Podcasts about Southern Region

Gardaí are now being rostered on at Mercy University Hospital in Cork due to rising levels of violence towards staff. The INMO have stated recently that 60% of these assaults are directed toward nurses and midwives.Joining Kieran to discuss is the INMO's Assistant Director of Industrial Relations for the Southern Region, Liam Conway…

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text!In this episode, we hear from our WeedSmart Extension Agronomists, Jana Freebairn and Greg Condon, updating from their respective Southern and lower Northern growing regions.With many farms commencing a dry seeding program to efficiently get across the hectares in what will be a less than ideal start to the winter growing season, the podcast focuses on tactics for short-term management with a long-term weed strategy.   Learn more about WeedSmart and the Big 6 framework for proven weed management practices by visiting our website. Don't forget to follow us on our socials: Twitter/X Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Keen for a monthly update? Subscribe here! Got a question or topic you are interested to hear about? Send us an email See our other Regional Updates and Beyond Resistance podcasts for great stories from across the Australian growing regions. #drivesafe #farmsafe

Steak and Sandra and share how excited they are for the start of the MLB season as the Braves open up with a four game series in San Diego against the Padres. As they discuss, they share their thoughts on how important the Braves have been not only to Atlanta but to areas throughout the southeast. They also react to the Dodgers being the favorite to win it all this season with the Braves being second in line and the Sweet 16 getting underway as Atlanta hosts Auburn, Ole Miss, Michigan State and Michigan.

In the world of entertainment, R&B singer Omarion is standing firm on his belief in polyamory, asserting that men are not meant to be with just one woman and that women outnumber men. Also, Leslie A. Elus, the Director of Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships, for the Southern Region of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc joins the RSMS crew. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On September 27, 2024, Ballad Health was forced to evacuate Unicoi Hospital in rural Tennessee due to a freak flash flood caused by Hurricane Helene. After two failed rescue attempts, an aerial operation managed to successfully airlift all 70 people who were trapped on the rooftop of the small community hospital. In an era where extreme climate events are increasingly common, more healthcare leaders are being forced to reckon with the reality of leading through natural disasters. This week, Lisa Carter, President of Ballad Health's Southern Region, joins Radio Advisory to recount the events of that day, reflect on how they tested her leadership, and underscore why we can't rely on our “old normal” when it comes to disaster preparedness. Links: Homepage | Ballad Health Healthcare and climate change: Why sustainability is a strategic imperative Ep. 219: The business case for going green Ep. 164: Boston Medical Center's path to sustainability (and how they're funding it) Ep. 161: Unwavering purpose, the creation of Ballad Health 3 ways to engage and motivate your team in uncertain times Learn how the Advisory Board Fellowship can equip leaders to lead in an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world. In this episode we featured audio clips from CBS News, ABC News, and NPR. You can find the full segments here: New wildfires erupt in Southern California Historic winter storm across the Deep South - YouTube Hospitals face months of IV fluid shortages after Helene damages N.C. factory : NPR A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on RadioAdvisory.advisory.com.

On September 27, 2024, Ballad Health was forced to evacuate Unicoi Hospital in rural Tennessee due to a freak flash flood caused by Hurricane Helene. After two failed rescue attempts, an aerial operation managed to successfully airlift all 70 people who were trapped on the rooftop of the small community hospital. In an era where extreme climate events are increasingly common, more healthcare leaders are being forced to reckon with the reality of leading through natural disasters. This week, Lisa Carter, President of Ballad Health's Southern Region, joins Radio Advisory to recount the events of that day, reflect on how they tested her leadership, and underscore why we can't rely on our “old normal” when it comes to disaster preparedness. Links: Homepage | Ballad Health Healthcare and climate change: Why sustainability is a strategic imperative Ep. 219: The business case for going green Ep. 164: Boston Medical Center's path to sustainability (and how they're funding it) Ep. 161: Unwavering purpose, the creation of Ballad Health 3 ways to engage and motivate your team in uncertain times Learn how the Advisory Board Fellowship can equip leaders to lead in an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world. In this episode we featured audio clips from CBS News, ABC News, and NPR. You can find the full segments here: New wildfires erupt in Southern California Historic winter storm across the Deep South - YouTube Hospitals face months of IV fluid shortages after Helene damages N.C. factory : NPR A transcript of this episode as well as more information and resources can be found on RadioAdvisory.advisory.com.

The Construction Industry Federation is urging women in Clare to consider a career in construction, ahead of its annual International Women's Day Summit. This year's event will be held in Enfield, Co. Meath this Friday, with the theme for the summit being ‘Accelerate Action'. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Joanne Treacy, CIF's Director of the Southern Region and represents the Mid-West Branch of the Construction Industry Federation. Photo (C): Johnce from Getty Images Signature via canva

Got a question or topic you're interested in? Send us a text!Join WeedSmart Southern Extension Agronomists Jana Freebairn and Chris Davey in discussing the rising resistance to imi's (imidazolinone) in broadleaf weeds, in 2024 and beyond.Imi resistance is a growing issue within our cropping systems and is becoming ever more important when considering crop rotation, herbicide selection and yearly environmental pressures.Jana and Chris share their experiences with imi resistance so far this year in the Southern Region of SA and the Eyre Peninsula, speaking to what they have seen within lentil crops and how the WeedSmart Big 6 can assist.Delivered by our WeedSmart Extension Agronomists, Header Run videos are created for the on-the-move grower and are suitable for a watch or listen. The video can be found on our website.Learn more about WeedSmart by visiting our website. Don't forget you can follow us on Twitter too.

“So, take down your box and bow, and play the strings. Whistle up your travellin' tune. Listen to the sound the water makes, in the Diamond Stream.”  Ed Snodderly, The Diamond Stream This episode is the first in our Performance series, where we showcase music from around the globe. Today, we're joined by Tennessee Music Legend Ed Snodderly at his live music venue The Down Home, in Johnson City, Tennessee.    Ed describes himself as a songwriter with a strong Appalachian sense of place. His songs ring in the old, the odd and in a non-sentimental way Ed calls it American Southern, “cause that sounds really cool.” In 2020, he was awarded the lifetime achievement award from the Southern Region of Folk Alliance, and the third verse of his song “The Diamond Stream”, which he performs here, is permanently displayed at the Wall of Honor in the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee.  But today's not just a music performance. We sat on the stage with him, and as he played, we talked about life, music, and everything in between. It was one of those moments, when something amazing happens on the road that is completely unexpected but ends up being one of the highlights of the whole trip.  FIND OUT MORE Discover more of Ed's music at edsnodderlymusic.com, or listen on soundcloud.com/edsnodderly Ed is co-founder of The Down Home, a world-renowned music venue located in Johnson City, Tennessee. Stop by if you're passing through downhome.com CONNECT WITH US If you enjoy the show, please subscribe on whatever podcast player you're reading this on right now. Go on, do it. It means you get to choose what episodes you listen to, rather than the algorithm guess (wrongly) and kick us off your feed.  Following the show on socials will definitely maybe bring you good travel karma! Instagram: @armchairexplorerpodcast  Facebook: @armchairexplorerpodcast Armchair Explorer is produced by Armchair Productions. Aaron Millar presented the show, Jason Paton did the field recording and production. Our theme music is by the artist Sweet Chap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam jumps in to share with us to help explain the "Hunters Helping Condors" program encouraging the use of non-lead ammunition in Southern Utah hunting units.

