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How do you turn complex environmental health data into something people can actually use—and trust?  In this episode of Empathy Affect, we talk with Matthew Montesano, senior director of data communication at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Bureau of Environmental Surveillance and Policy. Matthew leads the team behind the city's Environment & Health Data Portal, a public-facing platform that unpacks key environmental health topics—like air quality, heat, and traffic—and distills complex data into clear, accessible information New Yorkers can use to understand their environment and protect their health.  We explore how thoughtful design, clear communication, and human-centered strategy can transform government data into trusted sources of information. This episode dives into how cities can meet the public's expectations for clear, actionable information.  Matthew Montesano is the senior director of data communication at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Bureau of Environmental Surveillance and Policy. He was previously the immunizations program communication lead for the City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health and led the development and maintenance of the Minnesota Public Health Data Access Portal. He has experience in community organizing, grant writing, and health communication. More Links and Information Check out more Fors Marsh Media Connect or partner with Fors Marsh Explore NYC's Environment & Health Data Portal 

The U.S. may be one of the world's wealthiest nations, but when it comes to the health of pregnant Black women, our maternal health outcomes rank alongside those of developing countries. Black maternal morbidity—pregnancy-related complications that cause short- or long-term health problems—continues to be a crisis. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health, in collaboration with Birth Justice Philly, has released a groundbreaking report: “Severe Maternal Morbidity in Philadelphia, 2016-2022.” This report sheds light on alarming disparities in maternal health. Dr. Aasta D. Mehta, Director of the Division of Maternal, Child, and Family Health, joins us to discuss the findings, the city's initiatives to address this crisis, and how this data can drive meaningful change.

Breaking Free: Addressing Tobacco Use in the LGBT+ CommunityWhile tobacco use has declined in many populations, some groups—like the LGBT+ community—continue to be disproportionately affected due to targeted advertising and misleading campaigns by the tobacco industry. I speak with Ryan Coffman, Tobacco Policy and Control Program Manager at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, about effective strategies to quit smoking. We discuss their campaign, "If I Can Quit Smoking, So Can You," as well as an influencer-driven initiative designed to support LGBT+ individuals on their journey to quitting.

Breaking Free: Addressing Tobacco Use in the LGBT+ CommunityWhile tobacco use has declined in many populations, some groups—like the LGBT+ community—continue to be disproportionately affected due to targeted advertising and misleading campaigns by the tobacco industry. I speak with Ryan Coffman, Tobacco Policy and Control Program Manager at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, about effective strategies to quit smoking. We discuss their campaign, "If I Can Quit Smoking, So Can You," as well as an influencer-driven initiative designed to support LGBT+ individuals on their journey to quitting.

I share the inspiring story of Kalyn Walker, who was granted parole from SCI Phoenix and released on Sunday, January 12, 2025. Kalyn graduated from the F.A.C.T. Experience (Fathers and Children Together) with his daughter in 2023, a transformative program that strengthens connections between incarcerated fathers and their children, aiming to break the cycle of incarceration. To celebrate his release, the F.A.C.T. Experience organized a heartfelt luncheon to surprise Kalyn's daughter and his son—whom he had never seen outside the prison walls. I had the privilege of witnessing and recording this powerful reunion with the help of my longtime friend, Kempis Songster, also known as Gani. A founding member of F.A.C.T., Gani was released in December 2017 after serving over 30 years as a juvenile lifer. Learn more about the impactful work of the F.A.C.T. Experience at factexperience.org.  First,  I address the pressing issue of tobacco use, which disproportionately affects Philadelphia communities, particularly low-income neighborhoods, racial and ethnic minorities, women, and members of the military. These groups are often targeted by the tobacco industry through aggressive advertising and disinformation campaigns. I speak with Ryan Coffman, Tobacco Policy and Control Program Manager at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, about effective strategies to quit smoking and the “IF I CAN QUIT SMOKING, SO CAN YOU” campaign. Did you know that people who call 1-800-QUIT-NOW are up to four times more likely to quit for good? For more information:Instagram: @P00h0lpublichealthWebsite: www.gethealthyphilly.org 

In this episode, I speak with Amanda Harrity, Director of Product Program for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP), about one of the most exciting times of the year—the return of Girl Scout Cookies! From January 16th through March 9th, Girl Scouts across Eastern Pennsylvania will be selling cookies in-person, door-to-door, at local booths, and online. But this is more than just a cookie sale; it's a unique program that empowers young entrepreneurs by teaching essential skills such as goal setting, money management, and business ethics. Plus, all proceeds directly benefit Girl Scouts in our region, supporting their programs and initiatives. Ready to stock up on your favorite cookies and support a great cause? Let's dive in! For more information on purchasing cookies in your community and supporting the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, visit gsep.org/cookies. Follow GSEP on social media for updates and inspiration:Instagram: @girlscoutsepennFacebook: GirlScoutsEPennYouTube: GirlScoutsEPennLinkedIn: Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania I address the pressing issue of tobacco use, which disproportionately affects Philadelphia communities, particularly low-income neighborhoods, racial and ethnic minorities, women, and members of the military. These groups are often targeted by the tobacco industry through aggressive advertising and disinformation campaigns. I speak with Ryan Coffman, Tobacco Policy and Control Program Manager at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, about effective strategies to quit smoking and their campaign “IF I CAN QUIT SMOKING, SO CAN YOU.”  Did you know that people who call 1-800-QUIT-NOW are up to four times more likely to quit for good? For more information:Instagram: @P00h0lpublichealthWebsite: www.gethealthyphilly.org    In this month's SpeakOut with Angela Giampolo, aka Philly Gay Lawyer, we explore pressing issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community. This episode focuses on Meta's decision to end third-party fact-checking on platforms like Facebook, raising concerns about misinformation and its impact on marginalized groups. We'll also discuss the growing movement within the LGBTQ+ community to leave Facebook due to hate speech, safety concerns, and Meta's policies. Angela unpacks the implications of these shifts, the power dynamics of social media, and what leaving these platforms could mean for visibility and advocacy.Giampolo Law Group  X: @Philly Gay Lawyer Instagram: @yourgaylawyerTikTok: @gaylawyer

I address the pressing issue of tobacco use, which disproportionately affects Philadelphia communities, particularly low-income neighborhoods, racial and ethnic minorities, women, and members of the military. These groups are often targeted by the tobacco industry through aggressive advertising and disinformation campaigns. I speak with Ryan Coffman, Tobacco Policy and Control Program Manager at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, about effective strategies to quit smoking and their campaign “IF I CAN QUIT SMOKING, SO CAN YOU.”  Did you know that people who call 1-800-QUIT-NOW are up to four times more likely to quit for good? For more information:Instagram: @P00h0lpublichealthWebsite: www.gethealthyphilly.org

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Quitting smoking is challenging, but there are resources available to help. In this segment, I talk with Ryan Coffman (he/him), MPH, CHES, CTTS-M, who manages the Tobacco Policy and Control Program for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. Ryan discusses the PA Free Quitline and other free resources designed to support you on your journey to becoming tobacco-free. Website and Social Media:Website: SmokefreePhilly.orgFacebook and X: @gethealthyphInstagram: @gethealthyphilly

Join me as I chat with Nafees Norris, an inspiring scientist and the CEO and Founder of Nafees Innovations. Nafees shares his journey from being doubted by those around him to leading groundbreaking work with pharmaceutical companies. He is also passionate about increasing youth engagement in the sciences. Website and Social Media:Website: nafeesino.comInstagram: @nafeesinnovationsQuitting smoking is challenging, but there are resources available to help. In this segment, I talk with Ryan Coffman (he/him), MPH, CHES, CTTS-M, who manages the Tobacco Policy and Control Program for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. Ryan discusses the PA Free Quitline and other free resources designed to support you on your journey to becoming tobacco-free. Website and Social Media:Website: SmokefreePhilly.orgFacebook and X: @gethealthyphInstagram: @gethealthyphilly

Philly has amazing nightlife — but, it could be even better. For example, the city could use more late-night food spots and transit options. Plus, businesses that operate at night have unique challenges and need specific kinds of support to thrive. That's why the Philadelphia Department of Commerce created a new job in 2022: the Night Time Economy Director, aka the city's “Night Mayor.” We're revisiting a conversation between host Trenae Nuri and Night Mayor Raheem Manning about the role and the needs of the businesses and people who keep our city going from sundown to sunrise. Read the City's first-year progress report on Philly's night time economy here. Businesses can contact the Department of Commerce's Office of Business Services by calling 215-683-2100 or emailing business@phila.gov. Support is available in languages including Chinese, Khmer, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Learn more about the sponsor of this July 29th episode:  Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black infants in Philadelphia are more likely to die within the first year of their lives than babies of other races or ethnicities. In order to help reduce these high infant mortality rates, the city is launching Philly Joy Bank, a guaranteed income pilot program for 250 pregnant Philadelphians. Last spring, host Trenae Nuri talked with Dr. Stacey Kallem, pediatrician and director of the Division of Maternal, Child and Family Health at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Lydia Seymour, Community Action Network coordinator for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health's division of Maternal, Child and Family Health, about how this pilot program will support expecting Philadelphians.  Find out more about the Philly Joy Bank program and how to apply. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 26th episode: Tecovas Babbel Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Ronald Collman, Director of the Penn Center for AIDS Research at the University of Pennsylvania, and Dr. Florence Momplaisir, Assistant Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and the Vice Chief for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Perelman School of Medicine at UPenn, discussed Philadelphia's rank as a national top 50 ‘hot spot' by the CDC for new HIV transmissions and their concerns for the city if Syringe Exchange Services are stopped.   After discussing the biology of HIV we looked at the numbers for our city, 20,000 persons with HIV in Philadelphia, 30,000 in region with almost 400 new infections per year.  While two-thirds of the people living with HIV are on treatment and suppressed, a third are not and are able to transmit the virus.  In Philadelphia 28% of the persons with HIV are women, one of the highest percentages in the country.  The primary transmission method is sex, however intravenous drug use is another cause, one that can soon explode with new city restrictions on needle exchange programming.  Treatments for HIV are great, but not as great as staying HIV negative: even with therapy, people with HIV are more likely to get the conditions of ageing including heart attacks, cancers, dementia and kidney failure.   Prevention is vital, if treated a person can reach U=U status, undetectable means un-transmittable.  PrEP, either daily oral or by scheduled injection, prevents infection, and there is even a ‘morning after' medication that can prevent the disease even through contaminated needle transmission.  Breaking down the numbers 64% of PWH are Black and 16% Hispanic.  The rates are 7x higher in Black & Hispanic and a Black male having sex with males faces a 1:3 lifetime risk for infection.  We discussed the underuse of treatment and PrEP in ethnic and minority communities, a combination of lack of knowledge and lack of access.  Youth numbers are also increasing, through carelessness and a mistaken belief that it is not a concern any more or that their circles are not affected. The two made their case for continued Syringe Exchange Services noting that when introduced to Philadelphia in the 90's, it reduced HIV transmission by 95%.  They pointed out that epidemics don't stay contained, and will penetrate the broader Philadelphia community, in particular women who will have acquired it through sexual contact.   They note that defunding clean syringes won't stop people from injecting, and syringe exchange is a major way that IDUs end up linked to rehab care successfully.    They also argued that saving $700,000 spent on needles will be more than offset by the cost for HIV and Hepatitis C care, as well as the cost of wound infections which is a huge burden on the City's health care system and a big user of ER services, which makes it harder for others to access ER services.   For more information about PrEp and other HIV services, contact the Philadelphia Department of Health at PhillyKeepOnLoving.com

In this episode we explore inspired leadership; how channeling our faiths and the spirit of those proximate to injustice can get us closer to Dr. King's dream of “beloved community,” and to the philanthropy's roots roots  in love for humankind. Robert K. Ross is president and chief executive officer of The California Endowment, a private statewide foundation established in 1996 to address the health needs of Californians. Before he joined the endowment in 2000, he served as director of the Health and Human Services Agency for the County of San Diego. He has an extensive background in health philanthropy and as a public health administrator and clinician. He has served as a commissioner for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health; medical director for LINK School-Based Clinic Program in Camden, New Jersey; an instructor of clinical medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; and as a faculty member at San Diego State University's School of Public Health. He has been involved in community and professional activities at both the local and national level. He is a member of the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans and co-chair of the Diversity in Philanthropy Coalition. He is a past member of the California Health Benefit Exchange Board, the Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Board, National Vaccine Advisory Committee, and the boards of Grantmakers in Health, the National Marrow Donor Program, San Diego United Way, and Jackie Robinson YMCA. In addition to serving on the PPIC Statewide Survey Advisory Committee, he is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pediatrics and has served on the President's Summit for America's Future. He chaired the national Boost for Kids Initiative and was honored by the Council on Foundations as the Distinguished Grantmaker of the Year for 2008. He received his MD, MPA, and bachelor's degrees from the University of Pennsylvania.

