Every Sunday morning over 36,000 households tune in to "New York Viewpoint," "New Jersey Viewpoint," and "Long Island Viewpoint." The programs highlight the community and cultural efforts that enrich the quality of life in our neighborhoods.
These weekly round-table discussions are hosted by Eyewitness News anchor Ken Rosato. Viewpoint airs at 5:30am on Sunday morning.
This week on New Jersey Viewpoint: February 26, 2017
Today we bring you Connections, a new program that provides one-on-one, long term mentoring to boys aged 15 to 25 helping them transition into independent living. We also have a Morristown resident who has authored a new book that deals with the issues involved in raising a transgender child.
But first, over the past few decades, there's been a dramatic increase in peanut allergies. It's estimated that up to 3% of infants and young children in the US are affected. Finally there are new updated guidelines on preventing peanut allergies & the wait is over for parents who want to know, how and when to introduce peanut-containing foods to their infants.
Please join me in welcoming Dr. Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn, a Pediatrician and Researcher, at Mount Sinai's Jaffe Food Allergy Institute.
Segment One: Peanut Allergies
ANNA NOWAK-WEGRZYN, MD
Pediatrician & Allergist, Mt. Sinai Jaffe Allergy Institute
Icahn.mssm.edu/research/jaffe
Mt. Sinai Jaffe Food Allergy Institute
Segment Two: Connections, Children's Village
ANDREW WARREN
Connections Mentor
YORIEL "PETEY" AMPARO
Connections Mentee
ChildrensVillage.org/Connections
914-693-0600, #1750
ABC7NY.com/Viewpoint
Segment Three: Raising a Transgender Child
LEE SCHUBERT
Author, "Woman Incognito"
TranscenderLee.com
Transcender Lee, LLC
TransEquality.org
Nat. Center for Transgender Equality
PFLAG.org
202-467-8180
WPATH.org
World Prof. Assoc. for Transgender Health
October 16, 2016
Today we bring you some information on strokes and how ambulances are able to speed up the treatment process. We also have with us some lawyers with good advice on medical malpractice and how to protect yourself.
But first, according to the CDC, the rate of autism is steadily increasing, and in New Jersey they estimate that approximately 2% or more of children, from birth to 21 years of age, have Autism Spectrum Disorder. Experts emphasize the importance of early intervention.
Joining us in the studio are Dr. Rosa Marie Merola, the Chief of Developmental Pediatrics at Saint Peter's University Hospital, Cheryl Santos, mother of a child who was diagnosed with Autism at a very early age, and her son, Dylan Santos, who is attending College & competed this summer in the Special Olympics.
Segment One: Autism & Development
ROSA MARIE MEROLA, MD.
Pediatrician, Saint Peter's University Hospital
CHERYL SANTOS
Mother of Dylan Santos
DYLAN SANTOS
Student, The College of NJ (TCNJ)
SaintPetersHCS.com
Saint Peter's Healthcare System
732-745-8600
Saint Peter's Healthcare System
Segment Two: Strokes & Ambulance Care
JOHN HALPERIN, MD
Chair, Neurosciences, Overlook Med. Center
DAVID PETERSEN
Clinical Manager, Atlantic Ambulance
AtlanticHealth.org/Stroke
800-247-9580
ABC7NY.com/Viewpoint
Segment Three: Medical Malpractice
ARMAND LEONE, JR., MD, Esq.
Founding Partner, Britcher Leone, LLC
E. DREW BRITCHER, Esq.
Founding Partner, Britcher Leone, LLC
MedMalNJ.com
Britcher Leone, LLC
866-713-1795
Britcher Leone, LLC
May 29, 2016
Today we bring you an Educational Initiative, called "With Math I Can" and it's having a good impact on students in Edison Schools. We also bring you some important information on Tourette Syndrome, which affects 1 in 100 school-age children, with an estimated 20,000 kids in New Jersey alone.
But first, we bring you Celebrate the Children, also known as CTC. It is a state-approved private school located in Denville, and it serves a diverse range of students with autism, and other challenges in relating and communicating. The students range in age from 3 to 21.
