Cocaine bear, meet caffeine shark. In our monthly House Call with Dr. Joe Sirven, we discuss the effects of polluting pharmaceuticals and ordinary stimulants found in the world’s top marine predator. We also discuss new research into the effectiveness of morning chemotherapy regimens and why scientists think prolonged weightlessness might have something to do with why a NASA astronaut became temporarily mute in outer space.

Guest: Dr. Joe Sirven, Mayo Clinic neurologist and host of WJCT’s What’s Health Got To Do With It?

Stopping the cycle of child abuse

The line between a crisis and child abuse or neglect is often vanishingly thin, and it is often drawn where there is family education, resources or just a moment of respite. For the past 30 years, the Exchange Club Family Center has offered free, supportive, in-home services for families who are at risk or just need a little help. The group will have its annual child abuse prevention and awards luncheon on April 16, hosted by abuse survivor and motivational speaker Derek Clark.

Guest: Sue Watson, executive director, Exchange Club Family Center

Be My Neighbor Day

WJCT’s annual community celebration, Be My Neighbor Day, brings together kids, grownups, friends and community partners for a free, fun-filled festival on April 11. The event features crafts for kids, beloved PBS characters like Daniel Tiger and a chance to meet the people behind the scenes at WJCT Public Media. The day is built around activities aimed at teaching kids how to find and be “helpers” in their own neighborhood and includes a face-painting station and food trucks. Entry into WJCT’s Studio A is timed, so registration is required.

Guest: Circe LeNoble, director of grants management and community events, WJCT Public Media