Thriving Forward
78 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsToo often Rochester, NY is featured in the news for its problems. But this area is rich with community-based organizations striving to improve the lives of its residents. Join local pediatricians Megan Lasaponara and Sarah Collins-McGowan as they interview people who are involved in good works all over the region. We will learn about each organization and how our guests found their path to community-based work. If you are ready to hear good news and feel inspired by what Rochester has to offer, join us as we talk to the people making our community ever better.
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Jennifer Philips - Director of Expressive Arts and Music Fundamentals at the Hochstein School.
February 07, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBThe mission of The Hochstein School is to provide people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities with access to excellent music and dance education in a community that nurtures and encourages personal achievement. Today's guest is Jennifer Philips. She is the Assistant Dean and Chair of Expressive Arts and Music FUNdamentals at the Hochstein School. She is a Board Certified Music Therapist and a Certified Neurologic Music Therapist. Listen in to learn more about the programs offered at thi...
Brighid Gavin - Childhood Behavior Solutions
August 02, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBBrighid Gavin is a Parent Coach and the owner of Childhood Behavior Solutions. Brighid has a Bachelors Degree is Early Childhood Education from John Carroll University and a Masters Degree in Early Childhood and Special Education from Buffalo State. She is currently pursuing her licensure in applied behavior analysis. She is a behavior specialist and parent coach. Tune in to learn more about how she is working to support families with their quest toward understanding and optimizing their chi...
Pamela Reed Sanchez - President and CEO of the Seneca Park Zoo Society
May 24, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBPamela Reed Sanchez is the President and CEO of the Seneca Park Zoo Society. The Seneca Park Zoo Society is a nonprofit education and conservation organization that works as a support partner to Monroe County in operating the Seneca Park Zoo. The Monroe County website notes, "In 1957, the Seneca Park Zoo Society was chartered as an educational institution by New York State. Since that time, the Society has evolved into a non-profit organization that supports and promotes the zoo by running...
U of R Medical Student Brittany Hodges
April 19, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBOn this episode, Sarah talks with Brittany Hodges, a medical student at the University of Rochester. Britt serves as a Health Equity Leader, a program of the National Medical Fellowships to develop future health care leaders with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to promote health equity for medically under-served communities. Listen in as they discuss food insecurity, urban gardening, and medical education. To connect with Britt, you can find her on Twitter: @FutureDr_Britt Suppor...
Amanda Gozigian - Ronald McDonald House Charities
March 01, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBOn this episode of the podcast we welcome Amanda Gozigian. She is a Program Manager for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester, NY (RMHCR). RMHCR's mission is to support the health and wellness of children and families through innovative programming, supportive services and community partnerships. Amanda discusses many of the RMHCR programs in our area and how this agency works to provide a "home-away-from-home" to families while their loved one receive necessary medical care. Websit...
Shawn Gee from SRGMF Creative Brand Consulting
February 01, 2023 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode Sarah talks with Shawn Gee from SRGMF, a strategic brand consulting firm here in Rochester. Listen in to learn about his journey from the music industry to consulting with organizations such as Hinge Neighbors to his work mentoring youth. To learn more visit: https://www.srgmf.com/ Support the show
Flower City Down Syndrome Network with Cheryl Carleton
January 04, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBOn this episode Sarah talks with Cheryl Carleton from Flower City Down Syndrome Network. Cheryl shares her experience as a mother of a child with Down Syndrome as well as the work that Flower City Down Syndrome Network does for our Greater Rochester community. To learn more, visit: www.fcdsn.com Or email: [email protected] Support the show
Anita O'Brien - Executive Director of Rochester Accessible Adventures
October 26, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode of the podcast Megan interviews Anita O’Brien. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Rochester Accessible Adventures. Rochester Accessible Adventures is on a mission to improve the health and wellness of people with disabilities by guiding communities to create a culture of physical accessibility, social inclusion, and equitable open access in recreation, sports and tourism. Website: https://rochesteraccessibleadventures.org/ Email: RAA@rochesteraccessibleadventures....
