Around Our Community

Shelton Manor's goal is to provide a close, family atmosphere and a caring, well-trained staff which understands that their residents ALWAYS come first. The Facility is complemented by a professional and caring staff which provide just the right amount of assistance with personal needs such as bathing, dressing and medication management. Shelton Manor is excited to be the first Assisted Livin...

Carolyn L. Grawi with the Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida (CILNWF) joins us to talk about independent living for people with disabilities. CILNWF promotes, educates, facilitates, assists and advocates with - and on behalf of - people with disabilities, in partnership with their communities, to achieve their goals for independence. CILNWF envisions a world where people with disab...

Ann Marie Powell with Bradford Health Services joins us to talk about Bradford's Addiction Treatment programs here along the Gulf Coast and Alabama. Bradford offers inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, detox programs, telehealth services, chronic pain programs, young adult rehab, intervention services, and career-specific programs for healthcare professionals, legal professionals, and business...

Joan Kellis joins us to talk about Anchor Cross Cancer Foundation (ACCF). Anchor Cross Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organization that offers financial assistance to qualified cancer patients in the Mobile and Baldwin county communities, regardless of where they choose to receive their cancer treatment. To learn more about Anchor Cross Cancer foundation, or to make a contribution, please visit...

Alabama State Representative Matt Simpson joins us in studio. Rep. Simpson represents State House District No. 96, which covers portions of Baldwin County and Mobile County, Alabama. For contact info, please see Rep. Simpson's official legislature bio page . Follow Rep. Simpson's official Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/RepMattSimpson/ Learn more about Community Insurance Part...

Sharon Brammer, CRNP at The H.E. Savage Healthcare for the Homeless - part of Franklin Primary Health - joins us in studio to discuss her mission to provide healthcare for Mobile's homeless population. To learn more about Franklin Primary's homeless outreach, visit: https://franklinprimary.org/homeless/ Learn more about Community Insurance Partners & our Medicare Benefits Store at: w...

Ryan Lantaff joins us today to talk about Agape Life Gardens. Agape Life Garden's mission is to reach poverty stricken communities right where they are by teaching them to plant, cultivate, grow, and harvest physical as well as spiritual food. To learn more about Agape Life Gardens, visit: https://www.agapelifegardens.com/ Learn more about Community Insurance Partners & our Medicare Benef...

We are joined in studio today by Vanessa Thompson - Clinical Director, Salvation Army Coastal Alabama, and Derrick Tinsley - Executive Director, PEIR (People Engaged In Recovery) to discuss addiction, recovery, and resources available to help those struggling here in South Alabama. To learn more about Salvation Army Coastal Alabama, visit: https://salvationarmyalm.org/coastalalabama/ To learn more...

Pastor Tim Wolff joins us to talk about "Feed The Need" food pantry at Dauphin Island United Methodist Church. Every month on the second Thursday, their church gives away frozen meats, food, and groceries to anyone who needs it, in partnership with Feeding The Gulf Coast. To learn more about Feed The Need at DIUM, visit: https://www.diumc.org/need-help/need-food To learn more about Feedi...

Dr. Stuart R. Ball, Ophthalmologist with Premier Medical Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat joins us for today's podcast. February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) Month, so Dr. Ball discusses what warning signs to look out for, things you can do to help prevent or reduce your chances of macular degeneration, and more. Plus he answers the question everyone wants to know: Do carrots really...

Valerie Longa, Public Relations Officer with Mobile Public Library joins us to talk about all the exciting ways MPL is here to serve the community during COVID-19. Tune in to hear about upcoming events, the Bookmobile, local author highlights, curbside pickup for books, and much more.  Valerie also discusses the new online application process for getting a new library card and checking out books....

Newly-elected Mobile County Commissioner Randall Dueitt (District 3) joins us to talk about his recent election, and what his vision is for serving the citizens of Mobile County, Alabama. Learn more about Community Insurance Partners & our Medicare Benefits Store at: www. CommunityInsPartners.com

Dr. Matt Barber, a top specialist in knee replacements & hip replacements from Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic joins us to talk about exciting current & future technology being utilized in the joint replacement fields. Dr. Barber also discusses why you should see an orthopedic surgeon sooner, rather than later - as well as things you can do to better prepare for surgery, getting ready for post-...

In this episode, Suzanne Bonasera with United Healthcare joins us to talk about Medicare, the Annual Election Period, and some exciting new options in 2021 for Medicare recipients including Insulin Dependent plans, the National Network, and the Personal Emergency Response System by UHG. To find out more about these exciting new Medicare plans, contact Community Insurance Partners on the web at: ww...

Captain Paul Burch with the Mobile County Sheriff's Office joins us to discuss programs designed to help keep senior citizens safe, such as Project Lifesaver for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, and the Yellow Dot Program. Paul also discusses several common schemes that scammers use to target senior citizens, including the Grandkid Scam, Romance Scams, and Contractor & Solicitor S...

In this episode we sit down with James Averhart, the Democrat Candidate for U.S. House AL01 seat. James is a retired United States Marine (over 30 years service), Chief Warrant Officer Five (CWO5). James is also the President and CEO of J.T. Averhart Group (JTAG), a non-profit organization that facilitates ex-offenders’ re-entry into society, and he currently serves as Executive Director of the Na...

In this episode we sit down with Jerry Carl, current Mobile County Commissioner and Republican Candidate for U.S. House AL01 seat. Get to know more about Jerry, as well as where he stands on several key issues that impact South Alabama as well as Medicare insurance, the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), and more! To learn more about Jerry Carl, visit his website at: https://jerrycarlforcongress.com...