Joining us in the studio from Celebrate the Children are Monica Osgood, the Co-Founder and, Cuong Doe, the Retired Board Chair. Also with them is Dr. Serena Wieder, Clinical Director of the Profectum Foundation.
Segment One: Celebrate the Children
MONICA G. OSGOOD
Co-Founder, Celebrate the Children
CUONG DO
Retired Board Chair, CTC
SERENA WIEDER, Ph.D.
Clinical Dir., Profectum Foundation
CelebrateTheChildren.org
Celebrate the Children (CTC)
973-989-4033
Celebrate the Children (CTC)
Profectum Foundation for Info on DIR & training opportunities
Profectum.org
973-348-9462
Identifor.com
Identifor
Segment Two: With Math I Can (Edison)
MEERA VAIDYANATHAN
Dir. Curriculum Prod., Amazon K-12 Educ.
TARA BEAMS
Asst. Supt., Curriculum, PK-5, Edison Dist.
VICTORIA RUANE
5th Grade Teacher, Lincoln Elementary
WithMathIcan.org
With Math I Can
With Math I Can
@WithMathICan
ABC7NY.com/Viewpoint
Segment Three: Tourette Syndrome
TIM KOWALSKI
Board Member, NJCTS
TESS KOWALSKI
Youth Advocate, NJCTS
JOHN MILLER
Pres. & CEO, Tourette Assoc. of America
NJCTS.org
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome (NJCTS)
908-575-7350
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome (NJCTS)
#StandWithTheGreaTS
Tourette.org
Tourette Association of America
888-4-TOURET (868 738)
Tourette Association of America
#Rally4Tourette
January 10, 2016
Today we bring you an inspiring new book that will give parents and educators some food for thought especially on the value of mentoring. We also will have with us an expert with some safety tips on travel whether you plan to go abroad or stay domestic.
But first, we bring you some new information on alcohol addiction. A recent study by JAMA Psychiatry shows that although a third of Americans suffer from some type of alcohol abuse, but only 20% seek treatment.
Joining us in the studio from Summit Behavioral Health are, Dr. William Stanley, the Medical Director, Jim Kane, their CEO and Maria Ulmer, Executive Director of Clinical Services.
Segment One
WILLIAM STANLEY, MD
Med. Dir., Summit Behavioral Health
JIM KANE
CEO, Summit Behavioral Health
MARIA ULMER
Exec. Dir., Clinical Services
SummitHelps.com
Summit Behavioral Health
855-855-9199
Summit Behavioral Health
Segment Two
VAUGHN L. MCKOY, JD,MBA
Co-Founder & CEO, The McKoy Group
MARNIE G. MCKOY
Educ. Administrator & Co-Author
KATRINA WADE
Middle School Teacher
VaughnMckoy.com
Playing Up: Coaches Playbook
TheMcKoyGroupLLC
@Vaughn McKoy
ABC7NY/Viewpoint
Segment Three
E. DREW BRITCHER, Esq.
Partner, Britcher, Leone & Roth
BLRlaw.com
Britcher, Leone & Roth
201-444-1644
Britcher, Leone & Roth
November 29, 2015
Today we bring you the story of a young mother and son who went through their cancer battle together and she's written a book all about it. We also have with us an educational initiative called Kids CoLab that is innovative and fascinating.
But first, did you know that every 3 minutes someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer. 70% of patients don't have a match in their family, so they depend on "Be The Match" which is operated by the National Marrow Donor Program. A marrow or cord blood transplant can be a life-saving treatment for more than 70 different diseases, including leukemia, lymphoma and sickle cell disease.
Joining us today from Be the Match is Jiro Okochi, who is the Board Chair, and a donor but more importantly, father of Finn Okochi, who received his bone marrow transplant a few years ago.
Segment One: Be the Match
JIRO OKOCHI
Board Chair, Be The Match
JIRO OKOCHI
Donor & father of Transplant recipient
BeTheMatch.org
Be The Match
800-MARROW-2 (627-7792)
Be The Match
Segment Two: Two of a Kind Book
GERI PAYAWAL SHEPARD
Author, Two of a Kind, The Story of How....
