Podcast Title: “Vaccines and Preventable Diseases”

Podcast Description:

In this episode of Blue Lift, host Peggy Kingsbury sits down with Dr. Michelle Fiscus, a board-certified pediatrician and public health advocate. They discuss the importance of vaccine-preventable diseases, the history of successful vaccine programs, and the concerning rise of anti-vaccine movements.

Highlights:

The eradication of smallpox and the ongoing fight to eliminate polio globally

The dramatic decline in diseases like diphtheria and haemophilus influenza due to widespread vaccination

The origins of the modern anti-vaccine movement and the spread of misinformation online

The highly contagious and dangerous nature of measles, and the potential long-term effects

Challenges around maintaining high vaccination rates, including erosion of school entry requirements

Resources for finding credible vaccine information from medical experts and institutions

Dr. Fiscus shares her expertise and passion for public health, underscoring the critical role vaccines play in protecting individuals and communities. This episode provides valuable insights for anyone concerned about the resurgence of preventable diseases.

Follow Dr. Michelle:

BlueSky: @drfixus

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Email: PeggyKingsbury59@gmail.com

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About Blue Lift and Peggy Kingsbury:

Peggy grew up in GA and attended the University of Georgia. With an undergraduate and a masters degree in Criminal Justice Peggy is keenly interested in how politics and public safety intersect. Peggy is also an entrepreneur, small business owner, and lover of the outdoors. Peggy became focused on politics in Tennessee when the supermajority legislature began making headlines for silencing voices, enacting laws targeting underrepresented people and refusing to listen to their constituents.

Join Peggy for BlueLift as she interviews influencers and candidates in Tennessee politics with a focus on Williamson County and middle Tennessee.

#VaccinePreventableDiseases #PublicHealth #MeaslesOutbreak #AntiVaxxMovement #VaccineEducation #HealthyChildren #FamilyWellness #PreventativeMedicine #MedicalExpertise #ScienceCommunication

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Produced by Jim McCarthy and ItsYourShow.co

In this episode, host Peggy Kingsbury sits down with Janet Shouse, the program coordinator for the IDD toolkit at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center in Nashville. They dive deep into the center's mission, the challenges faced by families with disabled members, and the valuable resources available through the IDD toolkit and other initiatives.

Highlights:

Overview of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center's four pillars, including the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center and the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.

Janet's personal journey from journalism to the disability community, inspired by her son's diagnosis and her family's experiences.

Discussions on the immense stress and constant challenges faced by families caring for disabled loved ones, and the importance of support systems and planning for the future.

Insights into the IDD toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed to help healthcare providers better serve adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Exploration of the Tennessee Disability Scorecard and the state's performance in areas like family caregiving support, access to care, housing, education, and mental health access.

Emphasis on the vital role of grants, government support, and private organizations in providing resources and services for individuals with disabilities and their families.

#DisabilityAdvocacy #VanderbiltKennedyCenter #IDDToolkit #IntellectualDisabilities #DevelopmentalDisabilities #FamilyCaregiving #HealthcareAccess #TennesseeDiabilityScorecard #MentalHealthSupport #GovernmentGrants #NonprofitResources

Follow Janet:

www.iddtoolkit.org

Want to be on the show?

Email: PeggyKingsbury59@gmail.com

Join the Blue movement at www.blueliftpodcast.com

About Blue Lift and Peggy Kingsbury:

Peggy grew up in GA and attended the University of Georgia. With an undergraduate and a masters degree in Criminal Justice Peggy is keenly interested in how politics and public safety intersect. Peggy is also an entrepreneur, small business owner, and lover of the outdoors. Peggy became focused on politics in Tennessee when the supermajority legislature began making headlines for silencing voices, enacting laws targeting underrepresented people and refusing to listen to their constituents.

Join Peggy for BlueLift as she interviews influencers and candidates in Tennessee politics with a focus on Williamson County and middle Tennessee.

Find out more and follow along at www.blueliftpodcast.com

Produced by Jim McCarthy and ItsYourShow.co

Podcast Episode Title: "The Toxic Legacy of the Tennessee Valley Authority"

Description:

In this episode, we delve into the compelling story behind Jared Sullivan's book "Valley So Low," which chronicles the devastating 2008 coal ash spill at the Kingston plant of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Through an in-depth conversation with the author, we explore the history and purpose of the TVA, the catastrophic environmental and health impacts of the spill, and the legal battle that ensued as workers fought for justice.

Highlights:

The TVA's origins as a New Deal program aimed at revitalizing the economically depressed Tennessee Valley region

The massive scale of the 2008 coal ash spill, which was the largest environmental disaster in U.S. history

The cover-up and misinformation campaign by the TVA to downplay the health risks to workers and the community

The personal stories of the workers and their families, and the long-term consequences they faced

The legal challenges and obstacles faced by the workers in their fight for compensation and accountability

The need for reform and greater oversight of the TVA to protect workers and the environment

This episode provides a compelling and in-depth look at a significant environmental and social justice issue, offering insights into the complex dynamics of corporate power, government oversight, and the ongoing struggle for worker protections.

Follow Jared:

https://www.jr-sullivan.com/

#TennesseeValleyAuthority #CoalAshDisaster #EnvironmentalJustice #WorkerRights #CorporateAccountability #GovernmentOversight #NonFictionStorytelling #SocialImpactReporting

Find out more and follow along at www.blueliftpodcast.com

Produced by Jim McCarthy and ItsYourShow.co