Each weekend, Manny Munoz discussed important national topics with experts, newsmakers, and organization working to make a positive difference in communities across the country.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness and Fighting Wildfires
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month isn’t until September, but on June 28th Gilda Radner would’ve turned 79. Gilda’s Clubs nationwide are using the date to bring national attention to a disease that affects over 19,000 women every year in our country. Kristian White, Vice President of Gilda’s Club South Florida.
The saying is ‘It’s a Man’s World’ - but glass ceilings have been being shattered for generations, by groundbreaking women. Kelly Ramsey - author of: Wildfire Days: A Woman, a Hotshot Crew, and the Burning American West.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness and Fighting Wildfires
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month isn’t until September, but on June 28th Gilda Radner would’ve turned 79. Gilda’s Clubs nationwide are using the date to bring national attention to a disease that affects over 19,000 women every year in our country. Kristian White, Vice President of Gilda’s Club South Florida.
The saying is ‘It’s a Man’s World’ - but glass ceilings have been being shattered for generations, by groundbreaking women. Kelly Ramsey - author of: Wildfire Days: A Woman, a Hotshot Crew, and the Burning American West.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness and Fighting Wildfires
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month isn’t until September, but on June 28th Gild Radner would’ve turned 79. Gilda’s Clubs nationwide are using the date to bring national attention to a disease that affects over 19,000 women every year in our country. Kristian White, Vice President of Gilda’s Club South Florida.
The saying is ‘It’s a Man’s World’ - but glass ceilings have been being shattered for generations, by groundbreaking women. Kelly Ramsey - author of: Wildfire Days: A Woman, a Hotshot Crew, and the Burning American West.
iHeart Radio Communities June 28
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month isn’t until September, but on June 28th Gild Radner would’ve turned 79. Gilda’s Clubs nationwide are using the date to bring national attention to a disease that affects over 19,000 women every year in our country. Kristian White, Vice President of Gilda’s Club South Florida.
The saying is ‘It’s a Man’s World’ - but glass ceilings have been being shattered for generations, by groundbreaking women. Kelly Ramsey - author of: Wildfire Days: A Woman, a Hotshot Crew, and the Burning American West.
Internet Safety & Early Puberty
Our children and teens are increasingly being targeted by online predators wanting to exploit, abuse and sextort them. With June being Internet Safety Month, Manny Munoz discussed these things with former Florida State Senator Lauren Book a child-abuse survivor, advocate, and founder of the nonprofit Lauren’s Kids to educate families.
Kids these days are entering puberty earlier than they ever have. Why is it happening, what problems does it contribute to and what do parents need to know? Munoz spoke with Renowned Clinical Psychologist Dr. Sheryl Ziegler on the Early Onset of Puberty, What Parents Can Do to Help and Her New Book THE CRUCIAL YEARS
Father's Day Show on Heart & Mental Health for Dads
In the U.S., someone dies from heart disease every 33 seconds. Men face a higher risk, yet many are reluctant to see a doctor for regular screenings. Manny Munoz spoke with Dr. Jane Wilcox, associate chief of cardiology at Northwestern Medicine, about why Father’s Day is the perfect time to encourage dad to take care of his heart health.
AND, Men…Father’s deal with as many mental health issues as women do, some you might be surprised to hear bout. Manny spoke with Psychologist Dr. Daniel Singley, founder of the Center for Men’s Excellence about that and the stigma surrounding men asking for help.
The Power of Pets & Food Allergies
If you’re a dog person, only other dog people can relate to the relationships we have with our pets. To help explain it, Manny Munoz spoke with Mark Sutherland, Director and human in the film Abby’s List: A Dogumentary.
AND, roughly 10% of Americans have some sort of ‘life threatening’ food allergy. Millions of others live with other food allergies. Munoz discussed it with Dr. Sung Poblete, CEO of Food Allergy Research and Education.
National Gun Violence Awareness & Alzheimer Breakthroughs
June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month. Manny Munoz discussed that and our nation’s gun violence epidemic with Dr. Cassandra Crifasi, co-director of the Center for Gun Violence Solutions at Johns Hopkins University
AND, some of the greatest in medical breakthroughs these days are being made in Alzheimer's Disease....but, those breakthroughs dont happen without research. I spoke with Dr. Doris Molina-Henry is an Assistant Professor at the USC Keck School of Medicine Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute about the illness and her study.
Memorial Day & Osteoporosis Awareness & Information
For too many of us Memorial Day is about picnics, bar-b-ques or visits to the beach. The real purpose for the holiday is to honor and mourn the men and women who have died serving our nation in the Armed Forces. Lt. Gen. David Fridovich, a 37-year U.S. Army Veteran, joins Manny Munoz to discuss Memorial Day.
AND, May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month....., but do you even know what it is or whether it is preventable? Munoz spoke with Dr, Laila Tabatabai, a member of the Board of the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation
Mental Health & Hypertension
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Manny Munoz spoke with Dr. Ken Duckworth of the National Alliance on Mental Illness about that, the stigma surrounding mental illness in our country and his book, You Are Not Alone.
AND, 1 in 3 US Adults has Hypertension……High Blood pressure…….do you know what causes it? How to treat it? More importantly, how to prevent it? Dr. Clyde Yancy, Chief of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine at Northwestern University, answers those questions and more.