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Executive Director Bruce Kelsey explains how Delaware Guidance offers quality mental health services to thousands of Delaware families. www.delawareguidance.org |
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Henrietta Johnson Medical CenterHenrietta Johnson Medical Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides a wide range of medical and dental services, at two sites within the city of Wilmington. The center has a history of providing caring, quality healthcare for infants...to seniors, where every patient is valued, regardless of their circumstance. Community health centers like HJMC are recognized as cost-effective alternatives to emergency room-based primary healthcare services.
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Bonus: Strawberry SmoothieKate Gugerty, C.H.H.C. is a holistic health coach at FIT Delaware - A Personal Fitness Studio where she works with clients and families to develop sustainable strategies for maintaining health and wellness goals. Kate received her training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition where she studied with leaders in the field of integrative health including Andrew Weil, M.D. Kate talks about her work with Carla Markell and demonstrates recipes for making healthy "smoothies.” |  |
Health and WellnessKate Gugerty, C.H.H.C. is a holistic health coach at FIT Delaware - A Personal Fitness Studio where she works with clients and families to develop sustainable strategies for maintaining health and wellness goals. Kate received her training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition where she studied with leaders in the field of integrative health including Andrew Weil, M.D. Kate talks about her work with Carla Markell and demonstrates recipes for making healthy "smoothies.” |  |
Reducing StressNext up in the series exploring alternative health therapies, host Carla Markell talks with Chiropractor, Dr. Heather Rooks. Executive Director of the PATH Integrative Health Center, Dr. Rooks founded PATH to provide a holistic experience for people wishing to achieve optimum wellness. She explains the role of chiropractic in maintaining health, and emphasizes the need for patients to address all aspects of stress in their lives: physical, chemical, mental and emotional.
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Women and Addiction – Part 1Rebecca Flood specializes in the treatment of women with addictions. A state and nationally certified addiction counselor, she has a Masters Degree in Human Services and is a board registered interventionist. Becky currently serves as CEO of New Directions for Women in Costa Mesa, California. Her Delaware roots are deep, and in a two part conversation with longtime friend, Carla Markell, she provides insight into intervention and treatment for women of all ages struggling with addiction.
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Women and Addiction – Part 2Rebecca Flood specializes in the treatment of women with addictions. A state and nationally certified addiction counselor, she has a Masters Degree in Human Services and is a board registered interventionist. Becky currently serves as CEO of New Directions for Women in Costa Mesa, California. Her Delaware roots are deep, and in a two part conversation with longtime friend, Carla Markell, she provides insight into intervention and treatment for women of all ages struggling with addiction.
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The Road to Whole Health Part II*Delaware native Therese Jornlin took the long way back home, studying eastern medicine in India after volunteering with Mother Theresa to give aide and comfort to the poor. Now a seasoned practitioner, Ms. Jornlin employs teachings from eastern traditions like yoga, instructing a wide variety of classes that address whole-health. She believes that every person has the capacity to harness their mind, heal their body and empower their lives. In a two-part conversation with host Carla Markell, Therese Jornlin shares her experience and understanding of the multitude of factors that effect health. |  |
The Road to Whole Health Part I*Delaware native Therese Jornlin took the long way back home, studying eastern medicine in India after volunteering with Mother Theresa to give aide and comfort to the poor. Now a seasoned practitioner, Ms. Jornlin employs teachings from eastern traditions like yoga, instructing a wide variety of classes that address whole-health. She believes that every person has the capacity to harness their mind, heal their body and empower their lives. In a two-part conversation with host Carla Markell, Therese Jornlin shares her experience and understanding of the multitude of factors that effect health. |  |
Helping the Homeless in DoverIn the past two years, the Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing has provided shelter, meals, and a wide range of assistance to over 350 homeless men who have found their way to their doors. Recipient of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware BluePrints for the Community Grant.
www.doverinterfaithmission.org
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Women on the Inside*The Baylor Women's Correctional Institution (BWCI) is the only women's prison in Delaware. The facility houses both pre-trial and sentenced adult females at minimum, medium, and maximum security levels. Host Carla Markell talks with Baylor Warden, Wendi Lucas Caple, about the unique challenges confronting female prisoners and those who administer them.
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Influenza 101The state’s health officials say Delaware’s influenza activity is elevated and widespread. Dr. Awele Maduka-Ezeh, Medical Director for the Division of Public Health, explains how to tell you may have the flu, and also how you can keep yourself from getting it. |  |
Mentors on WheelsIn this update on the Young Health Program, AstraZeneca employees volunteer their time to mentor students through a cycling program with the help of the Cadence Foundation.
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Christiana Care: Cancer Genetic CounselingKnowing the risks for cancer in your family may help you to avoid cancer or to find it early, when it is most curable. The genetic risk assessment program at Christiana Care's Helen F. Graham Cancer Center can help identify your risks for hereditary cancer based on family history and genetics, as well as additional personal and environmental factors.
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Christiana Care: Heart HealthHow well do you think you know your own risk for heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease? While it might be uncomfortable to think about, understanding your risk for these diseases can help you to take important steps to prevent them. It might even save your life. Christiana Care now offers a free cardiovascular risk assessment, it's easy to get started online at www.christianacare.org/hearttest
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Health and Hope for Women with Addiction*For over 40 years Limen House in Wilmington has been helping alcoholics and addicts reenter society as fully functioning and productive members. Host Carla Markell talks with Counselor Marguerite Walsh (“Sister Margie”) about how Limen House works to help, in this instance, women with addiction change their lives and become self sufficient in an atmosphere of compassion and loving concern.