Tracey Taylor Co-Chair Monroe County LEICC
September 21, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBSeptember is Early Intervention Awareness Month! On today's podcast Megan speaks with Tracey Taylor. Tracey is the co-chair of the Monroe County Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council, an Occupational Therapist, and a parent. She is also the interim program director for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at Bryant and Stratton College. Monroe County Website: https://www.monroecounty.gov/hdchild-ei Early Intervention Phone: 585 753-KIDS (585 753-5437) Email Tracey Taylor: ...
URMC Sickle Cell Disease Advocacy Group
September 07, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this episode Megan speaks with members of URMC's Sickle Cell Advocacy Team. This interdisciplinary group of physicians and patient advocates has come together to improve the quality of care for patients with Sickle Cell Disease, especially at the critical point at which they transition into adult care. Our guests: Dr. Suzie Noronha Dr. Francis Coyne Dr. Dan Sheehan Sharee Turpin Email Dr. Noronha: [email protected] Roc-City Sicklers Support and Advocacy Group Facebook Pa...
Bill Moehle - Brighton Town Supervisor
July 20, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBBill Moehle has served as Brighton Town Supervisor since January 1, 2012. On this episode he and Megan discuss his favorite things about Brighton, what it means to be a town supervisor, and some of the town's history in addition to his own! Town Biography: https://www.townofbrighton.org/298/Biography-of-Supervisor-William-Moehle Town Website: https://www.townofbrighton.org/ Brighton Farmer's Market: https://www.townofbrighton.org/668/Brighton-Farmers-Market Twitter: @BillMoehle1 Suppor...
Joe Di Fiore from City Roots Community Land Trust
July 06, 2022 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBThis week Sarah is talking with Joe Di Fiore, Executive Director of City Roots Community Land Trust. Confused about how a community land trust (CLT) works? Listen in and find out how City Roots works to preserve and increase the number of homes, rental properties, and community opportunities that are permanently affordable for future generations of Rochester families. To learn more visit: https://www.cityrootsclt.org/ FB, IG, and Twitter: @CityRootsCLT Support the show
Heather Newton - CEO NAMI Rochester
June 22, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBHeather is the Chief Executive Officer of NAMI Rochester. NAMI stands for the National Alliance on Mental Illness and their mission is to: "provide support, education and advocacy to individuals and families of all cultural backgrounds who are living with mental illness." On this episode of the podcast Megan speaks with Heather about the services offered through NAMI and the current supports available for individuals struggling with mental illness and their families. Website: https://www....
Jennifer Newton - CEO NAMI Rochester
June 22, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBJennifer is the Chief Executive Officer of NAMI Rochester. NAMI stands for the National Alliance on Mental Illness and their mission is to: "provide support, education and advocacy to individuals and families of all cultural backgrounds who are living with mental illness." On this episode of the podcast Megan speaks with Jennifer about the services offered through NAMI and the current supports available for individuals struggling with mental illness and their families. Website: https://ww...
Calvin Eaton from 540WMain
June 08, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBOn this episode meet Calvin Eaton, social entrepreneur and founder of 540WMain, a non-profit anti-racist platform. Calvin founded 540WMain in 2016 as a grassroots community space in the Susan B. Anthony district of Rochester, NY. He and his team work to engage the community through anti-racist, accessible, and compelling digital and virtual content, centering Black and Indigenous thinkers and creators. Listen in as Sarah talks with him about how he's working to educate our community on so...
Amanda Ashley - Program Director Girls Rock! Rochester
May 25, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBAmanda Ashley Rodriguez is originally from Long Island. She began writing and composing at the early age of fourteen and was performing solo by the age of sixteen in local coffee houses. After graduating from SUNY Fredonia, Amanda found her way into the Rochester, NY community as a local performer and musician’s event coordinator. Amanda’s local musical work includes teaching privately, performing, hosting, and organizing a plethora of social opportunities which encourage growth, community,...
Lead Coalition with Dr. Schaffer and Jennifer Becker
May 11, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBThe Rochester office of the Western NY Lead Poisoning Resource Center is supported by the New York State Department of Health. We provide: Education and support to medical providers and local health departments within the region. Our center works to improve lead testing and provide education and prevention activities. Consultation with medical providers on the medical management of children and pregnant women with lead poisoning Consultation with local health department staff on case coo...