Prescribed fire is crucial for managing fire-adapted ecosystems worldwide. To ensure this tool remains effective, the safety of those who use it and those nearby is essential too. In this episode, Adam talks with Jennifer Fawcett from North Carolina State University. Jennifer is the Prescribed Fire Work Group Coordinator for the Southeast Regional Partnership for Planning and Sustainability (SERPPAS) and a forestry educator at NCSU. She assists landowners and foresters in the Southeast and beyond in managing their properties using fire. Listen along as Jennifer outlines practices and considerations to make sure you can keep using fire as the critical tool it is for years to come! Give us some feedback or potential topics you would like to here by filling out our listener survey: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5oteinFuEzFCDmm   Resources mentioned in the show: The National Wildfire Coordinating Group is the main resource for agency professionals doing prescribed fire. You can check out their website here: https://www.nwcg.gov/ ·       Watchout Situations: https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/pms118/18-watch-out-situations-pms-118    ·       Incident response pocket guide (IRPG) - https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/pms461 o   You can buy one here: https://www.forestry-suppliers.com/p/49218/39770/incident-response-pocket-guide?%26itemnum=  Asynchronous Online courses to learn about prescribed fire: ·       eFIRE Equipment Videos – The eFIRE site guides prospective burners through the process of planning, conducting, and evaluating prescribed fire. The Equipment site includes videos about options for various parts of PPE. ·       Online course: https://campus.extension.org/ (search “prescribed fire”) ·       Rx Fire Training online course: https://ifas-cesrxfire.catalog.instructure.com/courses/wildland-fire-training  Learn more about prescribed burn associations here: https://go.ncsu.edu/pba Guidebook for Prescribed Burning in the Southern Region has tips for planning, implementing, and follow up on a prescribed burn that applies nationwide: https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B1560&title=guidebook-for-prescribed-burning-in-the-southern-region   Smoke Management Guidebook for Prescribed Burning in the Southern Region: https://bugwoodcloud.org/resource/files/18519.pdf Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Prescribed Burn  Equipment Fact Sheet summarizes the different parts of prescribed burn equipment, including PPE: https://ucanr.edu/sites/forestry/files/283877.pdf   3-part blog post series on “Prescribed Fire PPE: Practical Options for Landowners” o   Part 1: The first post in this series highlights practical personal protective equipment (PPE) pant and shirt options for landowners conducting prescribed fires. https://sites.cnr.ncsu.edu/southeast-fire-update/2019/09/09/ppe-for-landowners-practical-clothing-options/  o   Part 2: This post discusses options for other PPE items including head coverings, face coverings, and eye protection. https://sites.cnr.ncsu.edu/southeast-fire-update/2021/06/11/ppe-for-landowners-practical-clothing-options-part-two/  o   Part 3: This post addresses boots and shoes, gloves, and overall considerations for choosing PPE items.https://sites.cnr.ncsu.edu/southeast-fire-update/2021/06/29/prescribed-fire-ppe-practical-options-for-landowners-part-three/    Kestrel tool to take weather readings on site for a safe burn: https://www.forestry-suppliers.com/p/89574/38050/kestrel-3500fw-fire-weather-meter   Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center: https://lessons.fs2c.usda.gov/    Nebraska Prescribed Fire Council has a bunch of resources on fire, including a nice practitioner-contributed section on “Lessons Learned” that are available on their website: https://www.nefirecouncil.org/  

Prescribed fire is crucial for managing fire-adapted ecosystems worldwide. To ensure this tool remains effective, the safety of those who use it and those nearby is essential too. In this episode, Adam talks with Jennifer Fawcett from North Carolina State University. Jennifer is the Prescribed Fire Work Group Coordinator for the Southeast Regional Partnership for Planning and Sustainability (SERPPAS) and a forestry educator at NCSU. She assists landowners and foresters in the Southeast and beyond in managing their properties using fire. Listen along as Jennifer outlines practices and considerations to make sure you can keep using fire as the critical tool it is for years to come! Give us some feedback or potential topics you would like to here by filling out our listener survey: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5oteinFuEzFCDmm   Resources mentioned in the show: The National Wildfire Coordinating Group is the main resource for agency professionals doing prescribed fire. You can check out their website here: https://www.nwcg.gov/ ·       Watchout Situations: https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/pms118/18-watch-out-situations-pms-118    ·       Incident response pocket guide (IRPG) - https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/pms461 o   You can buy one here: https://www.forestry-suppliers.com/p/49218/39770/incident-response-pocket-guide?%26itemnum=  Asynchronous Online courses to learn about prescribed fire: ·       eFIRE Equipment Videos – The eFIRE site guides prospective burners through the process of planning, conducting, and evaluating prescribed fire. The Equipment site includes videos about options for various parts of PPE. ·       Online course: https://campus.extension.org/ (search “prescribed fire”) ·       Rx Fire Training online course: https://ifas-cesrxfire.catalog.instructure.com/courses/wildland-fire-training  Learn more about prescribed burn associations here: https://go.ncsu.edu/pba Guidebook for Prescribed Burning in the Southern Region has tips for planning, implementing, and follow up on a prescribed burn that applies nationwide: https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B1560&title=guidebook-for-prescribed-burning-in-the-southern-region   Smoke Management Guidebook for Prescribed Burning in the Southern Region: https://bugwoodcloud.org/resource/files/18519.pdf Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Prescribed Burn  Equipment Fact Sheet summarizes the different parts of prescribed burn equipment, including PPE: https://ucanr.edu/sites/forestry/files/283877.pdf   3-part blog post series on “Prescribed Fire PPE: Practical Options for Landowners” o   Part 1: The first post in this series highlights practical personal protective equipment (PPE) pant and shirt options for landowners conducting prescribed fires. https://sites.cnr.ncsu.edu/southeast-fire-update/2019/09/09/ppe-for-landowners-practical-clothing-options/  o   Part 2: This post discusses options for other PPE items including head coverings, face coverings, and eye protection. https://sites.cnr.ncsu.edu/southeast-fire-update/2021/06/11/ppe-for-landowners-practical-clothing-options-part-two/  o   Part 3: This post addresses boots and shoes, gloves, and overall considerations for choosing PPE items.https://sites.cnr.ncsu.edu/southeast-fire-update/2021/06/29/prescribed-fire-ppe-practical-options-for-landowners-part-three/    Kestrel tool to take weather readings on site for a safe burn: https://www.forestry-suppliers.com/p/89574/38050/kestrel-3500fw-fire-weather-meter    Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center: https://lessons.fs2c.usda.gov/    Nebraska Prescribed Fire Council has a bunch of resources on fire, including a nice practitioner-contributed section on “Lessons Learned” that are available on their website: https://www.nefirecouncil.org/  

