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Send us a textBill Bartholomew welcomes Rhode Island Department of Health Director Dr. Jerome Larkin for a discussion on a new suicide prevention initiative.  Support the show

Bree Derrick, DirectorAs the director of the Idaho Department of Correction, Bree takes a purpose-driven approach to implementing operational changes that enhance public safety outcomes for Idahoans. Bree has served as the IDOC deputy director since 2019 and has played an instrumental role in the department's rise as a national model for correctional systems. She has overseen the divisions of probation and parole, prisons, and management services. Derrick led the department's staffing efforts, generating national recognition for industry best practices in recruitment and retention. With over 20 years of experience in corrections and behavioral health systems, Bree is nationally recognized for her expertise in evidence-based practices and crime reduction strategies.Before joining IDOC, Bree worked at the Justice Center. While at the Justice Center, she assisted more than a dozen state correctional agencies in planning and implementing large-scale efforts to instill correctional best practices. Bree began her career with the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals, later working at a private psychiatric hospital and the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. During her 10 years with RIDOC, she held roles as a researcher and mental health clinician.Bree is a licensed mental health counselor with a master's degree in counseling and a certificate of advanced graduate study in mental health counseling. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and biking in the Boise foothills. Victory Over Sin is a show hosted by Mark Renick that addresses issues pertaining to returning citizens and the challenges they face coming out of incarceration. Victory Over Sin airs Saturdays at 12:30 pm. On KBXL 94.1 FM Idaho's Treasure Valleyhttps://svdpid.org/advocacy-systemicchangeofid/facebook: systematic change of IDInstagram: systematic change of IDhttps://www.imsihopecommunityphaseii.com/IMSI HOPE COMMUNITY PHASE II can also be found on facebook as well as Instagram and Youtube. Correspondence can be directed to: Address: 1775 W. State St., #191, Boise, Idaho 83702Phone: 208-629-8861 Podcast Website: https://941thevoice.com/podcasts/victory-over-sin/

Join William Glasgall, Penn IUR Fellow and Volcker Alliance Public Finance Advisor, and Susan Wachter, Co-Director of Penn IUR and Wharton professor and our expert panel as we address the rapidly darkening outlook for state and local budgets and what this means for policymakers, taxpayers, and investors. Panelists include Jonathan Womer, Director, Rhode Island Department of Administration; Emily Brock, Director, Government Finance Officers Association Federal Liaison Center; Shelby Kerns, Executive Director, National Association of State Budget Officers; Vikram Rai, former Head of Municipal Markets Strategy, Wells Fargo; Teryn Zmuda, Chief Economist, National Association of Counties. As the widely adopted July 1 start of their new fiscal year approaches, many states are facing fiscal challenges that few governors were anticipating as they delivered their annual budget messages only a few months ago. Even though states started 2025 projecting healthy cash reserves of almost $300 billion, that cushion will be tested by the Trump administration's suspension of tens of billions of dollars in U.S. grants as well as potential cuts by Congress to federal Medicaid funds. A possible threat to the federal tax exemption on most municipal bonds, the impact of a global tariff war, and the rising likelihood of a U.S. recession will also further constrain state and local budgets even as several years of record post-COVID federal stimulus comes to an end. Notable Quotes: “Other budget pressures that states are grappling with right now include education and housing affordability. On the revenue side, we have a slowing economy, as well as the impact of tax reductions that have slowed revenue growth.” - Shelby Kerns “State and local governments themselves bear 75% of the cost of infrastructure in this country, and we do that by design. We like to make capital decisions locally. But we need to have the market to underpin those streets, clean water, schools, affordable housing, and so much more.” - Emily Brock “The real difficulty on the operational side for states right now is the uncertainty that's coming out of Washington. As the [Trump Administration] proposes new executive orders, in particular cuts, and then the courts turn those around in a different way, you're left with a lot of volatility from an operational perspective, trying to figure out how to plan and strategize going forward.” - Jonathan Womer “Another challenge which I believe is facing the muni market is a liquidity crisis. I worry that we could see more broker-dealer exits from the muni market, which would hamper liquidity very adversely.” - Vikram Rai Be sure to subscribe to Special Briefing to stay up to date on the world of public finance. Learn more about the Volcker Alliance at: volckeralliance.org Learn more about Penn IUR at: penniur.upenn.edu Connect with us @VolckerAlliance and @PennIUR on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn Special Briefing is published by Penn IUR and the Volcker Alliance, and made possible by funding from The Travelers Institute. The views expressed on this podcast are those of the panelists and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Volcker Alliance or Penn IUR.

Send us a textBill Bartholomew welcomes Eco RI News reporter Colleen Cronin for a discussion on "Stumpgate", a saga in which a contractor for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation inadvertently removed a significant amount of trees from a highway onramp.  How did this miscommunication happen and what are the environmental consequences?  Support the show

Dr. Jerome Larkin, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health and an ASTHO Member, explains how his state achieved such impressive vaccination rates; Dr. Kimberlee Wyche-Etheridge, ASTHO's Senior Vice President of Health Equity and Diversity Initiatives, tells us how to change the conversation around immunizations; and the Essentials of Leadership and Management Workshop Series —Ignite, Accelerate, and Activate— begins on Wednesday, April 2nd. ASTHO Web Page: Immunization ASTHO Web Page: Series Topics and Sessions ASTHO Webinar: Ignite, Accelerate, and Activate – Series 1, Session 1- Leadership Behavior and Decision-Making ASTHO Web Page: Stay Informed  

The Rhode Island Department of Health released an interactive dashboard displaying the location of lead pipes across the state. Out of all the counties in Rhode Island, Providence has the highest percentage of lead pipes. There are even some lead pipes connected to Brown's very own Sciences Library. But does it pose a risk to students? In this episode of the Bruno Brief, we learn more about the details of this story and fill you in on other important stories from the week.Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or listen via the RSS feed. Send tips and feedback for the next episode to herald@browndailyherald.com.Music:Denzel Sprak: https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/304681Frank and Poet: https://app.sessions.blue/browse/track/304762 

Despite a drop in confidence in COVID vaccines, the new director of Rhode Island's Department of Health says he got the latest shot and encourages others to do so.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Imagine if there was a way to help create supportive, stigma-free environments for people living with substance use and mental health conditions, especially in the workplace. The Rhode Island Recovery-Friendly Workplace Initiative aims to do just that. Jeffrey Wolfsberg, program director for the Recovery-Friendly Workplace Program at the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, & Hospitals (BHDDH) joins Dr. Philip Chan in this episode to talk about how the initiative not only supports the workforce but can also boost a business's bottom line. 