Xylazine Use Among People Who Inject Drugs, Philadelphia 2022   Host Shawn McNiel, MD,  is joined by Marissa Tan, DO, an Epidemiology Intelligence Service (EIS) Fellow for the Center of Disease Control and Prevention through the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. Dr. Tan and her co-authors sought to help clinicians better identify individuals at risk and inform patients and clinicians about xylazine risk factors. Dr. Tan discusses their findings from National HIV Behavioral Surveillance Survey among persons who inject drugs data and offers recommendations for clinicians and public health professionals.    Show Links: Xylazine Use Among People Who Inject Drugs, Philadelphia 2022 Journal of Addiction Medicine, 18(2):p 194-200, 3/4 2024. March-April 2024

When it comes to HIV and AIDS, we can get to zero infections, zero deaths and zero stigma. at the beginning of this pandemic - that hope seemed impossible but with the advent of new drugs that greatly reduce the chance of HIV infection among the sexually active - maybe this dream is possible through the use of PrEP – a regular treatment that reduces the risk of HIV up to 99 percent. I speak to local musician Sug Daniels who is supporting the Philadelphia Department of Public Health's efforts to offer free and confidential HIV testing, free PrEP, and other resources— to help combat AIDS and Javontae Lee Williams, Prevention Program manager for the division of HIV Health for the Department of Public Health. Find out more at Philly Keep on Loving campaign and to hear music by Sug Daniels go to https://www.sugdaniels.com/I speak to Cheryl Brubaker, Executive Director, Women's Resource Center about Girls Lead, is a leadership and life skills program that WRC started in 1999 to help middle and high school girls with untapped leadership potential find their footing and thrive. www.WomensResourceCenter.net    Women's Resource Center | Wayne PA | Facebook             https://twitter.com/womensrc            Women's Resource Center (Greater Philadelphia Area) | LinkedIn             Women's Resource Center (@womensrc) • Instagram photos and videosIf you drive down Kelly Drive by the Falls Bridge, you might want to take a detour into East Falls a vibrant neighborhood – to tell us more about this community I'll be speaking with Michelle Feldman Executive Director of East Falls Development Corp.  https://discovereastfalls.org/  

Marissa Esser, CDC Alcohol Program Lead, discusses the steep rise in deaths from excessive alcohol use; Carolyn Mullen, ASTHO Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Relations, gives an update on the public health funding situation; and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health along with the Public Health AmeriCorps tell us about cultivating future public health leaders. CDC Webpage: Deaths from Excessive Alcohol Use — United States, 2016–2021 ASTHO Webpage: Legislative Alerts ASTHO Blog Article: Building Public Health Leaders: Voices from Public Health AmeriCorps ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed  

Washington, DC, March 22, 2024 — On this month's podcast, the National Association of County and City Health Officials' (NACCHO) Victoria Van de Vate, Director of Government Affairs, and Lauren Mastroberardino, Government Affairs Senior Specialist, recapped NACCHO's annual Local Public Health on the Hill event, which engaged over 100 Congressional Offices on key policy and funding needs of local health departments. Later, they discussed the release of President Biden's Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget proposal. Learn more about the Public Health Workforce Loan Repayment Program, and read NACCHO's blog post, “White House Release President's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Proposal.”   Later in the program (6:21), Robin Mowson, Director of Immunization at NACCHO, and Amber Tirmal, Immunization Program Manager at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, discussed the recent measles outbreak in the United States and initiatives they have implemented to prevent another spread in Philadelphia. As of March 14, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 58 measles cases in 17 different states, matching the total number of U.S. cases reported in 2023. Earlier this year, Philadelphia had eight confirmed cases. Now that their outbreak is over, they continue to focus their efforts on using data-driven approaches to identify and address lower pockets of vaccination coverage, educating communities on vaccine health and building key partnerships, specifically with the local school district. Listen to the episode and read NACCHO's new blog on the measles outbreak.    ###    About NACCHO The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) represents the country's over 3,300 local governmental health departments. These city, county, metropolitan, district, and tribal departments work every day to protect and promote health and well-being for all people in their communities. For more information about NACCHO, please visit www.naccho.org.

Philly has amazing nightlife — but, it could be even better. The city could use more late night food spots and transit options. Plus, businesses that operate at night have unique challenges and need specific kinds of support to thrive. That's why the Philadelphia Department of Commerce created a new job in 2022: the Night Time Economy Director, aka the city's “Night Mayor.” Host Trenae Nuri talks with Night Mayor Raheem Manning about his first year on the job and the needs of the businesses and people who keep our city going from sundown to sunrise. Read Philly's progress report on the night time economy here. Are you a business in need of support? Contact the Department of Commerce's Office of Business Services by calling 215-683-2100 or emailing business@phila.gov. Support is available in several languages including Chinese, Khmer, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many Philadelphians don't have a primary care physician, making it harder to get basic checkups and manage health care overall. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Kelly McGuigan, an aspiring primary care physician and medical student at Thomas Jefferson University's Sidney Kimmel Medical College, about the barriers to primary care in the city and tips for finding a PCP.  Read Kelly's op-ed on primary care in Philly here.  Primary care resources mentioned in the episode:  City of Philadelphia primary care finder City of Philadelphia Health Centers Jefferson Health Appointment Request Penn Medicine Appointment Request Temple Health Appointment Request After this episode taped, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health provided these updated numbers regarding access to primary care in Philly: “In 2022, 12% of adults in Philadelphia—about 1 in 8 adults—did not have a primary care provider. 9% of adults in Philadelphia—about 1 in 11 adults—went without needed healthcare in the previous 12 months due to cost.”  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health's IF I CAN QUIT, SO CAN YOU campaign is designed to stop tobacco-use among all smokers, but particularly those in high-risk groups including:● Those in recovery from substance use, including opioid use● Pregnant or new moms ● Identify as LGBTQIA+● Individuals who work at places where tobacco use and exposure are high (e.g., food service, hospitality industry, trade professions, etc.)● Active duty members and veterans of the armed forces Hispanic and Latino communitiesI speak to Ryan Coffman, Tobacco Policy and Control Program Manager, Philadelphia Department of Public Health about the campaign that features real Philadephia who are former smokers to encourage and inspire other Philadelphians to quit. Coffman also discusses the resources available including the PA Free Quitline 1-800-QUIT-NOW. When it comes to HIV and AIDS, we can get to zero infections, zero deaths and zero stigma. at the beginning of this pandemic - that hope seemed impossible but with the advent of new drugs that greatly reduce the chance of HIV infection among the sexually active - maybe this dream is possible through the use of PrEP – a regular treatment that reduces the risk of HIV up to 99 percent. I speak to local musician Sug Daniels who is supporting the Philadelphia Department of Public Health's efforts to offer free and confidential HIV testing, free PrEP, and other resources— to help combat AIDS and Javontae Lee Williams, Prevention Program manager for the division of HIV Health for the Department of Public Health. Find out more at Philly Keep on Loving campaign and to hear music by Sug Daniels go to https://www.sugdaniels.com/ There are few jobs more critical to the future of our children and our country than teachers. but it's been more challenging than ever for those in the profession. Teach for America is working to provide a pathway to teaching. Anna Shurak, Executive Director, Teach For America – Philadelphia talks about their program's efforts to train the next generation of teachers.Website and social media handles and tags teachforamerica.org/greater-philadelphia Instagram: @tfaphillyphamX: @tfaphillypham FB: https://www.facebook.com/TFAGreaterPhilly/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teach-for-america-greater-philadelphia/

Chris and Rob react to Joel Embiids big night after he scored 70 points on the San Antonio Spurs! Former Philadelphia Tribune Columnist and Communication Director for the Philadelphia Department of Prisons John Mitchell joins the show! Former NFL Executive of the year Randy Mueller joins the guys to talk everything NFL! Finally, It's your turn its trash talking Tuesday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manny Citron, Chief of Staff for Philadelphia's Department of Labor, joins NPM's Colt Shaw this week to discuss the forthcoming Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub, dubbed MACH2.The city's point man for the project, Citron discusses next steps for the ambitious hub and the early partners already lining up to participate, as well as the hope that hydrogen could one day power hard-to-electrify sectors like heavy industry and trucking across the Mid-Atlantic.NPM recently announced a European expansion via its strategic acquisition of Energy Rev, a leading London-based proprietary news service focused on Europe's renewable energy and energy transition financing and M&A market.

Did you know that 9 in 10 people who enroll in coverage through Get Covered New Jersey quality for financial help and many can find a plan with a premium of $10 dollar a month or less. I speak to New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance Acting Commissioner Justin Zimmerman who tells us about Get Covered New Jersey, the state's official health insurance marketplace. Consumers must enroll by Dec. 31 for coverage starting Jan. 1; if they enroll by Jan. 31, coverage will begin Feb. 1.To enroll and find information about how to get free help enrolling, visit: www.GetCovered.NJ.gov. or call 1-833-677-1010. When it comes to HIV and AIDS, we can get to zero infections, zero deaths and zero stigma. at the beginning of this pandemic - that hope seemed impossible but with the advent of new drugs that greatly reduce the chance of HIV infection among the sexually active - maybe this dream is possible through the use of PrEP – a regular treatment that reduces the risk of HIV up to 99 percent. I speak to local musician Sug Daniels who is supporting the Philadelphia Department of Public Health's efforts to offer free and confidential HIV testing, free PrEP, and other resources— to help combat AIDS and Javontae Lee Williams, Prevention Program Manager for the Division of HIV Health for the Department of Public Health. Find out more at Philly Keep on Loving campaign and to hear music by Sug Daniels go to https://www.sugdaniels.com/I speak to the President and CEO of Philadelphia Youth Network Wendy Ann Roberts Johnson. We chat about their efforts to provide young people with employment and job experience. We also speak about the Youth Works summer youth jobs program. https://www.pyninc.org/

When it comes to HIV and AIDS, we can get to zero infections, zero deaths and zero stigma. at the beginning of this pandemic - that hope seemed impossible but with the advent of new drugs that greatly reduce the chance of HIV infection among the sexually active - maybe this dream is possible through the use of PrEP – a regular treatment that reduces the risk of HIV up to 99 percent. I speak to local musician Sug Daniels who is supporting the Philadelphia Department of Public Health's efforts to offer free and confidential HIV testing, free PrEP, and other resources— to help combat AIDS and Javontae Lee Williams, Prevention Program manager for the division of HIV Health for the Department of Public Health. Find out more at Philly Keep on Loving campaign and to hear music by Sug Daniels go to https://www.sugdaniels.com/ I speak to the President and CEO of Philadelphia Youth Network Wendy Ann Roberts Johnson. We chat about their efforts to provide young people with employment and job experience. We also speak about the Youth Works summer youth jobs program. https://www.pyninc.org/

