We hosted Louisiana State Representative Dustin Miller where he discussed Governor Jeff Landry's new policy: Everything, Everywhere, All at Once. Representative Miller serves as the Chair of the Louisiana House Health and Welfare Committee. 

On this episode, Dr Shonda Garner Brooks, talks about what to put in your basic disaster supply kit in face of climate-related emergencies that arise anywhere, anytime. Family Strong Foundation wants to help to safeguard your family by preparing in advance a disaster plan you can follow no matter where or when action may be needed. After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water, and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.

Food waste worldwide is an alarming issue. That is why on the last Wednesday in April, Stop Food Waste Day raises awareness of the growing concern of food waste.

According to the USDA, Americans waste between 30-40 percent of the food supply. That is near or more than the worldwide estimate of 1/3 of the world’s consumable waste. Additionally, food waste occurs for many reasons all along the food chain.

On this episode, Debra Feller, an RN working for the Bureau of Family Health as the Maternal & Child Health Coordinator for Region 4. She will be educating us about Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and what we can do to help prevent infant deaths in our community,

On this episode, Cindy Harrison, Senior Project Manager with UnitedHealthcare Children's Fund which was started in 1999 to help families bridge the gap between what their commercial medical insurance provider will pay. Since, their inception the fund has awarded over 26,000 grants in excess of $56 million dollars.

On this episode, Charles "Charlie" Hunter, Jr the Chief Investigator at the Calcasieu Parish Coroner's Office in Lake Charles, LA talks about a program they started that dramatically decreased their infant mortality. This show tells how a state that is 48th out 50th for infant mortality can greatly improve preventable death in babies by providing them a SAFE SLEEP SPACE.

Dr. Tina Stefanski, Medical Director of the Office of Public Health in Acadiana, joines Dr. Shonda to discuss the current COVID-19 situation in the region.  Dr. Stefanski oversees the seven parish region of Acadiana for the Department of Health in all matters relating to maintaining and protecting the health of our citizens. 

On this episode of the Twilight Call, Mr. Taylor Martin is back to talk about the medicinal benefits of mushrooms and not just the psychedelic ones. He tells us where we can purchase our mushrooms. He also gave detailed steps to growing your own mushrooms. Dr. Shonda explains Holistic health and clears up myths surrounding this type of medical treatment.

 A copy of the recording from University of Louisiana at Lafayette's educational interns initial meeting with their university supervisor.