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Across the country, Black people faced higher risks during pregnancy and childbirth. But support and education made a real difference. This week on Check Your Health, host Dr. Shaun Nelms talked with UR Medicine’s Barbara Maier and LaKeisha Washington from Flower City Lactation & Doula Services about free childbirth education through the Birthing with Confidence program and the important role...

After surprising students at local schools, Zeddy Will sat down with Sierra Monae at WDKX to talk his rise, his content, and the energy in Rochester leading into Step Jam. The city showed up. The kids went crazy. This is the conversation before the moment.#zeddy will #sierra monae #wdkx #wdkx step jam #step jam rochester #rochester new york #roc the set #zeddy will schools rochester #zeddy will in...

Teens and Money.

Hot flashes, mood swings, trouble sleeping—menopause can raise a lot of questions. Whether you’re going through it yourself or supporting someone who is, this week’s Check Your Health episode has you covered. Host Dr. Shaun Nelms talks with UR Medicine’s Dr. Paula Doyle about what really happens during menopause, the treatment options available, and how loved ones can offer meaningful support.

Life Happened.

This week on Check Your Health , guests from Golisano Children's Hospital, Rochester Regional Health, and the Rochester City School District joined us to share how they teamed up to make it easier for children and families to get the medical care they needed without missing school or work.

Staying grounded. Staying faithful. Staying whole. In this episode of Unwritten, Aurea Rosa Santos gets real about what it means to build a business, show up for your purpose, and keep your faith rooted through all of it. She talks about the discipline it takes to stay anchored when life moves fast, the rituals that bring her back to God, and the quiet practices that protect her peace even on the...

Manners during the holidays.

On that week’s Check Your Health, the Center for Community Health & Prevention’s Mali Rosado and Amanda Schantz joined guest host Clayton Jones to break down what people needed to know about type 2 diabetes—from prevention to management—and how to get connected to support.

Mental health matters—and everyone deserves care that’s compassionate and personalized. This week on Check Your Health, Dr. George Nasra and Sally Rousseau join Dr. Shaun Nelmes to discuss how UR Medicine’s Strong Minds Adult Outpatient Mental Health Clinic supports individuals managing depression, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders. They also share how the clinic is expanding access to mental...

On episode 44 of Check Your Health, quitting smoking was recognized as tough, but not impossible—and it was never too late to try. With the right support and resources, viewers could reach their goals and take charge of their health. On Check Your Health, UR Medicine experts Dr. Francisco Cartujano and Dr. Susan Gasparino joined host Dr. Shaun Nelms to talk about smoking risks, the many benefits o...

Cell Phones and Your Children.

On Episode 49 of the Love & Light Podcast , Lovely Warren and Willie Lightfoot discuss “Fear Factor: Beware of Scams.”

In this deeply human episode, Leigh Walters opens up about losing her mother and what grief can teach us about love, memory, and healing. Together we explore what it means to show up for others while learning how to care for yourself. Question for you: How do you process grief? What has caregiving revealed to you about love or letting go? Share your reflections using #WDKXUnwritten. This episode i...

This week on Mental Health Matters, Dr. Stacy Killings dives into the topic of resilience — how we can pick ourselves up, bounce back, and keep moving forward when life gets tough.

Destroying Confidence in Your Children.

In Episode 25 of the SISICU podcast, hosts Cookie and Sparkle sit down with Dr. Adeana Tazel and TK Oluwafemi to discuss the topic, “Why Black Women Hurt Each Other in the Workplace.”

Episode 43 – Understanding Prostate Cancer: Awareness and Early Detection In this episode of Check Your Health , UR Medicine Urologist Dr. Jonathan Bloom joined host Dr. Shaun Nelms to discuss prostate cancer — a condition that affects Black men nearly twice as often as white men. They covered symptoms, screening options, treatment, and how early detection and support can make a difference. Brough...

A powerful new maternal child health initiative from Healthy Baby Network and the Bridge Project. Nestinfo@healthy-baby.net

In Episode 48 of the Love & Light Podcast, Lovely Warren and Willie Lightfoot discuss the new American Dream and what success looks like in 2025.

Uterine fibroids were one of the most common women’s health issues — but many didn’t realize how much they could impact daily life. On Check Your Health this past Thursday, host Dr. Shaun Nelms spoke with Drs. Alexandra Foxx and Johann Piquion about symptoms, treatment options, and how to take charge of your health. If you ever had questions about fibroids, this was a conversation you didn’t want...

Curtis Monroe speaks about his journey and how he got into the masonry business.

Tune in every Friday at 10am with Latia Vaughn on the WDKX Wake-Up Club. Each week, she dives into powerful conversations that matter — including: "Your Story Isn’t Over Yet" – offering hope and encouragement for those feeling stuck. "The Energy You Bring Matters" – a reminder to be intentional about your presence and how it impacts others. And conversations around A.I. – explo...

Check Your Health kicked off a new season with a special episode celebrating the power of music! Host Dr. Shaun Nelms spoke with guests from the University of Rochester and the Eastman School of Music about two can't-miss events: Soundtrax (Oct. 16–18) — North America’s first film music festival, a collaboration between Eastman and the Hajim School of Engineering, which celebrated the rich his...

In this week's episode of Mental Health Matters , Dr. Stacy Killings discusses the power of vulnerability and how to express yourself authentically."