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health's IF I CAN QUIT, SO CAN YOU campaign is designed to stop tobacco-use among all smokers, but particularly those in high-risk groups including:● Those in recovery from substance use, including opioid use● Pregnant or new moms ● Identify as LGBTQIA+● Individuals who work at places where tobacco use and exposure are high (e.g., food service, hospitality industry, trade professions, etc.)● Active duty members and veterans of the armed forces Hispanic and Latino communitiesI speak to Ryan Coffman, Tobacco Policy and Control Program Manager, Philadelphia Department of Public Health about the campaign that features real Philadephia who are former smokers to encourage and inspire other Philadelphians to quit. Coffman also discusses the resources available including the PA Free Quitline 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

Rabiah Asif, MPH is a Mobile Testing Supervisor at City of Philadelphia - Department of Public Health. She has over five years of experience as a prevention practitioner and is a health equity advocate, a data driven innovator. She was awarded the 2022, top 25 Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health alumni.She conferred a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Rutgers University with an additional health administration certificate and then got her Master of Public Health in Community Health and Prevention at Drexel University.Join Our Email BlastFull Episode ShownotesConnect with guestFollow The Public Health Millennial on InstagramConnect with Omari on LinkedInChapters:@0:00 Episode Teaser@1:30 Rabiah Asif, MPH@3:40 Identify and personal background@5:03 Contact Tracing During Covid19, a Systemic Public Health Failures@13:40 What is public health?@15:00 Bachelors in Public Health at Rutgers University@18:44 Mental health toll@21:45 Undergrad experiences@29:02 School Choice as first generation student@30:15 Undergrad takeaways@30:55 Project Assistant at Mathematica@32:33 Master of Public Health At Drexel University@34:13 MPH experiences@38:04 MPH Takeaways@40:45 Health Educator with Lawrence Township Health Department@44:00 Covid19 Response & Contact Tracing Coordinator at City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health@47:48 Mobile Testing Supervisor at City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health@50:10 Mobile Testing Presenting at APHA@55:56 Future predictions & connect @57:13 The Furious Five @1:01:45 Share, Like, SupportSupport the showThanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support:- Contribute to the show (one-time or monthly)- The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website- Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn- Support on The Public Health Store

There are few jobs more critical to the future of our children and our country than teachers. but it's been more challenging than ever for those in the profession. Teach for America is working to provide a pathway to teaching. Anna Shurak, Executive Director, Teach For America – Philadelphia talks about their program's efforts to train the next generation of teachers.Website and social media handles and tags teachforamerica.org/greater-philadelphia Instagram: @tfaphillyphamX: @tfaphillypham FB: https://www.facebook.com/TFAGreaterPhilly/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teach-for-america-greater-philadelphia/ I'm joined by Angela Giampolo of Giampolo Law Group for our once-a-month segment SpeakOUT which takes a look at issues facing the LGBTQIA+ community and how they relate to all of us. This week – good news: The election of the first openly LGBTQ City Councilmember Rue Landau and the signing of an executive order protecting individuals seeking, receiving and providing gender affirming health care. Mayor Kenney Signs Executive Order Protecting Individuals Seeking, Receiving and Providing Gender-Affirming Health Care https://www.phillygaylawyer.com/https://giampololaw.com/ First, I speak to Dr. Jill Bowen, Commissioner of the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services about the 988 Lifeline, a national network of over 200 local, independent crisis centers equipped to help people in mental health-related distress or experiencing a suicidal crisis via call, chat, or text. The 988 Lifeline provides free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the U.S. We also discussed the DBHIDS website that provides a wealth of mental health resources. DBHIDS Mental Health/Substance Use Resources.

I talk to Jenne Johns who has created a nonprofit, Once Upon a Preemie to address the health disparities black families face when a child is born prematurely. www.onceuponapreemie.org @onceapreemie (IG) once-upon-a-preemie-academy (LI) @onceuponapreemie (FB) Supporting The mental wellness of workers is not only the right thing to do - but it can also help the bottom line. I speak to Tonya Ladipo, Founder and CEO of The Ladipo Group, LLC, the visionary behind the region's only therapy, counseling, and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion consulting practice specializing in serving Black and African American communities. We discuss the importance of culturally competent mental health support in the workplace.The Ladipo Group First, I speak to Dr. Jill Bowen, Commissioner of the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services about the 988 Lifeline, a national network of over 200 local, independent crisis centers equipped to help people in mental health-related distress or experiencing a suicidal crisis via call, chat, or text. The 988 Lifeline provides free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the U.S. We also discussed the DBHIDS website that provides a wealth of mental health resources.DBHIDS Mental Health/Substance Use Resources.

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health's IF I CAN QUIT, SO CAN YOU campaign is designed to stop tobacco-use among all smokers, but particularly those in high-risk groups including:● Those in recovery from substance use, including opioid use● Pregnant or new moms ● Identify as LGBTQIA+● Individuals who work at places where tobacco use and exposure are high (e.g., food service, hospitality industry, trade professions, etc.)● Active duty members and veterans of the armed forces Hispanic and Latino communitiesI speak to Ryan Coffman, Tobacco Policy and Control Program Manager, Philadelphia Department of Public Health about the campaign that features real Philadephia who are former smokers to encourage and inspire other Philadelphians to quit. Coffman also discusses the resources available including the PA Free Quitline 1-800-QUIT-NOW. as well as the Great American Smokeout November 16th. The AACR Philadephia Marathon Weekend is just around the corner. I speak to 1. Dr. John Luksch Sports Medicine Physician at Rothman Orthopaedics about important advice for seasoned and novice runners as they get ready to race. Rothman Orthopaedic Institute AACR Philadelphia Marathon

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health's IF I CAN QUIT, SO CAN YOU campaign is designed to stop tobacco-use among all smokers, but particularly those in high-risk groups including:● Those in recovery from substance use, including opioid use● Pregnant or new moms ● Identify as LGBTQIA+● Individuals who work at places where tobacco use and exposure are high (e.g., food service, hospitality industry, trade professions, etc.)● Active duty members and veterans of the armed forces Hispanic and Latino communitiesI speak to Ryan Coffman, Tobacco Policy and Control Program Manager, Philadelphia Department of Public Health about the campaign that features real Philadephia who are former smokers to encourage and inspire other Philadelphians to quit. Coffman also discusses the resources available including the PA Free Quitline 1-800-QUIT-NOW. as well as the Great American Smokeout November 16th. The AACR Philadephia Marathon Weekend is just around the corner. I speak to 1. Dr. John Luksch Sports Medicine Physician at Rothman Orthopaedics about important advice for seasoned and novice runners as they get ready to race. Rothman Orthopaedic Institute AACR Philadelphia Marathon Finally, a tribute to Philadephia Mayor Election Cherelle Parker.

In this episode, guests Dia Harris from the North Carolina Department of Revenue and Rebecca Lopez Kriss from the Philadelphia Department of Revenue join Ryan Minnick, FTA COO, for a conversation about the role of communications in government and how reaching every citizen where they are is critical to the performance of revenue agencies nationwide.

A recent statewide study found that severe pregnancy complications spiked in Pennsylvania between 2016 and 2022, part of a worsening trend in maternal health outcomes. Now, Philadelphia is trying something new to address health problems during pregnancy. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Dr. Aasta Mehta, OB/GYN and Medical Officer of Women's Health for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, about the city's first-in-the-nation program to track and analyze complications. And, they share some resources for anyone who needs more support during a pregnancy. Learn more about the programs around maternal health here in Philly:  Birth Justice Philly summit happening October 26th Philly Families CAN provides resources for new parents  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lalitha Trivikram is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician who graduated from Penn State College of Medicine and completed her post-graduate training at the University of Michigan and New York Hospital - Cornell. She has over 20 years of experience in outpatient, inpatient, and congregate care settings, including skilled nursing, acute rehabilitation, and correctional facilities. Currently, she serves as a medical director in the Philadelphia Department of Prisons, the jail for the City of Philadelphia, which has a daily census of around 4,500 citizens and a patient population numbering nearly 18,000 individuals annually. In the spring of 2020, she stepped into public health when asked to be the lead physician in the COVID-19 response at the PDP. Under her leadership, the mortality rate from Covid has been one-tenth that of other regional jurisdictions. She is a family friend, and I had the luxury of shadowing her as an undergrad. Lalitha is a stunningly good diagnostician and a fantastic person all around.Aug 28th___0:00 - Intro1:21 - Statistics About Internal Medicine2:49 - Why is Internal Medicine?3:41 - Why Internal Medicine?10:32 - What was IM Residency Like?15:05 - Differences in the Residency years17:07 - inpatient vs outpatient20:16 - Working as the Medical Director in the Philadelphia Jail23:54 - An Average Day as the Medical Director26:25 - Difference diseases/injuries found in a jail setting32:41 - If I Give You $100 Million, What Would You Do?34:14 - Memorable Experiences at the prison38:37 - Thoughts about working in a prison39:57 - prison life during COVID-1950:06 - Best Thing About Internal Medicine51:01 - Worst Thing About Internal Medicine52:12 - Burning out54:01 -Choosing between the clinic and industry55:55 - Common myth about IM doctors57:57 - What makes the best IM student?1:04:40 - Characteristics of an IM student1:05:36 - Advice to students looking into a specialty1:06:44 - Future of Internal Medicine1:12:31 - Any Mistakes That You Made Throughout Your Career?1:16:16 - Closing Message1:17:35 - Outro__Resources___View the Show Notes Page for This Episode for a transcript and more information: zhighley.com/podcast___Connect With ZachMain YouTube: @ZachHighley Newsletter: https://zhighley.com/newsletter/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachhighley/?hl=enWebsite: https://zhighley.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/zachhighleyLinkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-highley-gergel-44763766/Business Inquiries: zachhighley@nebula.tv___Listen for FreeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23TvJdEBAJuW5WY1QHEc6A?si=cf65ae0abbaf46a4Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-zach-highley-show/id1666374777___Welcome to the Zach Highley Show, where we discuss personal growth and medicine to figure out how to improve our lives. My name is Zach a Resident Physician in Boston. Throughout these episodes, I'll interview top performers from around the world in business, life, and medicine in hopes of extracting the resources and techniques they use to get to the top.The best way to help the show is to share episodes on any platform. If you think a friend or family member will like a certain episode, send it to them!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marissa Leahy, BS is an Infection Control Practitioner at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She is an enthusiastic professional who transitioned from traditional public health to health care epidemiology. She conferred a Bachelors of Science in Public Health at Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health.Full Shownotes: https://thephmillennial.com/episode162Connect with Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissa-leahy-3925a913b/Sign up for email blasts: https://thephmillennial.com/signup/Chapters:@0:00 Episode Teaser@2:22 Marissa Leahy, BS Intro@3:00 Identify & personal background@3:40 Insights around transitioning out of traditional public health@7:08 Developing a mission in public health@9:30 What is public health?@11:15 Bachelors in public health at Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health@16:50 Experiences during undegraf@23:40 Minor in Sociology@25:55 Undergrad takeaways @29:00 Disease Intervention Specialist at City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health@39:20 Advice to stay motivated when struggling in job hunt @42:58 Prison Liaison at City of Philadelphia department of public health@47:50 Certificate in Phlebotomy@54:13 Epidemiology in Public Health Specialization Practice Non-credit course at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health@58:36 Infection Control Practitioner at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals@1:06:25 Future Predictions@1:10:35 The Furious FiveSupport the showThanks for tuning in. Let's all work together towards a culture of health, wellbeing, and equity for all. ⭐⭐ SUBSCRIBE & Leave a 5-STAR REVIEW! ⭐⭐ Follow & Support:- Contribute to the show (one-time or monthly)- The Public Health Millennial on IG - The Public Health Millennial on LinkedIn - The Public Health Millennial Website- Omari Richins, MPH on LinkedIn- Support on The Public Health Store

