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The new year is right around the corner, and one of your New Year's resolutions may be to get out of your comfort zone. So, today, host Raheel Ramzanali is helping you get a jump start on your goals. He's bringing on producer Carlignon Jones, Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis, and executive producer Laura Isensee to get their top tips to leave your comfort zone and explore more what Houston has to offer!  This episode originally aired on June 20th, 2024.  LINKS: Well Done cooking classes  Camping spots around the Houston area  Improv classes at Station Theater or Houston School of Improv Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals  Dance classes at Houston Metropolitan Dance Center and the Houston Ballet adult classes  Float the river in New Braunfels or Schlitterbahn  Water park adventures at Splashtown in Spring or Schlitterbahn in Galveston Critical Mass Houston  Register to vote  Researching candidates via League of Women Voters of Houston  James Driver Inclusive Park  Learn more about the sponsors of this December 19th episode here: Classic Christmas Downtown Houston+ Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special episode, Behind the Lines: The Houston Lawyer Podcast celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v. Board of Education. Behind the Lines Interviewer Anietie Akpan talks with Houston School Law Legend Kelly Frels about the case and its impact here in Houston. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about this very impactful case from a lawyer who was directly involved in desegregating Houston schools, and the Behind-the-Lines team is honored to be able to share this important history with our listeners. For full speaker bios, visit The Houston Lawyer (hba.org). To read The Houston Lawyer magazine, visit The Houston Lawyer_home. For more information about the Houston Bar Association, visit Houston Bar Association (hba.org).*The views expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect the views of The Houston Lawyer Editorial Board or the Houston Bar Association.

Dr. Katie Eastman, author of UPLIFTING: Inspiring Stories of Loss, Change, and Growth, is a licensed psychotherapist, transition life coach, and organizational consultant based in Anacortes, Washington. She specializes in leadership, grief, trauma, and compassionate change, providing support to individuals of all ages, including children, and organizations navigating significant life transitions. Dr. Eastman earned her education at Boston University School of Theology, the University of Houston School of Social Work Masters Program, and obtained a Doctorate in Clinical Child Psychology from Antioch University. Her professional journey includes roles focused on mental health, particularly with seriously ill children and adults, as well as their caregivers. Most recently, Dr. Eastman has been coaching individuals through personal and professional losses and transitions using her structured and practical Re-Create model. She empowers her clients to recognize and navigate both profound and everyday losses, guiding them to transform these experiences by clarifying personal and professional values and priorities. Dr. Eastman believes in using the pain of loss as an opportunity for positive change, helping individuals of all ages reaffirm and recreate meaning by revealing the skills, gifts, and talents they bring to the world. As an engaging author and storyteller, she is known for her authenticity and dedication to fostering personal growth and resilience. Learn more at: https;//www.drkatieeastman.com Purchase your copy of UPLIFTING: Inspiring Stories of Loss, Change, and Growth

Leaving your comfort zone and breaking routine can be challenging. That's why host Raheel Ramzanali, executive producer Laura Isensee, Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis, and producer Carlignon Jones are laying out new ways to leave your comfort zone around H-Town with adventures, activities, and more! Try out these recommendations! Well Done cooking classes  Camping spots around the Houston area  Improv classes at Station Theater or Houston School of Improv Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals  Dance classes at Houston Metropolitan Dance Center and the Houston Ballet adult classes  Float the river in New Braunfels or Schlitterbahn  Water park adventures at Splashtown in Spring or Schlitterbahn in Galveston Critical Mass Houston  Register to vote  Researching candidates via League of Women Voters of Houston  James Driver Inclusive Park  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don't have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let's Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moving your career in the direction you need to reach your goals starts with being decisive and deliberate with your actions. Uncover key actions that help build a thriving business with Bethany and Laurie Sorrenson -- OD, owner of Lakeline Vision Source, and professor of Practice Management at the University of Houston School of Optometry. Laurie has a unique perspective on risk that gives her courage to make big decisions -- looking at "what's the worst that can happen" and realizing it's not that bad gives her the courage to proceed ahead. Discover how long-term success and personal fulfillment often begin with taking strategic, meaningful risks and shaping a positive mindset stripped of the fear of failure.

Tony Diaz welcomes key members of Main Street Theater's current production of CARMELA, FULL OF WISHES, playing Sept. 24 – Oct. 21 at MST's Midtown location at 3400 Main Street, 77002 at the MATCH. Adapted by Nuestra Palabra's very own Alvaro Saar Rios from the best selling book by Matt de la Peña, Tony speaks with Alvaro, Laura Moreno, the play's director, and Jacqueline Vasquez, the actor playing Carmela, about this wonderful play and it's importance in telling our stories. On our show, we have: Laura Moreno (Director) Main Street Theater: (Director) Last Stop on Market Street (Costume Design) Miss Nelson Is Missing! The Musical!, Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter, Dragons Love Tacos; Alley Theatre: (Assistant Director): A Midsummer Night's Dream, What-a-Christmas!; Mildred's Umbrella: Ladies' Night: Beckett Shorts; Lamar University: The Revolutionists; Jewish Community Center: Photograph 51; Horse Head Theatre Company: Church, Judgement of Fools; Gravity Players: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot; Duchesne Academy: Little Women, The Importance of Being Earnest. Education: M.F.A, University of Houston, Directing; M.A, University of Houston, Arts Leadership; B.F.A., University of Houston School of Theatre and Dance, Acting. Jacqueline Vasquez plays Carmela in our current production, and she'll be back right after Carmela Full of Wishes for Disney's Beauty & the Beast at Main Street Theater! Other credits include: James and the Giant Peach (swing), Miss Nelson is Missing! The Musical; Haven Arts: She Kills Monsters. Education: Texas Christian University. Alvaro Saar Rios is a Texican playwright living in Chicago. His plays have been seen in New York City, Mexico City, Hawaii, Chicago, St. Louis, Milwaukee and all over Texas. His award-winning plays include Luchadora!, On the Wings of a Mariposa and Carmela Full of Wishes. Mr. Rios is Playwright-In-Residence at Milwaukee's First Stage and a proud veteran of the US Army (he used to drive tanks). Originally from Houston, Alvaro teaches playwriting at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. About CARMELA FULL OF WISHES Feliz Cumpleaños! It's Carmela's birthday, and she's finally old enough to tag along with her big brother as he runs the family errands. Passing by the bodega and the lavanderia, Carmela picks a dandelion and makes a very important wish… Carmela Full of Wishes illuminates the beauty of working class neighborhoods and the power of community and family. Told through the lens of a heartfelt sibling story, this endearing play explores what hope looks like in a migrant community steeped in Mexican culture. CARMELA FULL OF WISHES Adapted by Alvaro Saar Rios From the book by Matt de la Peña Illustrated by Christian Robinson Tony Diaz Writer and activist Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, is a Cultural Accelerator. He was the first Chicano to earn a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Houston Creative Writing Program. In 1998, he founded Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say (NP), Houston's first reading series for Latino authors. The group galvanized Houston's Community Cultural Capital to become a movement for civil rights, education, and representation. When Arizona officials banned Mexican American Studies, Diaz and four veteran members of NP organized the 2012 Librotraficante Caravan to smuggle books from the banned curriculum back into Arizona. He is the author of The Aztec Love God. His book, The Tip of the Pyramid: Cultivating Community Cultural Capital, is the first in his series on Community Organizing. Tony hosts Latino Politics and News and the Nuestra Palabra Radio Show on 90.1 FM, KPFT, Houston's Community Station. He is also a political analyst on “What's Your Point?” on Fox 26 Houston. www.Librotraficante.com www.NuestraPalabra.org www.TonyDiaz.net Nuestra Palabra is funded in part by the BIPOC Arts Network Fund. Instrumental Music produced / courtesy of Bayden Records baydenrecords.beatstars.com

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Taking advantage of a recently passed state law, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has transferred control of the Houston Independent School District to the state's Texas Education Agency. Claiming the takeover […] The post Librarians and Libraries Cut in State Takeover of Houston School Distr... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

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On Friday's show: Now that we know who is going to lead Houston ISD under the state takeover, how is it sitting with area educators? We get reaction from the Houston Federation of Teachers to a new superintendent and new board of managers running the district. Also this hour: Andrew Schneider tells us about the legal limbo some Houston-area Afghan refugees find themselves in and how a bill in Congress could address it. Then, from ERCOT's new power grid dashboard, to a Galveston sinkhole swallowing an SUV, to an annual race down a hill chasing after cheese, we discuss intriguing developments in the news on this week's The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. And the Houston School of Irish Music leads a gathering and performance this weekend of Irish musicians at the University of St. Thomas.