In this episode, we're joined by Tiffany Solomon to discuss the ripple effects of dyslexia, and how it impacts not just the classroom but also shapes lives, families, and the workplace. Tiffany Solomon is the Family and Student Engagement Coordinator for Decoding Dyslexia Rhode Island, an Associate member of the Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA), and was honored to serve as a Literacy Ambassador through the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) in 2019-2020. She spent over a decade as a 2nd grade and kindergarten teacher at Highlander Charter School in Providence, Rhode Island. During this time, she was also a primary teaching member of Highlander's weekly itinerant collaborative meetings, where she worked with the special education support team to implement specialized, evidenced-based strategies within her classroom to ensure success for students who learn differently. Tiffany holds a Master's degree in Education, Teaching, and Learning from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. Resources mentioned in this episode: Orton-Gillingham Academy Decoding Dyslexia Rhode Island Games to Support Early Literacy Skills Orton-Gillingham Nation The Dyslexic Advocate by Kelli Sandman-Hurley The Right to Read Film The Short Bus by Jonathan Mooney Normal Sucks by Jonathan Mooney The Bigger Picture Book of Amazing Dyslexics and the Jobs They Do by Kate Power and Kathy Iwanczak Forsyth Splendid Agony: Celebrating Dyslexia by T. Durant Fleming The Marching Ant: A Novel Inspired By True Events by Allyson Chapa The Secret Life of the Dyslexic Child: How She thinks. How He Feels. How They Can Succeed. by Robert Frank and Kathryn E. Livingston We officially have merch! Show your love for the Together in Literacy podcast! If you like this episode, please take a few minutes to rate, review, and subscribe. Your support and encouragement are so appreciated! Have a question you'd like us to cover in a future episode of Together in Literacy? Email us at support@togetherinliteracy.com! If you'd like more from Together in Literacy, you can check out our website, Together in Literacy, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. For more from Emily, check out The Literacy Nest. For more from Casey, check out The Dyslexia Classroom. We're looking for topic and guest suggestions for season 4 of the Together in Literacy Podcast! Let us know what you want to hear this season! Thank you for listening and joining us in this exciting and educational journey into dyslexia as we come together in literacy!

In this episode, Jonathan Lucero McKinney, a physician assistant at Care New England Medical Group's Internal Medicine Center in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and co-host of the Outloud YouTube channel, joins Dr. Philip Chan to discuss the Rhode Island Department of Health's PrEP Champions Network.  The network helps connect people with PrEP - a medication that can help prevent the spread of HIV. Download and listen to find out how anyone in the state can find a participating PrEP Champions Network clinic near them to access this medication, as well as trusted, stigma-free, sexual healthcare. 

Dr. Jerome Larkin, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health and an ASTHO Member, recaps a White House roundtable meeting that focused on sepsis; Meghan Mead, Deputy Director in the Mid-States Region at the Network for Public Health Law, tells us about a webinar today at 3 p.m. ET that is about AI and public health; an ASTHO report dives into one possible solution to health disparities in our nation; an ASTHO resource focuses on legislative trends dealing with the containment and prevention of infectious diseases; and Dr. Victor Ramos is the Secretary of Health for the Puerto Rico Department of Health and ASTHO's newest member. Report to Congress: An Assessment of Sepsis in the United States and its Burden on Hospital Care The Network for Public Health Law Webinar: AI and Public Health – Opportunities and Challenges ASTHO Report: Including Island Areas in Federal Public Health Datasets ASTHO Web Page: Containing and Preventing the Spread of Infectious Disease ASTHO Web Page: Victor Ramos, MD  

It's a new year and many people are setting resolutions for better health. If you are looking to make time for weight loss, healthier eating, physical activity, and even prevention and management of chronic diseases like Diabetes – then you won't want to miss this episode. Download and listen as Erica Hanson, the Rhode Island Department of Health's Community Health Network manager and Ana Almeida-DoRosário, community outreach coordinator at the Brown University Health, Community Health Institute join Dr. Philip Chan to discuss the no and low-cost resources available to help with a new you, in the new year. 

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Every landlord in Rhode Island is now required by law to register their residential rental properties in a new Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)-managed database, which was launched in September. RIDOH's Deputy Director, Seema Dixit joins us to answer your questions about the Rental Registry. Why does this registry exist and what is required? What happens if a property owner doesn't register? How can landlords obtain the required lead certificate? Download and listen to get answers to these questions and more. 

  Flip the script from disruption to opportunity! Ted Sims from Integrity Marketing Group joins Sarah to chat about how to prepare for potential Medicare beneficiary shopping as well as how agents can use Integrity tools to streamline work and save time.   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Register for Ted Sims' Plan N for the Win Webinar!   Resources: Ask Integrity Guide: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/Integrity-Getting-Started-Ask-Integrity.pdf Learn about Ask Integrity™: https://integrity.com/ask-integrity/  Learn more about PlanEnroll: https://ritterim.com/planenroll/ Integrity Learning Center: https://clients.integrity.com/learning-center Integrity Training Schedule: https://learningcenter.tawebhost.com/MedicareCENTER-Webinar-Schedule.pdf MedicareCENTER:https://integrity.com/medicarecenter/ Not partnered with Integrity? Register here: https://identity.integrity.com/register Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20240710 Tech News Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240927 What to Do if Your Medicare Part D Plans Become Non-Commissionable: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGN20241005   References: Haubensak, Carrie. “2023 Medicare Supplement Loss Ratios by Plan.” CSG Actuarial, CSG Actuarial, csg-actuarial-wordpress.appspot.com/news/2023-medicare-supplement-loss-ratios-by-plan. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024. “2023 Minnesota Statutes.” Revisor.MN.Gov, Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes, www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024. 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Alysia Mihalakos, Chief, Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response at the Rhode Island Department of Health, and Chair of the ASTHO Directors of Public Health Preparedness Peer Network, discusses National Preparedness Month and year-round collaboration of agencies that respond to emergencies; Dr. Andrea Young, Director for the Division of Workforce Development, CDC's Public Health Infrastructure Center, details the AmeriCorps and CDC grant funding to support more than 4,000 AmeriCorps workers; and information on the HHS “Risk Less. Do More” campaign to educate audiences about respiratory viruses.  National Preparedness Month Ready.gov AmeriCorps and CDC Award $76 Million in Funding to Support Public Health Needs Nationwide ASTHO Office Hours: Data Modernization Implementation Center Program HHS “Risk Less. Do More” Campaign  

