3.5 - Food, Friends, and Allergies: Finding Inclusion and Safety in College Dining

3.8 - Poverty, the Human Body and Community Partnership Solutions in the Caribbean

Childhood poverty has long-term consequences on the human mind and body, limiting individual potential. This episode looks at the scientific evidence of poverty's effect on the human body and how community partnerships can help reduce poverty in the context of the Caribbean islands. Credits: * Podington Bear (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/)

3.7 - Lifelong Learning, Lasting Connections

In this episode, Padma Gadepally explores how New Knowledge Adventures (NKA) and its dedicated community partners are empowering seniors in Idaho through lifelong learning and meaningful connections. By highlighting one example of successful community partnerships in senior care, this episode also invites listeners—especially those in Health Professions Education or community outreach—to consider how similar models of connection and collaboration can be applied across diverse populations and settings. Credits: * https://cetrain.isu.edu/nkatv/; * https://states.aarp.org/idaho/2024-new-knowledge-adventures-registration-opens-february-20; * https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/community-calendar-search/event/new-knowledge-adventures-spring-classes; * https://www.youtube.com/@newknowledgeadventuresofid1523 * Poddington Bear (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/)

3.6 - Medical Laboratory Scientists in the Community – Moving Beyond the Lab

Thao Vu explores how Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) can step beyond the lab to connect with the public. Through a conversation, we discuss about MLS professionals’ potential to engage through education, outreach, and community partnerships. Credits: * This episode features AI-generated voices using Elevenlabs.io * Podington Bear (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/) Acknowledgements: * Special thanks to the faculty and fellow classmates in the MPHE program at Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at ODU and our wonderful listeners!

3.5 - Food, Friends, and Allergies: Finding Inclusion and Safety in College Dining

Food allergies can make college dining a dangerous and isolating experience, but change is happening on campuses nationwide. This episode, created by Susan Stillman, shares the heartbreaking story of Avery Gilbert, whose fatal reaction in a campus dining hall underscores the urgent need for safer practices. We explore the landmark Lesley University case, which established food allergies as a disability under the ADA, and highlight how programs like FARECheck are helping schools create safer, more inclusive dining environments. From legal battles to leadership examples like Duke University, this conversation empowers students and families to advocate for allergy-safe campus dining.Credits: * Podington Bear (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/)

3.4 - Silenced Voices: A Discussion of Community Partnerships for Black Maternal Health

Leslee Jennings and Derek Daniels discuss experience with childbirth from the maternal and paternal aspects. We will also discuss ideas for community partnerships from a paternal perspective. Credits: * Podington Bear (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/) Acknowledgements: Thank you Derek Daniels!