Community D.C.

John Townsend (AAA Mid-Atlantic & Bernie Lucas (iHeart Radio) discuss how the pandemic changed driving habits, peak summer driving season, gas prices and Maryland HOT Lane updates for the Beltway, 270 & the American Legion Bridge.

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Hear about local volunteer opportunities for 55+, types of activities, benefits to organizations & volunteers and more, from Vida Mikalcius with RSYP (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program) of Northern Virginia. Info: www.volunteerfairfax.org and www.rsvpnova.org

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Travel is back, but vacations can bring out both the best and worst of family relationships and the post-pandemic transition adds potential complications. Clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post offers tips for navigating family travel. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com

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Hear about the difference between Alzheimer's and Dementia, Alzheimer's warning signs and preventative care in this conversation with Kate Rooper (President, National Capital chapter, Alzheimer's Association) and Jenni Chase (iHeart Radio). Info: www.alz.org

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Immigrants often need help adjusting to their new lives in America, especially if they are survivors of human trafficking or are seeking asylum from war-torn countries. Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area CEO Kristyn Peck explains to iHeart;s Bernie Lucas what her organization does to help. Info: www.lssnca.org

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The St. Jude Hospital slogan “Finding cures, saving children” sets the tone for this conversation about childhood cancer, new research and the hospital mission. Lisa Surprenant (St. Jude) also tells Bernie Lucas (iHeart) about their upcoming return to live events. Info: www.stjude.org

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We adapted to pattern changes & isolation, now we’re adapting to getting back to normal. Are there issues within couples, did we learn about connection? Clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post and iheart’s Bernie Lucas discuss these questions and others. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com

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Dr. Sarah Combs (Children’s National Hospital) and Michael Czarnecki (iHeart Radio) discuss children and COVID vaccinations, as well as other childhood medical issues. Info: www.childrensnational.org

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June is the 40th anniversary of identifying the virus later known as AIDS. Demetre Daskalakis (CDC) & Harold Phillips (HHS) talk with Jerry Houston (iHeart’s Pride Radio) about progress that’s been made, PrEP, the importance of HIV testing, a connection to Covid and more. Info: www.hiv.gov

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Grieving the death of a military loved one is especially tough around Memorial Day. Dr. Chantel Dooley, with TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Programs for Survivors), explains how her organization helps those grieving such a loss and she tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about her own loss. Info: www.taps.org and 800-959-TAPS

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