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Young Health ProgramLaunched in January 2012, the Young Health Program: IM40 is a five year program that will enable youth to increase their inventory of developmental assets with the help of caring adults, work to increase their assets through community asset building programs. Young Health Program is brought to you by a coalition of community partners, led by AstraZeneca and United Way of Delaware.
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Fresh Water Science Part IIn part one of a discussion with John Taylor, Bernard Sweeney, president of the Stroud Water Research Center, talks about the importance of the earth’s fresh water supply. Stroud’s research findings allow businesses, policy makers, and landowners to make informed decisions that affect water quality and future availability. |  |
Caring for Sussex CountyLa Red Health Center's, mission is to provide bilingual, culturally appropriate, high-quality, cost-effective, primary and preventive medical care to residents of Sussex County, Delaware with emphasis towards serving those who are underinsured, uninsured or who face other barriers to medical care. Recipient of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware BluePrints for the Community Grant.
www.laredhealthcenter.org
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Nemours Health & Prevention ServicesWith a goal to aid in the implementation of policies and practices outside of the clinical environment that promote child health, Nemours Health & Prevention Services, works with families and community partners to help children grow up healthy. NHPS Executive Director Mary Kate Mouser speaks with John Taylor about her organization’s mission to help children lead healthier lives. |  |
Fresh Water Science Part 2In part two of a discussion with John Taylor, Bernard Sweeney, president of the Stroud Water Research Center, talks about Stroud's unique Leaf Pack Project as well as its new eco-friendly research center and campus.
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Hip FITDescription: At Christiana Care, the Hip FIT (Fracture Intervention Team) is on a mission to increase awareness of the risk factors that lead to fragility fractures, to better coordinate prevention and treatment services, and to significantly reduce the number of injuries of this kind in Delaware.
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Delaware Girls InitiativeBy focusing on a gender-responsive continuum of services for girls in Delaware who are at-risk or already involved in the juvenile justice system, DGI seeks to raise statewide awareness of girls’ issues. In this program segment Carla Markell talks with DGI Director Joni Silverstein about aging out of Foster Care, a real dilemma for young girls already burdened with multiple challenges.
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Children and Families First DE*Since 1884, Children and Families First has been strengthening families and building community by offering hope to people in need. Each year, CFFDE serves thousands of children and families across Delaware from young women seeking support to have a healthy baby...to children in foster care awaiting a loving permanent home, teens in need of help to reconnect to their families, parents looking for better ways to communicate with their kids, and families with limited resources taking care of an elderly parent. Host Carla Markell gets the story first hand from CFFDE CEO Leslie Newman.
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The YWCA of Delaware*The YWCA is an association of people of all ages, ethnic groups and religious affiliations that strives to cultivate the human potential, self- esteem and dignity of all people. Carla Markell talks with YWCA Delaware CEO Ginny Marino about the many innovative ways in which the YW is working to enrich the emotional, physical and social life of all individuals, families and our community.
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Cab Calloway School of the Arts*Cab Calloway School of the Arts is the premiere public school with an arts-based curriculum in the state of Delaware. Founded in 1992, the school is part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District (RCCSD). Named after the American jazz icon, Cab Calloway, CCSA provides both academic and arts education for students in grades 6-12. Dean Julie Rumschlag talks with Carla Markell about the power of the arts to inspire students and fuel their achievement. |  |
Let’s Hear it for Girls!*By focusing on girls in Delaware who are at-risk or already involved in the juvenile justice system, the Delaware Girls Initiative is raising statewide awareness of girls’ issues, identifying gaps in services, and enhancing current programming. Carla Markell talks with Joni Silverstein, Director of Delaware Girls Initiative.
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Equal Access, Quality CareWestside Family Healthcare is a Joint Commission accredited community health center with offices now serving patients in both New Castle County and at a newly opened Kent/Sussex facility. Westside Family Healthcare provides family medical, OB/GYN, and dental care for individuals of all ages. Their mission is to provide equal access to quality healthcare, regardless of ability to pay. Recipient of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware BluePrints for the Community Grant.
www.westsidehealth.org
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It’s All About Girls*Girls Incorporated is a nonprofit organization that inspires all girls to be “strong, smart, and bold” through a network of local organizations in the United States and Canada. With local roots dating to 1864 and national status in the U.S. since 1945, Girls Inc. responds to the changing needs of girls and their communities through research-based programs and advocacy that empower girls to reach their full potential. Executive Director Brenda Algar briefs Carla Markell on how Girls Inc. of Delaware is reaching girls here in the First State.
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Art and the Human Spirit*Celebrated Delaware artist Mary Page Evans talks with Host Carla Markell about her life, her work and why she paints “because she has to.” Evans belief in the healing power of the arts continues to lead her to new collaborations and to experiment with new mediums.
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Delaware Guidance ServicesExecutive Director Bruce Kelsey explains how Delaware Guidance offers quality mental health services to thousands of Delaware families.
www.delawareguidance.org |  |