Facing the heat: unmasking the deadly consequences of heatwave-induced blackouts In a recent collaborative research paper, scientists from multiple universities, including the University of Michigan, Georgia IT, Arizona State University, Northeastern University, and the Houston School of Public Health, have raised serious concerns over heatwave power grid failures. The paper, published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, investigated the public health risks associated with blackouts during heatwaves in major cities. This topic is relevant as major blackouts have more than doubled in the past eight years, often occurring in summer due to the high demand for electricity caused by air conditioning use. The frequency of heatwaves has nearly tripled from 2016 to 2021, increasing the strain on the power grid and heightening the risk of blackouts. Using the cities of Atlanta, Detroit, and Phoenix as representative models for most of the country's climate zones, the researchers found some alarming potential consequences of a heatwave-triggered blackout. In Phoenix, a five-day heatwave without power could result in around 900 deaths per 100,000 people. The situation would be less severe in Detroit and Atlanta, with 31 and 1 deaths per 100,000 people, respectively. The study also showed that emergency room visits would likely overwhelm hospital capacity in Atlanta and Phoenix. However, potential improvements like increasing the number of street trees, painting rooftops with reflective material, and developing backup generation and microgrids were suggested to mitigate the impacts of such heatwaves. Climate change in a new light: unpacking the rebranding debate and the power of relatable narratives The second section of the transcript focused on a critical topic: the rebranding of climate change. Arnold Schwarzenegger's recent interview on CBS, where he argued that climate change should be discussed in terms of pollution to garner public concern, sparked the conversation. Schwarzenegger's statement is not a novel perspective; communication issues around climate change have been discussed for over a decade, with various entities calling for a shift in the narrative to mobilize people effectively. The discussion brought out a few problems with Schwarzenegger's suggestion, including the likelihood that people only act on pollution issues when directly affected and the danger of dismissing CO2 as a pollutant. The concept of "creeping normalcy," or the boiling frog syndrome, was highlighted as part of the climate change communication problem, where the gradual nature of climate change impacts prevents it from being viewed as an immediate threat. Some participants suggested alternative terms like "climate emergency" or "climate crisis," better to capture the urgency and severity of the issue. Additionally, the need for communication to focus on specific, relatable impacts of climate change was emphasized.

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In this episode, you'll hear from Claire Lawrence who is the Academic and Admissions Advisor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health. You'll hear her discuss: how organic social content plays a role in their digital strategy their grassroots approach to recruiting public health students the challenges they face with increased competition

Jonah Miles started his artist career early with his performance on America's Got Talent at the young age of 13. Jonah began playing guitar at age 12 and signing by the time he was 15. Fast forwarding to his formative years at Texas's finest art school Houston School of Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA); it was abundantly clear that music would never leave the horizon as his number one goal. Jonah has opened as a support act for regional and national recording artists such as Brian Black, Sundance Head, John Conlee, and Roger Creager. The rest of 22 is only looking brighter with co-bills alongside incredible artist such as Clay Walker, Jack Ingram, Artemis Pyle, and Big and Rich. Jonah Miles is currently charting in the Top 100 of the Texas Regional Chart with his song "Houston, Here I Come". Jonah has honed his vintage sound while embracing his new flavor on traditional roots. Whether a private party, corporate event or festival, Jonah Miles is sure to put on an amazing show. https://www.facebook.com/JonahMilesOfficial/https://www.instagram.com/jonahmilesmusic/https://www.tiktok.com/@jonahmilesmusichttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5vnwVVGoIHQfVDEhMVfk9bhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/jonah-miles/1468434488https://www.youtube.com/user/TheJonahmiles

Our guests today, Dee Dee Halpin and Julie Blumberg run Houston School Options where they help families find the most effective school program for their children. Over the years, Dee Dee and Julie have helped guide numerous families - both new to the city and Houston natives - through the school choice process. During our conversation they discuss their process to find the right match and give tips to parents who are looking, such as what to look for when visiting schools and how you'll know what the right choice is for you. They also remind us that the “best school” is the one that is the right fit for your child. And that sometimes, the right decision now is not a forever decision. While Dee Dee and Julie work with families in Houston, their tips on how to find the right school will work for all families, regardless of location. Dee Dee Halpin has a Master of Science in Special Education. She has experience as a classroom teacher, Educational Diagnostician in both public schools and private practice, and currently works as an Educational Consultant. Julia Blumberg has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She spent years teaching 2nd and 5th grades before she founded her tutoring business, Motivation Houston, in 2014.  Dee Dee and Julie use their years of experience both in the classroom and as part of parent teacher organizations and school boards to support families through their business, Houston School Options.  Links: Houston School Options Website Houston School Options Instagram Unbabbled Instagram FInd out more about The Parish School Support the show (https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/supportTPS?code=New%20Website)

What is Oral Pathology? Dr. Brady actually talks to a real live expert! On this weeks episode of the DRILLED w/ Dr. Brady podcast we interrogate Oral Pathologist Dr. Ashley Clark! Dr. Brady and Lowell tried to be mature but they failed. Be sure to check out the DRILLED with Dr. Brady podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Podcasts video can now be seen on Youtube! If your interested in helping The HALO Dental Network change lives form coast to coast please visit us at: http://HALOdentalnetwork.org To make a donation now! DRILLED Expert rating 10+ Ashley Clark, DDS, is an Associate Professor in the Division of Oral Pathology at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. She earned a DDS from Indiana University and a certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology from The University of Florida. Dr. Clark previously served as the Oral Pathology Laboratory Director at West Virginia University (WVU) where she was nominated for the Early Career Innovator Award. She was also on faculty at the University of Texas at Houston School of Dentistry (UTSD) where she earned the John H. Freeman Award for Faculty Teaching and the Dean's Excellence Award in the Scholarship of Teaching.