Dr. Rachel Wightman, Consultant Medical Director at the Rhode Island Department of Health for Drug Overdose Prevention and Surveillance, catches us up on the state's opioid strategy; Kelly White, Director of the Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Prevention Division at the Indiana Department of Health, discusses tuberculosis drug shortages; performance management is on the agenda for a webinar hosted by ASTHO and the Public Health Foundation on September 17th; and Dr. Kelly Kimple is the new acting director of the North Carolina Division of Public Health. Rhode Island News Release: Rhode Island Overdose Deaths Decreased 7.3% in 2023 ASTHO Blog Article: Partnering to Increase Access to Tuberculosis Medications ASTHO Webinar: Operationalizing Performance Management in a Health Department ASTHO Web Page: Kelly Kimple, MD, MPH   

National Community Health Worker Awareness Week is August 26-30, 2024 but in truth, Community Health Workers, or CHWs, could easily be celebrated all year. That's because they serve as trusted community leaders, expert problem solvers, and culturally competent subject matter experts-- often bridging the gap between their community's needs and important health or social services. In this episode, Dr. Philip Chan sits down with certified CHWs Rachel Young of the Rhode Island Alliance for Community Health Worker Employers, and Kinzel Thomas, from Family Services-RI.  As we celebrate, commemorate, and  collaborate with CHWs for National CHW Awareness Week, there's no better time to discuss the CHW profession's impact, what unique skills CHWs bring to care teams, certification, and why their roles are so important in clinical or community settings.   For more information and support, we also recommend: Video for Employers: Rhode Island CHWs ~ Your Bridge to Better HealthRhode Island Alliance for CHW Employers: ripin.org/allianceforchwemployers/Family Services-RI: familyserviceri.org/Rhode Island Department of Health, CHW Program: health.ri.gov/chwsCommunity Health Worker Association of Rhode Island: chwari.org/Caring Careers-RI: caringcareers.ri.gov/National Association of Community Health Workers: nachw.org

Part 1 of 2...Lauren welcomes guest Dr. Josiah Rich for a discussion on addiction treatment and public health, particularly in relation to the HIV epidemic and injection drug use in Rhode Island. He highlights the impact of a law outlawing the possession of a single syringe, which led to a decrease in HIV transmission. He also mentions the routine testing program in the Rhode Island Department of Corrections, which identified a significant number of HIV cases. Dr. Rich explains the current state of opioid use in the United States and the restrictions on prescribing methadone for opioid use disorder. He emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to address the opioid epidemic and the importance of getting people into recovery. A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-addiction-treatment-and-public-health/ Have a 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.

In this episode of Public Health Out Loud, Dr. Philip Chan talks with Dr. Jerome Larkin, the new Rhode Island Department of Health Director about his background, what led him to accept this position, and a look ahead at his top priorities for the Department.  He also covers a topic that happens to be one of his specialties - ticks and the diseases they carry. 

In this episode of Public Health Out Loud we are talking about a program whose motto says it all: “We're here for you.” The Rhode Island Department of Health's Family Visiting Program has provided prenatal support and services for infants and toddlers to improve outcomes for many years. Download and listen in as Dr. Chan is joined by Sara Remington, the Family Visiting Program Manager and Roxanne Leite, Co-chair of the Rhode Island Parent/Caregiver Advisory Council and former Family Visiting Program graduate. Together, they detail all the program has to offer, attest to its success, and share information on who qualifies for these important visits and how to get started. 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published guidelines on use of doxy PEP – taking a prescribed dose of the antibiotic doxycycline shortly after sex – to prevent chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in men who have sex with men and transgendered women. This is huge, the first new STI prevention tool in years, and we get the scoop on the promise of doxy PEP from Dr. Philip A. Chan, an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at Brown University. Dr. Chan is a physician at the Rhode Island Department of Health, and also serves as Chief Medical Officer of Open Door Health- the state's only LGBTQ+ health center. Show Notes: * CDC doxy PEP guidelines: https://bit.ly/CDCdoxypep * CDC clinic locator (testing and vaccines): https://gettested.cdc.gov * Open Door Health: https://odhpvd.org Public Health Out Loud – Dr. Chan's podcast * Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/public-health-out-loud/id1541663781 * IHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-public-health-out-loud-74759679/ * TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Science-Podcasts/Public-Health-Out-Loud-p1383786/

You've probably heard about avian influenza or bird flu in the news recently, as it has made the jump to other species, like dairy cows. What is the risk to the general public? Is it safe to drink milk? In this episode of Public Health Out Loud, local experts, Dr. Suzanne Bornschein, State Epidemiologist at the Rhode Island Department of Health, and Dr. Scott Marshall, State Veterinarian at the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management fill us in on what we do know about the currently circulating strains and what we can do to reduce the risk of infection. 

Dr. Edward Simmer, Director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, talks about a dashboard for state-wide overdose data; Chevelle Glymph, Senior Director of Public Health at the Association for University Centers of Disabilities, discusses grant funding that focuses on disability data analysis; an ASTHO brief emphasizes the need for specialized care for high-risk pregnant persons and infants; and Dr. Jerome Larkin is the new Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health. South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Webpage: Overdose Biosurveillance Dashboard Association of University Centers on Disabilities Webpage: Announcement of AUCD-ASTHO Grant Awardees ASTHO Brief: Enhancing Consumer Awareness Improves Access to Risk-Appropriate Care ASTHO Webpage: Jerome Larkin  

In this episode of Public Health Out Loud, Dr. Philip Chan is joined by a guest with over 40 year's experience working to change the way we care for older adults and people with dementia. In honor of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, Brown University's, Dr. Vincent Mor talks about his research,  steps we can all take to improve our brain health, and more. For more information, check out The Rhode Island Department of Health's  Guide for People Living with Dementia and Their Caregivers.

Profs Eric Bronson and Beck Strah interview Lt. Joshua Kennedy of West Warwick Police Department and formerly of Rhode Island Department of Corrections. Also discussed are Prison Land: Mapping Carceral Power across Neoliberal America by Brett Story (2019) and Madea Goes to Jail (2009).

Problems related to the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families have persisted for years. But when U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha recently unveiled the findings of a probe into DCYF, state officials stood up and took notice. Cunha is the top federal prosecutor in the state, and his office has enormous power. After being nominated by President Biden in 2021, Cunha has pursued federal prosecutors' standard approach in zeroing in on crimes involving drugs, fraud, guns, and violence. But these are not normal times. If Donald Trump retakes the White House in November, he is expected to remake the Justice Department, and Trump says he'd consider pardoning people who rioted at the capitol on January sixth. So what's it like pursuing the rule of law in the time of Trump? And how much difference can federal officials make in improving the lives of vulnerable kids? This week on Political Roundtable, I'm going in-depth with U.S. Attorney for Rhode Island Zachary Cunha.

