Around Our Community

Keith Blackwood joins us to talk about his experience as a prosecutor for the Mobile County District Attorney's office, as well as his qualifications and 2022 campaign for the office Mobile County District Attorney. Since joining the District Attorney's Office in 2008, Keith has prosecuted thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases.To learn more about Keith Blackwood for District Attorney, please visit:https://blackwoodforda.com/Learn more about Community Insurance Partners & how we help with Medicare Insurance benefits, please visit:https://CIPmedicare.com

Jennifer Wright joins us to talk about her time as a prosecutor for the Mobile County District Attorney's office, as well as her 2022 campaign for District Court Judge in Mobile County. Jennifer has served the citizens of Mobile County as an Assistant District Attorney for almost 19 years. She's been a member of the Murder Team of prosecutors for the last 11 years, and was leader of that team for the last 6 years.During her time at the District Attorney's office, she has handled many high profile cases and secured convictions in those cases. She led the prosecution of Hiawatha Robinson for the murder of his 8 year old daughter Hiawayi Robinson, and also prosecuted John Deblase and Heather Keaton for their Capital Murder case, as well as many others.To learn more about Jennifer Wright for District Judge, please visit:https://jenniferwrightforjudge.com/Learn more about Community Insurance Partners & how we help with Medicare Insurance benefits, please visit: https://CIPmedicare.com

Captain Paul Burch with the Mobile County Sheriff's Office joins us to  talk about how MCSO uses technology to help fight crime, as well as discussing drug and mental health resources in Mobile County, how annexation efforts could affect law enforcement, and his 2022 campaign for Sheriff of Mobile County.To learn more about Paul Burch For Sheriff, please visit:https://paulburchforsheriff.com/For information about MCSO, visit:https://www.mobileso.com/Learn more about Community Insurance Partners & how we help with Medicare Insurance benefits, please visit:https://CIPmedicare.com

The history of Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel in Pensacola, Florida, dates back to 1868. It is one of the oldest, continuously running funeral homes in the state of Florida. As members of the Dignity Memorial® network, Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel and Bayview Memorial Park are committed to exceeding expectations. To learn more about Bayview Fisher, please visit their website:Bayview Fisher-Pou ChapelLearn more about Community Insurance Partners & our Medicare Benefits Store at: www.CommunityInsPartners.com

Blue Meridian Acupuncture & Wellness is a family owned acupuncture and wellness center located in downtown Pensacola, Florida. They provide patient  centered integrative health  care using acupuncture, cupping, herbal formulas, heat therapy, promoting healthy nutrition, and exercise.To learn more about Blue Meridian, please visit their website at:BlueMeridianAcupuncture.comLearn more about Community Insurance Partners & our Medicare Benefits Store at: www.CommunityInsPartners.com

Primary Care House Calls (PCHC) is a Medical House Call practice in the North West Florida/ Pensacola area designed to provide medical care for patients with limited mobility who find it difficult to get to the doctor's office. Primary care medicine is provided by Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in collaboration with and under the supervision of a physician.To learn more about Primary Care House Calls, please visit their website at:www.primarycare-housecalls.comLearn more about Community Insurance Partners & our Medicare Benefits Store at: www.CommunityInsPartners.com

Shelton Manor's goal is to provide a close, family atmosphere and a caring, well-trained staff which understands that their residents ALWAYS come first. The Facility is complemented by a professional and caring staff which provide just the right amount of assistance with personal needs such as bathing, dressing and medication management.Shelton Manor is excited to be the first Assisted Living Facility catering to the Cantonment area.To learn more about Shelton Manor, please visit their website at:SheltonManor.comLearn more about Community Insurance Partners & our Medicare Benefits Store at: www.CommunityInsPartners.com

Carolyn L. Grawi with the Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida (CILNWF) joins us to talk about independent living for people with disabilities. CILNWF promotes, educates, facilitates, assists and advocates with - and on behalf of - people with disabilities, in partnership with their communities, to achieve their goals for independence.CILNWF envisions a world where people with disabilities have freedom, choice and control over all aspects of their lives, so they can fully and equally participate in society.To learn more about CILNWF, please visit their website at:www.CILNWF.orgLearn more about Community Insurance Partners & our Medicare Benefits Store at: www.CommunityInsPartners.com

Ann Marie Powell with Bradford Health Services joins us to talk about Bradford's Addiction Treatment programs here along the Gulf Coast and Alabama. Bradford offers inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, detox programs, telehealth services, chronic pain programs, young adult rehab, intervention services, and career-specific programs for healthcare professionals, legal professionals, and business executives. To learn more about Bradford Health, please visit their website at: https://bradfordhealth.com/Learn more about Community Insurance Partners & our Medicare Benefits Store at: www.CommunityInsPartners.com

Joan Kellis joins us to talk about Anchor Cross Cancer Foundation (ACCF). Anchor Cross Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organization that offers financial assistance to qualified cancer patients in the Mobile and Baldwin county communities, regardless of where they choose to receive their cancer treatment.To learn more about Anchor Cross Cancer foundation, or to make a contribution, please visit:https://anchorcrossfoundation.org/Learn more about Community Insurance Partners & our Medicare Benefits Store at: www.CommunityInsPartners.com

Alabama State Representative Matt Simpson joins us in studio. Rep. Simpson represents State House District No. 96, which covers portions of Baldwin County and Mobile County, Alabama.For contact info, please see Rep. Simpson's official legislature bio page.Follow Rep. Simpson's official Facebook Page at:https://www.facebook.com/RepMattSimpson/Learn more about Community Insurance Partners & our Medicare Benefits Store at: www.CommunityInsPartners.com