Dr. Matthew Present from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Rochester
April 27, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBWho doesn't love Dolly Parton? Did you know she is not only one of the best American singer/songwriters, but also a huge advocate for early literacy? Dr. Matthew Present, a 3rd year pediatrics resident at the University of Rochester Medical Center, has established a branch of her wildly successful Dolly Parton Imagination Libraries right here in Rochester. Listen in as Sarah talks with him about how getting free books to kids can help improve reading skills and benefit the whole family. ...
Santos Jasmine Montanez from Ibero American Action League
April 13, 2022 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode Sarah talks with Santos Jasmine Montanez from Ibero American Action League. Ibero is a dual-language multi-service agency that uplifts, empowers, and advocates for Latinos and the underserved. Santos is a Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator working with their Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Program. Resources mentioned during the episode: https://www.ibero.org/ Call 311 for any needs. Find Ibero on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Call: 585-256-8900 S...
Liza Savage-Katz: KaleidoscopeMe
March 30, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBOn this episode of the podcast we speak with Liza Savage-Katz. She has been teaching yoga and fitness since 2002 with students ranging in age from 2 to 92 (literally). Her company, KaleidoscopeME™ is an EDUtainment productions and software development company focused on the creation of movement, mindfulness, and social-emotional learning platforms for children. Liza co-created KaleidoscopeME™ with Leah Kalish, founder of Move-with-Me Yoga Adventures. Listen in to hear how passionate she is...
Jody Todd Manly - Mt Hope Family Center
March 16, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode Sarah interviews Jody Todd Manly, the Clinical Director of Mt. Hope Family Center. Mt. Hope Family Center is a unique program that both provides direct clinical services and conducts research to help improve the lives of children and families who have experienced violence, abuse, neglect, or trauma. Listen in and learn more! For more information: Website - https://www.psych.rochester.edu/MHFC/ TRANSFORM Research Center - http://thetransformcenter.org/ Call the Center at: ...
Dr. Jessica Shand - URMC, Bioethics, and Mindfulness
March 02, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode we meet with Dr. Jessica Shand. She is trained as a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist with a clinical interest is in the management of hematologic malignancies in children and young adults. We discuss her work in the mindfulness and mental health care space, provider burn out, and re-imagining medicine moving forward. Website: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/26896397-jessica-c-shand Twitter: @DrJessicaShand Support the show
Dr. Stephen Cook - URMC and NYS DOH
February 09, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBDr. Stephen Cook is a physician trained in Adult Medicine and Pediatrics. His research focuses on how best to help children and families struggling with obesity. In addition to caring for children in the clinic at Strong Hospital, he also works for the NYS DOH Office of Medicaid, which has moved him into many different roles during the pandemic. Tune in to this episode to learn more about Dr. Cook and the amazing work he has done and continues to do for those in our area! Twitter: @DrSteveC...
Cara Rager - WXXI
January 26, 2022 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode Sarah talks with Cara Rager, the Manager of Educational Training and Family Engagement at WXXI Public Broadcasting. They discuss how WXXI partners with parents and the community to help kids learn in so many more ways than just providing high quality children's television programming. To learn more, visit the WXXI website Or head to Facebook or Instagram: @WXXIKids and @WXXIEducation Support the show
Quajay Donnell: Public Art Photographer
January 05, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBQuajay Donnell is a Rochester, NY based photographer and writer with a passion for public art and capturing his community. His work has been published in Departures Magazine, The Washington Post, CITY (Rochester, NY), The Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), 585 Magazine (Rochester, NY), The Waterbury Observer (Waterbury, CT) and seen on WXXI (Rochester, NY). Quajay is a WALL\THERAPY crew photographer, and the recipient of the 2020 George Eastman Museum Award for the Rochester Contemporar...