Dr. John Robert “Bobby” Adolph was born April 9, 1966 in Houston, Texas to the late Seymour V., Sr. and Barbara Jean Adolph. He attended East Houston Elementary School, Kirby Middle School and Smiley Senior High School. He entered Texas Southern University on full scholarship in 1984 and received a BBA Degree in December 1989. After being ordained in the ministry by his father, Rev. Seymour Adolph, Sr., at New Hope Baptist Church, Houston TX., in 1992 he continued matriculating at Morehouse School of Religion in Atlanta, GA. While in Georgia he met and married the love of his life, Dorrie Eileen and they are now the proud parents of two children, Sumone and Jonathan. Upon graduation from Morehouse with a degree of Master of Divinity, Pastor Adolph was called to become the Under Shepherd of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas. He accepted this call and has continued to lead the flock for eighteen years. In pursuit to further his education and his desire to learn more of the teachings of religion, he entered the Houston School of Theology and graduated with his doctorate degree. Pastor Adolph is active in many facets of both religious and community affairs. First and foremost he is the Pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church; he is on the Board of Directors for Memorial Herman Baptist Hospital, the Board of the National Baptist Convention, Inc. of America, the Board of the I Have a Dream program, the President of the Southeast Chapter of One Church One Child adoption agency, member of the Ministerial Alliance, the CEO of Jehovah Jirou Village, Omega Psi Phi fraternity member, One Hundred Black Men of Greater Beaumont member and an active community advocate. This man of the cloth arrived in the Beau

In the New Science of Physical Health, the goal is simple - how do we bring two groups together. Those people that are completely disengages with their personal physical health status, and those that are already in love with improving their personal physical health status? The first group is the overwhelming majority. It's up to the second group to help inspire all of those who have not yet lowered their risk of disease so they can feel amazing.To access our brand new book and a special offer for to access The Experts Health Blueprint : click this link.https://expert62e801.clickfunnels.com/new-home-page1632958755227To access the six courses please click this link.https://newscience.podia.com/the-experts-health-blueprint-full-courseToday's episode is all about my private conversation with Dr Eduardo Sanchez. Eduardo Sanchez serves as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for Prevention is the AHA lead on Target:BP (a joint initiative with the American Medical Association), KnowDiabetesbyHeartTM (a joint initiative with the American Diabetes Association) and COVID-19-related activities. Prior to joining AHA, he served as Vice President and CMO for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) where he focused on clinical prevention, and chronic disease management, particularly diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, health disparities, and worker and worksite wellness. Dr. Sanchez led the Institute for Health Policy at the University of Texas (UT) School of Public Health as Director from 2006 to 2008. From 2001 to 2006, he served as Texas Commissioner of Health, Texas' state health officer, leading the Texas Department of State Health Services from 2004 to 2006 and the Texas Department of Health from 2001 to 2004. He served as the local public health officer for Austin-Travis County from 1994 to 1998.Dr. Sanchez currently serves on the Board of Directors of Trust for America's Health. He is a member of the National Quality Forum (NQF) Disparities Standing Committee. He has served on numerous federal, state, and local committees and advisory bodies. From 2008 to 2012, he served as chair of the Advisory Committee to the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).He is the recipient of the 2011 Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) Alumni Award and the 2011 Texas Public Health Association (TPHA) James E. Peavy Memorial Award. In 2005, he was awarded the Texas School Health Association (TSHA) John P. McGovern Award and the 2005 American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Public Health Award. In 2004, he received the AHA Louis B. Russell Memorial Award, for outstanding service in addressing healthcare disparities.Dr. Sanchez received an M.D. from the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical School in Dallas in 1988, an M.P.H. from the UT Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health in 1993. Prior to attending medical school, he attained an M.S. in biomedical engineering from Duke University in 1983 and a B.S. in biomedical engineering and a B.A. in chemistry from Boston University in 1981. Dr. Sanchez is board certified in family medicine.

In the New Science of Physical Health, the goal is simple - how do we bring two groups together. Those people that are completely disengages with their personal physical health status, and those that are already in love with improving their personal physical health status? The first group is the overwhelming majority. It's up to the second group to help inspire all of those who have not yet lowered their risk of disease so they can feel amazing.To access our brand new book and a special offer for to access The Experts Health Blueprint : click this link.https://expert62e801.clickfunnels.com/new-home-page1632958755227To access the six courses please click this link.https://newscience.podia.com/the-experts-health-blueprint-full-courseToday's episode is all about my private conversation with Dr Eduardo Sanchez. Eduardo Sanchez serves as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for Prevention is the AHA lead on Target:BP (a joint initiative with the American Medical Association), KnowDiabetesbyHeartTM (a joint initiative with the American Diabetes Association) and COVID-19-related activities. Prior to joining AHA, he served as Vice President and CMO for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) where he focused on clinical prevention, and chronic disease management, particularly diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, health disparities, and worker and worksite wellness. Dr. Sanchez led the Institute for Health Policy at the University of Texas (UT) School of Public Health as Director from 2006 to 2008. From 2001 to 2006, he served as Texas Commissioner of Health, Texas' state health officer, leading the Texas Department of State Health Services from 2004 to 2006 and the Texas Department of Health from 2001 to 2004. He served as the local public health officer for Austin-Travis County from 1994 to 1998.Dr. Sanchez currently serves on the Board of Directors of Trust for America's Health. He is a member of the National Quality Forum (NQF) Disparities Standing Committee. He has served on numerous federal, state, and local committees and advisory bodies. From 2008 to 2012, he served as chair of the Advisory Committee to the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).He is the recipient of the 2011 Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) Alumni Award and the 2011 Texas Public Health Association (TPHA) James E. Peavy Memorial Award. In 2005, he was awarded the Texas School Health Association (TSHA) John P. McGovern Award and the 2005 American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Public Health Award. In 2004, he received the AHA Louis B. Russell Memorial Award, for outstanding service in addressing healthcare disparities.Dr. Sanchez received an M.D. from the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical School in Dallas in 1988, an M.P.H. from the UT Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health in 1993. Prior to attending medical school, he attained an M.S. in biomedical engineering from Duke University in 1983 and a B.S. in biomedical engineering and a B.A. in chemistry from Boston University in 1981. Dr. Sanchez is board certified in family medicine.

Dr. Stephen Spann is a primary care physician and founding Dean of the University of Houston School of Medicine. He shares some encouraging words about the power of doctors to heal through meaningful relationships, and articulates the inspiration he finds in Jesus as the Great Physician. For more information on the free medical clinic that Dr. Spann helped create in Houston, visit https://www.casaelbuen.org/. To learn about the new medical school at the University of Houston, visit https://www.uh.edu/medicine/. Please make sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

Isabel Capeloa Gil é reitora da Universidade Católica Portuguesa, onde é Professora Catedrática de Estudos de Cultura da Faculdade de Ciências Humanas. Licenciada em Línguas e Literaturas Modernas, Mestra em Estudos Alemães e doutorada em Estudos Alemães, estudou ainda na Ludwig Maximilian Universität, em Munique, e na Universidade de Chicago, em Chicago, Illinois. A reitora conta ainda com uma vastíssima experiência internacional, tendo crescido em Macau e sido Professora Convidada em diversas Universidades, entre as quais se contam a Universidade de Munique, a Universidade Ca'Foscari de Veneza, a Houston School of Film da National University of Ireland, a Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro e a Universidade de São José, em Macau. Foi Investigadora Visitante do Wissenschaftskolleg, em Berlim, e do Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies da Universidade de Stanford.

Dr. John Robert “Bobby” Adolph was born April 9, 1966 in Houston, Texas to the late Seymour V., Sr. and Barbara Jean Adolph. He attended East Houston Elementary School, Kirby Middle School and Smiley Senior High School. He entered Texas Southern University on full scholarship in 1984 and received a BBA Degree in December 1989. After being ordained in the ministry by his father, Rev. Seymour Adolph, Sr., at New Hope Baptist Church, Houston TX., in 1992 he continued matriculating at Morehouse School of Religion in Atlanta, GA. While in Georgia he met and married the love of his life, Dorrie Eileen and they are now the proud parents of two children, Sumone and Jonathan. Upon graduation from Morehouse with a degree of Master of Divinity, Pastor Adolph was called to become the Under Shepherd of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas. He accepted this call and has continued to lead the flock for eighteen years. In pursuit to further his education and his desire to learn more of the teachings of religion, he entered the Houston School of Theology and graduated with his doctorate degree.

