Thriving Forward

Who doesn't love Dolly Parton?  Did you know she is not only one of the best American singer/songwriters, but also a huge advocate for early literacy?  Dr. Matthew Present, a 3rd year pediatrics resident at the University of Rochester Medical Center, has established a branch of her wildly successful Dolly Parton Imagination Libraries right here in Rochester.  Listen in as Sarah talks with him about how getting free books to kids can help improve reading skills and benefit the whole family.

To learn more or support the Rochester Imagination Library visit:
https://www.rochesterimaginationlibrary.org/

FB and IG: @ImaginationLibraryROC

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In this episode Sarah talks with Santos Jasmine Montanez from Ibero American Action League.  Ibero is a dual-language multi-service agency that uplifts, empowers, and advocates for Latinos and the underserved.  Santos is a Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator working with their Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Program. 

Resources mentioned during the episode: 
https://www.ibero.org/ 
Call 311 for any needs.
Find Ibero on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Call:  585-256-8900

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On this episode of the podcast we speak with Liza Savage-Katz. She has been teaching yoga and fitness since 2002 with students ranging in age from 2 to 92 (literally). 

Her company, KaleidoscopeME™ is an EDUtainment productions and software development company focused on the creation of movement, mindfulness, and social-emotional learning platforms for children. Liza co-created KaleidoscopeME™ with Leah Kalish, founder of Move-with-Me Yoga Adventures. Listen in to hear how passionate she is about this work and her love of helping people!

Website: https://kaleidoscopeme.org/

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In this episode Sarah interviews Jody Todd Manly, the Clinical Director of Mt. Hope Family Center.  Mt. Hope Family Center is a unique program that both provides direct clinical services and conducts research to help improve the lives of children and families who have experienced violence, abuse, neglect, or trauma.  Listen in and learn more!
For more information:
Website - https://www.psych.rochester.edu/MHFC/
TRANSFORM Research Center - http://thetransformcenter.org/ 
Call the Center at:  585-275-2991

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In this episode we meet with Dr. Jessica Shand. She is trained as a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist with a clinical interest is in the management of hematologic malignancies in children and young adults. We discuss her work in the mindfulness and mental health care space, provider burn out, and re-imagining medicine moving forward.

Website: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/26896397-jessica-c-shand

Twitter: @DrJessicaShand

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Dr. Stephen Cook is a physician trained in Adult Medicine and Pediatrics. His research focuses on how best to help children and families struggling with obesity. In addition to caring for children in the clinic at Strong Hospital, he also works for the NYS DOH Office of Medicaid, which has moved him into many different roles during the pandemic. Tune in to this episode to learn more about Dr. Cook and the amazing work he has done and continues to do for those in our area!

Twitter: @DrSteveCook

URMC Faculty Webpage: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/23145160-stephen-r-cook

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In this episode Sarah talks with Cara Rager, the Manager of Educational Training and Family Engagement at WXXI Public Broadcasting.  They discuss how WXXI partners with parents and the community to help kids learn in so many more ways than just providing high quality children's television programming. 

To learn more, visit the WXXI website
Or head to Facebook or Instagram: @WXXIKids and @WXXIEducation

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Quajay Donnell is a Rochester, NY based photographer and writer with a passion for public art and capturing his community. His work has been published in Departures Magazine, The Washington Post, CITY (Rochester, NY), The Democrat and Chronicle (Rochester, NY), 585 Magazine (Rochester, NY), The Waterbury Observer (Waterbury, CT) and seen on WXXI (Rochester, NY). Quajay is a WALL\THERAPY crew photographer, and the recipient of the 2020 George Eastman Museum Award for the Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s 30th Annual Members Exhibition. He has two photographs on exhibit currently at the Memorial Art Gallery.

Website: https://www.quajay.com/about.html

Wall Therapy: http://www.wall-therapy.com/murals/wallmaps/

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The Coffee Connection empowers women on their journey to sustainable recovery from addiction by providing training, jobs, and support, all while being one of Rochester's premiere coffee roasters.  In this episode Sarah talks with Joy Bergfalk, the Executive Director of The Coffee Connection and Project Empower.

To learn more, visit:
www.ourcoffeeconnection.org

To contact Joy or The Coffee Connection, email:
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Find The Coffee Connection on Facebook or Instagram:
@ourcoffeeconnection

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In this special episode, it’s all about the kids!  The Pfizer COVID vaccine just got approved for kids 5 and older and doctors and kids right here in Rochester helped make that happen.  Special guest host 10-year-old Lily interviews Dr. Jennifer Nayak, a Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist at the University of Rochester Medical Center, about running this study site and how the vaccine works.  Then we hear from some superhero kids who are participating in the study about their experience and what they want kids and their parents to know about the vaccine.

For more info on the COVID-19 vaccine, check out these resources:

https://www.aap.org/

https://www.cdc.gov/

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