There is nothing harder to quit, no habit so radically hazardous to one's health yet difficult to break, than tobacco use. A great resource is Philadelphia Department of Public Health's Smoke Free Philly initiative and the PA Free Quitline (1-800-QUIT-NOW) - a telephone-based counseling service for Pennsylvanians that offers free, confidential coaching and lifestyle tips toward the cessation of smoking with no judgment. I speak with Ryan Coffman, Philadelphia Department of Public Health's Tobacco Policy and Control Program Manager.Website and social media handles and tags. www. Smokefreephilly.org; @gethealthyphl on Facebook and Twitter; @gethealthyphilly on Instagram. True West is a play by Sam Shepard about the sibling rivalry between two brothers and the dark side of the American Dream. I speak to director MeiAnn Teo and Sanjit De Silva one of the stars of People's Light's reimagining of this classic play.Website and social media handles and tags https://www.peopleslight.org/whats-on/20222023-season/true-west/ Social Media: @peopleslight https://www.instagram.com/peopleslight/ https://www.facebook.com/PeoplesLight/ https://youtube.com/@peopleslightofficial Are you one of the millions who are caring for an elder? I speak with Joanne Grossi, AARP PA's President Emeritus about why family caregivers need more support and AARP resources to help navigate the challenges. AARP Family Caregiving Website, aarp.org/caregiving AARP State Caregiver Resource Guide, aarp.org/caregiving/local/info-2021/state-caregiver-resources.html

There is nothing harder to quit, no habit so radically hazardous to one's health yet difficult to break, than tobacco use. A great resource is Philadelphia Department of Public Health's Smoke Free Philly initiative and the PA Free Quitline (1-800-QUIT-NOW) - a telephone-based counseling service for Pennsylvanians that offers free, confidential coaching and lifestyle tips toward the cessation of smoking with no judgment. I speak with Ryan Coffman, Philadelphia Department of Public Health's Tobacco Policy and Control Program Manager.Website and social media handles and tags. www.Smokefreephilly.org; @gethealthyphl on Facebook and Twitter; @gethealthyphilly on Instagram The brutal Murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till in 1955 was a catalyst for the Civil Rights movement. We'll tell you how the National Parks Conservation Association is working to create a new park site that honors Emmet and his mother Mamie Till-Mobley. I speak with Alan Spears, Senior Director of Cultural Resources and Government Affairs at the National Parks Conservation Association. National Trust for Historic Preservation The 2023 Black Star Film Festival is back August 2-6th uplifting the work of Black, Brown and Indigenous artists. I talk with Maori Karmael Holmes CEO and Artistic Director of Black Star. https://www.blackstarfest.org/ @blackstarfest (Instagram)

Start your weekend off with another episode of The People of Penn State! Today, we welcome alumna Dr. Ala Stanford to the program for an insightful conversation about medicine and health equity. Dr. Stanford discussed her time at Penn State, (including her days as a Lion Ambassador), her career path, transforming her private practice into a Covid-19 testing center during the height of the pandemic, what it's like to become a public figure, working with Will Smith, and disparities in healthcare. More background on Dr. Stanford:She gained national recognition during the COVID-19 pandemic using the infrastructure of her pediatric surgery practice to create a grassroots organization to focus on testing, contact tracing and vaccination in communities devoid of access to care and resources. Dr. Stanford has been a practicing physician for over 25 years. She is former director of the Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities of Temple University School of Medicine, a member of the Philadelphia Board of Health, Philadelphia Department of Health COVID19 advisory board and a trusted national leader and public health advocate. In addition to opening a Center for Health Equity to improve health outcomes in communities with the lowest life expectancy, her organization was responsible for providing over 100,000 COVID-19 tests and vaccinations. She earned two degrees from Penn State — a Bachelor of Science degree from the Eberly College of Science and a doctor of medicine degree from the College of Medicine — and went on to become the first African American female pediatric surgeon trained entirely in the United States. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Dr.  Stanford on social media: TwitterFacebookInstagramLearn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu. Follow the Penn State Alumni Association on:FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedIn-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro2:30 — Becoming a Penn Stater3:17 — Attending Penn State Behrend4:30 — Involvement as a student6:25 — Early beginnings of pursuing a career in medicine 9:40 — Ad Read #1 - LionLink10:57 — Career path up until the Covid-19 pandemic13:00 — Transforming her private practice into a Covid-19 testing unit16:30 — Becoming a public figure19:55 — Meeting and working with Will Smith22:53 — Disparities in healthcare and reaching health equity26:33 —Advice to young women pursuing a career in healthcare28:40 — Lighting Round Q&A, including a story meeting Keegan-Michael Key 35:00 — Outro 37:00 — Alma Mater

The remains of 50 unhoused Philadelphians will be laid to rest at Mount Peace Cemetery in North Philadelphia on Tuesday, May 23rd. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Michele Wexler, program manager of homeless services at the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services, and Quibila Divine, Chief Program Officer at SELF, Inc, about providing dignity for the remains of citizens who may been neglected during their lifetimes. Donate to the Lester Ross Memorial Fund here.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Martha Simmons, a family medicine doctor, offers an inclusive, judgment-free overview of the current landscape of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including why the rate of STI infection is on the rise and the best ways to protect yourself, including screening and vaccination. STIs are also commonly called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Dr. Simmons breaks down why infection is a more accurate term and discusses the stigma STIs have in our society.   Resources:  Centers for Disease Control and Prevent (CDC)  Planned Parenthood  City of Philadelphia – Department of Public Health  Living Well  Listen and subscribe to the Living Well Podcast by Jefferson Health on your preferred players: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean. 

Black infants in Philadelphia are more likely to die within the first year of their lives than babies of other races or ethnicities. So the city wants to roll out a new program to help reduce the city's high infant mortality rates. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Dr. Stacey Kallem, pediatrician and director of the Division of Maternal, Child and Family Health at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Lydia Seymour, Community Action Network coordinator for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health's division of Maternal, Child and Family Health, about how the Philly Joy Bank pilot program will support expecting Philadelphians.  You can stay updated about the Philly Joy Bank by following Philly Loves Families on Facebook and going to Philly CAN.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week inside The Pastor's Office, Rev. Jonathan A. Mason sits down with Ryan Harris, Founder and CEO of As I Plant This Seed. Beginning as a simple desire to give back to the community, Ryan's vision quickly developed into major annual events and weekly programming. As I Plant This Seed consistently services over 500 youth each event and enrolls over 70 kids each program cycle. Ryan's vision for As I Plant This Seed is to provide youth and families with the resources and skills necessary to change their outlook on life and equip and empower them to ultimately decide their own outcomes. Then, catch a conversation with Philadelphia incoming Deputy Health Commissioner Dr. Frank Franklin. In September 2021, the Health Department hired Frank A. Franklin, PhD, JD, MPH as Deputy Commissioner of Health at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. This position had been open since the resignation of Dr. Caroline Johnson in January of that year. Previously, Dr. Franklin served as the Director of Epidemiology, Analytics and Evaluation Division at the Multnomah County Health Department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reducing violence in the city can seem like an impossible job but there are people doing great work. I'll be telling you about a program called YEAH Philly co-founded by Executive Director Kendra Van de Water. This is a Black-Led, Community-Based Nonprofit that works with teens and young adults in West and Southwest Philadelphia ages 15 to 24 who have been impacted by violence.https://yeahphilly.org/ We all know about First AID for physical injuries and ailments but what about Mental Health First AID? The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services has a training that gives everyday citizens the tools to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge. I speak to Malik Gray, Health Program Analyst Supervisor, for the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services about the trainings.https://healthymindsphilly.org/mhfa/

Check out this episode from 2019...an informative interview with Dr. Jeffrey Hom, policy advisor in the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, where he provides guidance to the Health Commissioner on programs and policies related to the well-being of all Philadelphians. Have an question for our podcast crew or an idea for an episode? You can email them at CPH-GradAmbassador@uiowa.edu You can also support "From the Front Row" by sharing this episode and others with your friends, colleagues, and social networks.

We all know about First AID for physical injuries and ailments but what about Mental Health First AID? The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services has a training that gives everyday citizens the tools to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge. I speak to Malik Gray, Health Program Analyst Supervisor, for the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services about the trainings.https://healthymindsphilly.org/mhfa/First - we begin with a little poetry with author Lenore (Leni) Uddyback Fortson who's latest book is “Fresh Courage to Believe.”https://www.amazon.com/Lenore-C.-Uddyback-Fortson/e/B00RFQUVXS%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Yeeerrrrr!!! What is going on everybody? For those of you who missed the 3rd annual National Black Man Day conference this year, you are in luck! Over the next few weeks, we will be playing the interviews we conducted during the 2022 conference. This week we have the Deputy Commissioner of the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disability services, the Director of Behavioral Health and Justice Division Adjunct Professor and Clinical Faculty at Temple University in the Department of Psychology Dr H Jean Wright II. Dr Wright is also the CEO of Mental Health Success Boost LLC and the CEO of Wright Media Company.   Connect with us Here: www.fmepodcast.com Follow us on Instagram: The show: fme_podcast Rob: komplete_vision Pass The Peaz App: passthepeazapp https://www.passthepeaz.app/   Dr. H Jean Wright: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanwright/ Instagram: @drjean2 FB: @drhjean   Dr. Ashley Dash : Dr. Dash: bit.ly/careerbrandingtoolkit Instagram: @drashleydash @natlblackmanday   Affiliate Links: Support The Show By Shopping With Our Affiliates Check Out Garner's Garden Affiliate code:      Fmepodcast

Mike Norment has been an Assistant Coach at Georgia Tech since 2018. He co-founded The Swim With A Purpose Swim School (SWAP) and The Metro Atlanta Aquatic Club (MAAC) in 2013. As a young high school swimmer, Mike moved from Hempstead to Philadelphia to swim for Jim Ellis and the vaunted Philadelphia Department of Recreation (PDR) team. Mike went on to win the 100 Breast at SEC's for the University of Georgia where he was an 8x All-American and 2x USA National teamer. 00:00 Bratter PA, Immigration Law 00:05 Hello Mike Norment 04:30 How'd you get into swimming? 06:30 Going to Philly 09:42 Being called the N word 11:10 Have things changed? 15:00 Jim Ellis & PDR 23:25 Path to Georgia 25:20 Jack Baurle 28:15 Georgia Auburn rivalry 30:15 College experience 34:00 Getting into coaching 36:00 Dolphin kick in pullout 38:15 MAAC 42:05 Goals 47:45 Live for the moment 51:49 Live Results Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW: Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics. VASA: Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout! DESTRO SWIM TOWERS: Save $150 per double swim tower by using the code "brett" at checkout! SWIMNERD: Big and small digital pace clocks, virtual scoreboards, and live results. Subscribe to the Swimnerd Newsletter at swimspam.com Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Produced by: SWIMNERD

Despite the lingering Great Depression, retail stores in 1938 were starting to bounce back. But when the wealth was not shared with the workers, they decided to go on strike during one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year. Music: Part of the Union by the Strawbs, arranged and performed by Sam James. facebook.com/LaborJawn/instagram.com/laborjawn/youtube.com/channel/UCSWOkUnzubPZ536VPYv9LpQdiscord.com/channels/962820081740562462/962820081740562465

Malik Gray, Health Program Analyst Supervisor: Education and Training Unit with the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS), discussed the city's efforts to match residents with mental health care and support. As part of their initiative they offer Mental Health First Aid, an 8-hour virtual course that teaches a 5-step action plan to recognize warning signs of a mental health or substance use challenge, provide help in crisis and non-crisis situations and understand where to go for additional support.   The 5-step plan, ALGEE, is Assess for risk of suicide or harm, Listen non-judgmentally, Give reassurance and info, Encourage professional help and Encourage self-help and other support strategies.  The course is offered to anyone living, working or spending time in Philadelphia.  For more information go to HealthyMindsPhilly.org or their department website at DBHIDS.org. Follow them on social media @DBHIDS If you are not in the Delaware Valley you can find the class and other resoucres at MentalHealthFirstAid.org

Hour 1 of The Dawn Stensland Show: Sean Williamson was killed while responding to a fire in Philadelphia on Saturday morning. On Thursday night, a New York man was arrested for carjacking a woman in Montgomery County—police are investigating whether he is responsible for attacks on several other women in the Philadelphia-area. An attorney from the Philippines was shot and killed while traveling to the Philadelphia International airport. FINA, the international federation recognized by the International Olympic Committee, has decided to ban biological males from competing in the women's category of sports competitions. The new policy is expected to take effect on Monday of next week. According to the Philadelphia Department of Health, there have been several reported cases of West Nile virus in the Philadelphia-area. Over the weekend, while visiting Rehoboth Beach, President Joe Biden fell from his bicycle. Biden told reporters and worried on-lookers, “I'm good.” While appearing on ABC news, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told George Stephanopoulos that she does not believe a recession is inevitable—though, she does “expect the economy to slow.” While speaking with the American Constitution Society, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor told the progressive lawyers in attendance that Justice Clarence Thomas, “is the one justice in the building that literally knows every employee's name”—praising her colleague and arguing that although they have a “different vision” as to how to help people, they remain close friends.

