Community D.C.

Clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post talks with iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about how couples, families & individuals are dealing with COVID19, from a mental health perspective. She also offers coping suggestions and talks about health workers and first responders, Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do More 24 is on May 5th this year. Uniteed Way CEO Rosie Allen-Herring talks with iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about changes in this annual fundraising effort and discusses the effect of COVID19 on their programs. Info: www.domore24.org and www.unitedwaynca.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Fey from Homestretch VA talks with iHeart’s Jen Richer about his organization’s efforts to help bring families out of poverty & the impact COVID19 has on their mission. Info: https://homestretchva.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post discusses the mental health aspects of COVID19 epidemic and provides tips for dealing with stress, family issues and more. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear COVID-19 medical information, government response, event cancellation reasons, economic impact and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drink too much on St. Patrick’s Day? Get a free LYFT ride home. WRAP’s Kurt Erickson & iHeart’s Bernie Lucas discuss the Sober Ride program and updates on VA and MD drunk driving legislation. Info: www.soberride.com and www.wrap.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A child with cancer experiences isolation, fear and boredom as well as physical discomfort. Hope For Henry’s Laurie Strongin talks about their innovative approach to pediatric patient care. They also discuss the effect of coronavirus on their programs and the 5k To Make A Kid’s Day on May 17th (as of now, it’s still on). Info: www.hopeforhenry.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

What should you do when someone has a seizure? Hear about that, and the epilepsy types, symptoms, causes, treatments and help, from the Epilepsy Foundation’s Geoff Delizzio. The Walk to End Epilepsy DC is April 18. Info: www.walktoendepilepsy.org and www.epilepsy.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about an app that helps make social connections among people living with certain health issues or disabilities. Elizabeth Tikoyan, Founder of the Riley App, and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas also discuss the stigma sometimes associated with health issues. Info: www.rileyapp.co Also on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and the App Store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

33% of Americans are at risk for kidney disease. Learn about risk factors, screenings, treatments, and upcoming events from Michele Anthony, Exec. Dir. Of the local National Kidney Foundation chapter. Info: www.kidneywdc.org and take a quiz at www.minuteforyourkidneys.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you think someone is considering suicide, can you just ask them directly? Suicide is a complex topic, but we dive in to discuss reasons, warning signs and how we can react and help, with clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post. Help: 800-273-TALK. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about hospice care, its history in the DMV, related services, quality of life issues and more from Capital Caring Health CEO Tom Koutsoumpas, as told to iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. Info: www.capitalcaring.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Novotny from Fairfax County Animal Shelter talks with iHeart’s Lisa Berigan about the work the shelter does to get animals adopted, and to try and keep animals in homes once they are adopted. They also discussed volunteer opportunities. Info: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seatbelt laws, open containers, coronavirus travel warnings, worn tires in rain, distracted driving, gas prices, recent senior pedestrian fatalities and more are discussed by AAA Mid-Atlantic’s John Townsend and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Volunteer Fairfax staff & volunteers discuss the annual Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards event, the nomination process, volunteering experiences and more. Info: www.volunteerfairfax.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Neal Barnard (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) and Lisa Berigan (iHeart Radio) discuss how controlling hormones can prevent or cure many ailments, including infertility, ED, weight gain, endometriosis, fibroids, thyroid issues, depression and more. Info: www.pcrm.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Getting fit after the holidays or a pregnancy doesn’t mean giving up your indulgences. Erin Washington tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas how to find that balance & provides exercise tips from her new book “Squats & Margaritas: A Journey to Finding Balance”. Info: www.squatsandmargaritas.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The MLK Day is a day on not a day off. Volunteer Fairfax staff & volunteers discuss “Give Together,” “Valentines Challenge” and other Day of Service and seasonal volunteer opportunities. Info: www.volunteerfairfax.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meaghan Kilner, a local high school student and cancer survivor, talks about her journey from diagnosis to recovery. She and her mom Maura provide details about upcoming fundraising events. Info: www.lls.org/nca See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas discuss the current state of friendships, how they change over time, the effect of social media and more. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winter driving and car maintenance tips, recent roadside deadly accidents and school bus safety and a related tragedy are among the issues discussed by AAA Mid Atlantic’s John Townsend and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about volunteer opportunities, especially for seniors, on MLK Day of Service, January 20th. RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) representatives Rob Paine and Brandie Morris discuss this and more with iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. Info: www.volunteerfairfax.org and www.rsvpnova.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about the adoption process & other ways to help dogs that are in shelters and with rescue groups, even if you’re not ready to adopt. Patti Stinson (A Forever Home Rescue Foundation, Chantilly) discusses this with iHeart’s Lisa Berigan. Info: www.aforeverhome.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Need a free ride if you drink too much during the holidays? WRAP’s director Kurt Erickson tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about the Sober Ride campaign, safe celebrating tips and advocacy in upcoming state legislative sessions. Info: www.wrap.org , www.soberride.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Children need specialized medical care. Hear about Children’s National Hospital from the Sr. Dir. Of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Tracy Jones. Also hear details about the upcoming radiothon on WASH-FM. Info: www.childrensnational.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.