Dr. John Robert “Bobby” Adolph was born April 9, 1966 in Houston, Texas to the late Seymour V., Sr. and Barbara Jean Adolph. He attended East Houston Elementary School, Kirby Middle School and Smiley Senior High School. He entered Texas Southern University on full scholarship in 1984 and received a BBA Degree in December 1989. After being ordained in the ministry by his father, Rev. Seymour Adolph, Sr., at New Hope Baptist Church, Houston TX., in 1992 he continued matriculating at Morehouse School of Religion in Atlanta, GA. While in Georgia he met and married the love of his life, Dorrie Eileen and they are now the proud parents of two children, Sumone and Jonathan. Upon graduation from Morehouse with a degree of Master of Divinity, Pastor Adolph was called to become the Under Shepherd of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas. He accepted this call and has continued to lead the flock for eighteen years. In pursuit to further his education and his desire to learn more of the teachings of religion, he entered the Houston School of Theology and graduated with his doctorate degree.

Dr. John Robert “Bobby” Adolph was born April 9, 1966 in Houston, Texas to the late Seymour V., Sr. and Barbara Jean Adolph. He attended East Houston Elementary School, Kirby Middle School and Smiley Senior High School. He entered Texas Southern University on full scholarship in 1984 and received a BBA Degree in December 1989. After being ordained in the ministry by his father, Rev. Seymour Adolph, Sr., at New Hope Baptist Church, Houston TX., in 1992 he continued matriculating at Morehouse School of Religion in Atlanta, GA. While in Georgia he met and married the love of his life, Dorrie Eileen and they are now the proud parents of two children, Sumone and Jonathan. Upon graduation from Morehouse with a degree of Master of Divinity, Pastor Adolph was called to become the Under Shepherd of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Beaumont, Texas. He accepted this call and has continued to lead the flock for eighteen years. In pursuit to further his education and his desire to learn more of the teachings of religion, he entered the Houston School of Theology and graduated with his doctorate degree.

On this episode we sit down and chat with Kerrie Brown founder of The Legacy School of Sport Sciences. This groundbreaking institute allows students to chase their athletic dreams both on and off the court. Much in the tradition of other specialty schools like the DeBakey Institute for Health Professions and The Houston School for Performing and Visual Arts the Legacy School gives young people an opportunity to explore athletics from a number of different angles. For a long time the educational system has separated sport and school, Legacy looks to merge them like never before. We also take a little time to chat with two Legacy students and get first hand why this school is unlike any other and the positive impact it has had in their life. Hope you enjoy the episode!!

Welcome back! In this episode (#7) I have Laura, my high school friend, join us to talk about her journey and experience as a Dental student. It was great catching up with her, and there were a lot of interesting takeaways from our conversation that will pique your interest if you are considering Dental as a career!Laura is a second year Doctoral student at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry.Please follow me on Instagram @bestregardsbrian for the latest updates and Q&A, if you haven't already!

In this episode I talk with Dr. Shahid about his journey in dentistry so far. As a 2020 grad from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry, Dr. Shahid took advantage of an opportunity to purchase two startups with his brother in a rural area. We talk about purchasing a practice, and best advice for pre-dental students. We also discuss his mentoring services and the best Facebook groups to be involved in as a young dentist. Engage with the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentaldownloadpodcast/ Dr. Rehan Shahid's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rehan.the.dentist/ Haley's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/HaleySchultz Haley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haleyschultz_yt/ Dental Success Network: https://www.dentalsuccessnetwork.com/ Practice Biopsy Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/practicebiopsy Dental Nachos Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dentalnachos Dental Startup Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

Afua Hassaine Afua Hassaine moved to Houston to pursue a career in midwifery. She graduated from the Houston School of Midwifery in 1984. Afua is the founder, owner and licensed midwife of The Birthing Place. The Birthing Place is the … Continue reading →

