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  • Check Your Health Podcast with University of Rochester Ep. 35

    Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, is

    joined by Corey Nichols-Hadeed, JD, and Jennifer West, PhD, Co-Directors of the Firearm

    Injury Prevention Program. Together, they will discuss the critical issue of firearm injury

    prevention. Did you know that firearm-related incidents are the leading cause of death among

    children in New York State and across the nation, as well as one of the top causes of injury-

    related deaths among adults? During this conversation, they will address common

    misconceptions about firearm injuries and provide strategies for preventing them. Additionally,

    they will share resources on safe firearm storage and other safety measures to help protect our

    communities.

    26 min
  • Cookie & Gerald Mcbride Talk about The His Movie the Rhytm

    Cookie sits down with Gerald McBride in the WDKX Podcast Studio to discuss his movie The Rhythm. The film tells the inspirational story of a young Black hockey player-turned-felon, who is sentenced to community service at a local rink, where he leads a misfit hockey team to victory in a sport and league that appear to be steeped in bigotry.  

    11 min
  • Love & Light Podcast Ep. 36

    Episode 36 of the Love & Light Podcast, titled "Fight the Power," features Lovely Warren and Willie Lightfoot discussing politics during the Donald Trump administration, the Super Bowl, economic boycotts, and the significance of Black history.

    31 min
  • Check Your Health Podcast with University of Rochester Ep. 34

    Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, sits down with Dr. Janice Huang, cardiologist with UR Medicine Cardiac Care, for a conversation on high blood pressure/hypertension.

    They will discuss what high blood pressure is, why it's important to address, its risks, symptoms, and treatment options.

    You'll also learn strategies for lowering your blood pressure and when you should have it checked.

    32 min
  • WUC with Common Ground Health

    Common Ground Health CEO Wade Norwood & Healthi Kids Parent Engagement Specialist Erick Stephens talk about Love from the Start campaign and how the Healthi Kids coalition is using it to increase public awareness about infant and early childhood mental health for children from birth to age 5.


    Healthi Kids launches campaign highlighting early relationships as key to healthy growth and development | Healthi Kids

    11 min
  • Check Your Health Podcast with University of Rochester Ep. 33

    Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, is joined by Dr. Rebecca Schallek, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Cardiology, to discuss the critical topic of Women’s Heart Health. Why is this so important?

    Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, with cardiovascular disease claiming the lives of one in five women in the U.S. In this conversation, you'll learn about common heart diseases, the signs and symptoms to watch for, and preventative steps you can take to reduce

    your risk.

    26 min

About WDKX

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Welcome to WDKX, where we keep your finger on the pulse of Rochester. Here you'll find a variety of podcasts from show extensions to community interviews and more!