Quajay Donnell: Public Art Photographer
January 05, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBQuajay Donnell is a Rochester, NY based photographer and writer with a passion for public art and capturing his community. His work has been published in Departures Magazine, The Washington Post, CITY (Rochester, NY), The Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), 585 Magazine (Rochester, NY), The Waterbury Observer (Waterbury, CT) and seen on WXXI (Rochester, NY). Quajay is a WALL\THERAPY crew photographer, and the recipient of the 2020 George Eastman Museum Award for the Rochester Contemporar...
Joy Bergfalk, Executive Director of The Coffee Connection and Project Empower
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBThe Coffee Connection empowers women on their journey to sustainable recovery from addiction by providing training, jobs, and support, all while being one of Rochester's premiere coffee roasters. In this episode Sarah talks with Joy Bergfalk, the Executive Director of The Coffee Connection and Project Empower. To learn more, visit: www.ourcoffeeconnection.org To contact Joy or The Coffee Connection, email: [email protected] [email protected] Find The Coffee Connectio...
Dr. Jennifer Nayak and kids from the COVID vaccine study
November 17, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBIn this special episode, it’s all about the kids! The Pfizer COVID vaccine just got approved for kids 5 and older and doctors and kids right here in Rochester helped make that happen. Special guest host 10-year-old Lily interviews Dr. Jennifer Nayak, a Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist at the University of Rochester Medical Center, about running this study site and how the vaccine works. Then we hear from some superhero kids who are participating in the study about their experience ...
Monica Thomas and Joanne Lathan from Crisis Nursery
November 03, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBThe only program of its kind in New York State, the Crisis Nursery, a program of The Center For Youth, delivers no-cost, emergency childcare to families during crises. In this episode Sarah interviews Monica Thomas, the Program Manager for Crisis Nursery, and Joanne Lathan, the Assistant Manager. The Crisis Nursery includes two facilities; one on the west side of the city of Rochester on Genesee Park Blvd, and a second location called Owen’s House, located in the northeast quadrant of Roch...
Wayne County First Assistant District Attorney Christine Callanan
October 20, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBChristine Callanan is a Rochester native and a career civil servant in the District Attorney's offices in both Monroe and Wayne Counties. In this podcast episode she speaks to the role of the District Attorney's office for victims of crimes, their families, the perpetrators of those crimes and the greater community. Wayne County DA Office website: https://web.co.wayne.ny.us/Directory.aspx?DID=17 Support the show
GiGi's Playhouse - Board of Directors Members Carrie Bergeron and Katie Peglow
October 06, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBWe welcomed GiGi's Playhouse Board Members Carrie and Katie this week. Carrie has Trisomy 21 and has benefited greatly from the support of her family and GiGi's playhouse both in Rochester and Syracuse. Carrie has written two children's books about her experiences. GiGi's Playhouse: https://gigisplayhouse.org/rochester/ Special Tomato: https://www.specialtomato.com/about.html Adaptive Mall: https://www.adaptivemall.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw2P-KBhByEiwADBYWCoa6UjnwX5eXwrT0gFyyd-DQfDXsEZlmslYe...
Sarah Fitzgibbons - Society for the Protection and Care of Children (SPCC)
September 22, 2021 04:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBSPCC has a long history of championing children's rights, from the time it was founded in the late 19th century, to its expansive programs and advocacy work today. In this episode Sarah talks with Sarah Fitzgibbons, the Vice President of Programs & Practices at SPCC, as well as an Infant Health Mentor. They discuss how SPCC works to support some of the most vulnerable children and families and exactly what the term "infant mental health" means. Learn more about SPCC here. Facebook: The ...
Hinge Neighbors - Shawn Dunwoody and Suzanne Mayer
September 08, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBWhen Rochester began talking about filling in the Inner Loop North, artist Shawn Dunwoody and activist Suzanne Mayer teamed up from the two neighborhoods opposite that part of the highway to form Hinge Neighbors. Together they are working to involve, empower, and lift up the voices of the residents to create a cohesive neighborhood as plans to fill in the Inner Loop move forward. Listen in as Sarah talks with Shawn and Suzanne about how their unlikely friendship came about and the importan...