I did want to have a look at the state of our primary healthcare – this is something we've looked at before, and I have absolutely no doubt that we will look at again. I do tend to agree with the GP advocacy group, General Practitioners Aotearoa, that the concept of the family doctor is dead. You're not going to get a Dr Finlay's Casebook again any time soon on the telly. You're not going to see a doctor who has not only looked after your primary health for much of your life, but also that of your family's. These are the kinds of doctors that have gone the way of the moa.   Where I would disagree with the GPA is that they said you wouldn't see the sort of queues for GPs that we saw in South Auckland, in Remuera. I would argue it's just as difficult for people in the blue chip suburbs to get in to see a GP as it is in the poorer areas. It's just the people with disposable incomes can have other options.   A briefing given to Dr Shane Reti when he took over as Health Minister warned that New Zealand is at least 485 GPs short across the country. Remember trying to find the GP in Tokoroa? A GP was looking for somebody to take over the practice - all sorts of offers were put out there, nobody was interested. This number's expected to grow to a shortage of between 750 and 1050 doctors in the next ten years. At least a quarter of a million Kiwis aren't enrolled with a practice. Many of them won't take on any new patients. 1,034,000 people said they struggled to access GP services because of cost in 2022/23, double the number of the previous year. And the impact of this of course is pressure on hospitals, emergency departments, specialist consultations and immunisation rates. Waiheke Island's only afterhours medical clinic closed its doors yesterday; 24 practices and clinics in Canterbury, the Southern Region, Hawke's Bay, and mid Central that provide after hours or urgent care experienced closures or reductions in hours in 2023 because there aren't enough GPs.   There is a tiny bit of good news... in March, the Health Minister pointed to work beginning on setting up a third medical school and record numbers of GP registrars as green shoot, but added, “I understand there are other parts of retention and remuneration we need to collaborate on.”   There is so much need everywhere, across every field, but GPs are in crisis. If a crisis can be something that continues for many, many years, because they have been saying for at least the past five years that they are struggling. Pre-Covid they were struggling. GPs were getting older, new doctors weren't training in the field, they were getting stressed and burnt out because they were seeing so many patients with so much need, and yet without them, they are such an important component of the country's overall health plan that you cannot have a healthy country without healthy GPs. Difficulty in accessing GPs results in pressure on EDs and poorer health outcomes once people do finally get treatment.   I've been with the same GP practice for about 25 years. I don't see the same GP; I've had a succession of really lovely, fabulous GPs come and go. The last one I was absolutely fabulous, but she now only works mornings because she's trying to manage herself, and her family, and her practice, and it's all just overwhelming. It was three weeks before I could get in to see a GP. You expect to have to wait. If it's urgent, they do their best. If it's urgent, you try and get into an afterhours clinic, but you have to have the money to pay and there has to be an afterhours clinic open near you.   So like I say, difficulty in accessing GPs no matter where you are in the country, but if you have money, if you have disposable income, you can get a result a lot more easily. Do we try and attract them from overseas? Do we try and attract young people, pay their student loans if they become a GP?  We've seen what happens when you try and attract somebody with money and all the add-ons and the bells and whistles to get to Tokoroa.  If they don't want to, they don't want to. Have the days of the family doctor gone the way of the moa? We just have to adapt to a new way, a new style of doing things.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Podcast, we are going to travel from Edinburgh down to the Borders passing through some medieval villages on route. We will be travelling on roads built by the Romans in the 1st and 2nd   centurie and we'll be looking at some scintillating castles and other fascinating buildings on our way. You will hear of true Thomas or Thomas the Rhymer whose prophesies were uncannily accurate and also of Maiden Lilliard, the warrior lady who had her legs chopped off during the battle of Ancrum and continued to fight against those who had killed her lover. We will also look into the ruined Border Abbeys at Dryburgh and Kelso and take a look at Roxburgh castle ruins where James 2nd of Scotland was killed by one of his own cannons. The ruins stand in the grounds of the fabulous Floors castle, home to the Duke of Roxburgh. And as dramatic historical events have ebbed and flowed, the gentle waters of the river Tweed, which gave its name to the famous Tweed fabric, continues to meander throughout the Border region although most of the woollen mills have now closed.  If you wish to contribute a small sum towards the creation of my Podcasts, please go to. https://buymeacoffee.com/uniquescotland

As part of our community health partnership with Valley Health, this month we discuss when you should visit an Urgent Care, an Urgent Care Express, or the Emergency Room. Our conversation with Dr. Vanessa Banks, Medical Director for the Southern Region for Valley Health Urgent Care systems, and Kristy Shannon, Senior Director of Urgent Care for Valley Health focuses on differentiating between when to visit an urgent care center and when an emergency room visit is necessary. Dr. Banks and Kristy explain what constitutes urgent care services. They discuss the operational hours, facilities, and types of treatments available at Valley Health's Urgent Care locations compared to their Urgent Care Express locations. Dr. Banks provides insight into what an emergency room visit entails and shares her background in emergency medicine. They both emphasize that common ailments like mild dehydration, vertigo, minor fractures, and less severe injuries can be efficiently treated at urgent care centers. They explain some common scenarios where patients might be confused about whether to visit an emergency room or urgent care center. They discuss how urgent care can be a faster and sometimes more suitable option for non-life-threatening issues. Kristy explains the convenience of making online reservations for urgent care to save time. Throughout the conversation, both guests share real-life examples, outlining cases that should immediately go to the emergency room, such as severe chest pain, significant bleeding, or major fractures. Dr. Banks notes the importance of addressing symptoms early to avoid complications and explains the significance of certain diagnostic capabilities, like EKGs and blood tests, which are typically beyond the urgent care scope. The conversation wraps up with Kristy informing listeners about the availability of virtual urgent care services, which provide another convenient option for non-critical health consultations. Dr. Banks encourages listeners to utilize urgent care services when appropriate and not to hesitate to seek professional medical advice when needed. To hear more conversations in our Community Health series, click here.

Just as we thought 'The Real Carrie Jade' series was complete, Irish Police confirm that yesterday, Friday, 12th July 2024 in County Kerry, "Gardaí arrested a woman in her 30s as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged welfare fraud in Tralee. She is currently detained at a Garda station in the Southern Region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. Investigations are ongoing.” UPDATE: On Saturday afternoon, July 13th, 2024, Samantha Cookes was remanded in custody after being charged with the alleged theft of €59,094 from the Department of Social Protection with further serious charges to follow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode of On Location is coming to you from across the country:  Louisiana, Michigan, California, and Alaska. Join co-hosts Tim Lightner (co-chair of this year's NCSEA Communications Committee, and coming to you from Anchorage, Alaska) and Emily Jernigan (Regional Administrator, Southern Region for the California Department of Child Support Services). Together they host Konitra Jack (Director, Louisiana Child Support Enforcement Services in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) and Sharon Pizzuti (Vice President, Courtland Consulting in East Lansing, Michigan). They have a conversation about an amazing event coming up in August:  the 2024 NCSEA Leadership Symposium in Detroit, Michigan. Learn about the “heart and soul” of this year's symposium, what's in store, and how to get registered. Find out about a community service project for attendees, and a celebration of NCSEA's 50th birthday. Discover what to see and do in the host city, and where to find some of the best and unique places to eat. https://www.ncsealeadershipsymposium.org/

Today's podcast comes to you from California and Ohio.  Join Emily Jernigan (Regional Administrator, Southern Region for the California Department of Child Support Services) and Brandi Gallebo (Manager with the Franklin County, Ohio Child Support Enforcement Agency) as they co-host today.  They welcome Laura Van Buskirk (Director, Placer County, California Department of Child Support Services) and Kim Newsom Bridges (Sr. Director, Child Support Solutions, Conduent; based in Ohio).  Laura and Kim talk about their journeys and their career paths.  They have a conversation about leadership, why it's important to lead, and how to develop your leadership skills.  Listen as they share their leadership philosophies and perspectives.