Gary takes on the real issues that the mainstream media is afraid to tackle. Tune in to find out the latest about health news, healing, politics, and the economy.       Samara Polytech scientists proved the anti-cancer properties of a number of plant extracts Extracts from black chokeberry, raspberry and fireweed have a special anti-carcinogenic and antioxidant effect Samara Polytech University (Russia), February 9, 2021 Samara Polytech chemists investigated the potential anticarcinogenic effects of extracts obtained from plant materials of lingonberry, raspberry, black chokeberry, grapes, Krasnodar green tea, ginseng, fireweed and coffee, and also evaluated their effect on the growth and viability of colon cancer cells. The research was carried out within the framework of the state assignment for fundamental research No. 0778-2020-0005, its results were published Dec. 29, 2020 in the journal Proceedings of Universities. Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology  Prevention is the most cost-effective and long-term strategy for controlling this disease. It is now well known that almost 50% of all malignant tumors can be prevented with proper nutrition based on natural products with a preventive effect. "Polyphenols are the largest variety of plant components. It is this class of chemical compounds that have shown powerful antioxidant properties. They actively fight against cellular damage caused by free radicals, slowing down the aging and preventing oxidation. In addition, they protect the body from inflammatory, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative diseases, and some forms of cancer", one of the authors of this study, associate professor of the Department of Technology and Organization of Public Catering of Samara Polytech Natalya Eremeeva explains. "We studied in detail the beneficial properties of lingonberry, raspberry, black chokeberry, grapes, Krasnodar green tea, ginseng, fireweed and coffee. When conducting the MTT cytotoxicity test, the scientists found that the ginseng extract was the most cytotoxic, and the coffee extract was the least cytotoxic. It has been proven that all the studied extracts are able to reduce the expression of pro-inflammatory genes. The most pronounced inhibitory effect on the expression of these genes is possessed by the extracts of chokeberry and fireweed. The research team supposes that this study may serve as a basis for conducting in vivo experiments to determine anticarcinogenic activity.   Diet rich in tomatoes cuts skin cancer in half in mice Ohio State University, February 5, 2021 Daily tomato consumption appeared to cut the development of skin cancer tumors by half in a mouse study at The Ohio State University. The new study of how nutritional interventions can alter the risk for skin cancers appeared online in the journal Scientific Reports. It found that male mice fed a diet of 10 percent tomato powder daily for 35 weeks, then exposed to ultraviolet light, experienced, on average, a 50 percent decrease in skin cancer tumors compared to mice that ate no dehydrated tomato. The theory behind the relationship between tomatoes and cancer is that dietary carotenoids, the pigmenting compounds that give tomatoes their color, may protect skin against UV light damage, said Jessica Cooperstone, co-author of the study and a research scientist in the Department of Food Science and Technology in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at Ohio State. There were no significant differences in tumor number for the female mice in the study. Previous research has shown that male mice develop tumors earlier after UV exposure and that their tumors are more numerous, larger and more aggressive. "This study showed us that we do need to consider sex when exploring different preventive strategies," said the study's senior author, Tatiana Oberyszyn, a professor of pathology and member of Ohio State's Comprehensive Cancer Center. "What works in men may not always work equally well in women and vice versa."    Previous human clinical trials suggest that eating tomato paste over time can dampen sunburns, perhaps thanks to carotenoids from the plants that are deposited in the skin of humans after eating, and may be able to protect against UV light damage, Cooperstone said. "Lycopene, the primary carotenoid in tomatoes, has been shown to be the most effective antioxidant of these pigments," she said. "However, when comparing lycopene administered from a whole food (tomato) or a synthesized supplement, tomatoes appear more effective in preventing redness after UV exposure, suggesting other compounds in tomatoes may also be at play." In the new study, the Ohio State researchers found that only male mice fed dehydrated red tomatoes had reductions in tumor growth. Those fed diets with tangerine tomatoes, which have been shown to be higher in bioavailable lycopene in previous research, had fewer tumors than the control group, but the difference was not statistically significant. Cooperstone is currently researching tomato compounds other than lycopene that may impart health benefits. Non-melanoma skin cancers are the most common of all cancers, with more new cases—5.4 million in 2012—each year than breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers combined, according to the American Cancer Society. Despite a low mortality rate, these cancers are costly, disfiguring, and their rates are increasing, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. "Alternative methods for systemic protection, possibly through nutritional interventions to modulate risk for skin-related diseases, could provide a significant benefit," Cooperstone said. "Foods are not drugs, but they can possibly, over the lifetime of consumption, alter the development of certain diseases," she said.   Cannabis reduces blood pressure in older adults, according to Ben-Gurion University researchers Ben Gurion University (Israel), February 8, 2021    A new discovery by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and its affiliated Soroka University Medical Center shows that medical cannabis may reduce blood pressure in older adults.  The study, published in the European Journal of Internal Medicine, is the first of its kind to focus on the effect of cannabis on blood pressure, heart rate and metabolic parameters in adults 60 and above with hypertension.  "Older adults are the fastest growing group of medical cannabis users, yet evidence on cardiovascular safety for this population is scarce," says Dr. Ran Abuhasira of the BGU Faculty of Health Sciences, one of Israel's leading medical faculties, and the BGU-Soroka Cannabis Clinical Research Institute. "This study is part of our ongoing effort to provide clinical research on the actual physiological effects of cannabis over time." Patients were evaluated using 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, ECG, blood tests, and body measurements -- both before and three months after initiating cannabis therapy.  In the study, researchers found a significant reduction in 24-hour systolic and diastolic blood pressure values, with the lowest point occurring three hours after ingesting cannabis either orally via oil extracts or by smoking. Patients showed reductions in blood pressure in both daytime and nighttime, with more significant changes at night.  The BGU researchers theorize that the relief from pain, the indication for prescription cannabis in most patients, may also have contributed to a reduction in blood pressure.  "Cannabis research is in its early stages and BGU is at the forefront of evaluating clinical use based on scientific studies," says Doug Seserman, chief executive officer of American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. "This new study is one of several that has been published recently by BGU on the medicinal benefits of cannabis."   Study links exposure to nighttime artificial lights with elevated thyroid cancer risk University of Texas Health Science Center, February 8, 2021 People living in regions with high levels of outdoor artificial light at night may face a higher risk of developing thyroid cancer. The finding comes from a study published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. Over the past century, nightscapes--especially in cities--have drastically changed due to the rapid growth of electric lighting. Also, epidemiological studies have reported an association between higher satellite-measured levels of nighttime light and elevated breast cancer risk. Because some breast cancers may share a common hormone-dependent basis with thyroid cancer, a team led by Qian Xiao, PhD, of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, looked for an association between light at night and later development of thyroid cancer among participants in the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study, which recruited American adults aged 50 to 71 years in 1995-1996. The investigators analyzed satellite imagery data to estimate levels of light at night at participants' residential addresses, and they examined state cancer registry databases to identify thyroid cancer diagnoses through 2011. Among 464,371 participants who were followed for an average of 12.8 years, 856 cases of thyroid cancer were diagnosed (384 in men and 472 in women). When compared with the lowest quintile of light at night, the highest quintile was associated with a 55 percent higher risk of developing thyroid cancer. The association was primarily driven by the most common form of thyroid cancer, called papillary thyroid cancer, and it was stronger in women than in men. In women, the association was stronger for localized cancer with no sign of spread to other parts of the body, while in men the association was stronger for more advanced stages of cancer. The association appeared to be similar for different tumor sizes and across participants with different sociodemographic characteristics and body mass index.  The researchers noted that additional epidemiologic studies are needed to confirm their findings. If confirmed, it will be important to understand the mechanisms underlying the relationship between light at night and thyroid cancer. The scientists noted that light at night suppresses melatonin, a modulator of estrogen activity that may have important anti-tumor effects. Also, light at night may lead to disruption of the body's internal clock (or circadian rhythms), which is a risk factor for various types of cancer. "As an observational study, our study is not designed to establish causality. Therefore, we don't know if higher levels of outdoor light at night lead to an elevated risk for thyroid cancer; however, given the well-established evidence supporting a role of light exposure at night and circadian disruption, we hope our study will motivate researchers to further examine the relationship between light at night and cancer, and other diseases," said Dr. Xiao. "Recently, there have been efforts in some cities to reduce light pollution, and we believe future studies should evaluate if and to what degree such efforts impact human health."     Nobiletin in Citrus: targeting the circadian network to promote bioenergetics and healthy aging University of Texas Health Science Center, February 5, 2021   According to news reporting originating from Houston, Texas, research stated, “The circadian clock is the biological mastermind governing orderly execution of bodily processes throughout the day. In recent years, an emerging topic of broad interest is clock-modulatory agents, including small molecules both of synthetic and natural origins, and their potential applications in disease models.” Our news editors obtained a quote from the research from the University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, “Nobiletin is a naturally occurring flavonoid with the greatest abundance found in citrus peels. Extensive research has shown that Nobiletin is endowed with a wide range of biological activities, yet its mechanism of action remains unclear. We recently found through unbiased chemical screening that Nobiletin impinges on the clock machinery to activate temporal control of downstream processes within the cell and throughout the body. Using animal models of diseases and aging, we and others illustrate potent beneficial effects of Nobiletin on cellular energetics in both periphery and brain to promote healthy aging.” According to the news editors, the research concluded: “Given its excellent safety profile, Nobiletin may represent a promising candidate molecule for development of nutraceutical and chronotherapeutic agents against chronic and age-related neurodegenerative diseases.” This research has been peer-reviewed.     Brain changed by caffeine in utero, study finds University of Rochester Medical Center, February 9, 2021 New research finds caffeine consumed during pregnancy can change important brain pathways that could lead to behavioral problems later in life. Researchers in the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) analyzed thousands of brain scans of nine and ten-year-olds, and revealed changes in the brain structure in children who were exposed to caffeine in utero. "These are sort of small effects and it's not causing horrendous psychiatric conditions, but it is causing minimal but noticeable behavioral issues that should make us consider long term effects of caffeine intake during pregnancy," said John Foxe, Ph.D., director of the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience, and principal investigator of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development or ABCD Study at the University of Rochester. "I suppose the outcome of this study will be a recommendation that any caffeine during pregnancy is probably not such a good idea." Elevated behavioral issues, attention difficulties, and hyperactivity are all symptoms that researchers observed in these children. "What makes this unique is that we have a biological pathway that looks different when you consume caffeine through pregnancy," said Zachary Christensen, a M.D/Ph.D. candidate in the Medical Science Training Program and first author on the paper published in the journal Neuropharmacology. "Previous studies have shown that children perform differently on IQ tests, or they have different psychopathology, but that could also be related to demographics, so it's hard to parse that out until you have something like a biomarker. This gives us a place to start future research to try to learn exactly when the change is occurring in the brain." Investigators analyzed brain scans of more than 9,000 nine and ten-year-old participants in the ABCD study. They found clear changes in how the white matter tracks—which form connections between brain regions—were organized in children whose mothers reported they consumed caffeine during pregnancy. URMC is one of 21-sites across the country collecting data for the ABCD study, the largest long-term study of brain development and child health. The study is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Ed Freedman, Ph.D., is the principal investigator of the ABCD study in Rochester and a co-author of the study. "It is important to point out this is a retrospective study," said Foxe. "We are relying on mothers to remember how much caffeine they took in while they were pregnant." Previous studies have found caffeine can have a negative effect on pregnancy. It is also known that a fetus does not have the enzyme necessary to breakdown caffeine when it crosses the placenta. This new study reveals that caffeine could also leave a lasting impact on neurodevelopment. The researchers point out that it is unclear if the impact of the caffeine on the fetal brain varies from one trimester to the next, or when during gestation these structural changes occur. "Current clinical guidelines already suggest limiting caffeine intake during pregnancy—no more than two normal cups of coffee a day," Christensen said. "In the long term, we hope to develop better guidance for mothers, but in the meantime, they should ask their doctor as concerns arise."   Here's how stress, illness and even sunburn trigger herpes cold sore flareups University of Virginia School of Medicine, February 11, 2021 Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have shed light on what causes herpes simplex virus to flare up, explaining how stress, illness and even sunburn can trigger unwanted outbreaks. The discovery could lead to new ways to prevent cold sores and recurrent herpes-related eye disease from reoccurring, the researchers report. "Herpes simplex recurrence has long been associated with stress, fever and sunburn," said researcher Anna R. Cliffe, of UVA's Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Cancer Biology. "This study sheds light on how all these triggers can lead to herpes simplex-associated disease." About Herpes Simplex Recurrence  Once you're infected with herpes simplex virus, or HSV—and more than half of Americans are—the virus never really goes away. Instead, it lurks inside neurons, waiting for the right moment to strike again, a process known as reactivation.  Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are one of the most common symptoms of HSV reactivation. Recurrent reactivation in the eye leads to herpes keratitis, which, if left untreated, can result in blindness. HSV infection has also been linked to the progression of Alzheimer's disease.  Recurrences of HSV are typically associated with stress, illness or sunburn, but doctors have been uncertain exactly what causes the virus to reactivate. Cliffe and her collaborators found that when neurons harboring the virus were exposed to stimuli that induce "neuronal hyperexcitation," the virus senses this particular change and seizes its opportunity to reactivate. Working in a model developed by the Cliffe lab using mouse neurons infected with HSV, the researchers determined that the virus hijacks an important immune response within the body. In response to prolonged periods of inflammation or stress, the immune system releases a particular cytokine, Interleukin 1 beta. This cytokine is also present in epithelial cells in the skin and eye and is released when these cells are damaged by ultraviolet light.  Interleukin 1 beta then increases the excitability in the affected neurons, setting the stage for HSV to flare up, the UVA researchers discovered. "It is really remarkable that the virus has hijacked this pathway that is part of our body's immune response," Cliffe said. "It highlights how some viruses have evolved to take advantage of what should be part of our infection-fighting machinery." The scientists say that more research will need to be done to fully understand the potential factors which play into herpes simplex disease. It may vary depending on the virus strain or the type of neuron infected, even. And it is still unknown if the virus alters how neurons respond to cytokines such as Interleukin 1 beta. But the new insights help doctors better understand what is happening in neurons and the immune system, and that could lead to ways to prevent unwanted outbreaks, the researchers hope. "A better understanding of what causes HSV to reactivate in response to a stimulus is needed to develop novel therapeutics," Cliffe said. "Ultimately, what we hope to do is target the latent virus itself and make it unresponsive to stimuli such as Interleukin 1 beta." The researchers have published their findings in the scientific journal eLife.     Prebiotics may help to cope with stress Recent study shows prebiotic fibers can help to protect beneficial gut bacteria and restore healthy sleep patterns after a stressful event University of Colorado, February 9, 2021   What are some ways you cope with stresses in your life? Do you do yoga? Meditate? Exercise? Perhaps you should add taking prebiotics to that list.   Probiotics are well known to benefit digestive health, but prebiotics are less well understood. Prebiotics are certain types of non-digestible fibers that probiotic bacteria feed on, such as the fibers found in many plant sources like asparagus, oatmeal, and legumes. Certain bacteria also feed on non-fibers such as the protein lactoferrin, which also acts like a prebiotic and is found in breast milk.   According to a new study published in the online journal, Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience by Professor Monika Fleshner, PhD, and her team from the University of Colorado, Boulder, regular intake of prebiotics may promote beneficial gut bacteria and recovery of normal sleep patterns after a stressful episode.   "Acute stress can disrupt the gut microbiome," explained Dr. Agnieszka Mika, a postdoctoral fellow and one of the authors of the study, "and we wanted to test if a diet rich in prebiotics would increase beneficial bacteria as well as protect gut microbes from stress-induced disruptions. We also wanted to look at the effects of prebiotics on the recovery of normal sleep patterns, since they tend to be disrupted after stressful events."   In this experiment, test rats received prebiotic diets for several weeks prior to a stressful test condition and compared with control rats that did not receive the prebiotic-enriched diet. Interestingly, rats that ate prebiotics prior to the stressful event did not experience stress-induced disruption in their gut microbiota, and also recovered healthier sleep patterns sooner than controls.   Given that these experiments were done in rats, are these results relevant for humans? "The stressor the rats received was the equivalent of a single intense acute stressful episode for humans, such as a car accident or the death of a loved one," said Dr. Robert S. Thompson, the lead author of the study. "A next set of studies will be looking exactly at that question - can prebiotics help humans to protect and restore their gut microflora and recover normal sleep patterns after a traumatic event?"   In the mean time, should we start including prebiotics in our diets to help cope with stress? "So far no adverse effects from prebiotics have been reported," said Dr. Mika, "and they are found widely in many plants, even present in breast milk, and are already commercially available." Healthy gut bacteria and restful sleep could be your benefits.    

