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Parenting Upside Down

Rochester Mayor Malik Evans and New York Governor Kathy Hochul stopped by WDKX Studios to discuss several upcoming projects in the Rochester area.

On this episode of Hands-On Clinical Training , we spotlight supportive teams and career advancement. At the University of Rochester School of Nursing and the University of Rochester Medical Center, nursing education and career opportunities are truly boundless. This week on Check Your Health , University of Rochester School of Nursing Dean Lisa Kitko and URMC Chief Nursing Executive Kate Valcin d...

Special guest is Sebrone Johnson , CEO of EDceptional, Inc.

UR Medicine’s Dr. Mechelle Sanders and Joaquin Mouliert Bruno from the Ibero-American Action League join guest host Clayton Jones for a conversation about patient portals like MyChart, the digital divide, and the hands-on community work helping bridge the gap.

On Mental Health Matters with Dr. Killings , this episode dives into the balance of friendship, examining reciprocity, effort, and what healthy, mutual energy really looks like.

What does being healthy look like for you this year?  Whether you want more energy, less stress, a stronger routine, or healthier eating habits, support is available to help you make meaningful change. This week on Check Your Health, Dr. Shaun Nelms talks with experts from the Center for Community Health & Prevention about simple, realistic steps to help you feel your best in all parts of life...

Reflections, the third place.

What does your attire have to do with traveling by plane.

On Episode 50 of the Love & Light Podcast , Lovely Warren and Willie Lightfoot discuss legacy, lessons learned, and lifting off into 2026.

How to help your child thrive.

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...