We all know about First AID for physical injuries and ailments but what about Mental Health First AID? The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services has a training that gives everyday citizens the tools to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge. I speak to Malik Gray, Health Program Analyst Supervisor, for the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services about the trainings and the opportunity to receive Wawa Welcome America concert tickets for attending the June 22nd session.https://healthymindsphilly.org/mhfa/Families are better together. June is National Reunification Month. I speak to Jennifer Bare, Social Work Supervisor at the Philadelphia Department of Human Services about how DHS works to safely keep families together. Resources: Families involved with DHS can call 267-514-3500 to learn more about reunification services available to them or 215-PARENTS (727-3687) for in person and virtual parenting education and support groups. https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-human-services/for-families/ First - you may get some serious sticker shock the next time you get your property tax bill in Philadelphia - but there may be help. City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson has unveiled “Save our Home 2022 Property Tax Relief Plan”https://www.instagram.com/p/CeCKgOTPiBH/(215) 686-3412, (215) 686-3413

In Philadelphia, sleep-related deaths (including SIDS, accidental suffocation, and unknown cause) are the second-highest cause of infant mortality, after prematurity. Two pediatricians, Roy Hoffman, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Fatality Review Program, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, who sees patients at a health department-run community health center (Health Center #6), and Stacey Kallem, MD, Director, Division of Maternal, Child, & Family Health at Philadelphia Department of Public Health, provide an overview, including: incidence and factors; racial-ethnic disparity; a review of barriers to safe sleep and ideas for effective counseling for prevention; ways to help parents get support, including for lactation and smoking cessation; genomic sequencing and other research into medical causes for sleep-related deaths; practical tips to share with parents; and more. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2022 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.

Before ‘Hamilton’ or even ‘In the Heights’, a guy from Philadelphia met Lin-Manuel Miranda at college and started a hip-hop improv group called Freestyle Love Supreme. That group eventually went to Broadway and is now touring the country. They’ll be at the Miller Theater from June 7-12, and that guy from Philadelphia - Anthony Veneziale - tells us how it all started and gives us a demo of how a freestyle rap comes together. It’s a Friday, so that means we recognize our latest Philadelphia Sports Fan of the Week. This week, Dave Uram catches up with members of the Sons of Ben, the renowned Philadelphia Union supporters group. Plus, Justin Udo presents a new haiku. This week’s theme? A pesky problem. And we preview an upcoming episode of Bridging Philly with Philadelphia Department of Prisons Commissioner Blanche Carney, discussing some disturbing allegations within the system. The Jawncast is Jay Scott Smith, Sabrina Boyd-Surka, and Brian Seltzer. Follow @TheJawncast on Twitter for every new episode.

According to a 2020 report from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health's Maternal Mortality Review Committee, half of the city's 26 pregnancy-related deaths could have been prevented. Between 2013 and 2018, 73% of pregnancy-related deaths in Philadelphia were Black women. This week Bridging Philly held a group discussion Dr. Elana McDonald from Twin Sister Docs on Maternal Equity and the actions needed to prevent Black women and infants from dying during childbirth. The Newsmaker of the week highlights therapist, doula, and CEO of Oshun Family Center, Saleemah McNeil, and her ongoing study with Temple University on how having support from Black doulas, mental health services, and lactation experts can improve heart health outcomes for pregnant Black women and raising awareness of birth trauma amongst Black women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's challenging to run an event of any kind. It's even harder to run one where the attendees feel welcomed, engaged, and like they've found their new home. Join Debby and Greg as they discuss the tips and techniques they've seen which take a networking event to the next level. Mentioned: - Kathey Batey, Domestic Mediator, Creator Divorce Support Anonymous, https://www.linkedin.com/in/katheybatey/ - Kristin Meyer, Executive Director at Maumee Chamber Of Commerce, https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-meyer-9125a2164/ - Rebecca Lopez Kriss, Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Outreach, and Taxpayer Assistance Programs at City of Philadelphia Department of Revenue, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccalopezkriss/ Groups Mentioned: - National Speakers Association, Michigan Chapter, https://www.nsamichigan.com/ - Rocky River Chamber of Commerce, https://www.rockyriverchamber.com/ - National Exchange Club, https://www.nationalexchangeclub.org/ - Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber (A2Y Chamber), https://a2ychamber.org/ Comments: https://www.facebook.com/TheReluctantNetworker/ https://www.facebook.com/connextnation/ More Information: If you'd like more information about our virtual training programs, go to: https://www.connextnation.com/mini-course/ "Porch Swing Days - faster" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3rdgennetworking/message

Evan Thornburg (she/her), Health Equity Special Advisor for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, joins Reed Smith DE&I professionals John Iino (he/him) and Iveliz Crespo (they/them) to discuss how misinformation, disinformation, and conspiracy theories pose a serious threat to public health. They discuss how it affects equitable engagement of services, causes confusion, creates mistrust, harms people's health, and undermines public health efforts. Evan dives into the disparate impact that the spreading of inaccurate information has on vulnerable and marginalized communities and their ability to make informed decisions about their health. She also shares strategies that individuals can adopt to combat these threats.

Today I welcome Tom Hipper and Esther Chernak for an update on the Omicron variant and public health in the USA. Dr. Esther Chernak.  Esther  is a professor in the Department of Environmental Health, Drexel University School of Public Health, and has a position in the Drexel University College of Medicine. She is the director of the Center for Public Health Readiness and Communication at Drexel. Prior to joining the Drexel faculty in 2010, Dr. Chernak worked at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health for over 25 years. She is a regular contributor to COVIDCalls. Tom Hipper is the Associate Director of the Center for Public Health Readiness and Communication (CPHRC) at the Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health, where he recently managed a CDC-funded grant project designed to address the disaster information needs of children with special health care needs. He is  Assistant Teaching Faculty at Drexel University, where he teaches courses in crisis and risk communication. Mr. Hipper is also a Fellow of the Center for Risk Communication.

Hello, I Belong Friends! Welcome to listen to the fourth episode “Resilience in the immigrant community”. In this episode, our special guest is Srorng Sorn (Rorng) - Director of Immigrant / Refugee Affairs and Language Access Services for the City of Philadelphia DBHIDS. We will talk about wellness and her work in the immigrant community. Also, we will share relevant information and resources focused on self-care and well-being. "By working together to increment and promote resilience and self-care in the immigrant community make a better world to live in." IBP. Did you know how many immigrants reside in the United States? The most recent data from migrationpolicy.org, more than 44.9 million immigrants lived in the United States in 2019. Immigrants' share of the overall U.S. population has increased significantly from the record low of 4.7 percent in 1970. In 2019, immigrants comprised 13.7 percent of the total U.S. population, a figure that remains short of the high record of 14.8 percent in 1890. We invite you to listen to us... In this episode they participated: Cristina Zanoni (Brazil) Leidy Ochoa (Colombia) Silvia Roldán (Ecuador) Monica Molina (Colombia) Margarita (Colombia) Amel (Algeria) María Eugenia (Maru) Gonzalez (Venezuela) - Edition Interviewee: Sarorng Sorn, Director of Immigrant/Refugee Affairs and Language Access Services for the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services know as its acronym DBHIDS. More information: www.ibelongphilly.org Instagram: instagram.com/ibelongphilly Facebook: www.facebook.com/IBelongphilly/ Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/i-belong-philly Here are some organizations and places what did you hear on the podcast: MPI www.migrationpolicy.org Congreso de Latinos Unidos www.congreso.net NAMI NAMI HelpLine | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness DBHIDS dbhids.org Boost Your Mood | DBHIDS (healthymindsphilly.org) If you want to participate, write us at ibelong.philly@gmail.com and we are thrilled to include you as part of this amazing experience.

Some women are not getting vaccinated against COVID-19 because they either are or are trying to get pregnant - but anything you've heard about the vaccine causing problems with pregnancy is false. Where did that misinformation start, and how did it spread? We talked with Dr. Aasta Mehta, Medical Officer of Women's Health for the Philadelphia Department of Health, about the origins of these myths around vaccines, pregnancy, and fertility. She assures us that the vaccines are safe for pregnant women, and also breaks down the risks if you get COVID while pregnant and extra precautions you should take to avoid contracting the virus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coffee Sessions #58 with Anne Cocos, 10 Types of Features your Location ML Model is Missing. // Abstract Machine learning on geographic data is relatively under-studied in comparison to ML on other formats like images or graphs. But geographic data is prevalent across a wide variety of domains (although many practitioners may not think of it that way). Clearly, any dataset with `latitude` and `longitude` columns can be viewed as geographic data, but also any dataset with a `zipcode`, `city`, `address`, or `county` can be construed as geographic. Demographics, weather, foot traffic, points of interest, and topographic features can all be used to enrich a dataset with any of these types of keys. Incorporating relatively straightforward geographic features into models can yield substantial improvements; adding "distance to the beach" or "square mileage reachable within 10 min drive" to a real estate pricing model, for example, can lead to significant decreases in model error. Unfortunately, many ML teams find it difficult to incorporate these types of geographic data into their models because the process of ingesting from geographic formats (geojson or shapefiles), projecting, and properly joining with their existing data can be a large infrastructure lift. In this coffee session, Anne discusses ways to simplify the process of incorporating geographic or location data into the MLOps workflow, as well as interesting trends in the geographic ML research community that will ultimately make it easier for us to learn from geography just as we do with images or graphs today. // Bio Dr. Anne Cocos currently leads data science and machine learning at Ask Iggy, Inc., a venture-backed, seed round startup focused on location analytics. Her team builds tools that make it simple for data scientists to leverage location information in their models and analyses. Previously she was the Director and Head, NLP and Knowledge Graph at GlaxoSmithKline, where she built algorithms and infrastructure to enable GSK's scientists to leverage all the world's written biomedical knowledge for drug discovery. She also worked on applied natural language processing research at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Department of Biomedical Informatics. Anne completed her Ph.D. in computer science at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was supported by the Google Ph.D. Fellowship and the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence Key Scientific Challenges award. Before shifting her career toward artificial intelligence, Anne spent several years as an end-user of early ML-powered technologies in the U.S. Navy and at HelloWallet. Her previous degrees are from the U.S. Naval Academy, Royal Holloway University of London, and Oxford University. She currently lives just outside Philadelphia with her husband and three boys. --------------- ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ------------- Join our slack community: https://go.mlops.community/slack Follow us on Twitter: @mlopscommunity Sign up for the next meetup: https://go.mlops.community/register Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpbrinkm/ Connect with Anne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annecocos/

Today I get a COVID and public health update with longtime friend of COVIDCalls, Esther Chernak. Dr. Esther Chernak.  Esther  is a professor in the Department of Environmental Health, Drexel University School of Public Health, and has a position in the Drexel University College of Medicine. She is the director of the Center for Public Health Readiness and Communication at Drexel. Prior to joining the Drexel faculty in 2010, Dr. Chernak worked at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health for over 25 years. She is a regular contributor to COVIDCalls.

