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Connections: Discussing mental health first aid for victims of racial trauma and gun violence

We discuss a new partnership that offers mental health intervention services for Black and Brown victims of racial trauma and gun violence. It's a...
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Wed, 06/02/2021 - 10:27am
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Connections: "FLX Teens are Alright"

A 2019 report from ROC the Future showed that only five out of 10 kids in the City of Rochester felt like they mattered to people in the community....
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Thu, 05/27/2021 - 10:38am
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Connections: Discussing disparities in Black maternal health and how to eliminate them

According to the New York State Health Foundation in 2018, Black women are 2.3 times more likely than white women to experience potentially life...
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Thu, 04/29/2021 - 10:37am
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Connections: How should companies respond to mental health concerns in the workplace?

We discuss mental health in the workplace — both now and in the post-pandemic world. How should companies identify, understand, and respond to mental...
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Tue, 04/27/2021 - 10:22am
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Monroe County COVID-19 data: 205 new cases, 1 new death

The latest data on COVID-19 in Monroe County released Mondays shows 205 new cases and one new death. The seven-day rolling average of new cases is 255...
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Mon, 04/12/2021 - 1:55pm
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Is it allergies or is it COVID-19?

April usually brings spring showers, flowers, and allergies. When the weather began to change about two weeks ago, Shonta McFayden thought she was...
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Wed, 04/07/2021 - 12:56pm
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Connections: Discussing post-pandemic practices to reduce illness

New data shows a decline in child and adult illnesses in almost all categories. The declines have been driven by masking and other pandemic-related...
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Tue, 04/06/2021 - 10:16am
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Connections: How communication can be more effective in regard to weight and personal health

During a discussion about Body Mass Index, or BMI, Connections listeners reached out to describe their own experiences with weight shaming. Some of...
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Fri, 04/02/2021 - 10:19am
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Nursing home visitation bill is called a Catch-22 by staff

On Monday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill to allow two or more designated family members to visit their loved ones in nursing home facilities. The bill...
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Tue, 03/30/2021 - 2:22pm
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County leaders glad to see COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expanded to younger people

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that the state will expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to residents age 30 and older on Tuesday and to residents age...
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Tue, 03/30/2021 - 6:55am
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