On a special Veteran's Day episode of Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Jay and Lauri Coppock, Owners of Charred and Starred. In this week's episode, Jay and Lauri Coppock discuss their efforts in giving back to first responders and military service members through their business of making unique wood flags and how through this they contribute to the community. The Coppock's also talk about their work with S.E.R.V.E (South East Resource Veterans' Effort), a nonprofit organization based under Associated Credit Union of Texas and how they make sure veteran's in this area have resources and can get help if needed. 

If you know a veteran that needs resources, send them to www.setexasheroes.com for more information.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Dr. Philip Keiser, Infectious disease specialist and the Chief Public Health Officer of the Galveston County Health Authority. In this week's episode, Dr. Keiser discusses his background in medicine and the current treatments that are rolling out when it comes to Covid-19. Dr. Keiser also talks about how the time scope of this particular pandemic has been more compressed, how hospital rates have been reduced by half in the past few months, information on the booster shot and the rollout of the children's vaccine and it's approval.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Kenda Biddle, Event Coordinator at the Kemah Boardwalk In this week's episode, Kenda discusses all of the events Kemah Boardwalk has going on this Halloween weekend from their 20th Anniversary "Boo on the Boardwalk" Dungeon of Doom Haunted House, Boogeyman Band Live Entertainment and their celebration on Saturday for Day of the Dead. Kenda also talks about the Boardwalk's upcoming Holiday Events, their toy drive for the Ronald McDonald House of Houston and how they made a little boy's dreams come true by partnering with the Make a Wish Foundation.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Dr. Kim Gushanas, Assistant Professor in the department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UTMB. In this week's episode, Dr. Gushanas discusses what health professionals are currently seeing in the sense of children's mental health and how it has changed over time. Dr. Gushanas also talks about inequities that are currently happening in the healthcare system, how schools are doing a better job at making mental health a topic of conversation in the classroom and signs parents should look out for in terms of changes in their loved ones. 

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Ryan Kirksey, Board Chair at Family Promise of Clear Creek. In this week's episode, Ryan discusses the ways Family Promise serves homeless families in our community and how their mother organization has more than 200 affiliates throughout the country. Ryan also talks about how homelessness is a problem a lot of people tend to forget about, the programs the folks at Family Promise of Clear Creek have implemented to make sure that their clients get the help they need from start to finish and how people can get involved by donating a meal or volunteering.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Brenda Sykes, Executive Director and Kat Clemons, Development Director of Bay Area Turning Point. In this week's episode, Brenda and Kat discuss the advocacy that Bay Area Turning Point provides to the Clear Lake Area and Harris County. Brenda and Kat also talk about the comprehensive services that are available to clients, the signs to look for when you feel like a loved one Is experiencing abuse and how people can donate and get involved this Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: On a special episode of Clear Lake Connections, Programs and Communications Chair, Jamieson Mackay sits down with Dr. Colleen Silva, Director for the UTMB Breast Health and Imaging Center to discuss Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Silva talks about her journey through the UTMB system, key things she wants women to know about Breast Cancer Awareness and all things going on and available to our community for those in need of cancer resources.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health:  Meet Natasha Avey, the Operations Manager of the Wings Over Houston Airshow. In this week's episode, Natasha discusses the great line up of events that will be showcased at this years Airshow on October 8th, 9th and 10th. Natasha also tells us how she got involved with the program, how the Airshow contributes to the local economy and how this event draws in people from all over the world.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Bryan Lopez, Owner of Bryan's Mobile RV Repairs. In this week's episode, Bryan discusses how he turned a hobby into a business. Bryan also talks about how his medical background has helped him with his newfound career, how being mobile and going to his customers makes him a lot more accessible and how the confidence he received from his previous employer gave him the boost to start his own business.

This week on Clear Lake Connections Podcast presented by UTMB Health: Meet Nicole McEachern Chef and Owner of Niche Catering. In this week's episode, Nicole discusses her story and how she turned her passion into a full time business. Nicole also talks about how her love of cooking began, how she took the plunge into jumping back into the cooking world after raising her family and her advice for those who are thinking about going to culinary school.