EMS is a vital public service. Members of EMS crews work tirelessly on the frontline, providing critical care to those in need. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week, Chief Jason Rhodes of the Center for EMS at the Rhode Island Department of Health looks back on the highlights of his career and recognizes the lifesaving work EMTs and paramedics perform every day.

As deputy director of the Idaho Department of Correction, Bree takes a purpose-driven approach to the implementation of operational reforms that improve public safety outcomes for Idahoans. She currently oversees the divisions of Probation & Parole and Prisons.Bree joined IDOC in April of 2019 from the Council of State Governments Justice Center. While with the Justice Center, she helped more than a dozen state correctional agencies plan and implement large-scale criminal justice reforms. Bree has more than 20 years of experience working in corrections and behavioral health systems. She began her career with the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals. She later worked at a private psychiatric hospital and at the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. During her 10 years with RIDOC, Bree worked as a researcher and mental health clinician.Bree is a licensed mental health counselor. She has a master's degree in counseling and a certificate of advanced graduated study in mental health counseling.Victory Over Sin is a show hosted by Mark Renick that addresses issues pertaining to returning citizens and the challenges they face coming out of incarceration. Victory Over Sin airs Saturdays at 12:30 pm. On KBXL 94.1 FMhttps://www.imsihopecommunityphaseii.com/IMSI HOPE COMMUNITY PHASE II can also be found on facebook as well as Instagram and Youtube. Correspondence can be directed to: Address: 1775 W. State St., #191, Boise, Idaho 83702Phone: 208-629-8861

A mystery dog illness that spread across the U.S. last year and can lead to serious or fatal respiratory problems is still under investigation, but cases are starting to slow, experts say. The illness, which started to spread more widely in the summer and fall of 2023, causes coughing, sneezing and fatigue, among other symptoms, and can progress quickly to pneumonia. The dogs suspected to have it test negative for all of the typical causes of respiratory symptoms and often don't respond to treatment. In a statement to TODAY.com, the American Veterinary Medical Association says that based on "conversations with various sources ... the number of cases are declining," adding that an "ebb and flow" of respiratory illness in dogs over the course of the year is common, similar to cold and flu season in humans. The statement also explains that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has so far not seen that the rise in respiratory illness in dogs is linked to a new virus or bacteria. A statement from the Animal and Plant Inspection Service, part of the USDA, confirms to TODAY.com that the state-led testing that the agency is helping coordinate "has not indicated the presence of a novel pathogen or single infectious cause among these cases." Numerous veterinary diagnostic labs across the country are investigating the outbreak, from Oregon to Kansas to New Hampshire. The APHIS spokesperson adds that the illness is not regulated by APHIS and therefore the branch doesn't have data on case numbers. The Oregon Veterinary Medical Association also shared in an Feb. 14, 2024, update that "cases seem to be waning, if not back to normal," citing veterinarian Dr. Scott Weese's Worms and Germs blog. At last count, at least 19 states had reported cases of the illness, according to various expert groups. The AVMA explained in an earlier statement that the mystery dog illness is difficult to track because there's no national surveillance system. In November 2023, veterinarians in critical care settings told TODAY.com that they'd seen dozens of cases since the fall. Late last year, multiple groups — including the Colorado and Oregon departments of agriculture, the AVMA, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health — issued warnings about the mystery illness in dogs. “We don't know what is causing this situation, where dogs are presenting at veterinarians with what private veterinarians would call kennel cough,” Rhode Island's state veterinarian Dr. Scott Marshall told NBC affiliate WJAR. “What's different about this situation is that dogs are presenting with little bit more severe signs, not responding to usual treatments, and unfortunately had a small number, still a number, of dogs that have succumbed to them.” “It seems to happen very, very quickly — to go from this cough that's just won't go away ... and then all of a sudden they develop this pneumonia,” Dr. Lindsey Ganzer, veterinarian and CEO at North Springs Veterinary Referral Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, told TODAY.com. She said she treated over a dozen dogs with what she believes is the condition between October and November 2023. If your dog develops a cough, do not panic, the AVMA advises. But stay vigilant about its progression and your pet's overall health, and contact your vet right away if anything seems off. What is the mystery dog illness? Dogs with this mystery illness usually have coughing, sneezing, eye or nose discharge, are abnormally tired, and do not test positive for any common causes of canine respiratory illness, the Oregon Department of Agriculture noted in a Nov. 9 press release. Typically, dogs with respiratory illnesses have a cough for seven to 10 days, but some vets saw an uptick in dogs with coughs lasting weeks to months that don't respond to treatment, the Colorado Department of Agriculture said in a Nov. 22 statement. One of the distinguishing characteristics of this mystery illness outbreak was the high number of dogs who developed pneumonia. One Colorado vet, Dr. Michael Lappin, director of the Center for Companion Animal Studies at the Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine, told NBC News the number of canine pneumonia cases in the state rose by 50% between September and November 2023 compared to 2022. Marshall estimated that Rhode Island saw at least 35 cases of the mystery respiratory illness, but it's hard to know exactly how many because not all cases are reported. Dogs are most likely to contract it by being in close contact with numerous other dogs — so places like doggy day care, dog parks, groomers or boarding kennels, Ganzer said. The illness seems to affect dogs regardless of age, size or breed, though dogs with snort snouts, like bulldogs and pugs, may be at higher risk. Between mid-August and mid-November, the Oregon Department of Agriculture received reports of over 200 cases of the illness from veterinarians in the state but has had no additional cases to report since. A Dec. 1 statement from the Washington Department of Agriculture said the state has received 16 reports of unusual canine respiratory disease. Two cases were confirmed as such. The Colorado Department of Agriculture also shared in November that veterinarians in the state were seeing "double the number of cases than what is typically seen during a canine infectious respiratory disease outbreak."   The Wisconsin State Journal reported that between late October and December, clinics around the state saw six to 12 cases each, according to Dr. Keith Poulsen, director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at University of Wisconin-Madison. Dr. Amanda Cavanagh, head of urgent care services at Colorado State University James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, in Fort Collins, Colorado, told TODAY.com that this past summer she started seeing cases of dogs with coughs lasting several weeks or longer, and the trend continued into the fall. She estimated her caseload of coughing dogs doubled from October to November. While dogs with a contagious cough are common in veterinary settings, Cavanagh noted that she normally sees cases decrease in the fall as temperatures drop and fewer dogs are gathering at parks. "But this year, the spike has stayed high," she explains. In its original press release, the Oregon Department of Agriculture noted that the illness can progress in three ways: Mild to moderate cough for six to eight weeks or longer that either doesn't respond to antibiotics or only responds a little Chronic pneumonia that doesn't respond to antibiotics Severe pneumonia that "often leads to poor outcomes in as little as 24 to 36 hours" Cavanagh witnessed all three scenarios play out at her hospital. Last fall, she said she saw more dogs than usual with a long-lasting upper respiratory infection who then developed pneumonia from a secondary bacterial infection. Of the dogs she treated, she said most who developed pneumonia responded to antibiotics, and many with the long-lasting cough recovered with time and never got pneumonia. But of those who developed the severe pneumonia, some died or had to be euthanized. "That really bad pneumonia, historically, is very, very rare. Maybe I would see one case a year," but last fall alone, Cavanagh saw a "handful," she said. How many dogs have died from the mystery illness? Because most states are not tracking case numbers, it's not known exactly how many dogs have died from the illness. The Oregon Department of Agriculture tells TODAY.com that it does not know how many dogs have died from the illness in the state. However, it is confirmed that some dogs in the U.S. have died from the mystery illness. The Colorado Department of Agriculture said in a statement that "in rare cases, the canine patients progress quickly from pneumonia to death." Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biological Sciences also said the illness has resulted in "some fatalities." Ganzer and Cavanagh both have had several canine patients die from what they believe to be the condition. Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association President Shelly Pancoast told WJAR that she's seen five to 10 dogs die from the mystery illness. “We still don't have a great handle on how exactly we should be treating these dogs,” Pancoast said. “A vast majority of them are making full recovery, it's just unlike anything we've seen in previous years with kennel cough." What states have the mystery dog illness? According to various expert groups, cases that match the description of the mystery dog illness have been reported, officially or anecdotally, in: Colorado California Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire Nevada Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Vermont Washington Wisconsin This above list of states comes from the AVMA, the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association, the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine and the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Mystery dog illness 2023 symptoms Symptoms of the mystery dog illness include: Coughing that doesn't get better on its own after a week or so Sneezing Nasal or eye discharge Red eyes Lethargy Trouble breathing, especially from the stomach Blue or purple gums (due to not getting enough oxygen) Related: What does coughing in a dog sound like? Vet explains in viral video Signs of coughing in dogs For many dog owners, the signs of coughing can be difficult to recognize, Dr. Michele Forbes, Dr. Michele Forbes, owner of Compassionate Care Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, says. "Rarely do (dog owners) identify a cough until it becomes an overt problem and it's clearly coming from the chest,” Forbes explained in a now-viral TikTok. As a result of owners not noticing coughing or confusing it for something else, like throat-clearing or gagging, some dogs are arriving at vet facilities in more advanced stages of the condition, which can make it more difficult to treat, Forbes told TODAY.com. Some tips to help identify signs of coughing in dogs: The sound dogs make when they're choking can be confused for coughing. Some dogs sound like they're honking, kind of like a goose. Coughing can also sound like the dog is gagging or clearing its throat. The chest may heave or the abdomen may move while the dog is coughing. For some dogs, it looks like they're trying to cough up a hair ball and they may produce some liquid. A wet cough may produce a gargling sound. If a dog is coughing a lot, they may end up vomiting, which dog owners often confuse for a gastrointestinal issue. Reverse-sneezing can be confused for coughing but it's not usually a reason to call the vet unless it's paired with actual coughing, nasal discharge or any other concerning symptoms. When to see the vet for the mystery dog illness Other signs that your dog should see the vet, per the AVMA, include: Lingering cough Weakness Loss of appetite Difficulty breathing Worsening of illness Cough that is sufficiently severe that it causes the dog to vomit or makes it hard for the animal to breathe Tips to prevent mystery dog illness from vets Dogs are most likely to contract the illness when in close contact with other dogs, so previous guidance was to keep dogs away from other dogs. But case rates have essentially returned to normal, Weese noted in his blog. To keep your dog safe and healthy overall, the AVMA recommends keeping up to date with vaccinations. "While the existing vaccines may not specifically target this unknown infection, maintaining overall health through routine vaccinations can help support a dog's immune system in combating various infections," it said. The AVMA stressed the following vaccines: Bordetella, Adenovirus type 2, and parainfluenza combined with the injectable influenza H3N2 vaccine. Be sure to give your dog two weeks after vaccination before interacting with other dogs so they can build up immunity. If your dog is sick, consult a vet as soon as possible, as early testing can help with treatment, and keep the dog away from other dogs to avoid spreading the illness, experts advise. While it's unlikely a humans can get sick with the respiratory illness, because the cause is still unknown, the AVMA suggests thoroughly washing hands after handling any dogs. Caroline Kee contributed reporting.

