WICC The Voice of Connecticut

WICC The Voice of Connecticut

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WICC The Voice of Connecticut episodes

  • Melissa in the Morning: Sickle Cell Disease
    1. Sickle cell disease affects millions of people throughout the world. Dr. F. Bernadette West of the American Red Cross talked about the disease and the need for blood supply. ((00:10))
    2. The national 9-8-8 hotline rolled out over the summer time for people in need of mental health support. We spoke with a public safety dispatcher about the shift in emergency calls since the new number was introduced. ((09:06))
    3. There's been some chatter about updating two vacant historic theaters. Dan Onofrio of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council weighed in on the conversation and what the future could hold for these two venues. ((22:04))
    4. Science You May Not Know: a T-Rex jaw in relation to their eye socket size and shape. ((30:27))
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      39 min
    7. Melissa in the Morning: Reality Check on Postpartum
      1. 1 in 7 mothers struggle with postpartum and there's increase in mental health needs since the pandemic. Therapist, Melissa Fairhurst, spoke to us about the latest statistics and what can be done to help. To connect with Melissa -- search Melissa Fairhurst on psychologytoday.com ((00:10))
      2. Nearly 2 in 5 American college graduates have major regrets. That is, they regret their major. Career strategist, Julie Bauke, shares what students and their parents can do to avoid regret. ((11:50))
      3. Everyone knows someone with cancer – whether it’s a friend, family member, or our own stories of survival. Cancer survivors and caregivers from Connecticut are meeting with lawmakers to advocate for more funding for cancer research. We spoke with for American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network about the call and how much money they need. ((26:08))

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      34 min
    12. Melissa in the Morning: Drug Teaching
      1. After the D.A.R.E. program dissolved in Connecticut, some districts created their own programs. In Fairfield, they made SHAPE that teaches drug and alcohol dangers to fifth and sixth graders. Gary MacNamara was the former chief and part of the rollout process. He told us how it works and why it's effective. ((00:10))
      2. September is Suicide Awareness Month and we spoke with Chair of Psychiatry, Dr. Andre Newfield, about resources available to people struggling with mental illness. ((12:55))
      3. Over the counter hearing aids are expected to be available next month. We spoke with the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare about what you need to know and the quality of these hearing aids. ((20:23))
      4. What are marriage moments? Bob Donovan, our marriage consultant, shares what they are and why you need to pay attention to your marital environment to get them. ((29:02))
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        38 min

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      A heritage radio station covering Bridgeport and greater Fairfield County. This podcast focuses on the communities, people and news for your neighborhood.

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