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Nianest Alers, MPH is an epidemiologist/vector-borne disease surveillance and response coordinator with the Hawaii Department of Health and also host the Latinx health education podcast – Mejor con Guanabanas. She has a very untraditional journey into public health. Nianest got her Bachelor of Biology from Universidad de Puerto Rico and then went on to start a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology before quitting and shifting to get her Master of Public Health from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health. She has worked as a bilingual nutrition educator as well as securing a CDC/CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellowship for the Hawaii State Department of Health where she currently works for in a full time position.Omari on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omari-richins-mphShownotes: thePHmillennial.com/episode32Support The Public Health Millennial: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thephmillenialUse Code “thePHmillennial” for discount: https://thepublichealthstore.comWebsite: https://thephmillennial.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thephmillenial (@thePHmillennial)Email List: https://thephmillennial.com/signup/Support the show (http://paypal.me/thePHmillennial)

We continue the conversation about the role nurses play in healthcare evolution, and the critical importance of preparing the future leaders of healthcare to meet the unique needs of patients in coordinated and holistic ways. In this episode, Humana's nurse care managers, the University of Houston School of Nursing professor, and a nursing student share their stories and experiences in the Virtual Telehealth Care Management Experience– part of Humana's innovative partnership with the Humana Integrated Health System Sciences Institute at the University of Houston. You will hear from Kathy Driscoll, Humana's Chief Nursing Officer, Professor Lee Anne Lightfoot, Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Houston College of Nursing, Agnes Ibeneme and Rhonda Colletta – both nurse Care Managers at Humana, and Emilyanne Watts, a nursing students at the University of Houston College of Nursing.

Sharon Attipoe-Dorcoo, PhD, is a passionate trailblazer in public health policy and research.  Having completed her PhD at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, her most current work, for her dissertation, examines the health equity and economic effects that mobile health clinics have on hard to reach populations. She is from Ghana and holds onto her Ghanian values, but she lives in the US and there are things in the US that have become a part of who she is.  Personally, she is a fiery millennial woman, a Jesus follower, a wife and a mother of three.  Professionally, she’s a scientist with a background in engineering and biological sciences who has now found her work in public health.  Additionally, she is an author of a children’s book.   In This Episode We Cover: The roundabout way she got into public health. Why curiosity and soul searching led her to her professional passion. Her passion: equitable access to health. What mobile health clinics are and how they operate. How mobile health clinics bridge health gaps for so many people. How mobile health clinics are providing much needed care during COVID-19 and during/after natural disasters. Why access to healthcare is a human right and how mobile health clinics are helping to bridge disparities. Her PhD journey and how important the process was for her professional development. How she is showing the value of the impact of mobile health clinics of decreased adverse health outcomes and cost savings. Her advice to people looking to get into the public health sphere. Stand-Out Quotes: Equitable access to health: I get goosebumps just saying this How can I tell their stories so that individuals such as decision makers and funders will have the information they need? If there is something wrong with us (health-wise), that affects our whole day. Reach Out: LinkedIn: @sharonattipoe-dorcoo Facebook: @KoliBosco Instagram: @KoliBosco Want to be a guest on Public Health Culture? Complete the questionnaire here: https://www.publichealthresearchconsulting.com/podcast-guest-application/

