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Welcome to WDKX, where we keep your finger on the pulse of Rochester. Here you'll find a variety of podcasts from show extensions to community interviews and more!
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Mental Health Matters, Dr. Stacy Killings explored how social media can contribute to increased stress and anxiety. She highlighted the pressure to constantly compare oneself to others, the addictive nature of scrolling, and the mental toll of online negativity. Dr. Killings emphasized the importance of setting boundaries and taking intentional bre…
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Join Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, for the final episode of Season II of Check Your Health. In this season recap, Dr. Nelms revisits key episodes covering important topics such as mental health—including Brighter Days Pediatric Mental Health Urgent Care and Virtual Mental Health Urgent Car…
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Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, is joined by Sarah Mangelsdorf, President of the University of Rochester, and David Linehan, CEO of the University of Rochester Medical Center. The trio discuss how the University is working with the community to improve health across Rochester and beyond. Fro…
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Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, sits down with Alex Laing, President and Artistic Director of Gateways Music Festival, Kate Sheeran Dean of the Eastman School of Music, and Kate Washington, Board Member of the Gateways Music Festival, to discuss the mission of the Gateways Music Festival and…
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In Episode 38 of the Love & Light Podcast, Lovely Warren and Willie Lightfoot discuss the local election process, comparing the procedures in Rochester and New York City for candidates seeking to get on the ballot. They break down key aspects of the local election system and share important information you need to know when it comes to voting and u…
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Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, will be joined by Zach Arnold, Senior Director of HR Operations, Jamila Smith, Assistant Director of Learning & Development/HR, and Phillip White-West, Registered Nurse at URMC, to discuss career opportunities at the University of Rochester. They will explore …
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Let’s Get L.I.T.: Say It Loud Guest: Camechia Johnson Titles: Published Author, Professor, Host/Founder of the Leslie N. Johnson Community Day Event, CEO of the Leslie N. Johnson Youth Foundation for ARTS, Advocate for Deter Drowsy Driving, and Reading Advocate Join host Cllanda Florence, an educator and doctoral student at the University of Roches…
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Episode 37 of the Love & Light Podcast hosts Lovely Warren and Willie Lightfoot engage in an insightful conversation about the power of courage and sportsmanship, both in the world of sports and in daily life. They dive into the importance of making life choices with integrity, overcoming challenges with grace, and learning valuable life lessons al…
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Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, will be joined by Dr. Michael Scharf, MD, Psychiatrist-in-Chief at Golisano Children’s Hospital, and Carrie Meeks, LMHC, Clinical Director, UR Medicine Mobile Crisis Team & Crisis Call Line, to discuss Virtual Health Urgent Care. They will explain when to choo…
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Episode 28: Let's Get L.I.T. - Understanding the Science of Reading Guest: Dr. Ingrid Hayes Title: Director of The National Literacy Professional Development Consortium Join Clianda Florence, educator and doctoral student at the University of Rochester, as she engages with Dr. Ingrid Hayes in this enlightening episode. Together, they explore the in…
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Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, is joined by Corey Nichols-Hadeed, JD, and Jennifer West, PhD, Co-Directors of the Firearm Injury Prevention Program. Together, they will discuss the critical issue of firearm injury prevention. Did you know that firearm-related incidents are the leading cause…
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Cookie sits down with Gerald McBride in the WDKX Podcast Studio to discuss his movie The Rhythm. The film tells the inspirational story of a young Black hockey player-turned-felon, who is sentenced to community service at a local rink, where he leads a misfit hockey team to victory in a sport and league that appear to be steeped in bigotry.…
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Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, sits down with Dr. Janice Huang, cardiologist with UR Medicine Cardiac Care, for a conversation on high blood pressure/hypertension. They will discuss what high blood pressure is, why it's important to address, its risks, symptoms, and treatment options. You'l…
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Common Ground Health CEO Wade Norwood & Healthi Kids Parent Engagement Specialist Erick Stephens talk about Love from the Start campaign and how the Healthi Kids coalition is using it to increase public awareness about infant and early childhood mental health for children from birth to age 5. Healthi Kids launches campaign highlighting early relati…
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Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, is joined by Dr. Rebecca Schallek, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Cardiology, to discuss the critical topic of Women’s Heart Health. Why is this so important? Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, with cardiovascul…
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Dr. Shaun Nelms, Vice President of Community Partnerships at the University of Rochester, is joined by Dr. Matthew Haynie, Assistant Professor of Pediatric Ophthalmology, to discuss children’s eye health. They will explore the importance of regular eye exams for children, common eye conditions in kids, and how Dr. Haynie's team supports vision scre…
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