Healthy Connections: A podcast for Union County and Marysville Teens

This episode focuses on the School Navigator Program in Union County and how it can improve the mental health of students when they need help. 

The Guests:

-Mackenzie Marquis, Navigator Case Manager with Maryhaven

-Dale Jennings, Counselor at Navin and Mill Valley Elementary Schools in Marysville

-and joining us via Zoom, Missy Usher, Navigator Case Manager with Maryhaven

In this episode, we focus on teen leaders and related organizations that are enhancing community mental and emotional wellness. The panelists are: 

-Christina Kesterson, Union County Drug-Free Coalition and Leader of the Teen Prevention Leadership Academy

-Megan Vollrath, Senior at Marysville High School and Member of the Global Scholar Program

-Katie Krueger, Senior at Marysville High School, Global Scholar Program Participant, and Member of the Teen Prevention Leadership Academy

-Julia Nelson, from the Union County Prevention Awareness Support Services

In this episode, Pete and our guests share practical, positive tips and resources that can help brighten up the Christmas Season this year. 

The Guests:

-via Zoom, Beth Sanders, Founder and CEO of LifeBio

-Shawnna Sue Jordan, Communications Specialist with the Union Co. Health Department and Owner of Crooked Door Studio

-Katie Krueger, High School Student and Drug Free Coalition Member

-via Zoom, Sidney Seagraves, High School Student and Drug Free Coalition Member

What can be done to decrease teen vaping? Host Pete Emmons discusses this topic with Shawn Sech, Director of Health Promotion and Planning with the Union County Health Department; Heidi LoParo, Assistant Principal of Bunsold Middle School; and Rich Crabtree, Assistant Deputy Sheriff of Union County.   

Host Pete Emmons talks with a panel of experts about underage drinking, both in general and specifically this year during the pandemic. Those experts are Seargent Don McGlenn of the Marysville Ohio Police Department; Janae Mulvanie, School Navigator, Youth Case Manager, and AOD Counselor at Maryhaven; and Holly Zweizig, Associate Director of the Union County Mental Health and Recovery Board. 

On this episode, we focus on the misuse of medication. Host Pete Emmons talks with Co-owner of Dave's Pharmacy and Pharmacist Donna Burke, Marysville Fire Chief Jay Riley, and Deputy Sheriff Rich Crabtree about being careful with prescription drugs, the upcoming Drug Take Back Day, and more!

This is the first episode of the Empowering Teens to Live Healthy Drug-Free Lives podcast! Host Pete Emmons talks with Dr. Phil Atkins, Adham Schirg, Christina Kesterson, and Rachael Baxter about the difficulties facing teens during the COVID-19 crisis.

New podcast series from Union County Drug Free Coalition. Starting Sept 18th.  We will address parenting in the time of COVID, how to help your child stay connected.