Leading OB-Gyn doctor, Dr. Aasta Mehta, joined us to talk about the importance of the postpartum Fourth Trimester. Dr. Mehta co-authored an article titled the Fourth Trimester: 12 Weeks Is Not Enough. She's the Medical Officer of Women's Health for the Philadelphia Department of Health, practicing OB/GYN in Philadelphia and holds a Masters in Public Policy.  Listen as she shares her passion for partum care and the importance of recovery after birth. Learn more about becoming a surrogate and our All-In Surrogate Compensation and Care Package with ConceiveAbilities Surrogacy and Egg Donor Agency!   

June is Immigrant Heritage Month! Immigrant Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the diversity of immigrant communities nationwide through storytelling. In this podcast, we will discuss how immigrant communities have persevered and demonstrated resiliency despite the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic in the city of Philadelphia. B Heppy chats with representatives from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and an individual living with hepatitis B about patient resiliency. Support the show (http://weblink.donorperfect.com/givingheppy)

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health reported that 2020 saw the highest deaths by opioid overdose that Philadelphia has experienced since 2017. PDHP noted that in 2020, overdoes death rates among white people dropped by 10%, but increased by 29% among those in communities of color. This week on Flashpoint, we discuss how the pandemic had a disproportionate impact on people of color, and why the surge of deaths were likely made worse by the effects of the pandemic. Director of Community Engagement of Prevention Point and Harm Reduction worker Shannon Ashe shares their efforts in bringing awareness and help to communities of color. This week's Newsmaker is Brooke Feldman, a local community organizer and advocate surrounding issues of drug user health, addiction and recovery. After spending years in recovery herself, She is now widely known across Philadelphia as a voice for social justice and an advocate for the improvement of the healthcare system. The Philly Rising Changemaker of the week presented by Patriot Homecare is Moor Ali El of Urban creators, one of several local organizations working with the city to prevent overdoses in communities of color, and on a mission to train community members in harm reduction so they can carry on the mission throughout the neighborhood. Flashpoint is sponsored by the Gift of Life Donor Program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite traumas of the pandemic, violence and poverty, most Black men won't admit they need #mentalhealth support. I along with DJCosmicKev, and the Black Barbers address how to erase the stigma that prevents men from getting help. With special guests Dr. H. Jean Wright II, PsyD, Director, Behavioral Health and Justice Division Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services and Gabriel Bryant, Coordinator, Engaging Males of Color Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services. Sponsored by Independence Blue Cross Know Your Mind campaign. www.ibx.com/KnowYourMind. https://healthymindsphilly.org/boost/https://healthymindsphilly.org/(Look for the uncut version in iHeartMedia Philadelphia's Community Podcasts here : https://tinyurl.com/5e2dx72u )As part of the Philly Vax Up Campaign, the City of Philadelphia is giving residents who've gotten their COVID 19 vaccination a chance to win nearly 400K in prizes with six 50K winners, twelve 5K winners and eighteen $1000 winners. Dr. Julianne Burns, medical specialist at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health fills us in on the details and answers popular questions about the Covid vaccine. https://universal-promotions.com/sweeps/phillyvax/

Look Toward the Mountain is a podcast series that tells the stories of Japanese Americans who were interned at Heart Mountain during WWI demonstrating the innovation, creativity, and resilience that enabled the Japanese American community to endure this unjust ordeal. I speak to Philadelphia Japanese American Citizens League Board Chair and Japanese American filmmaker Rob Buscher, host and producer of the podcast about what had been for decades a largely erased history and its connections with injustices today. https://www.heartmountain.org/look-toward-the-mountain-podcast/A new Gallup poll has found a record-high 70 percent of Americans now support legal same-sex marriage, an increase of 10 points since 2015. BUT with 2021 already seeing a record number of anti-LGBTQ legislation, the question is - are we as inclusive as we think we are? I speak with Dennis Schleicher, an author, a Hate Crime Survivor and Volunteer Crisis Counselor.WEBSITE: www.DennisSchleicher.netTWITTER: @DenSchleicherIG/FB: @IsHeNutsAs part of the Philly Vax Up Campaign, the City of Philadelphia is giving residents who've gotten their COVID 19 vaccination a chance to win nearly 400K in prizes with six 50K winners, twelve 5K winners and eighteen $1000 winners. Dr. Julianne Burns, medical specialist at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health fills us in on the details and answers popular questions about the Covid vaccine. https://universal-promotions.com/sweeps/phillyvax/

If we know one thing it is this, children belong with families. National Reunification Month is celebrated in June of each year to recognize the people and efforts around the country that help families stay together. It is also a time to celebrate the families who have overcome obstacles to providing a safe and loving home for their children and are able to reunify after their child was placed in the child welfare system. I speak to Kimberly Ali, Commissioner of the City of Philadelphia Department of Human Services about steps DHS takes to provide the services that prevent and address family separation. https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-human-services/The trauma experienced by Girls who have been sexually abused can have a profound impact on their physical and emotional health which in turn can lead girls being arrested for offenses like running away or truancy. Monday, June 14th from 1:00 – 2:30 pm - The Philadelphia Children's Alliance is hosting “Pink Shackles” a Discussion on Child Welfare & Juvenile Justice System. I speak with panel members Alea Cummings, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Lead Therapist with the Philadelphia Children's Alliance and Leslie Acoca, MA, MFT Girls Health Screen. https://tinyurl.com/pwfmj8ff

If we know one thing it is this, children belong with families. National Reunification Month is celebrated in June of each year to recognize the people and efforts around the country that help families stay together. It is also a time to celebrate the families who have overcome obstacles to providing a safe and loving home for their children and are able to reunify after their child was placed in the child welfare system. I speak to Kimberly Ali, Commissioner of the City of Philadelphia Department of Human Services about steps DHS takes to provide the services that prevent and address family separation. https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-human-services/The trauma experienced by Girls who have been sexually abused can have a profound impact on their physical and emotional health which in turn can lead girls being arrested for offenses like running away or truancy. Monday, June 14th from 1:00 – 2:30 pm - The Philadelphia Children's Alliance is hosting “Pink Shackles” a Discussion on Child Welfare & Juvenile Justice System. I speak with panel members Alea Cummings, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Lead Therapist with the Philadelphia Children's Alliance and Leslie Acoca, MA, MFT Girls Health Screen. https://tinyurl.com/pwfmj8ff

The Philadelphia Department of Commerce is working to revitalize our communities and support Philadelphia businesses—both large and small—that have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Commerce Department's Division of Aviation (DOA) operates PHL and PNE, which share in the City’s commitment to making opportunities available to small and diverse businesses, the backbone of our local economy. Joining Chellie in this episode is Commerce Director, Michael Rashid, to discuss the airport’s role in the ongoing recovery of the Greater Philadelphia region. To learn more about how the airport is contributing to the revitalization of the region, please visit phl.org/newsroom  

Ash Richards and EmmaKate Martin: are in Philadelphia's Department of Parks and Recreation. Ash is Philadelphia's first Director of Urban Agriculture and is responsible for running the City's FarmPhilly program. EmmaKate supports the Community Gardens in the Park Friends Network, coordinates the Junior Farmers program, and provides technical assistance and pathways to resources for the other urban agriculture projects in FarmPhilly. They will discuss the development and workings of urban agriculture programs in a city with a significant minority and low income population as well as the relationship between these programs and social justice in addition to the environmental benefits. This interview was aired 4/2/21 on Planet Philadelphia, a radio show about our shared environment on 92.9FM WGGT-LP in Philadelphia and streamed on at gtownradio.com. www.planetphiladelphia.com | @planetphila --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kay-wood9/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kay-wood9/support

20-year-old man was shot and killed on the grounds of the Curran-Fromhold Correction Facility in the Holmesburg section of Philadelphia less than an hour after being released from the prison, police said. The victim has been identified as Rodney Hargrove of Philadelphia. Philadelphia Department of Prisons Commissioner Blanche Carney said Hargrove was shot and killed while his family was on the way to pick him up. Hargrove was released at 1:10 a.m. Thursday after posting bail. Prison personnel transported him across the street to the SEPTA bus stop, which is the official drop-off point, where he awaited his family. SEE ALSO: Family speaks out after 20-year-old man was killed outside Philly prison Approximately 47 minutes later, Carney said a car began to chase Hargrove at the drop-off point and he ran back onto prison grounds. Hargrove ran past the entrance gate where a guard is usually posted and the vehicle followed. Carney said the arm to the gate was in a raised position, which allowed the vehicle to enter. "(The arm is) raised by the correctional officer assigned to that post. And, for whatever reason, the officer raised it, and at the time of the pursuit, the vehicle was able to proceed through that raised arm," Carney said. The prison commissioner said they're investigating whether a guard was actually at the gate at the time and why the arm was raised. Hargrove was then shot and killed feet from the gate near a shed on prison grounds. When police and medics arrived on location, they found the 20-year-old man lying on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds to his torso, chest, and arms, according to Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small. Small said, based on ballistic evidence, at least 10 shots were fired from a semi-automatic weapon. Authorities found most of the shell casings near the victim's body which, Small said, indicated the shooter or shooters were in close proximity to Hargrove at the time of the shooting. Prison guards described a dark colored vehicle seen speeding from the property after hearing gunshots. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oss2389/support

Today the Spartans Sit down with Tito Valdes to discuss his profession, his lifestyle, and how he positively effects the community and those he works with! Tito Valdes is a queer afro-latino attorney living in Philadelphia. He represents the Philadelphia Department of Human Services, which is the city agency tasked with investigating reports of child abuse and neglect. He also serves as a Commissioner on the Pennsylvania Commission on LGBTQ Affairs, after having been appointed by Governor Tom Wolf as an inaugural member of the Commission in 2018. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dr. Gigi Kwik Gronvall is a Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her area of expertise is immunology. Dr. Esther Chernak.  Esther is a professor in the Department of Environmental Health, Drexel University School of Public Health, and has a position in the Drexel University College of Medicine. She is the director of the Center for Public Health Readiness and Communication at Drexel. Prior to joining the Drexel faculty in 2010, Dr. Chernak worked at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health for over 25 years. Yeonsil Kang is a currently a visiting assistant professor at Drexel University’s history department. She is interested in understanding the intersections of the environment, science/technology, and disasters especially in East Asia. She is working on a project, Mineral Time, Bodily Time: Asbestos, Slow Disaster, and Toxic Politics in South Korea which explores the history and politics of asbestos, the environmental hazard that shaped environmental health policies in South Korea. Andy Revkin served as strategic adviser for environmental and science journalism at National Geographic Society. Through 2017 he was senior reporter for climate change at the independent investigative newsroom ProPublica. He was a reporter for The New York Times from 1995 through 2009. In 2007, he created the Dot Earth environmental blog for The Times. The blog moved to the Opinion Pages in 2010 and ran through 2016.  He is now director of the new Initiative on Communication and Sustainability at Columbia University's Earth Institute. Felicia Henry is a Ph.D. Student in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of Delaware. Her research interests include race, ethnicity, gender, criminal justice/mass incarceration, social vulnerability and resilience in disasters, and communities. A Licensed Social Worker (LMSW), Felicia received her Master of Social Work degree from the School of Social Policy and Practice at the University of Pennsylvania. Felicia is also a Bill Anderson Fund Fellow Kristin Urquiza, is the Co-founder, Chief Activist of Marked by COVID.  Kristin is a graduate of Yale University and UC Berkeley’s Goldman School of Public Policy where she has a Master of Public Affairs. She is an environmental advocate at Mighty Earth, where she works to hold corporations accountable to their industrial agricultural practices that displace indigenous people from their lands and drive deforestation in places like the Amazon rainforest and beyond. Additionally, Kristin works closely with Liberation in a Generation, a group working to narrow the wealth gap between people of color and white families in the United States within a generation. Shivani Patel  is a 2nd year student at Drexel University studying Finance and Economics. She is a production assistant here at COVID-Calls, helping to connect with guests and also a representative on Drexel's student government, working to voice the concerns of the student body to administration. Bucky Stanton is a PhD Candidate in the department of Science & Technology Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His dissertation investigates natural and cultural resource extraction in the central Peloponnese of Greece, exploring the history and politics of archaeology, energy and modernity in contemporary Greece and beyond

On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talks to Charles Ellison from FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, about partnering with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health to administer the Covid vaccine at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Later, Dean discusses laws surrounding hit and run accidents, and answers legal question from callers. The post Court Radio: FEMA & The Philadelphia Covid Vaccine Update first appeared on MyPhillyLawyer.