GERI PAYAWAL SHEPARD
Breast Cancer Survivor
Two of a Kind: The story of how....
Two of a Kind: The story of how....
Amazon.com
ABC7NY.com/Viewpoint
Segment Three: Kids Co-Lab
ROBIN DUFFY
Dir., Academic & Product Research, Pearson
OLIVIA COLLUCCI
7th grader, Kids CoLab Team
CHRISTINA COLLUCCI
Mother of Olivia Collucci
Pearson.com
Pearson
ResearchNetwork.pearson.com/kidscolab
Kids CoLab, Pearson
November 22, 2015
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation just honored 21 Hispanic high school students in our area for numerous achievements, but perhaps most importantly: their leadership in the classroom and community.
The award recipients will receive grants for their education. We'll talk to two of these young leaders in a few minutes.
But first, the proposal to offer driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants in New Jersey is moving forward. The state assembly's homeland security committee voted 3-2 along party lines to approve the measure last week.
Hundreds of supporters marched to the New Jersey statehouse in hopes the proposed the legislation will soon become the law.
Advocates say the measure promotes safety by encouraging people to purchase auto insurance. They claim it will contribute to the state's economy, but there is strong opposition as well.
Governor Chris Christie has vowed to veto this bill. To talk further about the proposed legislation is New Jersey Assemblywoman Annette Quijano and Udi Ofer, executive director ACLU of New Jersey.
Segment One: Be the Match
JIRO OKOCHI
Board Chair, Be The Match
JIRO OKOCHI
Donor & father of Transplant recipient
BeTheMatch.org
Be The Match
800-MARROW-2 (627-7792)
Be The Match
Segment Two: Two of a Kind Book
GERI PAYAWAL SHEPARD
Author, Two of a Kind, The Story of How....
GERI PAYAWAL SHEPARD
Breast Cancer Survivor
Two of a Kind: The story of how....
Two of a Kind: The story of how....
Amazon.com
ABC7NY.com/Viewpoint
Segment Three: Kids Co-Lab
ROBIN DUFFY
Dir., Academic & Product Research, Pearson
OLIVIA COLLUCCI
7th grader, Kids CoLab Team
CHRISTINA COLLUCCI
Mother of Olivia Collucci
Pearson.com
Pearson
ResearchNetwork.pearson.com/kidscolab
Kids CoLab, Pearson
September 6, 2015
Today we bring you some important information on health issues faced by men, with an additional focus on male veterans. We also have an expert with us on cyber security and what you need to do if you are hacked.
But first, we begin with the issue of palliative care which helps those who are suffering with serious illnesses and creates a focus on relieving suffering and improving quality of life for patients. Palliative care reduces long lengths of stay in hospitals at enormous cost and the high utilization of critical care.
Joining us in the studio are Kristina Thomson, Senior Director for Hospital Systems at the American Cancer Society of NY & NJ,
And, Dr. Susan Bauman, from the Hunterdon Medical Center and Hospice.
Segment One: Palliative Care ACS
Ken intros topic and guests:
KRISTINA THOMSON
American Cancer Society
SUSAN BAUMAN, MD
Palliative Care, Hunterdon Healthcare
Cancer.org
American Cancer Society
800-227-2345
American Cancer Society
ACScan.org
ACS Cancer Action Network
HunterdonHealthCare.org
Hunterdon Healthcare
908-788-6100
Hunterdon Healthcare
Segment Two: Men's Health - St. Peters
PETER FISH, MD
Saint Peter's University Hospital
SaintPetersHCS.com
Saint Peter's Healthcare System
732-745-8600
Saint Peter's Healthcare System
abc7ny.com/Viewpoint
Segment Three: Cyber Security
PAUL OSTER
CEO, Better Qualified
BetterQualified.com
Better Qualified
888-533-8138
Better Qualified
August 23, 2015
Today we bring you an inspiring new book that will give parents and educators some food for thought especially on the value of mentoring. We also will have with us an expert with some safety tips on travel whether you plan to go abroad or stay domestic.
But first, we bring you some new information on alcohol addiction. A recent study by JAMA Psychiatry shows that although a third of Americans suffer from some type of alcohol abuse, but only 20% seek treatment.