123 Sheila Paquette – Rhode Island Sgt. Sheila Paquette can only be described as a trailblazer for women in conservation law enforcement. During her nearly 29-year career with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, she has excelled in accident reconstruction and forensic investigation, is a multi-disciplinary trainer, boat handling instructor and Master Captain, was the agency's first Detective – and did we mention she's also active with both NAWEOA and the North American Game Warden Museum, an avid photographer, passionately community-minded, and a mom? On this International Women's Day, join us for a conversation with an officer who not only challenges stereotypes, but leaves no boundary untouched. Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line Podcast Don Noyes Chevrolet North American Game Warden Museum Sovereign Sportsman Solutions “A Cowboy in the Woods” Book Hunt of a Lifetime Maine's Operation Game Thief Wildlife Heritage Foundation of NH International Wildlife Crimestoppers Here's what we discuss:  Born and raised in Rhode Island  Hired in 1995  Beginning her 29 th year with RI Dept of Environmental Management  Exposed to the outdoors from a young age  Interned with the state to build volunteer hours  Encouraged to apply by a coworker  “I didn't know what I was getting into.”  Working in fish identification  A fish that had never been documented in RI  Joined at a time when few women were game wardens  Misconceptions around women in law enforcement  Camaraderie and networking opportunities at field days  “Almost like a mini family.”  Joining the North American Game Warden Museum  The Memorial Paving Stone project and scholarship program  Tune into the Warden's Watch podcast episode about the museum  An autopsy led to an interest in accident investigation and reconstruction  Every boat accident has a critical moment  First Detective in the agency  The challenge of attracting more women to law enforcement  Finding your niche and learning from everyone you can  Obtained a 50-ton boat Master Captain's license in 2006  Teaches boat handling and captains' courses  Gaining confidence through experience  “You can do anything you put your mind to.” Credits Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores Producer: Jay Ammann Art & Design: Ashley Hannett Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Google Waypoint Stitcher TuneIn Megaphone Find More Here: Website Warden's Watch / TGL Store Facebook Facebook Fan Page Instagram Twitter YouTube RSS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In public health, the term “emergency preparedness” has become linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. But public health emergency preparedness encompasses so much more. In fact, Rhode Islanders all over the State come into contact with people who work in public health emergency preparedness, they just may not know it. In this episode Alysia Mihalakos from the Rhode Island Department of Health's Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response talks with Dr. Philip Chan about public health emergency preparedness, recent responses to emergencies, why preparedness is important to health, and what Rhode Islanders can do to protect their health in emergencies.