The robotic-assisted biopsy platform Ion is a “game-changer” for patients with lung cancer, as it provides a quicker, less invasive surgical method for conducting a lung biopsy, according to Richard Lazzaro, MD. In a conversation with CancerNetwork, Lazzaro, the chief of Thoracic Surgery at the Southern Region of RWJBarnabas Health, spoke about his experience with adopting the Ion robotic bronchoscopy platform for the early detection of lung cancer at Monmouth Medical Center. He highlighted how the tool may enable practices to acquire tissue and perform disease staging with fewer complications, which may particularly benefit those who plan to undergo induction chemotherapy or immunotherapy. In terms of other potential advancements in the lung cancer surgery field, Lazzaro discussed how he anticipates the use of video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) surgery to evolve. Specifically, he mentioned the development of technologies such as augmented reality as tools that may help minimize the variability of surgical procedures. Regarding his practice, Lazzaro highlighted how a multidisciplinary thoracic tumor board—including medical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and pulmonary physicians, among others—has helped in producing long-term survival improvements. He emphasized collective discussions and shared decision-making as part of determining appropriate courses of care for his patients. When it comes to a multidisciplinary approach, Lazzaro stated that “you want to take care of patients” like they were part of “your family.” Overall, Lazzaro noted how the lung cancer treatment landscape has changed over time. He emphasized referring patients for CT scans as well as evaluations at nodule or thoracic oncology clinics as part of a multidisciplinary strategy. “The management of lung cancer is different than it was even 5 years ago. If we can detect lung cancer early, we have options for treating patients today that we never had before,” Lazzaro said. “This is the time where we really need to make a huge difference in lung cancer.” Reference Latest most advanced treatments for lung cancer now available at Monmouth Medical Center. News release. RWJBarnabas Health. January 22, 2024. Accessed April 17, 2024. https://tinyurl.com/ty8st3hm

“Octave displacement is a really big thing with adolescent singers. Make a game out of it - I'll have them match me, match me up an octave, match me down an octave - versus scolding when you're in the middle of rep and someone is singing too low and you just point and say ‘that's too low.' That's a little ambiguous for the average 13-year-old. To give them the strength to identify it themselves is practicing the skill we want to see played out in the repertoire.”Since 2006, Mr. Oakes has served as Director of Choral Music and Music Instructor at The Baylor School, a grade 6-12 independent day and boarding school in Chattanooga. Under his direction, the choral program has grown to include over 200 participants in four student choirs and a faculty choir. In 2015, he was awarded Baylor's Glenn Ireland Chair for Distinguished Teaching and starts his service as Chair of Baylor's Fine Arts Department beginning with the 2019-2020 school year.Mr. Oakes also serves as Artistic Director of the Chattanooga Boys Choir, a music education and performance organization founded in 1954 which now includes over 120 choristers ages 8-18 in five ensembles. Including innovative performance opportunities and collaborative community initiatives, the CBC maintains a performance calendar of thirty appearances annually. The choir has performed and toured extensively, including performance tours to Europe, Canada, and Cuba. Recording opportunities for the CBC have included commercially-released recordings with Stephen Curtis Chapman, Casting Crowns, and the grammy-nominated NAXOS recording of Maurice Ravel's L'enfant et les sortilèges with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra.He is the former President of the ACDA's Southern Region and in 2012, he was selected as one of seven conductors chosen to represent the United States at the inaugural ACDA International Conductor Exchange Program in Cuba.As a conductor/clinician, he has conducted numerous honor choirs and festivals throughout the United States, including ACDA regional honor choirs. A lifelong advocate for music in worship, he has served churches in Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee and as a clinician/conductor for children and youth choirs at Lake Junaluska, Massanetta Springs, and Montreat church music conferences.Mr. Oakes earned the Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Florida and the Master of Sacred Music degree in Choral Conducting from Emory University. He has contributed articles to Choral Journal and a chapter in the textbook Choral Pedagogy (3rd edition) by Robert Sataloff and Brenda Smith. To get in touch with Vic, you can visit chattanoogaboyschoir.org or baylorschool.org.Choir Fam wants to hear from you! Check out the Minisode Intro Part 3 episode from February 16, 2024, to hear how to share your story with us.Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.

Melinda joins us to talk about the Virgin River Project helping 6 fish and 2 bird species recover and reminds us why that's important!

Dr. Phil Sossenheimer, a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellow at Stanford University and a representative of the Committee of Interns and Residents - Service Employees International Union (CIR-SEIU), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the organization. Sossenheimer discussed the largest group of house staff in the Midwest to organize, and the first contract for Stanford residents. Reese Saulter III, International Vice President of the Southern Region of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes (BMWED), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his introduction to unions at a young age. Saulter also talked about his journey with the Brotherhood and the fight for paid sick leave for members.

Everyone should live within 10 minutes of a public park. Why? Because public green space improves overall health, strengthens community ties, combats climate change, and - when implemented correctly - reduces inequality. Our guest today is George Dusenbury, Vice President Southern Region and the Georgia State Director at the Trust for Public Land, an organization whose mission is to expand access to the outdoors by creating public parks and protecting public lands. In this episode, we explore exciting TPL initiatives like green schoolyards in New York City and the exciting Chattahoochee RiverLands Project that promises to transform the Atlanta metro area and beyond. We also discuss greenspace as essential infrastructure, the importance of local input,, and the resources available for anyone who wants to expand access to nature in their own communities. Show NotesTrust For Public LandAbout George Dusenbury Chattahoochee RiverLands ProjectThe Land & People LabPolicy & LegislationResource LibrarySCAPE Studio Key Words: Trust For Public Land, Public Parks, Parks & Recreation, Green Space, Climate, Climate Change, Chattahoochee River, Chattahoochee RiverLands Project, Biophilia, Biophilic Design, Nature, Outdoors, Nature Based Solutions 

