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For this week's episode, Emmalee and Cole talk with Reggie Leak. Reggie is a Student Support Specialist with Communities in Schools at Thomasville High School. We discuss the support  programming that is targeted at serving students in a meaningful way. We also explore some of the challenges our schools have faced since the beginning of the pandemic. For more information on the work this important organization does, please visit, https://www.communitiesinschools.org/. Please, rate, subscribe, and review, and head over to our website, https://hospiceofdavidson.org/community-connections/, for more information! 

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National Health Care Decisions Day is April 16th, so for this episode, Emmalee and Cole sit down and talk to David Inabinett about the importance of advanced care planning. David is an elder law attorney with Brinkley, Walser, and Stoner in Lexington, NC. We discuss helpful tools, and resources regarding healthcare and estate planning in the event of a tragedy. For more information on David's work please visit: https://brinkleywalserstoner.com/.  You can find more information on Community Connections by visiting, hospiceofdavidson.org

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On today's episode, Cole and Emmalee speak with Dr Lindsey Brown McCormick, a Psychotherapist with Rivers & Roads Psychotherapy. Dr Lindsey discusses how the experience of emotionally traumatic events and stressors has an effect on the body. She also talks about some evidenced based practices for helping people who have experienced these issues. 

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On this week's episode, Cole, and the Director of Community Relations, Hannah West, Speak with Christie Smith. Christie is the Senior Center Manager at the Davidson County Senior Center. We talk about some great programs that make an amazing impact on our community. If you are interested in any of their programs you can call 336-242-2290, or visit https://www.co.davidson.nc.us/337/Senior-Services. For more information on the podcast, please visit https://hospiceofdavidson.org/community-connections/. 

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On this week's episode of Community Connections, Cole and Emmalee speak with Lauren McCowin, author of Grief from 30k Feet.  She gives us a great perspective on dealing with grief during a pandemic, and turning this difficult time into a unique passion, building a community of grievers. Check out her blog at, https://grieffrom30kfeet.com/.  For more episodes got to, hospiceofdavidson.org/community-connections/

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This week Emmalee and Cole talk to Dr Buddy Marterre, MD, MDiv, Assistant Professor of General Surgery and Internal Medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. We discuss some important issues surrounding Palliative Care as a part of a care team, as well as helpful tips, for patients, families, and providers . Don't forget to visit our website: hospiceofdavidson.org/community-connections,  for more episodes! 

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For todays episode we are joined by Christa Young RN, BSN, CHPN, Nurse Liaison with Hospice of Davidson County. She comes on to discus the different resources and levels of care for those who need extra help. This is episode is hosted by Emmalee Thomas and Cole Warner. Don't forget to visit our website: hospiceofdavidson.org/community-connections,  for more episodes!

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On this weeks' episode, we are joined by Lana Riemann,  M.D. MPH, the Chief Medical Officer with Hospice of Davidson County. She joins us to discuss some of the misconceptions people have surrounding hospice care. This episode is hosted by Emmalee Thomas and Cole Warner. If you have any ideas or want to reach out please email us at [email protected]

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This episode is an introduction to the new podcast presented by Hospice of Davidson County. Check back here for a new episode every other week!