This week we'll hear from House Oversight Committee member state Representative June Speakman. Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti faced four hours of questions during a legislative Oversight hearing earlier this week. But after it was over, some key questions remained unanswered -- including how the westbound Washington Bridge passed an inspection last summer and is now considered so damaged that it may need to be replaced. More insight into what happened is expected when additional engineering information becomes available within the next few weeks. So for right now, did the Oversight hearing really accomplish anything? Is Alviti the right person to lead the response to the crisis involving the Washington Bridge? And do state lawmakers have the technical expertise to run an effective Oversight process? The post State Rep. June Speakman on Washington Bridge, the fight for affordable housing, and a political scientist's view on 2024 appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.

Welcome to “The Regulators”! NAIC COO, CLO, and Acting CEO Andy Beal joins us to kick off season six with a conversation with the NAIC's newly elected Secretary-Treasurer, Elizabeth (Beth) Kelleher Dwyer, Director, Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation. Director Dwyer shares information about her new roles in Rhode Island and at the NAIC, as well as the importance of understanding those you don't agree with and how insurance departments can help consumers mitigate their risks.

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. This is the eighth in a series of “Quick Tip” episodes focusing on the details of state registration of nonprofit corporations. With the help of Joe Hilliard, Senior Paralegal at Farella Braun + Martel, today we look at the basic state filing requirements for nonprofit corporations operating in Rhode Island and New Hampshire, such as ease of formation, available standardized documents, filing fees, and similar matters. The laws of all the States prescribe certain formalities that organizers of business entities must go through so that the entity can be regulated and subject to legal process as a person. As with all the States we have discussed, if you do business as a nonprofit in Rhode Island or New Hampshire or solicit charitable contributions there (even if just through the nonprofit corporation's website), the nonprofit may need to have a legal presence and be registered in these two States. Resources: YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@farellabraunmartel/podcasts For Rhode Island: Rhode Island Department of State Corporations page: https://www.sos.ri.gov/divisions/business-services Rhode Island's current entity database: https://business.sos.ri.gov/CorpWeb/CorpSearch/CorpSearch.aspx Rhode Island Department of State Nonprofits formation FAQ, including forms and fees: https://www.sos.ri.gov/divisions/business-services/non-profit/start-a-non-profit-corporation Rhode Island Domestic Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation form: https://docs.sos.ri.gov/documents/BusinessServices/200-articles-of-incorporation.pdf Rhode Island Application for Authority for a Non-Profit Corporation Form: https://docs.sos.ri.gov/documents/BusinessServices/250-certificate-of-authority.pdf Rhode Island Nonprofit Annual Report FAQ: https://www.sos.ri.gov/divisions/business-services/non-profit/file-your-annual-report Rhode Island Nonprofit Annual Report form: https://docs.sos.ri.gov/documents/BusinessServices/631-non-profit-corporation-annual-report.pdf Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation Charitable Organizations website: https://dbr.ri.gov/insurance-banking-securities-and-charitable-organizations/securities-and-charities/charitable Rhode Island Charitable Organization License Application: https://dbr.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur696/files/documents/divisions/securities/Charitable_Organizations_Application.pdf Rhode Island Sales Tax Exemption FAQ: https://tax.ri.gov/exemptOrg/index.php Rhode Island Sales Tax Exemption Application: https://tax.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur541/files/forms/2021/Field-Audit/ExemptOrgApp_w.pdf For New Hampshire: New Hampshire Secretary of State Corporations Division website: https://www.sos.nh.gov/corporations New Hampshire Secretary of State "Quickstart" business formation page: https://quickstart.sos.nh.gov/online New Hampshire Secretary of State FAQ: https://sos.nh.gov/corporation-ucc-securities/corporation/faqs/ New Hampshire current entity database: https://sos.nh.gov/corporation-ucc-securities/corporation/business-name-lookup/?id=8589984419 New Hampshire Nonprofit Corporation FAQ: https://sos.nh.gov/corporation-ucc-securities/corporation/forms-and-fees/domestic-and-foreign-nonprofit-corporation/ New Hampshire Domestic Nonprofit Forms and Fees FAQ: https://sos.nh.gov/corporation-ucc-securities/corporation/forms-and-fees/domestic-and-foreign-nonprofit-corporation/domestic-forms/ New Hampshire Foreign Nonprofit Forms and Fees FAQ: https://sos.nh.gov/corporation-ucc-securities/corporation/forms-and-fees/domestic-and-foreign-nonprofit-corporation/foreign-forms/ If you have suggestions for topics you would like us to discuss, please email us at eoradioshow@fbm.com.  Additional episodes can be found at EORadioShowByFarella.com.  DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as, legal advice or opinion.