Sabrina Ginga of Salgueiro Samba School and Mestre Curtis of Casa Samba We are running a fundraiser for a software purchase, Zoom, Adobe Suite and our annual website fees. Support the podcast click below. Click here to support us! Watch the episode here! Mestre Curtis' letter that he wrote over 3 decades ago and was finally able to deliver to Sabrina Ginga the Ambassador of Salgueiro Samba School! Sabrina Ginga Bio:Sabrina Ginga, 34 years old, is a Social Scientist, Movement Director, creator of digital content, impacting the world with her independent art and activism. She is a defender of human rights and her agenda involves gender and racial issues. Sabrina's career includes participation in Heavy Baile in addition to years as a Funk Carioca and Afrovibe Danceworkout teacher. Recently, he shook global structures in her Ginga Tour Workshop, which was attended by more than 9 countries. Additionally, Sabrina also teaches group dynamics and Team Building activities in corporate environments. Recently awarded the title of Ambassador of Acadêmicos do Salgueiro, a traditional samba school in Rio de Janeiro. The position was created to create an international community, to build partnerships and build bridges to demonstrate the value and culture exchange created by samba schools. Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabrinaginga/ Sabrina Ginga Mestre CurtisCheck out our first episode with Mestre Curtis Pierre Here Bio:Mestre Curtis can be classified as possibly the only American in the United States who has reached his level as a Master in Brasilian cultures meaning that he is the first person in this country to be recognized as a master of Capoeira the first original African martial art to leave Africa and a master of Brazilian percussion and the first to bring Master Brasilian teachers to New Orleans in the early '90s. This is known by only a handful of people in the United States. Mestre Curtis has dedicated his life to his African roots of culture which he found in Brazil after 37 years ago.Mestre Curtis Pierre is the founder and director of Casa Samba, the first School of Samba in Louisiana and the Southern Region. Pierre is also known as "The Samba Man" of New Orleans. He has studied Brazilian music and dance for over 30 years. Casa Samba is located at 800 Race Street, New Orleans, LA 70130. The school offers: CapoeiraBrazilian percussionDanceCultureAfro-Brasilian dance and drum classesPierre also sponsors a community group called Samba Kids. Casa Samba's performances combine traditional music and vocals. The group is directed by Pierre and Brazilian master drummer, Jorge "Alabe" Bezerra. Links:Website: https://www.mestrecurtispierre.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealsambaman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curtis.pierre.18YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt2Mx-2m86bPUuLVvWl_yIA/about Check out Silvia Manrique's new EP on Spotify!open.spotify.com/album/5qOYOPvLppzyujWGh0aDnU?si=-f4KLURHTMeVhk-nCC2GpQ

Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 745 and Teamsters International Vice President of the Southern Region, Brent Taylor, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast and discussed his time with the union. Taylor also talked about the new contract at Solvay and the aftermath of the Yellow Freight bankruptcy. The America's Work Force Union Podcast welcomed back Labor Lawyer and OnLabor contributor Andrew Strom, who talked about the changes National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo wants to make to labor law. Strom outlined issues with several NLRB orders and explained why changes need to be made to them.

André J. Thomas is an Associate Artist with the London Symphony Orchestra.Thomas is Professor Emeritus of Music at Florida State University. He was visiting Professor of Choral Conducting at Yale University from 2020-2022. He also served as faculty member at the University of Texas, Austin.Dr. Thomas received his degrees from Friends University (B.A.), Northwestern University (M. M.), and The University of Illinois (D.M.A). He is in demand as a choral adjudicator, clinician, and director of Honor/All-State Choirs throughout North America, Europe, Asia, New Zealand, Australia, and Africa Dr. Thomas has conducted choirs at the state, division, and national conventions of the Music Educators National Conference (NAFME) and the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). His international conducting credits are extensive. They include conductor/clinician for the International Federation of Choral Musicians' summer residency of the World Youth Choir in the Republic of China and the Philippines. He was also the conductor of the World Youth Choir's winter residency in Europe and a premier performance by an American choir (Florida State University Singers) in Vietnam.He is a highly respected guest conductor who has led numerous prestigious orchestras and choirs around the world, including the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in England, the Berlin Radio Choir and the North German Radio Choir in Germany, the Netherlands Radio Choir, The Bulgarian Radio Choir and Orchestra, the Seoul Metropolitan Chorus, Ansan City Choir, Jeju Provincial Seogwipo Chorale in South Korea, the Charlotte Symphony, China's People's Liberation Orchestra, the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony. He also served as the Artistic Director of the Tallahassee Community Chorus for 31 seasons.Thomas has also distinguished himself as a composer/arranger. Hinshaw Music Company, Mark Foster Music Company, Fitzsimons Music Company, Lawson Gould, Earthsongs, Choristers Guild, and Heritage Music Company publish his compositions and arrangements. Dr. Thomas has produced two instructional videos—What They See Is What You Get on choral conducting, with Rodney Eichenberger, and Body, Mind, Spirit, Voice on adolescent voices, with Anton Armstrong. His recent book, Way Over in Beulah Lan': Understanding and Performing the Negro Spiritual, has quickly become a significant source in this area of study.Various musical organizations have recognized Thomas. The African Diaspora Sacred Music honored Dr. Thomas as a Living Legend. In 2011, Chorus America recognized Thomas' dedication to and accomplishments in the choral arts, presenting him with its Distinguished Service Award. In March 2017, ACDA presented Thomas with its highest honor, the Robert Shaw Award, and in November of 2017, NCCO (National Collegiate Choral Organization) presented Thomas with its Lifetime Achievement Award. In January 2019, he was inducted into the Florida Music Educator's Hall of Fame. In 2022 he was presented with the Award of Excellence from the Southern Region of ACDA. Yale University School of Music presented Thomas with the Samuel Simons Sanford Medal, the most prestigious honor conferred by the Yale School of Music.He is a past president of the Florida ACDA, a past president of the Southern Division of ACDA, and the current  Past President of the National ACDA.To get in touch with André, you can email him at athomas@acda.org or find him on Facebook (@andre.thomas.52).Choir Fam wants to hear from you! Check out the Minisode Intro Part 2 episode from May 22, 2023, to hear how to share your story with us.Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our

Shira Muroff is the program director for the Insitute of Southern Jewish Life. In this episode, we explore the story of the Institute of Southern Jewish Life.We explore how they serve the communities in the Southern Region of the US, what type of offerings they have, and then for the first time in the Holy Sparks HistoryWe Flip the Script and Shira will interview me about working with the ISJL and some of the music I have done through their organization.Enjoy this episodeLearn more about the Isjl herehttps://www.isjl.org/For more info on the Holy Sparks Podcast go towww.holysparks.tvThank you to our sponsor Jewish LIfe Televisiongo to www.jtlv.tv for 247 stories that inspirego to http://igfn.us/form/haHSSQto make a 100% tax deductible donation to the HolySparks PodcastYour donation helps keep us in production

The Assistant Commissioner for the Southern Region has denied that Gardaí allowed protestors to board a bus transporting international protection applicants to Magowna House in Inch last week. Eileen Foster was responding to the Policing Authority, which has been questioning senior members of An Garda Síochána at its May monthly meeting, about the policing of recent anti-immigrant demonstrations across the country.

Aaron Hajart, Southern Region Senior Vice President for Service Line and Practice Integration at RWJBarnabas Health.  Here, he discusses how the new generation of employees joining the workforce presents so many new opportunities to healthcare, the effort he's making to transform RWJBarnabas's academic teaching hospital, and more.