Joining us in the studio from Summit Behavioral Health are, Dr. William Stanley, the Medical Director, Jim Kane, their CEO, and Maria Ulmer, Executive Director of Clinical Services.
Segment One:
WILLIAM STANLEY, MD
Med. Dir., Summit Behavioral Health
JIM KANE
CEO, Summit Behavioral Health
MARIA ULMER
Exec. Dir., Clinical Services
SummitHelps.com
Summit Behavioral Health
855-855-9199
Summit Behavioral Health
Segment Two:
VAUGHN L. MCKOY, JD,MBA
Co-Founder & CEO, The McKoy Group
MARNIE G. MCKOY
Educ. Administrator & Co-Author
KATRINA WADE
Middle School Teacher
VaughnMckoy.com
Playing Up: Coaches Playbook
TheMcKoyGroupLLC
@Vaughn McKoy
ABC7NY/Viewpoint
Segment Three:
E. DREW BRITCHER, Esq.
Partner, Britcher, Leone & Roth
BLRlaw.com
Britcher, Leone & Roth
201-444-1644
Britcher, Leone & Roth
June 14, 2015
Today we will have with us an expert who can address the latest Measles epidemic and everything you need to know about vaccinations. We also have a fascinating new App, that has been developed in collaboration with Heifer International, and it helps children learn about finances while also teaching them the value of giving.
But first, we begin with the story of a biologist who works in an oncology-focused diagnostics company called "Cancer Genetics" in Rutherford. For years she focused on personalizing cancer diagnosis through genomic testing. Ironically, in 2010 she herself was diagnosed with a common form of Lymphoma.
Joining us in the studio from Cancer Genetics, or C.G.I. are,
Dr. Jane Houldsworth, who is their VP of Research & Development,
And her colleague Deniliz (Deni-Lease) Rodriguez, who is a Molecular Technologist & was also diagnosed with Kidney Cancer this past October.
Segment One: Lymphoma & Cancer Genetics
JANE HOULDSWORTH, PH.D.
VP Research & Develop., Cancer Genetics
DENILIZ RODRIGUEZ, M.Sc.
Molecular Technologist, Cancer Genetics
CancerGenetics.com
Cancer Genetics
201-528-9187
Cancer Genetics
Segment Two: Measles & vaccines
PETER WENGER, M.D.
Pediatric Infectious Disease, St. Peter's
SaintPetersHCS.com
Saint Peter's Healthcare System
732-745-8600
Saint Peter's Healthcare System
7online.com/Viewpoint
Segment Three: Financial Literacy for Kids
NEALE GODFREY
Chair., Green$treets Commons, Inc.
Heifer.org
Heifer International
GreenStreets: Heifer International
GreenStreets: Heifer APP
GreenStreetCommons.com
Green$treetCommons
Neale@ChildrensFinancialNetwork.com
Neale Godfrey
908-879-8898
Neale Godfrey
June 7, 2015
Today we bring you some important information on health issues faced by men, with an additional focus on male veterans. We also have an expert with us on cyber security and what you need to do if you are hacked.
But first, we begin with the issue of palliative care which helps those who are suffering with serious illnesses and creates a focus on relieving suffering and improving quality of life for patients. Palliative care reduces long lengths of stay in hospitals at enormous cost and the high utilization of critical care.
Joining us in the studio are Kristina Thomson, Senior Director for Hospital Systems at the American Cancer Society of NY & NJ,
And, Dr. Susan Bauman, from the Hunterdon Medical Center and Hospice.
Segment One: Palliative Care ACS
KRISTINA THOMSON
American Cancer Society
SUSAN BAUMAN, MD
Palliative Care, Hunterdon Healthcare
Cancer.org
American Cancer Society
800-227-2345
American Cancer Society
ACScan.org
ACS Cancer Action Network
HunterdonHealthCare.org
Hunterdon Healthcare
908-788-6100
Hunterdon Healthcare
Segment Two: Men's Health - St. Peters
PETER FISH, MD
Saint Peter's University Hospital
SaintPetersHCS.com
Saint Peter's Healthcare System
732-745-8600
Saint Peter's Healthcare System
7online.com/Viewpoint
Segment Three: Cyber Security
PAUL OSTER
CEO, Better Qualified
BetterQualified.com
Better Qualified
888-533-8138
Better Qualified
April 26, 2015
Today we will have with us an expert who can address the latest Measles epidemic and everything you need to know about vaccinations. We also have a fascinating new App, that has been developed in collaboration with Heifer International, and it helps children learn about finances while also teaching them the value of giving.