Representation uniquely manifests in different creative fields: curators, agents, gallery owners, editors, producers, etc. With audiences, collectors, and revenue more accessible than ever with the internet, creatives’ reliance on representation for success has diminished. However, representation can still prove to be an important element in an artist’s career through contacts, space, funds, and advocacy. We will have two guests to offer their experiences on navigating their successful careers in an ever-expanding arts landscape, one represented in some form by a professional and another who is not.Janavi Mahimtura Folmsbee wants to live in a world where everyone can experience the beauty of our oceans. She was born and raised in Mumbai, India in a home overlooking the Indian Ocean. She is a 2009 graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (S.A.I.C). She currently lives and works in Houston. Folmsbee has shown her work in Mumbai, Beijing, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Dubai, and the United States. Her works have been featured in international fairs, including Kunst Rai, Art Rotterdam, The Indian Contemporary Art Fair, Texas Contemporary Art Fair, Arte Dubai; in print media, including Harper’s Bazaar (Malaysia edition), The Times of India, the Houston Chronicle, Houston Modern Luxury, and Verve (India); and in television interviews on ABC News and KRPC Houston. Folmsbee has created large fine art murals throughout Houston, which can be found on Google Earth. Her public works also include an important commission from the Red Cross Society in Mumbai, India.Folmsbee collaborates and works with marine organizations like the G.B.F, Correa Lab, Maar Alliance, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (N.O.A.A), and the Coral Restoration Foundation to help preserve our oceans. Find out more about her work by visiting Janavi Mahimtura Folmsbee’s website at http://www.janavimfolmsbee.com.Francis Almendárez is an interdisciplinary artist, filmmaker, and educator that traverses the intersections of history, (auto)ethnography, and the arts. Using them as tools to address memory and trauma, he attempts to unpack and reconstruct identity, specifically of im/migrant, queer, working-class bodies of Central America, the Caribbean, and their diasporas. Almendárez has participated in exhibitions, screenings, and performances in the US and abroad. Recent shows including rhythm and (p)leisure, Artpace, San Antonio, TX; The Potential Wanderer, The Reading Room, Dallas, TX; Sisyphus, Ver.20.18, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, Taiwan; and Voices of Our Mothers: Transcending Time and Distance, Houston Center for Photography, Houston, TX. Almendárez is the recipient of various awards including a Houston Artadia Award, the Carol Crow Memorial Fellowship from Houston Center for Photography, and artist grants, in collaboration with his brother Anthony Almendárez, from Y.ES Contemporary and the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance. He has been a participant of the Artpace International Artist-in-Residence program, and the Institute of Contemporary Art Moscow Summer School. Almendárez was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and is currently living and working in Houston, TX where he is a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Houston School of Art. He received his MFA in Fine Art (with Distinction) from Goldsmiths, University of London and a BFA in Sculpture/New Genres from Otis College of Art and Design.​Music: "Ike is Gone" by Nick GaitanSupport the show (https://fresharts.org/about-fresh-arts/friends-of-fresh-arts/)

There's a difference between choosing the BEST school and choosing the RIGHT school for your unique child. Whether you're looking into public or private options, or trying to pivot in a pandemic, Julie Blumberg of Houston School Options offers substantial advice in this episode for every parent on the school search.

In today's episode I'm talking with Ms. Afua Hassan, a community midwife in Houston Texas, with 37 years of experience and more than 2,000 births under her belt. Ms. Afua graduated from Brown University with a degree in African American Studies. She was on the path to becoming an obstetrician, but found her calling after a chance meeting with a midwife. Ms. Afua's journey brought her to Houston to study midwifery under Mercy Inyang. After graduating from the Houston School of Midwifery in 1984, she served for many years as a home birth midwife before opening her own birth center in Houston's third ward in 2011--The Birthing Place. The Birthing Place is the only freestanding birth center in Houston owned and operated by a black midwife. In 2019, she received the Midwives Alliance of North America's Outstanding Community Midwife Award for her exceptional clinical care and the emotional and educational support she provides to the community. We cover a lot of topics in our conversation, including how The Birthing Place uses social media, especially Instagram, to recruit new clients, the hands-on training and mentorship she received as a practicing midwife during the first 10 years of her career, the benefits of living above the birth center and being located in Houston's third ward, the longevity of her work and how she fights burnout and the impact she hopes her work will have on the future of midwifery. ***Listeners, please note that there are some technical issues with the recording, causing the audio to sound out of sync at times. You are still able to understand both speakers, but miss out on some of the richness of the dynamic conversation. This is far from ideal, but the insights from this interview are so interesting that we wanted to still share them with you.*** You can learn more about The Birthing Place at birthingplacemidwifehoustonnaturalhomewaterbirthservicesnearme.com/. You can also find The Birthing Place on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at the handle @The Birthing Place. Find me on Instagram @AnjelicaMalone and at AnjelicaMalone.com. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. If you'd like to be a guest on The American Midwife Series, please send an email to hello@anjelicamalone.com, with details about who you are, where you're located, and a topic you'd like to discuss. We're especially interested in hearing from seasoned midwives of 10+ years and black midwives, but all are welcome. We'd love to hear from you! Send in a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/anjelica-malone/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anjelica-malone/message

Brandon Zech and Christina Rees discuss whether or not big-name art attractions are worth braving the crowds. "A lot of the art attractions that have a weight behind them are the hallmark pieces of art history, or the pieces that have come into the public eye — like the Sistine Chapel or the Mona Lisa." This week's podcast is supported in part by The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and their exhibitions Robyn O’Neil: WE, THE MASSES, on view through February 9, 2020, and FOCUS: Martine Gutierrez, on view through January 12, 2020. For more information, go here: bit.ly/33AcPXg Art Dirt is also supported by the University of Houston School of Art and their MFA and MA in Art History programs. The deadline to apply is January 15, 2020; to start your application and to learn more, go here: uh.edu/kgmca/art