Richie Interviews Brightway Insurance Agency Owner, also known as "The Oats Agency", where he shares how he built his agency, team, and his success. BIO: Ronnie Oats comes from the Financial Industry and has worked as a Financial Advisor for Edward Jones, Merrill Lynch and Fisher Investments. He has helped many individuals and families plan and achieve their financial goals. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. Ronnie Oats is married with two young children. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys fishing and hunting. Ron Oats most recently served as the Boy Scouts of America Regional Director covering 13 states in the Southern Region prior to retiring in 2020. In 2006, he was selected Executive Director-CEO of the Boy Scouts Council in greater Orlando, which served more than 50,000 youth. He held executive leadership positions with the BSA in Atlanta, Georgia, West Palm Beach and Miami. Ron Oats is active in the community, serving on The University of Central Florida's Advisory Board, is a former Advisory Board member of BB&T Bank and Co-Chair of the Winter Park Alumni Chapter, Kappa Alpha Psi Endowment Campaign. He is a graduate of Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where he obtained his degree in Business Administration. Ron Oats is married with two adult children. He enjoys fishing, hunting, investing and golf. GET STARTED: Sales Pros - Increase Your Monthly Net Take Home Commissions To $20,000 In The Next 90 Days or You Don't Pay... Click here to apply: https://richiecontartesi.com/20k Learn more about having Richie speak at your next event: https://www.richiecontartesi.com Listen to Richie coach more sales professionals live:    • Next Play™ System...   Follow for more How To's, Stories, & Motivation: IG: https://www.instagram.com/relentlessr... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richiecontar... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richiecon...

Host Dan Wilson is joined by Nellie Rowland, she is the new Extension Educator for Agriculture and Natural Resources in the Southern Region of Ohio for Central State University. She also raises goats on her farm in Brown County and is a graduate of C.S.U.nrowland@centralstate.edu

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is also broadcast on SWITCH Radio Essex in the United Kingdom live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.   AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK Interview with Mariette (Melodifestivalen 2023, Number 8) Interview with Eva Ridberg and Ewa Roos (Melodifestivalen 2023, Heat 1 Number 6) Interview with Loulou Lamotte of the Mamas (Melodifestivalen 2023, Heat 1 Number 5) Interview with Kiana (Melodifestivalen 2023, Number 6) Interview with Tone Sekelius (Melodifestivalen 2023, Number 12) Interview with Maria Sur (Melodifestivalen 2023, Number 9) Eurovision Spotlight: Eurovision 2023 by Regions: The South with Alasdair Rendall Eurovision News with Nick van Lith from www.escXtra.com Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal Your music requests New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists   Melodifestivalen 2023 - The Grand Finalists   Melodifestivalen is Sweden's national televised music competition to find the best new song of the year. The winner of the competition then goes on to represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest. Twenty-eight acts go through four Heats and two Semi Final Rounds before the top twelve go into the Grand Final of Melodifestivalen 2023, held once again at the Friends Arena in Solna (near Stockholm) in front of a live audience of almost 30000 spectators, plus millions of TV viewers both in Sweden and abroad. On Saturday, 11 Mar 2023 Loreen won Melodifestivalen for a second time after winning already in  2012 with the song "Euphoria" and as history is repeating Loreen will be representing Sweden once more with the song "Tattoo". Congratulations to Loreen for once again winning Melodifestivalen and with that she will represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool, United Kingdom in May. Sweden will participate in Semi Final 1 Second Half on Tuesday, 09 May 2023 with the song "Tattoo".  See below the results of Melodifestivalen 2023 - Grand Final, (courtesy of Wikipedia).   Melodifestivalen 2023 Finalists Interviews (Part 2): Members of the Team of Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience where on location at the Friends Arena near Stockholm, as well as in Heat 1 and 4 in Gothenburg and Malmoe respectively and conducted interviews with some of the artists of Melodifestivalen 2023. This week listen to the first batch of interviews with Mariette, Eva Ridberg and Ewa Roos, Loulou Lamotte of the Mamas, Kiana, Tone Sekelius, Maria Sur and Rejhan.  There will be more on the show next week. EUROVISION 2023 by Regions: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year is in full flow and all participating countries have selected  their songs to the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool, United Kingdom on May 09, 11 and 13 for the Grand Final. In the run up to the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience will be playing all of the songs to get the listeners and fans familiar with the songs that are competing in Liverpool. Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot  as well as Alasdair Rendall who presents in the Eurovision Spotlight: Eurovision 2023 in Regions taking a look at the Southern Region entries in the Eurovision 2023 Land.  Then there will be some of the great new releases of Eurovision artists are on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in his Eurovision Calendar and Nick van Lith has the latest update from the Eurovision News Room courtesy of escXtra.com. The Radio International Interview Hall of Fame: During the Interview Sessions Radio International takes photos and videos which you can find on the Radio International Interview Hall of Fame 2020 and 2021. To view the photos done during the interviews - click here - for the Radio International Hall of Fame Photo Album. This is the Hall of Fame: Dana, Charlotte Perrelli, Linda Martin, Niamh Kavanagh, Katrina of Katrina and the Waves, Charlie McGettigan, Emmelie de Forest, Anabel Conde, Scott Fitzgerald, Eldar of Ell and Nikki, Sanna Nielsen, Hera Björk, Bojana Stamenov, Deen, Lina Hedlund and Andreas Lundstedt from Alcazar, Poli Genova, Ira Losco, Jan Johansen Nicki French, Debbie Scerri, Rasmussen, Senhit, Rainer from Wind, Jalisse, Maja Keuc (Amaya),Thomas Forstner, Lisa Andreas, Esther Hart, Vanilla Ninja, Maja Keuc (Amaya), Sibel Tüzün, Sidsel Ben Semmane, Monika Linkyte, Boggie, Emilija Kokic of Riva (Yugoslavia 1989), Intelligent Music Project (Bulgaria 2022), Mia Dimsic (Croatia 2022), Andrea (North Macedonia 2022), Brooke Scullion (Ireland 2022), Citi Zeni (Latvia 2022), Ochman (Poland 2022), Anna Bergendahl, The Roop, Tim Schou of A Friend in London, Bilal of NorthKid, Cyan Kicks, Justs, James Newman, Serhat, Vanessa Amarosi, Lesley Roy, Brooke, Franklin, Martina Majerle of Quartissimo, Miriam Christine, Claudia Faniello, Fabrizio Faniello, Chanel, Jordan Ravi, Viorela Moraru, Mia Negovetic, Parvani Violet Vasil, Janice Mangion, Mariette, KEiiNO, Anett Kublin (Anett and Fredi), Tess Merkel, Glen Vella, Anton Ewald, Katrina Dimanta formerly of Aarzemnieki, ManuElla, Tusse, Blind Channel, Danny Saucedo, Jendrik, Tornike Kipiani, GO_A, Kurt Calleja, Rafał Brzozowski, Barbara Pravi, Fyr og Flamme, almost all artists from the Eurovision 2021 and 2022 class. 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Some health professionals are describing Te Whatu Ora's data on emergency department wait times as "gobbledygook", saying the authority is either fudging the numbers, or has made a huge error. One example is Northland where monthly stats show in November and December, more than 99 percent of people who attended their Emergency Departments were seen within the target time of six hours. That's 20 percent better than previous months. It's the same story in the Southern Region and Whanganui, where, according to the figures, they were all of a sudden reaching their targets too. A closer look at the figures in these three regions show the number of people presenting at Emergency Departments is down by thousands for those months. For example in Northland in October, close to 5000 people were seen at ED's - in November it was just 361 and in December 318.  At the other extreme, in just one month attendence at West Coast hospitals ballooned from 700 to more than 8000. That's a 1144 percent increase in emergency department use. National Party health spokesperson Shane Reti says the numbers are either wildly optimistic or simply can't be real. He spoke to Māni Dunlop.