Lucienne Nicholson from Inclusive Woods & Us
August 25, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBThe Rochester area is full of beautiful outdoor spaces, but the reality is those spaces are not available to everyone. In this episode Sarah talks with Lucienne Nicholson, the founder of Inclusive Woods & Us, a non-profit dedicated to making nature accessible to ALL people, especially traditionally marginalized communities. To learn more about Inclusive Woods & Us, visit: https://inclusivewoodsandus.org/ FB: @Woodsandus IG: @woodsandus Support the show
Leah Hill - Strong Recovery Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Program
August 11, 2021 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode we meet Leah Hill, the Clinical Engagement Specialist for the Adolescent and Young Adult Program at Strong Recovery. She shares her passion for advocacy in the substance abuse recovery community locally. She also speaks to the array of services now available at Strong Recovery AYA. If you or someone you know is dealing with substance abuse and you are looking for support listen to this episode to learn more. Strong Recovery AYA Support the show
Dr. Elizabeth Murray - URMC Pediatric Emergency Medicine, REACH, Bivona, and AAP Spokesperson
July 28, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode we discuss the many hats that Dr. Murray wears in our community, the COVID delta variant, provider advocacy and so much more! Bivona Child Advocacy Center REACH is a Referral and Evaluation service for Abused Children American Academy of Pediatrics & Healthychildren.org Support the show
Mrs Kasha Davis - Imagination Station
July 14, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBThis week on the podcast we are excited to welcome Ed Popil, the entertainer behind local drag superstar, Mrs Kasha Davis. During this episode we discuss the inspiration behind Mrs Kasha Davis, her upcoming project with Blackfriars Theatre, and the things that keep her grounded. This interview focuses on the man behind the woman and we hope you enjoy hearing it as much as we enjoyed recording it! https://www.instagram.com/mrskashadavis/?hl=en http://www.blackfriars.org/imaginationstation-...
Joseph Morelle Jr - Monroe County Legislature District 17
June 30, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBJoseph Morelle, Jr. is a life-long resident of the Town of Irondequoit. He represents the Monroe County Legislature's 17th Legislative District, which comprises the southern half of Irondequoit. He serves on the Legislature's Ways & Means and Transportation Committees. Joseph is the VP of Student Housing Development for Wilmorite Management Group, LLC in Henrietta. A graduate of Eastridge High School, he holds a degree in business from SUNY Geneseo. On this week's episode of the podcast,...
ROC the Future: Kilolo Moyo-White, Family & Community Engagement Specialist
June 16, 2021 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBMeet Kilolo Moyo-White, passionate advocate for parents, antiracist educator, and champion for Rochester's youth. Sarah sits down with her in this interview to discuss her work with ROC the Future, The Antiracism Academy, and why it's so important to empower parent and youth voice. To learn more about ROC the Future, go to: https://rocthefuture.org Find ROC the Future and PECAN on Facebook To learn more about The Anti-Racism Academy, go to: https://www.theantiracismacademy.com/?fbclid...
Kit Miller - M.K. Gandhi Institute for Non-Violence
June 02, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBHave you ever thought about how violence is steeped into so many aspects of our culture? It appears in the expressions we use, the movies we watch, the news stories we read, and the video games we play. In this episode Sarah interviews Kit Miller, the Director of the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Non-Violence. At the Gandhi Institute their mission is to help individuals and communities develop the inner resources and practical skills needed to achieve a nonviolent, sustainable, and just world...
Amy Albanese - Community Relations Manager for Person Centered Service
May 19, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBAmy Albanese is the Community Relations Manager for Person Centered Services. Amy has a Bachelor's Degree from Notre Dame College in Arts and Education with a concentration in mild to moderate intervention specialization for K-12 students. Before taking her current job, Amy spent three years as a teacher for children with autism in Ohio. She was the Director of Community Connections for Adaptive Recreation Services, now known as Abilities movement. She was the Community Resource Specialist a...
Dyson Day Grand Rounds - Rochester Thriving Forward
May 05, 2021 04:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBThis episode is a special broadcast of the Anne E. Dyson Memorial Grand Rounds & Community Advocacy Forum, in which Megan and Sarah co-hosted discussions with two different groups of medical-community partners. The Hoekelman Center's 21st Anne E. Dyson Memorial Grand Rounds & Community Advocacy Forum Topics Discussed: Puberty Education: Dr. Karina Vattana partnered with Atashia Walker from the Department of Recreation and Human Services and Jennifer Quick from Metro Council for Teen Poten...