But first, we begin with the story of a biologist who works in an oncology-focused diagnostics company called "Cancer Genetics" in Rutherford. For years she focused on personalizing cancer diagnosis through genomic testing. Ironically, in 2010 she herself was diagnosed with a common form of Lymphoma.
Joining us in the studio from Cancer Genetics, or C.G.I. are,
Dr. Jane Houldsworth, who is their VP of Research & Development,
And her colleague Deniliz Rodriguez, who is a Molecular Technologist & was also diagnosed with Kidney Cancer this past October.
Segment One: Lymphoma & Cancer Genetics
JANE HOULDSWORTH, PH.D.
VP Research & Develop., Cancer Genetics
DENILIZ RODRIGUEZ, M.Sc.
Molecular Technologist, Cancer Genetics
CancerGenetics.com
Cancer Genetics
201-528-9187
Cancer Genetics
Segment Two: Measles & vaccines
PETER WENGER, M.D.
Pediatric Infectious Disease, St. Peter's
SaintPetersHCS.com
Saint Peter's Healthcare System
732-745-8600
Saint Peter's Healthcare System
7online.com/Viewpoint
Segment Three: Financial Literacy for Kids
NEALE GODFREY
Chair., Green$treets Commons, Inc.
Heifer.org
Heifer International
GreenStreets: Heifer International
GreenStreets: Heifer APP
GreenStreetCommons.com
Green$treetCommons
Neale@ChildrensFinancialNetwork.com
Neale Godfrey
908-879-8898
Neale Godfrey
March 15, 2015
Today we will have with us an expert who can address the latest Measles epidemic and everything you need to know about vaccinations. We also have a fascinating new App, that has been developed in collaboration with Heifer International, and it helps children learn about finances while also teaching them the value of giving.
But first, we begin with the story of a biologist who works in an oncology-focused diagnostics company called "Cancer Genetics" in Rutherford. For years she focused on personalizing cancer diagnosis through genomic testing. Ironically, in 2010 she herself was diagnosed with a common form of Lymphoma.
Joining us in the studio from Cancer Genetics, or C.G.I. are, Dr. Jane Houldsworth, who is their VP of Research & Development,
and her colleague Deniliz Rodriguez, who is a Molecular Technologist & was also diagnosed with Kidney Cancer this past October.
Segment One: Lymphoma & Cancer Genetics
JANE HOULDSWORTH, PH.D.
VP Research & Develop., Cancer Genetics
DENILIZ RODRIGUEZ, M.Sc.
Molecular Technologist, Cancer Genetics
CancerGenetics.com
Cancer Genetics
201-528-9187
Cancer Genetics
Segment Two: Measles & vaccines
PETER WENGER, M.D.
Pediatric Infectious Disease, St. Peter's
SaintPetersHCS.com
Saint Peter's Healthcare System
732-745-8600
Saint Peter's Healthcare System
7online.com/Viewpoint
Segment Three: Financial Literacy for Kids
NEALE GODFREY
Chair., Green$treets Commons, Inc.
Heifer.org
Heifer International
GreenStreets: Heifer International
GreenStreets: Heifer APP
GreenStreetCommons.com
Green$treetCommons
Neale@ChildrensFinancialNetwork.com
Neale Godfrey
908-879-8898
Neale Godfrey
January 4, 2015
Today we bring you information on the enormous emotional toll one can suffer, when something called "foot drop" prevents getting around & living a normal life. We also bring you folks from the Adler Aphasia Center that serves people in the tri-state area.