As Willis competed as a walk-on player for the Florida Gators at the University of Florida and member of the 1996 National Championship football team, he always felt fulfilled working as a team player. Through his hard work and dedication, he received a full scholarship and was elected team captain in 2000. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in business administration, he played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers under Coach Tony Dungy. Following his career with the Buccaneers, Alex received a master's degree in entertainment business from Full Sail University, earning Salutatorian of his class.Alex Willis understands the trade industry's underlying challenges in profitability, performance, labor and productivity and how it has the potential to derail growth. As the CEO of Leadership Surge, Willis provides a leadership development program that trains employees in the trade industry to become frontline leaders, helping push companies forward through future challenges.After identifying a need for frontline leadership in the trade industry, Alex has spent the last fifteen years working with companies to improve leadership culture. Leadership Surge values people over process and focuses on a holistic, strengths-based approach to leadership.  He has worked directly with more than 1200 foreman leaders, helping them improve in areas such as: effective communication, performance coaching, work-life balance, stress management, generational leadership, critical thinking and time management.Prior to Leadership Surge, at Northwestern Mutual, Alex ranked 3rd in sales production for the Southern Region. He ranked 5th in the nation for Eli Lilly in marketing total portfolio sales. He successfully raised over $1.5 million for startup companies.Stay tuned for the spotlight story at the halfway point of the show. As we have an entrepreneur crushing it in the sandwich space, we will discuss an article from Forbes titled, Entrepreneurial Leadership Behaviours To Advance How Organizations Should Work. FOLLOW ALONG HERE.That Entrepreneur Show- The podcast where founders of companies and brands share their entrepreneurial journeys, lessons learned, tips for success, and more each Friday since 2019.Email: PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.comListen to A Mental Health Break hereWebsite: https://www.VincentALanci.com/Order Lanci's BooksYouTubeShow InstagramHost InstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInFor Digital Editing / Potential Podcast Guests Inquiries, email PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.comIf you enjoyed this week's show, click the subscribe button to stay current.Listen to A Mental Health Break Episodes hereTune into Writing with Authors here

Wayne is a Principal at HKS Architects, Inc. in Dallas since 2014. As the K-12 Studio Practice leader, he serves K-12 public school clients with a comprehensive knowledge and passionate determination to achieve their objectives. He brings over thirty years' experience designing educational facilities, having led numerous planning efforts in over 20 Southern Region school districts. Registered as an REFP in 2012, Wayne has been deeply involved in A4LE at both the Chapter and Region Board levels. He has fostered and promoted key forward-looking initiatives throughout his career, becoming WELL AP certified in 2018. His Article titled Designing for Student Wellness was published in the Fall 2019 edition of Learning By Design. Wayne has also been an advocate of safe school design. A member of the International Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Association (ICA), he has presented at symposiums and conferences on this subject throughout the years at the request of professionals and clients.   Season 7, Episode 8 of the Better Learning Podcast https://www.betterlearningpodcast.com/   Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.

On the Twenty-Eighth episode of the 4M Utility Strategy Podcast, we discuss with Colleen Martindale the opportunity behind activating an entirely new workforce to solve the industry's labor shortage. We dive into the subject matter of how utility data and infrastructure projects connect with providing broadband internet access to rural communities across the country. Colleen leads the civil engineering department, where work is priced and procured in the transportation and heavy civil markets. Colleen has a strong background in civil estimating with 10 years of experience with McCarthy and more than 14 years of experience in the industry.In addition, Colleen manages the McCarthy Partnership for Women in the Southern Region, an employee resource group, focused on removing barriers to success for women in the construction industry.It is an honor to have her with us today! Host: David Horesh (Director of Marketing)

Russian rockets rain down on one region with 50 strikes in just the past 24 hours as Putin's forces are in turmoil. One Russian soldier is accused of killing his commander. Plus, incoming congressman George Santos is under more scrutiny as a district attorney is now looking into the litany of lies with more discrepancies emerging surrounding his education. Also, the U.S. announces it will require travelers from China, where Covid-19 is raging, to show a negative test before entering the country. What's China's response?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

By notation vote, the NCUA Board approved moving management and oversight of Asset Management and Assistance Center (AMAC) activities from the Southern Region to an independent office led by the President of AMAC.The NCUA Board also approved by notation vote the transfer of examination and supervision responsibilities for the state of Ohio from the Eastern Region to the Southern Region. Seventeen full-time employees will transfer from the Eastern Region to the Southern Region to support the realignment. Both actions are effective January 1, 2023https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-treichel/www.marktreichel.com/podcast

Hello and thanks for joining us for Season 2, Episode 11 of the Disjointed podcast! In today's episode, we sit down with Damian Hamlin to discuss some of the new positions that are being unlocked in our world of construction. Damian is the Southern Region's Director of Integrated Design. And as he explains, his role represents the changes that are taking place in the way we are delivering construction projects, as well as what is driving this change and how it could be changing our industry forever. Damian has a real passion for both design and construction, this new role gives him the chance to make a real impact on project delivery. He also boasts nearly twenty years of experience within an integrated firm, enabling professionals to work in a more collaborative fashion. But more than that, Damian has worked on a range of projects including Construction Manager at Risk, Hard Bid, Design-Build and design across many other industries such as, retail, federal government, sports and more! Make sure to check it out! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) The changes in the way we deliver projects (01:31) Has fear led us to the way we operate? (03:14) Transparency and fees (08:42) What Damian's role entails (15:38) The importance of communication (21:56) Hear more from Damian (34:49) Additional Resources: Visit Our Website

Russia has withdrawn more than 30,000 troops in Ukraine's southern region of Kherson - a move hailed by dozens of Ukrainians who cheered and chanted victory slogans in Kherson's central square.

A critical component of any successful implementation is strong project management. On this episode of the OneStream Podcast, Peter Fugere talks with Greg Bankston, Director of Customer Success for the Southern Region at OneStream, about all things project management. This is a great discussion with valuable insights for project managers everywhere. If there is a topic you would like to see us cover, or have any questions or comments, reach out to us at podcast@onestreamsoftware.com.

The region's Construction Industry Federation representative admits a new register for the sector is likely to expand in the future. Conor O' Connell, who's the CIF's Director in the Southern Region, including Clare, believes how much the register will grow isn't yet clear.