Dr. Elizabeth McAnarney - Distinguished University Professor and Chair Emerita of the Department of Pediatrics URMC
April 21, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBOn this episode of the podcast Megan interviews Dr. Elizabeth "Lissa" McAnarney. Dr. McAnarney is a Distinguished University Professor and Chair Emerita of the Department of Pediatrics. She received the M.D. Degree and holds two honorary doctoral degrees. She completed her pediatric residency at the State University of New York (Syracuse) followed by a two-year fellowship at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. McAnarney was Director of Adolescent Medicine for ...
Karen Zandi - President & CEO of Mary Cariola Center
April 07, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode Sarah interviews Karen Zandi, President and CEO of Mary Cariola Center. Mary Cariola Center provides services and support to individuals with disabilities and their families. To learn more about Mary Cariola Center, visit: www.marycariola.org Facebook: Mary Cariola Center Facebook: Mary Cariola Center “Proud Parents” group Video about Mary Cariola: https://vimeo.com/486995198 Support the show
Tonia Burton - Monroe County Library
March 17, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode Sarah interviews Tonia Burton, Children’s Services Consultant for Monroe County Library System. They talk about the many programs the library system offers and the ways in which the library system has stepped up to meet community need during the COVID pandemic. To learn more, visit: www.roccitylibrary.org www.libraryweb.org Or look on Facebook for: Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County NY Central Library Kids Club Family Storytime Support the show
Dr. Steven Schulz - Pediatrician with Rochester Regional Health
March 03, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode Sarah talks with Dr. Steven Schulz, the pediatric medical director for Rochester Regional Health’s Monroe County region and a pediatrician at Finger Lakes Medical Associates in Geneva. Dr. Schulz talks about his efforts in helping to coordinate the pediatric community's response to COVID including his work on the Finger Lakes Reopening Schools Safely Task Force. Links from Dr. Schulz's interview: Finger Lakes Reopening Schools Safely Task Force - https://www.commongroundhea...
Dr. Brenda Tesini - URMC Hospital Epidemiologist and Infectious Diseases Physician
February 17, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBDr. Brenda Tesini is an Associate Hospital Epidemiologist as well as an Adult and pediatric general infectious diseases doctor at URMC. She and Megan discuss the changes and challenges to her job since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Website: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/medicine/infectious-disease.aspx Support the show
Dr. Sarah Collins-McGowan - Pediatric Links with the Community
February 03, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode Megan interviews her co-host, Sarah, about being a pediatrician during COVID, her work as Assistant Director for Pediatric Links with the Community, and her community work with Get Ready to GROW Rochester. To learn more about Pediatric Links with the Community, visit: www.hoekelmancenter.org To learn more about Get Ready to GROW Rochester, visit: https://www.childrensinstitute.net/programs-and-services/grow-rochester Support the show
Jennifer Muniga - Executive Director of Cameron Community Ministries
January 20, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this episode Sarah talks with Jennifer Muniga, the Executive Director of Cameron Community Ministries. Cameron Community Ministries is an Urban Outreach Community Center in the Lyell-Otis Neighborhood of Rochester, NY. Their mission is to work with neighborhood residents and partners to create a vibrant and thriving community through empowerment and advocacy while meeting basic needs. Program offerings include youth after-school and summer programs, a Teen Center, Peace Garden, a fre...
Henry Ignacio Padrón-Morales and Pamela Bailie Co-Owners of Hipocampo Children's Books
December 30, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode Megan speaks to the Co-Owners of Hipocampo Books. Hipocampo Children's Books, LLC is an independent Woman/Latinx owned children's bookstore in Rochester, NY! They are located in the South Wedge, close to downtown. They have a varied collection of books that represent the rich cultures and languages of western NY as well as toys and children's apparel. They host children's programs and classes, performances, author signings, and even opportunities for adults to share their lo...