Max Blaustein is an Environmental Scientist with the Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation's Natural Lands Management team. His work has focused on the restoration and operation of a historic nursery facility in West Fairmount Park, where he propagates native plants for conservation projects that support the ecosystem function and habitat value of the 5,600 acres of natural areas within the City of Philadelphia. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/plantatrilliontrees/support

Trevor Freeland grew up in Philadelphia swimming for Jim Ellis and PDR (the Philadelphia Department of Recreation or Pride, Determination, Resilience). He helped the University of Virginia win their first ACC Championship in 1987. Trevor has had an incredible business career with Deutsche Bank. In this episode, he explains to Brett how swimming, his mother, Jim Ellis, and Mark Bernardino shaped him into the businessman he is today. This episode is sponsored by: Destro Swim Towers: use code "brett" at checkout to save $150 per double tower! Subscribe, Review, Share! Apple Google Spotify YouTube Connect | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr On Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Connect | Trevor Freeland On LinkedIn On Twitter Produced by: SWIMNERD Sponsored by: Destro Swim Towers: use code "brett" at checkout to save $150 per double tower! Supported by: Fitter & Faster --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brett-hawke/message

Today is a COVIDCalls Public Health Discussion with COVIDCalls alumni guests James Dodd and Esther Chernak.Dr. Esther Chernak.  Esther  is a professor in the Department of Environmental Health, Drexel University School of Public Health, and has a position in the Drexel University College of Medicine. She is the director of the Center for Public Health Readiness and Communication at Drexel. Prior to joining the Drexel faculty in 2010, Dr. Chernak worked at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health for over 25 years.James Dodd is a Consultant Senior Lecturer in Respiratory Medicine at the Academic Respiratory Unit, University of Bristol, UK. His research focuses on the multi-system impact of lung disease and he is currently undertaking neuroimaging studies of brain pathology and cognitive function in patients with COPD. His clinical work is at Southmead Hospital, Bristol, where he has responsibility for the care of patients with complex COPD and asthma.

Community leaders discuss how to begin local efforts to reduce the over-incarceration of the mentally ill. Topics discussed include identifying local “champions,” building alternatives to incarceration in the community, and addressing the underlying issues that contribute to incarceration. The community leaders featured include:Judge Steve Leifman, Associate Administrative Judge, Miami-Dade County Court – Criminal DivisionDr. Ashwin Vasan, M.D., Ph.D., President and CEO, Fountain HouseH. Jean Wright II, Psy.D., Director, Behavioral Health and Justice Related Services, City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility ServicesModerated by Pete Earley, Bestselling Author and Mental Health Advocate

In this episode, we sit down with Donna Bullock, a Pennsylvania state representative, to talk about how businesses can remain sustainable during the pandemic and even grow. Rep. Donna Bullocks breaks down how your local representatives play a role in helping to sustain businesses.    Local Pennsylvania Resources:  Local CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) Affinity Group PA Department of Community & Economic Development dced.pa.gov Philadelphia Department of Commerce https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-commerce/   Contact Info: Facebook: Rep. Donna Bullock Twitter: @RepDonnaBullock Office #: (215) 684-3738  Office Location: 2835 W. Girard Ave.   Email your podcast ideas and suggestions to: alycia@thegrowthgoal.com 

Ranem Atia works as a contact tracer and case investigator for the Philadelphia Department of Health, playing a critical role for understanding where and how fast COVID-19 is spreading and ultimately, for saving lives. It’s not an easy job. To do this work effectively, Ranem and her fellow contact tracers need to be be good detectives, social workers and telemarketers. She takes us behind the scenes to explain how she breaks the news when someone tests positive and how she builds trust with the people she follows through their quarantines.

Today, a public health update with Esther Chernak, and a discussion of COVID-19 in Italy with Giuseppe Forino.Dr. Esther Chernak.  Esther is a professor in the Department of Environmental Health, Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health, and has a position in the Drexel University College of Medicine. She is the director of the Center for Public Health Readiness and Communication at Drexel.Prior to joining the Drexel faculty in 2010, Dr. Chernak worked at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health for over 25 years. Dr Giuseppe Forino is Senior Research Associate at the School of Environmental Sciences, University of East Anglia (UEA), Norwich, UK. Giuseppe is Italian and is a human geographer by background, working at the intersection of society and disaster risk management, including disaster risk and response, climate change adaptation, socioeconomic impact assessment, community action, policy and governance dimensions. His areas of expertise are Italy, and Australia, with a recent interest for Ecuador and Vietnam. Giuseppe edited the book "Governance of Risk, Hazards and Disasters: Trends in Theory and Practice" (Routledge, 2018) with Lina Calandra and Sara Bonati. 

A lot of people are working incredibly hard helping others in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. That includes the thousands of volunteers who make up the Philadelphia Medical Reserve Corps, an organization that more people need to know about. Katie Fries, Assistant Program Manager in the Bio-Terrorism and Public Health Preparedness Program at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health joins KYW In Depth to talk about what the PMRC is and the important job they do. To volunteer for the PMRC: https://www.phila.gov/services/mental-physical-health/volunteer-for-the-philadelphia-medical-reserve-corps-pmrc/

CLP Episode 29, #AreWeHereForItMondays__________________________________________On April 8th the Philadelphia Department of Public Health has confirmed to Billboard that model/rapper Chynna Roger's official cause of death was an accidental drug overdose in Philadelphia. Rogers’ manager John Miller confirmed the hip-hop artist’s passing in an email to TheWrap.com on Wednesday and also issued a statement via her family saying, “Chynna was deeply loved and will be sorely missed. Chynna Rogers died last week of an accidental drug overdose at the age of 25. In this episode, I talk all about her timeline in music and what could have lead up to her untimely death.__________________________________________Is there actually a food shortage or are we just not utilizing all are outlets to find food and essentials during this #pandemic__________________________________________Also, Cardi B is partnering with FashionNova Cares by giving away $1,000 EVERY HOUR until they have given away $1 MILLION DOLLARS for 42 days. It goes to those directly affected by the COVID-19 crisis, she captioned her #post “Tell us how the $1,000 can help you during these times‼️ Cardi B will send money directly to 24 people each day until May 20. Recipients will be selected through applications submitted on www.FashionNova.com/Cares. The short submission form asks for an email, phone number, public Instagram handle and a short “personal inspiration story._________________________________________________Also, follow the Creative Lips Podcast here:Instagram: @CreativeLipsPodcastTwitter: @CreativeLipsPod_________________________________________________Email me for Podcast Advertising or general questionsAt: CreativeLipsPodcast@gmail.com

Learn how one large city is dealing with the opioid epidemic in this terrific conversation with Allison Herens, harm reduction coordinator with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. If you would like to reach out to the hosts of our show, send email to cph-gradambassador@uiowa.edu

Philadelphia just had the wettest decade on record, and all that precipitation has wreaked havoc on the city’s waterways. Like most old cities, Philadelphia has a combined sewer system—that is, one pipe is used to carry both sewage and stormwater. When it rains a lot, the system gets overwhelmed, forcing the water department to send raw sewage into rivers and creeks. City officials and engineers knew this was going to be a problem when they built the sewer system in the 1800s. The reason why they used a combined system anyway can be best explained by two forces: knowledge ceilings and path dependency. In this episode we’re going to explore how the city got to this point and how, in an interesting twist, it led to Philadelphia having one of the most innovative water systems in the country.    Philadelphia is home of the Distillations podcast. For this episode we are going to break down three centuries of water-pollution history in our backyard. It is a special collaboration with the Philadelphia Inquirer as part of their series From the Source: Stories of the Delaware River. Credits Host: Elisabeth Berry Drago Reporter: Rigoberto Hernandez, Sebastian Echeverri Senior Producer: Mariel Carr Producer: Rigoberto Hernandez  Audio Engineer: James Morrison  Additional production: Dan Drago Special thanks to the Science History Institutes, oral history department, and the museum team for doing some of the research that went into this episode. This includes Rebecca Ortenberg, Christy Schneider, Samantha Blatt, Zackary Biro, and Grey Pierce. Resource List Grabar, Henry. “Tunnel Vision.” Slate, January 2, 2019. Handy, Jam. “Waters of the Commonwealth.” Pennsylvania Sanitary Water Board, 1951.  Henninger, Danya. “The Incredible Fairmount Water Works: Explosions, Mark Twain and the Long-Lost Philadelphia Aquarium.” Billy Penn, October 10, 2015. Kummer, Frank. “The Secret Scourge of Climate Change? More Raw Sewage in Philadelphia’s Waterways.” Philadelphia Inquirer, September 13, 2019. Levine, Adam. “Fairmount Water Works.” Philadelphia Water Department Water and Drainage History Course, 2015.  Nemiroff, Sydney P., dir. “Road Ahead: Milestone 3.” Philadelphia Department of Records, ca. 1960.  Schulman, Alexis. “Sustainable Cities and Institutional Change: The Transformation of Urban Stormwater Management.” PhD diss., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018.   Stutz, Bruce. “Philadelphia Is Tackling Its Stormwater Problem.” Yale Environment 360 (March 29, 2018). 

