing needs of the community and the importance of transforming lives.

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