Eversource COVID Response – The Beardsley Zoo – Bridgeport Rescue Mission

Allergies & Heart Health – Veteran Angler Charters – Eversource Hurricane Preparedness

May 16, 2021 Uncategorized

So your sniffling, sneezing, got those itchy watery eyes, yes allergy season is in full bloom here across Connecticut, but could those allergy symptoms be masking COVID-19 - or impacting your cardiovascular health? We're going to tap Dr. Stephen Sinatra, a former state cardiology specialist, to discuss allergies, and how you might be able to tackle those symptoms naturally, while protecting your heart in the process.

Then, we're heading to the docks of West Haven to catch up with a trio from Veteran Angler Charters to talk about what this unique nonprofit is planning for 2021. If you know a vet who can use some comradery, or a boat captain who may want to provide some support to our veterans, stay tuned.

And as we wrap up National Hurricane Preparedness week - we all know power outages following bad storms are inevitable - but our top source at Eversource is here to explain how the energy utility is working hard to minimize possible storm damage to keep your lights on this hurricane season.

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Wheeler Health Services – TEACH Connecticut – Trust for America’s Health

May 24, 2020 Uncategorized

This installment of 'For the People' introduces the CEO of Wheeler discussing how this nonprofit is delivering an integrated approach to primary and behavioral health, education, and recovery - and the opening of Wheeler’s new, expanded Waterbury Family Health & Wellness Center.

Then we'll talk to a former North Branford and Connecticut Teacher of the Year about how she found a successful second career in teaching, and how she works with TEACH Connecticut to encourage others to do the same. She'll also share some advice on how to help keep students engaged during the COVID-19 pandemic.

And we'll close with a former CDC and Boston Health official and CEO of the Trust for America’s Health talking about Connecticut stats on alcohol, drug and suicide deaths, and why the coronavirus is expected to escalate all these destructive outcomes.

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USDA Game day Food Safety – Career Resources – Mattress Recycling Council

February 7, 2021 Uncategorized

This morning we're kicking off Super Bowl Sunday bright and early helping you avoid some of the most common issues that can turn game day into a nightmare because of foodborne illness. So we're bringing in a food expert from the US Dept of Agriculture to review some of the major things you need to know as you gear up for your game day feast.

Then - whether you are an employer looking for qualified and motivated workers, or someone who is looking for a job or maybe seeking to change careers - we've got the resource for you as we bring in the COO from Career Resources, which serves about half the state connecting people to jobs they need.

And we're closing reminding you about an important environmental practice that Connecticut helped make famous - I'm talking about mattress recycling. We'll connect with a spokesperson for the Mattress Recycling Council to talk about this important program, how easy it is to do, and the many ways recycling mattresses makes a positive difference to our communities and our planet.

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