It was my great pleasure to interview Trevor Cone, Malinda Beckam, Curtis Barber and Ron Jones about Dirt Dogs Theatre Company and to talk about their current production of "White Guy on the Bus" by Bruce Graham. It is the regional premiere of this play:Not everything is black and white. Moral boundaries are crossed and motivations of money, justice, and revenge lead to unexpected turns in White Guy on the Bus by Bruce Graham. A wealthy white businessman befriends a struggling black mother on a city bus and challenges her integrity. Just how far will each go to claim their power?Friday, Aug. 23 8:00 PMOpening Night Saturday, Aug. 24 8:00 PMSunday, Aug. 25 2:00 PM Buy TicketsThursday, Aug. 29 7:30 PM Buy Tickets Talkback Friday, Aug. 30 8:00 PM Buy TicketsSaturday, Aug. 31 8:00 PM Buy TicketsSunday, Sep. 1 2:00 PM Buy TicketsMonday, Sep. 2 7:30 PM Buy Tickets Industry Night Thursday, Sep. 5 7:30 PM Buy Tickets Talkback Friday, Sep. 6 8:00 PM Buy TicketsSaturday, Sep. 7 8:00 PM Buy TicketsTHE CAST:Crystal Rae portrays Shatique, a nursing student and single mom trying to make a better life for her 9-year-old son. Crystal is an actor and playwright who received her BFA in theatre from ACU Theatre - Abilene Christian University. Her one-woman show, Lions, just played in Chicago at the Prop Thtr Yippie Festival and recently won the Houston Play on Purpose - HPOP Showcase of Shorts! This is Crystal’s first performance with Dirt Dogs and you'll definitely want to witness it! Olivia Swasey portrays Molly, who is married to Christopher. Molly is a guidance counselor at a suburban private school and has a passionate desire to see her students succeed. Olivia is currently a second year acting student at the University of Houston School of Theatre and Dance. She is also an experienced voiceover talent working in anime. Like several of her cast-mates, Olivia is making her Dirt Dogs debut. Get your tickets now to see this young talent's bold performance!Dayne Lathrop portrays Christopher, who as a young boy endeared himself to his neighbors, Ray and Roz, as a sort of surrogate son. Dayne has a bit in common with his onstage persona: he’s often endearing himself to theatre audiences, as well as to the patrons at Bacco Wine & Spirits where he works as a bartender and creates unique craft cocktails. In addition, Dayne is a teaching artist in the Staging STEM and the Play Makers programs at Alley Theatre. We’re delighted to have this talented performer make his debut on the Dirt Dogs stage!Elizabeth Byrd Shipsey (“Byrdie”) portrays Roz, the logical yet passionate wife to financier Ray. In real life, Byrdie is a choir director for middle and high school students at Westbury Christian School / Westbury Christian Fine Arts, as well as a member of The Church of St. John the Divine. She recently returned to Houston where she is a veteran stage actor and is represented by Pastorini Bosby Talent Agency. She is well-known to Houston audiences, but is new to the Dirt Dogs family, so please join us in welcoming Byrdie as she makes her DDTCo. debut!Kevin Daugherty portrays Ray, a white, wealthy investment banker who befriends a single, black mom on a city bus. Kevin is a dedicated actor who works the early morning shift at Starbucks, builds sets for theatres such as Island ETC (east-end theatre company), and then travels from Galveston to Houston for rehearsal nearly every day. He is a formidable talent who has previously graced our stage in powerful performances—from a gritty cop in A Steady Rain to a shock-jock in Talk Radio. Dirt Dogs is excited to have Kevin back to open our fourth season! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since 1983, The Parish School has educated children who have communication delays and learning differences, empowering them with the tools to succeed. In this episode, The Parish School’s director of arts and sciences, Terri Garth, discusses the history of The Parish School, provides background on the school’s founder and delves into the educational philosophy, therapeutic approach, and underlying beliefs that make up “The Parish Way.” Additionally, she explains the emphasis on the arts, nature-based learning and camp-like feel to the campus atmosphere, as well as the reasoning behind our multi-aged classroom approach. This episode offers something for everyone, no matter your level of familiarity with The Parish School.About TerriTerri’s work as an educator began at The Parish School, where she was instrumental in the development of the school’s theater program, and later its Integrated Arts and Sciences department, which includes art and music classes and therapy, digital learning, a library with makerspace, theater, P.E., and nature studies. In addition to the big impact Terri makes in the academic lives of students, Terri co-founded the Margaret Noecker Nature Center in 2012. Utilizing The Parish School’s 17-acre campus, the Nature Center is an integrated, nature-based learning environment that facilitates children’s intellectual, social and emotional development through direct engagement with the natural world. A former Parish parent herself, The Parish School would not be where it is today without Terri’s guidance, experience and passion.Related Articles/Links:The Parish School Website: www.parishschool.orgSupport the show (https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/supportTPS?code=New%20Website)

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4/8/19 Offsite: Texas Light: The Art & Architecture of the Rothko Chapel University of Houston Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Theater Presented in partnership with the University of Houston School of Architecture, this program explored the role of light in creating intentional experiences, and the history of the Rothko Chapel’s architectural design with special focus on the skylight, from conception to post-renovation. The program included presentations by Christopher Rothko, George Sexton, and Stephen Cassell, and will be followed by a moderated conversation by Sandra Zalman, UH Art History Professor. Christopher Rothko, writer, son of the artist Mark Rothko, and former Chair of the Rothko Chapel Board of Directors, will share the history of the commission and design of the Rothko Chapel, the collaboration between Mark Rothko and original architect Phillip Johnson, the importance of natural light in the Rothko Chapel (and how this differs from Rothko paintings) and the past iterations of the Chapel skylight since its opening in 1971. Stephen Cassell, founding Principal of Architecture Research Office (ARO), who is leading the restoration effort of the Chapel, will discuss the current state of the Chapel and the planned restoration project, including the new skylight, that will for the first time fully bring the Chapel into alignment with Mark Rothko’s original vision. Cassell will also describe the expansion of the Chapel’s campus with three new buildings that support the Chapel’s public programs. George Sexton, Founder and Principal of George Sexton Associates, and an expert in museum lighting will discuss how the design of the new skylight and baffle system was developed through the use of a large-scale day-light model. Sexton will also discuss the innovative artificial lighting system that will light the paintings. This event was one in a series of offsite programs presented by the Rothko Chapel in partnership with Houston-area organizations while the Chapel is closed for renovations. The Rothko Chapel and grounds are closed to the public, to reopen in winter 2019/2020. This temporary closure is the first part of the implementation of the Rothko Chapel Opening Spaces master plan, focused on preserving the Chapel as a unique public art site and spiritual space, serving the growing number of visitors and program participants, and setting the stage for programmatic expansion.

This month’s guest is Jim Johnson, who is an IDEA associate editor, a professor and director of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance, and founder of AccentHelp. Paul and Jim talk about dialects and accents, dialect-sample gathering, dialects on stage and in film, and accents and dialects in life.

Wednesday, July 5 6:30 - 8:00 PM Artists Panel: Delilah Montoya is currently a professor of Photography and Digital Media at the University of Houston School of Art. As a photographic printmaker who has experimented with most print processes, Delilah consistently pushes the boundaries of what is technically possible and conceptually challenging. Kali Spitzer earned a diploma in Professional Photography from the Western Academy and studied at the Institute of American Indian Arts and Santa Fe Community College in Santa Fe. She challenges pre-conceived notions of race, gender and identity through her portraits. Her aim is to provide space for people to be seen, heard and represented in the way they want. Laurie Tümer teaches Photography, Art Criticism and Art History at Santa Fe Community College, and Writing at Northern New Mexico College. Laurie addresses a variety of themes in her work from the presence of chemicals in our lives to clouds. Moderator: Laura Addison is currently the Curator of European & American Folk Art Collections at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe. The photography exhibition and artists talks at David Richard Gallery during the exhibition are in conjunction with the New Mexico State Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts and are part of PhotoSummer 2017

In this edition of the I'm Black, He's Mexican Podcast, Arizona Verse & Soul Papo join forces to wax philosophically about Arizona's continued health concerns, the history of the Bible, Houston School officials call police on student with $2 bill, Teen arrested after flashing penis in yearbook, villagers confuse sex toy for angel, Afeni Shakur passes away at 69 shortly after 'All Eyez on Me' wraps up filming, 50 Cent mocks disabled teen, Larry Wilmore made White People extremely uncomfortable at the White House Correspondents Dinner and defends his use of the N-Word to Piers Morgan, Synesthesia mask gives you the ability to smell colors and of course.. dedications. #IBHM If you don't like this podcast, you're probably racist... The Official Website: www.ibhmpodcast.com Email Us: ibhmpodcast@gmail.com Follow on Social Media: www.facebook.com/ibhmpodcast www.youtube.com/ibhmpodcast www.ibhmpodcast.tumblr.com www.twitter.com/ibhmpodcast Subscribe to the podcast: on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/im-black-hes-mexican-podcast/id692728763 on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ibhmpodcast on Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=38104&refid=stpr on Tune-In Radio http://tunein.com/radio/Im-Black-Hes-Mexican-Podcast-p547515/

2016 marks the 10th anniversary of our partnership with Houston School and its surrounding neighborhood. We could look back and think, Wow, we're awesome! We did so many good things! Or we could try to do something amazing stretch ourselves further than we've ever gone in our quest of learning to love and like Jesus.