Meet an environmental sanitarian from Meriden – who plays a role in the state’s Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program residents identifying and helping folks understand and eliminate dangers posed by lead – which is especially risky to children.

Then we’ll hear another story of tragedy overcome by inspiration with the founder of A Promise to Jordan – a statewide nonprofit honoring a victim of the opioid epidemic aimed at eliminating the stigma of addiction, assisting people in accessing quality care, and giving hope that recovery is possible to those struggling with addiction.

Then we will circle back with Dr. Dana Wade and Monitor My Health – working to delay or prevent obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart attack, and stroke with a CDC-recognized evidence-based lifestyle change program he is delivering to thousands in greater Bridgeport and beyond for low and often no cost.