Sharon Brammer, CRNP at The H.E. Savage Healthcare for the Homeless - part of Franklin Primary Health - joins us in studio to discuss her mission to provide healthcare for Mobile's homeless population.To learn more about Franklin Primary's homeless outreach, visit:https://franklinprimary.org/homeless/Learn more about Community Insurance Partners & our Medicare Benefits Store at: www.CommunityInsPartners.com

Ryan Lantaff joins us today to talk about Agape Life Gardens. Agape Life Garden's mission is to reach poverty stricken communities right where they are by teaching them to plant, cultivate, grow, and harvest physical as well as spiritual food.To learn more about Agape Life Gardens, visit:https://www.agapelifegardens.com/Learn more about Community Insurance Partners & our Medicare Benefits Store at: www.CommunityInsPartners.com

We are joined in studio today by Vanessa Thompson - Clinical Director, Salvation Army Coastal Alabama, and Derrick Tinsley - Executive Director, PEIR (People Engaged In Recovery) to discuss addiction, recovery, and resources available to help those struggling here in South Alabama.To learn more about Salvation Army Coastal Alabama, visit:https://salvationarmyalm.org/coastalalabama/To learn more about PEIR (People Engaged In Recovery), visit:https://peopleengagedinrecovery.org/Learn more about Community Insurance Partners & our Medicare Benefits Store at: www.CommunityInsPartners.com

Pastor Tim Wolff joins us to talk about "Feed The Need" food pantry at Dauphin Island United Methodist Church. Every month on the second Thursday, their church gives away frozen meats, food, and groceries to anyone who needs it, in partnership with Feeding The Gulf Coast.To learn more about Feed The Need at DIUM, visit:https://www.diumc.org/need-help/need-foodTo learn more about Feeding The Gulf Coast, visit:https://www.feedingthegulfcoast.org/Learn more about Community Insurance Partners & our Medicare Benefits Store at: www.CommunityInsPartners.com

Dr. Stuart R. Ball, Ophthalmologist with Premier Medical Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat joins us for today's podcast. February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) Month, so Dr. Ball discusses what warning signs to look out for, things you can do to help prevent or reduce your chances of macular degeneration, and more. Plus he answers the question everyone wants to know: Do carrots really help your vision?!Learn more about Community Insurance Partners & our Medicare Benefits Store at: www.CommunityInsPartners.com

Valerie Longa, Public Relations Officer with Mobile Public Library joins us to talk about all the exciting ways MPL is here to serve the community during COVID-19. Tune in to hear about upcoming events, the Bookmobile, local author highlights, curbside pickup for books, and much more.  Valerie also discusses the new online application process for getting a new library card and checking out books.To get a temporary library card apply here.Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to get future updates from Valerie & Mobile Public Library, as well as hearing from other leaders around our community!Learn more about Community Insurance Partners & our Medicare Benefits Store at: www.CommunityInsPartners.com

Newly-elected Mobile County Commissioner Randall Dueitt (District 3) joins us to talk about his recent election, and what his vision is for serving the citizens of Mobile County, Alabama.Learn more about Community Insurance Partners & our Medicare Benefits Store at: www.CommunityInsPartners.com

Dr. Matt Barber, a top specialist in knee replacements & hip replacements from Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic joins us to talk about exciting current & future technology being utilized in the joint replacement fields. Dr. Barber also discusses why you should see an orthopedic surgeon sooner, rather than later - as well as things you can do to better prepare for surgery, getting ready for post-op, and positioning yourself for the best possible recovery. To learn more about Dr. Barber or schedule an appointment, visit www.BarberTotalJoint.com or check him out on Facebook to see some great tips, as well as real patient recovery videos at Facebook.com/MattBarberMDTo find out more about these exciting new Medicare plans, contact Community Insurance Partners on the web at: www.CommunityInsPartners.com

In this episode, Suzanne Bonasera with United Healthcare joins us to talk about Medicare, the Annual Election Period, and some exciting new options in 2021 for Medicare recipients including Insulin Dependent plans, the National Network, and the Personal Emergency Response System by UHG.To find out more about these exciting new Medicare plans, contact Community Insurance Partners on the web at: www.CommunityInsPartners.com

Captain Paul Burch with the Mobile County Sheriff's Office joins us to discuss programs designed to help keep senior citizens safe, such as Project Lifesaver for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, and the Yellow Dot Program. Paul also discusses several common schemes that scammers use to target senior citizens, including the Grandkid Scam, Romance Scams, and Contractor & Solicitor Scams. Learn more about MCSO Fraud Prevention at: http://www.mobileso.com/senior-fraud-prevention/Learn more about Community Insurance Partners & our Medicare Benefits Store at: https://www.communityinspartners.com/

In this episode we sit down with James Averhart, the Democrat Candidate for U.S. House AL01 seat. James is a retired United States Marine (over 30 years service), Chief Warrant Officer Five (CWO5). James is also the President and CEO of J.T. Averhart Group (JTAG), a non-profit organization that facilitates ex-offenders' re-entry into society, and he currently serves as Executive Director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Mobile Unit #5044. Get to know more about James, as well as where he stands on several key issues that impact South Alabama such as Medicare insurance, the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), and more! To learn more about James Averhart, visit his website at: https://jamesaverhart.comNote: We previously interviewed his opponent in the November general election, Republican candidate Jerry Carl. You can find that interview in Episode 1 of our Podcast series.

In this episode we sit down with Jerry Carl, current Mobile County Commissioner and Republican Candidate for U.S. House AL01 seat. Get to know more about Jerry, as well as where he stands on several key issues that impact South Alabama as well as Medicare insurance, the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), and more! To learn more about Jerry Carl, visit his website at: https://jerrycarlforcongress.com/(Note: In Episode #2 of our podcast series, you can hear our interview with his opponent in the November general election, Democrat candidate James Averhart.)