Community D.C.

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Host Dennis Glasgow has a conversation with Michele Anthony who is the Executive Director for the National Kidney Foundation Serving the National Capital Area about a myriad of topics, including upcoming events in the DMV. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Dennis Glasgow spoke with the Akua Tay, the Founder & Board Chair for Connect to Culture in Washington, DC. Akua has several upcoming events that she spoke of, including music and internet inclusive for children in the Washington DC region. For more info, their website is: https://www.connectedtoculture.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May is Stroke Awareness Month. Learn about the symptoms, warning signs and how F.A.S.T. can save a life from Dr. Malik Adil, Medical Director of the Stroke Program at Suburban Hospital, as told to iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. Info: www.stroke.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can help! The annual Do More 24 fundraising campaign is Wednesday, May 18th. United Way’s local leader Rosie Allen-Herring tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas how it works, who it helps and what the need it. Info: www.unitedwaynca.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and mental health issues sometimes lead to suicide. Learn about suicide risks, warning signs and helpful resources from American Foundation for Suicide Prevention National Capital Area director Ellen Shannon. Info: www.afsp.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about MS symptoms, treatments, research and fundraising activities from local MS Society President Chartese Berry, as told to iHeart’s Bernie Lucas (who also lives with MS). Info: www.nationalmssociety.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re too drunk to drive after Cinco de Mayo celebrating, get a free Sober Ride home with LYFT. Hear about this and other alcohol-related programs from WRAP President Kurt Erickson and iHeart Radio’s Bernie Lucas. Info: www.soberride.com and www.wrap.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now is the time to start summer travel planning. AAA Mid Atlantic’s Ragina Ali and iHeart Radio’s Bernie Lucas talk about Memorial Day travel, gas prices, Move Over laws and distracted driving. Info: www.aaa.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Pritha Ghosh, a Movement Disorder Specialist at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Science, talks with iHeart’s Jenni Chase about efforts to educate students and teach Parkinson patients, families and the community about the disease. Info: www.parkinsonfoundation.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might be surprised to learn who really owns most forests. Rita Hite, CEO of the American Forest Foundation, tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about family forests and the positive impact of forests on the environment. Info: www.forestfoundation.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After two years of the pandemic there is still confusion about vaccines, boosters and the severity of COVID infections. Dr. Jennifer Mills, a DMV internist & spokesperson for the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services, updates iHeart’s Bernie Lucas on the latest recommendations. Info: www.vaccines.gov See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You have two kidneys, but you only need one. Donating one can save a life. Hear how iHeart DJ Josh donated a kidney to his sister and helped save her life. NKF’s Michele Anthony adds life-saving info to their conversation with iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. Info: www.kidney.org www.donatelife.net See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renee Gordon, Alexandria Director of the Department of Emergency Communications, explains the importance of 911 dispatchers and how citizens should use 911. She also talks about NENA – the National Emergency Number Association. Info: www. ThankYou911.org #thankyou911 www.nena.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adults might have coping skills to deal with watching daily destruction images from the Ukraine war, but what about children? Clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post provides tips for how parents can explain these things to their children. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you prepared for a fire, a blizzard, a hurricane, or some other disaster? Red Cross representatives Ashley Henyan and Karen Britton discuss this issue and provide tips for being prepared, as well as info about the upcoming disaster summit. Info: www.redcross.org/dcdisastersummit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cherries kept blooming during the pandemic, but the festival went virtual. Now it’s back and in person! Hear an enthusiastic conversation between Festival President Diana Mayhew and iHeart’s Jenni Chase and updates on the events and the peak bloom. Info: www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A free ride home is better than a DUI or hurting someone. Hear about Sober Ride for St. Patrick’s Day from WRAP President Kurt Erickson and iHeart’s Bernie Lucas. Also learn about student programs, advocacy in the DMV and more. Info: www.soberride.com and www.wrap.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do golf and kidney disease have in common? Hear about the upcoming Kidney Foundation Golf Classic from event chair and transplant recipient Zach Gifford and NKF director Michele Anthony. A compelling story and a fun event. Info: www.kidneywdc.org www.nkfkonicaminoltagolfclassic.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Superheroes helping kids with cancer have a better ‘quality of life’ hospital experience is the mission of the Hope for Henry Foundation. CEO/Founder Laurie Strongin tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas how they do it, who Henry is and what we can do to help. Info: www.hopeforhenry.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March is MS Awareness Month, putting extra focus on the unpredictable disease & what can be done to help people living with. Local MS Society President Chartese Berry discusses MS with iHeart’s Bernie Lucas (who has MS) and talks about upcoming MS Walks. Info: www.nationalmssociety.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Heart Month. iHeart’s Jenni Chase speaks with Dr. Jason Singh (Kaiser Permanente) about cardiovascular disease in women and to 5-time survivor Gail Harris-Berry. Info: www.heart.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear why gas prices and car prices are increasingly expensive lately and get tips on negotiating the price of your next car from AAA Mid Atlantic’s Ragina Ali. Info: www.aaa.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking about suicide can save lives. Hear about risk factors, warning signs, how to react, and the importance of how we talk about suicide. Info/help: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (or 988 – now available in Virginia) or text TALK to 741741. www.afsp.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear about workplace trends in the ongoing pandemic, as well as tips for at home & in office work options, from author and consultant Mary Abbajay. Info: www.careerstonegroup.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.