The Coalition 936: Coming Together for a Better Community

Episode 16 - Recovery Month: Suzy Childers

September was Recovery Month and J.P. Heath chats with a member of The Coalition's Board of Directors, Suzy Childers. Suzy is the Director of Marketing for Security & Guaranty Abstract Company in Lufkin. She discusses how addiction gripped her family in the past, how they fought through it, and the hope on the other side of recovery from addiction. Do you or someone you know want to quit smoking? For information on The Coalition's Project Quit click here. [https://www.angelinacoalition.org/quit-for-good] The Coalition is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit in Lufkin, Texas, that serves Angelina County and beyond. The Coalition on Facebook   [https://www.facebook.com/thecoalition936/]

Episode 15 - Kim Simmons, Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council

Kim Simmons is the Director of Prevention at the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas. In episode 15 of The Coalition 936 Podcast: Coming Together for a Better Community, Kim and J.P. discuss back-to-school tips for parents about alcohol, drugs, and e-cigarettes awareness. Kim goes into detail about the rise of alcohol use during COVID-19 and good conversation starters for your student.  They also discuss the Hidden in Plain Sight demonstration and her unique view of the Drug-Free All Star program.  Episode sponsors are CHI St. Luke's Hospital & Regional Physical Therapy.  Do you or someone you know want to quit smoking? For information on The Coalition's Project Quit click here. [https://www.angelinacoalition.org/quit-for-good] Would your school district like a training for the Catch My Breath E-Cig Curriculum? The Coalition can help! Call us at 936-634-9308.  The Coalition is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit in Lufkin, Texas, that serves Angelina County and beyond. The Coalition on Facebook   [https://www.facebook.com/thecoalition936/]

Episode 14 - Judge Paul White - 159th District Court

Judge Paul White has presided over The 159th District Court in Angelina County since 2001. He also serves on the Board of Directors for The Coalition. In Episode 14 of The Coalition 936 Podcast Judge White and J.P. Heath of The Coalition discuss: - His duties for the court and with the Board of Directors. - The benefits of the drug court he runs and the drop in recidivism. - Some of the recent drug trends in the area - Why prevention is so important. - What our community can do better to service our area. Do you or someone you know want to quit smoking? For information on The Coalition's Project Quit click here. [https://www.angelinacoalition.org/quit-for-good] Would your school district like a training for the Catch My Breath E-Cig Curriculum? The Coalition can help! Call us at 936-634-9308.  The Coalition is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit in Lufkin, Texas, that serves Angelina County and beyond. The Coalition on Facebook   [https://www.facebook.com/thecoalition936/]

Episode 13 - Dr. Sid Roberts, CHI St. Luke's Health Memorial Hospital

Episode 13 of The Coalition 936 Podcast features Dr. Sid Roberts from CHI St. Luke's Hospital in Lufkin. Dr. Roberts is a radiation oncologist at the Temple Cancer Center at CHI, which is a platinum sponsor The Coalition. Dr. Roberts and J.P. Heath discuss the mission of CHI, the major health disparities in the Texas Forest Country, and the impact that tobacco has on the cancer patients he sees. This episode is also sponsored by The Bettye & Murphy George Foundation, a gold sponsor. And Higginbotham Insurance is a bronze sponsor. Thank you to Mike Davis and his team for their support. Do you or someone you know want to quit smoking? For information on The Coalition's Project Quit click here. [https://www.angelinacoalition.org/quit-for-good] Would your school district like a training for the Catch My Breath E-Cig Curriculum? The Coalition can help! Call us at 936-634-9308.  The Coalition is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit in Lufkin, Texas, that serves Angelina County and beyond. The Coalition on Facebook   [https://www.facebook.com/thecoalition936/]

Episode 12 - Madilyn & Emma - Drug-Free All Stars

Episode 12 of The Coalition 936 Podcast features Emma & Madilyn with the Drug-Free All Stars. They discuss what it's been like being an All Star and what they enjoy most about being involved. They discuss taking part in Project Sticker Shock and teaching some lessons at the Boys & Girls Club. Both agree they like spreading the drug-free message and share their motivations and what they plan on doing after graduation. Do you or someone you know want to quit smoking? For information on The Coalition's Project Quit click here. [https://www.angelinacoalition.org/quit-for-good] Would your school district like a training for the Catch My Breath E-Cig Curriculum? The Coalition can help! Call us at 936-634-9308.  The Coalition is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit in Lufkin, Texas, that serves Angelina County and beyond. The Coalition on Facebook   [https://www.facebook.com/thecoalition936/]