Think you know the Son of Sam story - the serial predator who stalked young lovers and terrorized New York city in 1976 and 1977? You only know half of the story. Find out about his transformation in prison, captured in a new book "Monster Mirror: 100 hours with David Berkowitz, Once Known as Son of Sam" by Dr. Michael Caparrelli.“A fascinating, helpful exploration of one of America's most frightening killers. It's easy to call people bad. It's not easy to ask, why. I highly recommend this book.”      --Dr. Daniel Amen, Founder of Amen ClinicsWebsite:  unmuted.app BIODr. Michael Caparrelli was born and bred in Providence, Rhode Island, a troubled kid who squandered his adolescence in institutions. When he was 18 years old, his life was transformed by the power of Jesus Christ, and he was fathered by Pastor Pat Manzo, the current President of New England and New Jersey Teen Challenge.From 2009-2019, he founded and pastored Sacred Exchange Fellowship. The church served as a hospital for the sick, growing from 15 people in a storefront to over 250 people with its own property in East Greenwich RI.In 2021, he finished his PhD in Behavioral Science with an emphasis upon Addiction Psychology. His doctoral dissertation is entitled, 'The Impact of Involvement With the Evangelical Church upon the Recovery Journey of People with Chemical Addictions". That same year, he resigned to travel with a ministry known as UnMuted; a ministry that gives victims of oppression their voices back.Currently, he's keynote speaker in churches, schools & other venues across the U.S. on subjects such as depression, addiction, grief, early childhood trauma, etc. In June 2021, he opened for John Maxwell at the National Adult & Teen Challenge Convention in Orlando and also conducted a workshop in same platform as Dr. John Townsend.He has authored four books that help the broken overcome. His books have been adapted into the curriculum of several Adult & Teen Challenge Centers as well as the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. He is a professor of 6 psychology courses at Northpoint bible college, Manchester Community College and the Community College of Rhode Island. Support the showSUPPORT THE PODCAST FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/REVIEW...On our website at afraidofnothingpodcast.com.SUBSCRIBE...Your gracious donation here helps defray production costs. Beyond my undying gratitude, you will also will be shouted out in an upcoming episode.WATCH ON YOUTUBE...We are uploading past episodes on our Youtube channel. WATCH THE DOC… VIMEO ON DEMAND: Rent the Afraid of Nothing documentary here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/aondoc. TUBI: watch for free with ads on tubitv.com. REVIEW OUR FILM ON ROTTEN TOMATOES...Write your five-star review here.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) on college campuses pose a significant public health concern, affecting the well-being of students. The unique social dynamics of college life, characterized by increased sexual activity and a transient environment, contribute to the spread of STIs. Despite efforts to promote safe sex practices, many students engage in risky behaviors, such as unprotected intercourse and multiple sexual partners. Limited access to sexual health resources, stigma, and a lack of comprehensive sex education further exacerbate the issue. Colleges must prioritize initiatives that promote awareness, education, and easy access to testing and protection methods to mitigate the spread of STIs and safeguard the overall health of their student populations. Our guest, Philip A. Chan, M.D., M.S., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and School of Public Health at Brown University and infectious diseases physician. Dr. Chan also serves as Consultant Medical Director for the Rhode Island Department of Health Division of Preparedness, Response, Infectious Disease and EMS (PRIDEMS). He has led statewide efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic and other infectious diseases and has significant experience in clinical and public health policy aspects related to public health.Learn more about CITI Program: https://about.citiprogram.org/

Professors Beck Strah and Eric Bronson interview their students about their visit to RHDC John J. Moran Medium Security Facility and Anthony P. Travisono Intake Service Center, and also discuss Dick Durbin & Chuck Grassley's response to healthcare in the Federal Bureau of Prisons, prison tour hostage situations, Let's Go to Prison (2006), and if Die Hard is a Christmas movie.

Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti joins the show to provide the latest information on the impacts of the emergency closure of the Washington Bridge at 195 West. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WADK 1540 Newport's Bruce Newbury interviews Vanderbilt Wound Care Center Nurse Manager Alicia Williams and Medical Director Dr Thomas Rocco on the importance of this wound center care at Newport Hospital to the locals of Newport RI and its surrounding population. The Vanderbilt Wound Care Center started in 2008 and has been thriving with its wound care excellence since its inception with a family concept of therapy.   Dr Thomas Rocco is a Medical Director of a medical marijuana evaluation center licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health and physician at BAK 2 Basics CBD Medical Consultants.  Krystle MacDonald is part of the medical staff at BAK 2 Basics CBD Medical Consultants and has worked in the medical field with chronic pain patients for over six years.  She also worked at a licensed Medical Marijuana Evaluation Center in RI as an educator and consultant.  Krystle has experienced first hand the benefits of CBD, and is passionate about educating and helping others experience a natural alternative for relief.  She has created petition proposals to the State of Rhode Island to improve the RI Medical Marijuana Program. Contacts for BAK 2 Basics CBD Medical Consultants are Dr Thomas Rocco and Krystle MacDonald email- customerservice@bak2basicsllc.com phone- (401) 678-6420 website- https://www.bak2basicsllc.com/ website CBD Health- https://bak2basicsllc.com/about-us/education/blog/ SHOP QUALITY TESTED CBD PRODUCTS- https://www.bak2basicsllc.com/products/ Contact us for any medical CBD questions by email, text or phone call. Proper medical CBD therapy is our passion.  Get CBD from an MD #getCBDfromanMD #CBDphysician #CBDdoc #CBDHealthPodcast #Bak2BasicsCBD #CBD Please subscribe to our podcast. Thank you

In this episode, Madeline chats with Bill Patenaude, a retired mechanical engineer who used to work for the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. During their conversation, they discuss his bachelors degree at the University of Rhode Island, his work at the EPA, his reversion,  getting a Masters in theology, sci-fi books and his debut novel, universal vs. uniform, the importance of reverence during Mass, being counter-cultural, the importance of environmental stewardship, the Church being a refuge and source of charity, the different kinds of love, the importance of service and sacrifice, his love of teaching othersand so much more!During the course of their conversation, they make many references which you can explore. Some of these references include episode 39 of this podcast, Arthur C. Clarke, the Foundation series, the Catechism in a Year podcast, Star Wars, Gran Torino, and Avengers: Endgame.If you're interested in checking out William's writing, you can check out his blog and read his debut novel, A Printer's Choice.

In this episode of Public Health Out Loud, the Rhode Island Department of Health's Dr. Philip Chan is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Borkan to explore  a problem that affects everyone – a shortage of primary care physicians in RI.  It's causing long waits for appointments and the inability, in many cases, for doctors to take on new patients. What's causing the shortage, why should we care, and can anything be done to remedy this issue? Download this latest episode to find out. 

Philip A. Chan, M.D., M.S., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine and School of Public Health at Brown University and infectious diseases physician. Dr. Chan also serves as Consultant Medical Director for the Rhode Island Department of Health Division of Preparedness, Response, Infectious Disease and EMS (PRIDEMS). He has led statewide efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic and other infectious diseases and has significant experience in clinical and public health policy aspects related to public health.The 2023-24 flu and COVID-19 season marks another critical juncture in public health. As we grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, this season presents the added challenge of co-circulation with seasonal flu strains. Vigilant vaccination efforts and public health measures remain imperative in curbing the spread of both respiratory illnesses. Health authorities recommend the flu shot to reduce strain on healthcare systems, prevent co-infections, and protect vulnerable populations. The ongoing research and surveillance will guide response strategies, emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility, community cooperation, and adaptability in these interconnected public health threats.Learn more about CITI Program: https://about.citiprogram.org/