Many times people in agriculture apply for loans, grants, or other financial support from the USDA. When they are denied, there is a free resource to appeal. In today's episode Archie interviews Tezra Woody, the Regional Director for the Southern Region of the USDA National Appeals Division. She shares reasons a person may want to appeal and the free process.  Her personal story of growing up on a truck patch farm to the military, to law school, to the Army JAG Corps, and now to the National Appeals Division is inspiring and encouraging for anyone who has big dreams. More information on the appeals process, visit the National Appeals Division at www.nad.usda.gov. There are links to the application as well as other ways to contact NAD. You can also watch a video on the appeals division on YouTube. That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.  Questions or comments? Email us at info@agrihealth.net.

Episode 33:  Try. Fail. Learn. Dr. Hilit Mechaber is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Sr. Associate Dean for Student Affairs at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (UMMSM).  She graduated from the UM BS/MD Honors Program in Medicine and completed her residency in Primary Care Internal Medicine at the George Washington University. Her professional niche is in the area of medical student career development and work-life integration. In her current decanal role, she creates and oversees programs and resources available for all areas of medical student support and career guidance. She is a national leader in student affairs with a passion and commitment to medical student well-being. Dr. Mechaber has broad national involvement as she currently serves as the Chair-Elect of the National Group on Student Affairs (GSA), recently completing her term as past-Chair of the GSA Committee on Student Affairs (COSA) and previously as the Southern Region's Chairperson. She also represents the GSA as a member of ERAS National Advisory Board. She has also worked to support women in medicine locally and collaboratively with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion as her medical school's advisor of AMWA, and also served as the UMMSM faculty institutional representative to the AAMC GWIMS for 8 years.  If you want to see if it's a good fit to work with Jen V. and JRT on speaking courageously as a leader, schedule a free call: https://www.voicefirstworld.com/apply  

This episode features Aaron Hajart, Southern Region SVP of Service Line and Practice Integration at RWJBarnabas Health. Here, he discusses his transition into his new role at RWJBarnabas Health, his passion for mentoring, the return to service lines as a core part of strategy, and more.

At approximately 8:30 p.m. on March 9, 2021, Greensboro ATCT (GSO) member Noah Walker was working the approaches into Greensboro, N.C., from the tower cab, as the positions were combined and the radar position was moved to the tower. Walker was lining up a Lifeguard aircraft to the final for Runway 14. Just before he instructed the pilot to contact the tower, he noticed lights that appeared to be another aircraft in conflict. Walker asked the tower controller if he was talking to an aircraft, but the controller confirmed he was not. Walker determined it was a drone flying near the arrival corridor for runway 14. Since the controllers could not predict the erratic behavior of this very large drone, they had no choice but to suspend operations at GSO until they could be reasonably sure the drone no longer presented a threat. Walker's actions on this night prevented a collision and ensured the safety of the users in the airspace. NATCA is proud to recognize his professionalism and skill to identify the hazard even though it did not appear on radar. It led one pilot to comment on frequency, “Thanks for looking out for us.” Walker will be honored on June 17 in New Orleans with the Archie League Medal of Safety Award for the Southern Region.

Farmers work in a business where the finances keep getting tighter and the stakes keep getting higher. That kind of pressure takes a toll. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the suicide rate in the agriculture industry is nearly 10 points above the national average, and about one in four farmers struggles with mental health issues. But mental health doesn't typically get talked about a lot in the ag community. So in this episode, we meet Lowell Neitzel, a grower from Kansas who's trying to change that by sharing his personal story about mental health. Lowell also leads the NCGA Member and Consumer Engagement Action Team, which has targeted grower mental health as a priority. Lowell is joined by Dr. Heather Sedges, an associate professor from the University of Tennessee who's working to prioritize mental health resources for growers. Dr. Sedges serves as Principal Investigator and Lead of the USDA/NIFA-funded Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network in the Southern Region.  Together, they discuss how to change the conversation about mental health in rural America, what to do when a friend or loved one is in a mental health crisis, and how to create a one-stop shop for mental health resources that growers can use to protect their own well-being. Click here to watch Lowell's story on YouTube. And here is the list of resources that Dr. Sedges references in this episode: Farmer Resource Network North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center Western Regional Agricultural Stress Assistance Program National Farmers Union Farm Crisis Center Minnesota Department of Agriculture Training Kit Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network Managing Farm Stress (Michigan State Univ. Extension) AgrAbility Mental Health Resources Univ. of Maryland Extension Farmer Stress Webinar Dr. Val Farmer articles archive Office of Rural Mental Health Research (Federal Government website) Rural Behavioral Health Initiative National Rural Health Association Suicide Prevention Resource Center And here is a link to the Productivity Protocol that Dr. Sedges mentions.

We recorded today's conversation on location at Warren Memorial Hospital with Mesfin Shibeshi DO, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and Grace Speicher, Program and Operations Manager, Valley Health Orthopaedic Clinics, Southern Region. Dr. Shibeshi shared his knowledge and experience with respect to robot-assisted total knee replacement. Using this technology, Dr. Shibeshi is able to create a 3D model of a patient's knee before surgery, allowing for precise planning of incisions and implant placement. The robotic surgical technology offers a level of personalization and precision that can limit soft tissue damage, preserve bone and reduce post-surgical pain for some patients. Dr. Shibeshi is using this technology to aid in same-day total knee reconstruction procedures at Warren Memorial Hospital, the first Valley Health hospital to earn the Gold Seal of Approval® for Total Knee Replacement and Total Hip Replacement Certification from The Joint Commission. Grace explained why certification is important. Certification keeps everyone focused on providing high quality patient care by providing: Patient Education- patients are prepared for their total joint journey.  This is accomplished by distributing a total joint book to each patient, along with teaching what to expect prior, during, and after surgery.  This is a collaborative effort with the surgeon, nursing, therapy and case management involvement. Early Ambulation and Pain Control- Studies have shown the sooner a patient ambulates the better their recovery. In order to accomplish this, pain must be controlled.  In an effort to keep narcotic use at a minimum, they have what is called a multimodal approach which includes a block placed by the anesthesia team during the surgical process, along with a periarticular injection placed by the surgeon.  This approach allows for a longer pain control with less need for oral pain pills.  This is easier on the patient's stomach, as well as less of a threat for narcotic dependence. Practice Office in Front Royal: Valley Health's Orthopedics practice in Front Royal is located in the multispecialty clinic on the campus of Warren Memorial Hospital. Dr. Shibeshi sees patients in clinic there, and performs procedures in the OR at Warren Memorial Hospital. Info about the clinic can be found here: Orthopedic Care in Front Royal | Valley Health (valleyhealthlink.com) More information about the robotics and certifications can be found here: Two Valley Health Hospitals Add Robotic Technology for Knee Replacement Warren Memorial Hospital Earns Gold Seal of Approval for Total Hip and Knee Replacement Program

This week's ChangeMaker is Marshall Crawford, the President & CEO of The Housing Fund, a nonprofit that provides resources and creative leadership to help individuals and communities create and maintain affordable and healthy places to live. Marshall's career in housing includes his time as president of Housing and Multifamily development for Community Ventures Corporation and senior director for the Southern Region of NeighborWorks America. 

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