But first, we begin with a new weapon in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease, also known as PAD. It's a common circulatory problem that can affect feet and lower legs and may lead to amputation. At Saint Peter's University Hospital, they claim to be the first and only hospital in Central New Jersey to have a new device called a "Lightbox", and our next guest thinks it's a game changer.
Please join me in welcoming Dr. Ramzan Zakir, a cardiologist, and Director of the Peripheral Vascular Program, at Saint Peter's.
Segment One: Leg Pain & Light Waves
RAMZAN ZAKIR, MD
Cardiologist, St. Peter's Healthcare System
RAMZAN ZAKIR, MD
Dir., Peripheral Vascular Prog., St. Peter's
SaintPetersHCS.com
Saint Peter's Healthcare System
732-565-5458
Saint Peter's Healthcare System
Segment Two: Get Back UP (Foot Drop)
BETH DELORIA
Founder, Get Back UP
BETH DELORIA
Mgr. Community Outreach, Allard USA
ANGIE PAEZ
Communications Mgr., Allard USA
GetBackUPtoday.com
Team UP, Allard USA
888-678-6548
Team UP, Allard USA
GetBackUpToday
@GetBackUpToday
7online.com/Viewpoint
Segment Three: Adler Aphasia Center
KAREN TUCKER
Exec. Dir., Adler Aphasia Center
ELAINE ADLER
Co-Founder, Adler Aphasia Center
AdlerAphasiaCenter.org
Adler Aphasia Center
201-368-8585
Adler Aphasia Center
November 9th, 2014
Today we will have with us folks from the Jersey Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau with news on how tourism is doing in the garden state. We also have with us, Hudson Theatre Works, a non-profit, professional theatre company located in Hudson County.
But first, with disastrous storms becoming more frequent, we begin with some very important information on how to ensure the safety of your pet during a natural disaster. FEMA has some basic pet emergency preparedness tips, & with us to discuss these, we have "Fetch - Pet Care" a company that serves thousands of pets and their caregivers.
Segment One: Disasters & pet Care
MARC DECAPRIO
General Mgr., Fetch! Pet Care
FetchPetCare.com
Fetch! Pet Care
866-338-2463
Fetch! Pet Care
Segment Two: Jersey Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau
ROBERT HILTON
Exec. Dir., Jersey Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau
JIM HICKEY
Chair, Jersey Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau
DANA LANCELOTTI
Dir., Tourism & Eco. Develop., Ocean Cty.
VisitTheJerseyShore.com
Jersey Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau
732-244-9283
Jersey Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau
7online.com/Viewpoint
Segment Three: Hudson Theatre Works
FRANK LICATO
Artistic Dir., Hudson Theatre Works
KAREN BRADY
Board Pres., Hudson Theatre Works
HudsonTheatreWorks.org
Hudson Theatre Works
201-472-5123
Hudson Theatre Works
HudsonTheatreWorks@gmail.com
Hudson Theatre Works
August 24th, 2014 (Originally aired on May 25th, 2014)
Today we have with us some young teens who are determined to fight domestic and sexual violence in our society. We also will bring you two poets who are about to get on a tandem bicycle and make a journey that will really interest you, especially if you share a love for the written word.
But first, earlier this year, a legislative initiative was introduced, for the NJ Death with Dignity Act, which is now legal in 5 other states. Recent polls show that 62% of New Jersey residents support one's right to death with dignity. Today we have with us Compassion & Choices, a leading advocate for aid-in-dying legislation, often known as Death with Dignity.
Joining us in the studio from Compassion & Choices are Evan Nison, the New Jersey Field Director Debra Dunn, from the NJ Leadership Committee, and Blanche Bailey, Senior Coordinator at the Donald Tucker Community Center.
