Community D.C.

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. Tammi and Mike Ginsburg, with the Maryland chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, discuss warning signs, what we should do, local support and the upcoming MD Out of the Darkness Walks. Info: www.afsp.org

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YMCA’s Welcoming Week is Sept. 13-22. YMCA’s Carson Henry tells iHeart’s Bernie Lucas what it is and outlines some specific local activities going on at various DMV locations. They also discuss immigrant fears and the YMCA mission. Info: www.ymcadc.org

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School shootings, large public events, political polarization and memories of 9/11 often result in fear and anxiety. Clinical psychologist Dr. Cynthia Post discusses this issue with iHeart’s Bernie Lucas and offers tips on reducing the anxiety. Info: www.cynthiapostphd.com

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We talk with Melissa Martin from Wilmington, NC, whose three dogs died within hours of playing near a neighborhood pond. The dogs died from exposure to toxic blue-green algae, which has been found in several ponds and lakes in the Washington, D.C. area. The toxic algae is also dangerous for humans.
More: https://wbig.iheart.com/featured/lisa-berigan/content/2019-08-12-lisas-animal-tales-beware-of-toxic-algae/

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You’ve seen the construction, now hear about the new public performance, rehearsal & classroom spaces next to Kennedy Center and get details about the September grand opening of The REACH. Katherine Planas & Simone Eccleston from Kennedy Center tell iHeart’s Bernie Lucas everything you want to know. Info: kennedy-center.org

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Erica Meier, Executive Director for Compassion Over Killing, tells us about DC VegFest, a free event at Nationals Park on Sunday, Aug. 11. There are live presentations, cooking demos, healthy-living panels, food samplings, and booths from dozens of local animal-welfare organizations. Info: www.DCVegFest.com and www.COK.net

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Background on gas prices, increasing car theft in the DMV, thinking ahead to the return of school zones and more, discussed by AAA Mid Atlantic’s John Townsend and iHeart Radio’s Bernie Lucas.

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How do you conduct effective workplace meetings that employees won’t hate? Employment consultant Mary Abbajay tells iHeart Radio’s Bernie Lucas how to design meetings & conference calls that are engaging & improve productivity. INFO: www.careerstonegroup.com

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You’re never too old to be fit. Hear about the Northern VA Senior Olympics, body & mind competition for ages 50 +. RSVP’s Rob Paine and NVSO Gold Medalist Nick Garito tell iHeart’s Bernie Lucas about the benefits of fitness & volunteering. Info: www.rsvpnova.org www.nvso.us and 703-403-5360

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Dr. Neal Barnard, President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, talks with iHeart’s Lisa Berigan about nutrition as medicine, ways to prevent, ease and reverse diseases including heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. They also discussed the latest NIH studies and the upcoming Nutrition in Medicine conference. Info: www.Pcrm.org

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