Dr. Andrea Brockman is the CEO and Co-Founder of ExploreHolistic.com, an inclusive and forward-thinking educational platform and online directory designed to boost awareness, understanding, access and acceptance of holistic health. After spending her career first as an intensive care nurse and then as a dentist treating the dental needs of medically compromised patients, she trained in multiple alternative and holistic health practices shifting to a Biological dental practice. Andrea knows there are many ways to treat health conditions—and it’s not just covering up symptoms with pills. In holistic care, it’s how well you connect with the people you’re trying to help and communicate your understanding back to them. Dr. Andrea has testified to the FDA and the Philadelphia Department of Health on the dangers of mercury containing amalgam fillings. Her own articles have been featured in blogs, book chapters, and manuals to incorporate oral health in overall health diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Andrea Brockman holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Dental Surgery, both from Temple University in Philadelphia. She was in private biological dental practice with her husband, Dr. Vincent DiLorenzo for 25 years. They have three grown sons who have been instrumental in helping to develop the online presence of ExploreHolistic.com https://exploreholistic.com/ http://fluoridealert.org/ Dental Blogs from Exploreholistic.com https://exploreholistic.com/blog/the-missing-link-in-health-and-wellness/ https://exploreholistic.com/blog/floss-your-teeth-for-better-overall-health/ https://exploreholistic.com/blog/eliminating-migraine-headaches-without-drugs/ https://exploreholistic.com/blog/dental-health/overall-health-dental-problems-2/ https://exploreholistic.com/blog/pregnancy/pregnancy-tips-for-dental-work/ https://exploreholistic.com/blog/dental-health/dental-materials-and-your-overall-health/ https://exploreholistic.com/blog/dental-health/dental-patients-right-to-know/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Tune in to hear about Mental Health with prayer and God from the perspective of Shanyah Wright of Minds and Cranes Mental Health Blog Shanyah J. Wright has been working in the behavioral and mental health profession for over ten years. She is a Behavioral Clinical Consultant for the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities Services (DBHIDS). She also works as a Community-based Family Therapist serving children and families throughout the city and surrounding counties. Shanyah obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Delaware, and a Master of Arts in Couples and Family Therapy at Drexel University. Throughout her career she been deeply committed to helping children and families of color in their journey toward healing. In whatever capacity that she serves, she strives to live out her purpose through advocating, spreading awareness, and empowering people of color to prioritize their mental health and wellness. Shanyah Wright's info: Shanyah Wright's website: www.mindsandcranes.com instagram: www.instagram.com/_mindsandcranes email questions to mindsandcranes@gmail.com Realizing Destiny Host info: Destiny Thomas website: www.realizingdestiny.com instagram: www.instagram.com/realizing_destiny Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/RealizingDestiny/ email questions to info@realizingdestiny.com

An informative interview with Dr. Jeffrey Hom, policy advisor in the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, where he provides guidance to the Health Commissioner on programs and policies related to the well-being of all Philadelphians. The second of a series featuring public health professionals listed in the de Beaumont Foundation's '40 under 40 in Public Health.' https://www.debeaumont.org/40-under-40/jeffrey-hom/

The Philadelphia Department of Prisons has completed its investigation into claims that it inhumanely detained a transgender woman who was arrested during last week's pride parade. KYW Community Affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions in this exclusive interview with Prisons Commissioner Blanche Carney. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2016, more than 63,000 people died of drug overdoses in the United States, more than triple from 2000. Among the many cities that are affected by this crisis, Philadelphia has been drastically affected. Greg is joined by Dr. Tom Farley, the Commissioner of the Philadelphia Department of Health. Dr. Farley says that the opioid epidemic has surpassed the AIDS epidemic that was sweeping Philly in the 1990’s and surpasses the amount of deaths from the entire Vietnam War. Since Dr. Farley is the Commissioner of the Philadelphia Health Department, he considers himself the “doctor” of the city and is on a mission to help illuminate how Philly can take an active role in combating this epidemic through harm reduction programs. He says that they surveyed the general population of the city and found out that one-third received opioid prescriptions, and 1 in 7 were currently taking opioids. Many of those are predicted to graduate to heroin. They started a plan in the Fall of 2016 to find new ways to help the city control the epidemic and prevent people from dying. The Mayor appointed about 20 task force members which were joined by 150 people that have been affected by the opioid crisis to come up with recommendations. After much hard work, there were 18 recommendations that were concluded from the committee to help their city and communities. The final report and 18 recommendations will be published along with this episode. Some of the recommendations include prevention, education, low-barrier housing, medical intervention, and overdose prevention (to name a few). Listen and learn more about the plans for the city of Philadelphia, along with other controversies they think will lead to positive change during this national crisis.

Tonight's special guest is Charles J Stecker Jr from Marshalls Creek, Pennsylvania, a child abuse survivor and returning NAASCA family member. In his childhood Charlie survived neglect, physical violence, emotional and spiritual traumas and sexual abuses. He experienced murder, repeated loss of family, friends and belongings, stolen educational opportunities, failures of the Child Welfare System, injustice, and abandonment. Charlie explains, "On February 28, 1967 at the tender age of 2 years old, my younger brother, Edward John Stecker, was murdered by our foster mother. We had been assigned to her home by the Philadelphia Department of Human Services contract agency, the Philadelphia Society to Protect Children, now known as Turning Points for Children." He goes on, "I was with my brother and witnessed his murder. I suffered a severely shattered left elbow causing me limited use of my arm to this very day." One of the most involved abuse survivor / activists we know, Charlie has a web site called "Chahlies Angels" where he offers 'A Voice for the Voiceless.' He's also listed on the Eagle Rare web site where he's devoted to 'Inspiring Victims to become Empowered Victors'. Charlie stays busy. He's a member of the Child Welfare League of America, the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, Shriners International, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Masons, and The Masonic Blue Lodge, along with being a U.S. Coast Guard Honorably Discharged Veteran. We're delighted to have Charlie back on the show!

Despite increased funding, control measures and medications, tuberculosis (TB) remains as problem in the U.S. Jane Gould, MD, a pediatric TB consultant with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, discusses TB trends, risk factors for developing TB disease, treating latent TB, screening for TB, and more. Published March 2017. This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not to be considered as medical advice for any particular patient. Clinicians must rely on their own informed clinical judgment in making recommendations to their patients. ©2017 by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, all rights reserved.

Tonight's special guest is Charles Stecker from Philadelphia, a returning NAASCA family member. In his childhood Charlie survived neglect, physical violence, emotional and spiritual traumas and sexual abuses. He experienced murder, repeated loss of family, friends and belongings, stolen educational opportunities, failures of the Child Welfare System, injustice, and abandonment. Charlie explains, "On February 28, 1967 at the tender age of 2 years old, my younger brother, Edward John Stecker, was murdered by our foster mother. We had been assigned to her home by the Philadelphia Department of Human Services contract agency, the Philadelphia Society to Protect Children, now known as Turning Points for Children." He goes on, "I was with my brother and witnessed his murder. I suffered a severely shattered left elbow causing me limited use of my arm to this very day." One of the most involved abuse survivor / activists we know, Charlie has a web site called "Chahlies Angels" where he offers 'A Voice for the Voiceless.' He's also listed on the Eagle Rare web site where he's devoted to 'Inspiring Victims to become Empowered Victors'. Charlie stays busy. He's a member of the Child Welfare League of America, the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, Shriners International, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Masons, and The Masonic Blue Lodge, along with being a U.S. Coast Guard Honorably Discharged Veteran.

The topic of abortion is a highly controversial one, with emotionally-charged opinions on either side. Regardless of how you feel about the topic, this story about abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell illustrates the workings of a man who has lost his humanity and no longer cares who he hurts on his path to profit. The Women's Medical Society, the clinic with a grandiose name that Gosnell ran, was a pill mill by day and an illegal abortion clinic by night. It is estimated Gosnell earned well over a million dollars conducting illegal late-term abortions. Many of the women who came to the clinic were poor and easily fooled by Gosnell and his staff of unlicensed "doctors" who administered dangerous drugs to the unsuspecting patients. Even after two patients died, the Philadelphia Department of Health did nothing, due to political pressure. Had it not been for a tip related to illegal prescription medications, bearing Gosnell's name, the clinic may still be operating today.

Tonight's special guest is Charles Stecker from Philadelphia, a returning NAASCA family member who'll be talking about his new petition and campaign to have the City of Philadelphia to release all records in reference to his brother's murder. The actual petition's on the Internet at Change.org: http://chn.ge/1k9Izc5 and explains on the web site, "On February 28, 1967 at the tender age of 2 years old my younger brother, Edward John Stecker, was murdered by the hands of a foster mother. We had been assigned to her home by the Philadelphia Department of Human Services contract agency, the Philadelphia Society to Protect Children, now known as Turning Points for Children." He goes on, "I was with my brother and witnessed his murder. I suffered a severely shattered left elbow causing me limited use of my arm to this very day." One of the most involved abuse survivor / activists we know, Charles offers his info on the NAASCA Contact Page, and has a web site called "Chahlies Angels." He's also listed on the Eagle Rare web site where he's devoted to 'Inspiring Victims to become Empowered Victors'. The site says, "Charles has made it his 'Call Of Duty' to positively empower the Youth of today encouraging them to become the Leaders of tomorrow. They will in turn positively empower the next generation of Youth with the pattern repeating for generations to come.

Panelists Included: Linda Kelly, Esq., Former Pennsylvania Attorney General Hon. David Heckler, Bucks County District Attorney and Chair of Pennsylvania Task Force on Child PRotection Cindy Christian, MD, Chair in the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Medical Director of the Philadelphia Department of Human Services, and member of the Pennsylvania Task Force on Child Protection Hon. Kathy Watson, Majority Chair, Pennsylvania House Committee on Children and Youth Moderated by: Richard J. Gelles, PhD, Dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice, the Joanne and Raymond Welsh Chair of Child Welfare and Family Violence

Tonight on...  For the People... law in plain language   & Debra D. Rainey, Esq.   Black Men vs. The System  (DHS: Anti-Christ or Saviour? Part 2)   aka F*CK DHS - I GOT THIS!  A single BLACK MAN & FATHER'S harrowing journey of stepping up!   Tonight we revisited DHS, The Anti-Christ or Savior of our family, we discussed the case of a local Philadelpia Woman, who after being giving 2 of her sister's children for 9 months lost those children to another family member and how this woman's story curried no favor nor triggered any sympathy from the For The People fam.  We heard a moving Oratorical performance by our in studio guest "Mary" aka "Truth Serum" in honor of and recognition of her mother and her father's sacrifices in his journey to reunite his famiy.  "Mary's" father William Pitts, Jr., joined us via telephone from a small town in North Carolina and shared his story of false imprisonment, heroine addiction to ultimately the savior of his children.  A caller from a questionable non-profit organization called to voice her outrage at the lively discussion and dared to challenge.  The caller paid the price and heard from the Uber Compassionate and Vocal Lawyer.  You need to check this episode out!!     DHS Mission Statement:  The Philadelphia Department of Human Services mission is to provide and promote safety, permanency, and well-being for children and youth at risk of abuse, neglect and delinquency. (hmmmm... you decide!)    Tuesdays ~ 8-9:30 PM  EST LISTEN ONLINE: www.GTownRadio.com & with TUNEIN on Smartphones  Weekly Podcasts on  iTunes & Podomatic.com   Like us FACEBOOK    ~   Follow us TWITTER    Host Debra D. Rainey, Esq.  Featuring BLAQ: The Broke Poet Producer: Renee Norris-Jones Air Date APRIL 2, 2013 ~LISTEN with the TUNEIN APP on your SMARTPHONE~

Tonight on...  For the People... law in plain language & Debra D. Rainey, Esq.   DHS Anti-Christ or Saviour? ~ YOU BE THE JUDGE ~  Tonight the For the People fam, went all in, we discussed, debated and often times yelled to get our points across.  Mary former DHS Social Worker and product of the DHS Child Fostercare System, shared with us her experiences and gave a shout out to a very special father.  We heard the story of Caroline Hill, a woman who percevied that DHS and Lutheran Social Serivces wronged her, with Celyn Camen from Every Mother is a working Mother Network chiming in.  You be the Judge Antichrist or Savior.  Stay tuned for more.  DHS Mission Statement:  The Philadelphia Department of Human Services mission is to provide and promote safety, permanency, and well-being for children and youth at risk of abuse, neglect and delinquency. (hmmmm... NOT)     Tuesdays ~ 8-9:30 PM  EST   LISTEN ONLINE: www.GTownRadio.com & with TUNEIN on Smartphones  Weekly Podcasts on  iTunes & Podomatic.com   Like us FACEBOOK    ~   Follow us TWITTER    Host Debra D. Rainey, Esq.  Featuring BLAQ: The Broke Poet Producer: Renee Norris-Jones Air Date March 5, 2013 ~LISTEN with the TUNEIN APP on your SMARTPHONE~