Segment One: Compassion & Choices
EVAN NISON
NJ Field Dir., Compassion & Choices
DEBRA DUNN, RN
NJ Leadership Comm., Compassion & Choices
BLANCHE BAILEY
Sr. Coord., Donald Tucker Comm. Center
CompassionAndChoices.org
Compassion & Choices
800-247-7421
Compassion & Choice
Segment Two: Teens against Violence
ANNA DIAZ-WHITE
Exec. Dir., 180 Turning Lives Around
AISHA BHOORI
Denim Day Volunteer
FRANCESCA VACCARO
Denim Day Volunteer
180nj.org
180 Turning Lives Around
888-264-RAPE (7273)
Sexual Violence Hotline
888-843-9262
Domestic Violence Hotline
888-222-2228
2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline
7online.com/Viewpoint
Segment Three: Type Riders II
MAYA STEIN
Co-founder, Food for the Soul Train
AMY TINGLE
Co-founder, Food for the Soul Train
Food4theSoulTrain.com
Food for the Soul Train
201-259-9801
Food for the Soul Train
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July 20, 2014
Today we bring you information on the enormous emotional toll one can suffer, when something called "foot drop" prevents getting around & living a normal life. We also bring you folks from the Adler Aphasia Center that serves people in the tri-state area.
But first, we begin with a new weapon in the treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease, also known as PAD. It's a common circulatory problem that can affect feet and lower legs and may lead to amputation.
At Saint Peter's University Hospital, they claim to be the first and only hospital in Central New Jersey to have a new device called a "Lightbox", and our next guest thinks it's a game changer.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Ramzan Zakir, a cardiologist, and Director of the Peripheral Vascular Program, at Saint Peter's.
Segment One: Leg Pain & Light Waves
RAMZAN ZAKIR, MD
Cardiologist, St. Peter's Healthcare System
RAMZAN ZAKIR, MD
Dir., Peripheral Vascular Prog., St. Peter's
SaintPetersHCS.com
Saint Peter's Healthcare System
732-565-5458
Saint Peter's Healthcare System
Segment Two: Get Back UP (Foot Drop)
BETH DELORIA
Founder, Get Back UP
BETH DELORIA
Mgr. Community Outreach, Allard USA
ANGIE PAEZ
Communications Mgr., Allard USA
GetBackUPtoday.com
Team UP, Allard USA
888-678-6548
Team UP, Allard USA
GetBackUpToday
@GetBackUpToday
7online.com/Viewpoint
Segment Three: Adler Aphasia Center
KAREN TUCKER
Exec. Dir., Adler Aphasia Center
ELAINE ADLER
Co-Founder, Adler Aphasia Center
AdlerAphasiaCenter.org
Adler Aphasia Center
201-368-8585
Adler Aphasia Center
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May 25th, 2014
Today we have with us some young teens who are determined to fight domestic and sexual violence in our society. We also will bring you two poets who are about to get on a tandem bicycle and make a journey that will really interest you, especially if you share a love for the written word.
But first, earlier this year, a legislative initiative was introduced, for the NJ Death with Dignity Act, which is now legal in 5 other states. Recent polls show that 62% of New Jersey residents support one's right to death with dignity. Today we have with us Compassion & Choices, a leading advocate for aid-in-dying legislation, often known as Death with Dignity.
Joining us in the studio from Compassion & Choices are Evan Nison, the New Jersey Field Director Debra Dunn, from the NJ Leadership Committee, and Blanche Bailey, Senior Coordinator at the Donald Tucker Community Center.
Segment One: Compassion & Choices
EVAN NISON
NJ Field Dir., Compassion & Choices
DEBRA DUNN, RN
NJ Leadership Comm., Compassion & Choices
BLANCHE BAILEY
Sr. Coord., Donald Tucker Comm. Center
CompassionAndChoices.org
Compassion & Choices
800-247-7421
Compassion & Choice
Segment Two: Teens against Violence
ANNA DIAZ-WHITE
Exec. Dir., 180 Turning Lives Around
AISHA BHOORI
Denim Day Volunteer
FRANCESCA VACCARO
Denim Day Volunteer
180nj.org
180 Turning Lives Around
888-264-RAPE (7273)
Sexual Violence Hotline
888-843-9262
Domestic Violence Hotline
888-222-2228
2NDFLOOR Youth Helpline
7online.com/Viewpoint
Segment Three: Type Riders II
MAYA STEIN
Co-founder, Food for the Soul Train
AMY TINGLE
Co-founder, Food for the Soul Train
Food4theSoulTrain.com
Food for the Soul Train
201-259-9801
Food for the Soul Train
