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Breaking Down Barriers: Access to Health and Wellness for All with Kiande Jakada
About the Guest:
Kiande Jakada: Kiande Jakada serves as an HIV Health Educator at The Center. With a career in HIV/AIDS advocacy and education starting back in 1997, Kiande has dedicated much of his professional...
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Local Heroes: Meet the Champions of Community Health and Nutrition
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Rayleen Earney: Rayleen is a representative from the Southern Nevada Health District, where she focuses on diabetes self-management and education. With extensive experience in health promotion and...
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5210: The Simple Plan to Combat Childhood Obesity
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Dr. Steven Shane: Dr. Steven Shane is a board-certified pediatrician specializing in obesity medicine. He works at Renown Children's Hospital in Reno, Nevada, and has over a decade of experience...
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Your Voice Matters: How to Influence Community Health Policies Today
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Dr. Chris Mariano: Dr. Mariano is a pediatric nurse practitioner and the supervisor for the immunizations clinic at the Southern Nevada Health District. With over 21 years of nursing experience and a...
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Breaking Barriers: Mental Health Conversations in the Barbershop
In this compelling episode of Healthier Tomorrow, host Will Rucker, along with co-host Ciara Owens, dives into a myriad of pressing health issues facing the community. With their dynamic roster of guests, they explore...
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Breaking Down the Stigma: Living with Chronic Illness
About the Guests:
Rayleen Earney is an experienced health educator at the Southern Nevada Health District, with a personal connection to the fight against diabetes. With 25 years at the health district, Rayleen brings...
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The Power of Community: Coming Together for Heart Health and HIV Awareness
About the Guests:
Brianna Barber is an influential figure within the YMCA of Southern Nevada, serving as its Executive Director. With over two decades of experience at the YMCA, Barber has dedicated her career to...
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The Impact of Health Equity: Voices from the Nevada Minority Health and Equity Coalition
About the Guests:
Mekale Holmes is a health professional from the Southern Nevada Health District dedicated to organizing and leading community health initiatives. With a focus on topics like tobacco use and its...
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Because We Matter: Fighting Tobacco and HIV in Our Community
In this impactful episode of "A Healthier Tomorrow," hosts Will Rucker and Alisa Howard, along with guests Mekale Holmes and Raychel Holbert from the Southern Nevada Health District, address crucial health issues in...
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The Importance of Community Engagement in Public Health
The Triple Threat: RSV, Flu, and COVID-19 - How to Stay Protected
Summary:
Shannon Proctor, the Executive Director of the American Lung Association in Southern Nevada, joins the show to discuss the importance of lung health and the organization's efforts to raise awareness about...
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Smokefree Housing, Breastfeeding, and the Importance of Public Health Education
Nelly Pelaez from the Southern Nevada Health District discusses the dangers of secondhand smoke in multi-unit housing and the initiative to create smoke-free apartments. She provides resources and support for...
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