In today's episode I sit down for a Zoom convo with my awe-inspiring friend and fellow California Institute of Integral Studies alum Ana Bess Moyer Bell. Ana Bess holds a Masters degree in Drama Therapy from New York University and has been a practicing clinician since 2014. She is the founder of COAAST (now 2nd Act) and has practiced and taught drama therapy nationally and internationally and is a commissioned playwright. She is currently on the advisory board at the Rhode Island Department of Health helping to create and maintain the medical regulations for the nation's first legal harm reduction centres. She is a senior advisor to RI Governor Daniel J. McKee on substance use, harm reduction, and recovery. Listen in to hear how personal tragedy inspired her to create the work that she now does, from developing grassroots theatre to effecting policy change for harm reduction clinics and resources. Even tho the focus of her work is on illicit substance use, the same conversation could be had around with alcohol use - the subsequent shame, loneliness, denial and search for relief are all relevant.Connect with Bess! weare2ndact.org website on Instagram on Facebook Connect with Jess! Transform your thinking about your drinking inside of The Mindful Drinking Method - schedule your Alcohol Awareness Breakthrough Conversation right here.Mindful Drinking Coaching One hour private 1-1 coaching sessionsInstagram The Mindful Drinking MovementFree and Private FB group - The Mindful Drinking MovementFree Guide 'Drink LESS, Self-Care MORE'Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mindful-drinking-for-women/exclusive-content

As unusual weather patterns, heat waves, floods, and other catastrophic events in unlikely places seem to be on the rise, climate change continues to be a hot topic.  In this episode of Public Health Out Loud, Dr. Philip Chan is joined by climate scientists Dr. Gaurab Basu, Director of Education and Policy at the Harvard School of Public Health's Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment and Rachel Calabro, Climate Policy Specialist with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management for a frank discussion on some of the alarming changes we are seeing around the world. Is climate change responsible for some of the unusual weather we've been seeing? How does it directly impact public health, and are there positive steps we can take to reduce those impacts here in the Ocean State? Download this episode for the answers to these questions and many more.  

Mahryah Shain, CEO of More Hair Naturally is available to speak and help those with thinning hair by the power of Stem Cells and Science. Hair thinning can be due to either genetics, stress, medications and/or age and MoreHairNaturally.com can create a natural topical treatment for improving thinning hair with stem cells, peptides and probiotics as an easy to apply solution.  Learn more at MoreHair Naturally.com   Dr Thomas Rocco is a Medical Director of a medical marijuana evaluation center licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health and physician at BAK 2 Basics CBD Medical Consultants.  Krystle MacDonald is part of the medical staff at BAK 2 Basics CBD Medical Consultants and has worked in the medical field with chronic pain patients for over six years.  She also worked at a licensed Medical Marijuana Evaluation Center in RI as an educator and consultant.  Krystle has experienced first hand the benefits of CBD, and is passionate about educating and helping others experience a natural alternative for relief.  She has created petition proposals to the State of Rhode Island to improve the RI Medical Marijuana Program. Contacts for BAK 2 Basics CBD Medical Consultants are Dr Thomas Rocco and Krystle MacDonald email- customerservice@bak2basicsllc.com phone- (401) 678-6420 website- https://www.bak2basicsllc.com/ website CBD Health- https://bak2basicsllc.com/about-us/education/blog/ SHOP QUALITY TESTED CBD PRODUCTS- https://www.bak2basicsllc.com/products/ Contact us for any medical CBD questions by email, text or phone call. Proper medical CBD therapy is our passion.  Get CBD from an MD #getCBDfromanMD #CBDphysician #CBDdoc #CBDHealthPodcast #Bak2BasicsCBD #CBD Please subscribe to our podcast. Thank you

Priya Shah, ASTHO Senior Analyst for Health Improvement, discusses a new guide to falls prevention that outlines strategies and best practices; Dr. Philip Chan, Infection Disease Consultant at the Rhode Island Department of Health, credits Rhode Island's status as a universal vaccine state as to why they are a leader in adolescent immunizations; and an ASTHO blog article by ASTHO Chief Medical Officer, Marcus Plescia, outlines why healthy aging and brain health are public health issues. ASTHO Report: Expanding Falls Prevention Through Surveillance, Community-Clinical Linkages, and Strategic Planning and Evaluation Today In Parenting Webpage: Rhode Island Remains A Vaccination Leader Nationwide State of Rhode Island Department of Health Webpage: Office of Immunizations ASTHO Blog Article: From the Chief Medical Officer: Public Health Approaches to Healthy Aging and Brain Health ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed  

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Krista Cunningham and Dr. Cynthia Roberts from the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence sat down with the Rhode Island Department of Health's Dr. Philip Chan for a serious look at the causes of domestic and intimate partner violence, how they can be addressed for prevention, and the work that still needs to be done, both in Rhode Island and nationally. 

My guest today Dr. Cody Morris is an asset to the field, his goals include improving the practice of BCBAs, by Improving assessment and treatment methodologies regarding problem behavior and addressing organization challenges in delivering services.Today we discuss Assent, its importance, and how to gain Assent even when a client is not yet speaking.  Dr. Morris makes a very important comparison in definitions between Consent and Assent. Consent: the affirmation that an individual who is legally authorized gives permission for themselves or another person to participate.Assent: the affirmation that an individual who is not legally authorized to provide their own consent, affirms their willingness to participate.Both of these are incredibly important, Consent has many legalities that affirm participation. Assent on the other hand, can be difficult to confirm when a child has limited or no communication skills. There are multiple ways to gain assent. 1, through Verbal statements or 2, through Behavior Allocation. Assent can be obtained when a student's behavior allocated the confirmation to engage through choice. Choice does not mean the student decides all goals and treatment, but as Dr. Morris and I discuss small choices that affirm engagement and build to grander decision making skills. In our conversation today, Dr. Cody Morris and I discuss some important fundamentals of behavior analysis that heavily involve Assent as a best practice. You can find out more about Dr. Morris's work and research in the provided links. #autism #speectherapyWhat's Inside:Consent versus Assent in affirming participation.How to gain assent with children who are not yet speaking?Tools and tips for gaining assent.Assent through choice in treatment.Assent through behavior allocation.How to provide gradual choice despite communication skills.Mentioned In This Episode:Dr. Cody Morris on LinkedInCody MORRIS | Assistant Professor | Ph.D. | Salve Regina University, Rhode Island | Department of Psychology | Research profile

After a mild winter, more ticks than usual survived into the spring. Because of this, the Rhode Island Department of Health and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management have warned Rhode Islanders that this year could be a bad year for the transmission of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. On this episode of Public Health Out Loud, Dr. Philip Chan sits down with infectious disease expert Dr. Jerome Larkin to discuss how tick-borne diseases can impact human health, some ways to minimize your risk, and much more.