TRACKING THE SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN WASTEWATER

AUDIO: Dr. Alexandria Boehm, professor at Stanford University, and WastewaterSCAN principal
During the winter months, infectious diseases like flu, RSV, and COVID-19 typically rise across the country. Tracking these viruses is essential to helping prevent their spread and keeping communities healthy.

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May Is National Stroke Awareness Month: Every Second Counts, Recognize the Signs of Stroke

AUDIO: Dr. Clinton Wright, Vascular Neurologist
(Bethesda, MD, Monday, May 1, 2023) – In the U-S, more than 800-thousand people suffer from strokes each year. The  “Know Stroke, Know the Signs, Act in Time” campaign led by the National Institute of...

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All Voting is Local Discusses Spirit of Democracy Event to Celebrate Election Workers

AUDIO: Kelsey Christian, All Voting is Local’s Michigan Grassroots Manager
(Detroit, MI, Wednesday, September 21, 2022) – Though Michigan’s democracy and voting rights have been under attack for the last few years, local advocates and everyday Michiganians have continued to stand up and protect democracy....

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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

AUDIO: Amy Wimpey Knight, President of the Children's Hospital Association
(Washington D.C., Tuesday, September 20, 2022) – Our nation’s children and teens are in mental health crisis. The severity and pervasiveness of this crisis led the American Academy of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) and...

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Americans Are Making Extra Cash Through Gig Opportunities

AUDIO: Christina Hinssen, Driver on the Spark Driver Platform in Ohio
(Bentonville, AR, Wednesday, September 7, 2022) – The ability to receive groceries and other essentials at home has been critical to pandemic life for many Americans. In fact, nearly 80% of U.S. consumers have shopped...

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USDA Urges Public To Check Trees for Asian Longhorned Beetle

AUDIO: Rhonda Santos, Public Information Officer, USDA
(Washington, D.C., Monday, August 1, 2022) – August is “Tree Check Month” and the United States Department of Agriculture is asking everyone to examine their trees and report any signs of the invasive pest, the...

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Ohio To Hold Second Special Primary on August 2

AUDIO: Kayla Griffin, Ohio Campaign State Director, All Voting is Local
(Columbus, OH, Wednesday, July 6, 2022) – Ohioans already cast votes in a statewide primary election on May 3, but the ballots were missing key state and Congressional legislative races. Due to the redistricting cases...

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Abuse of Native Americans in Government Supported Boarding Schools: The Federal Indian Boarding School Report

AUDIO: Portia Kay^nthos Skenandore-Wheelock, Congressional Advocate, Native American Advocacy Program, Friends Committee on National Legislation
(Washington, D.C., Thursday, June 2, 2022) – The United States Department of the Interior has released a first-of-its kind report that looks at the loss of life and abuse that took place at Native American...

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June is Airbag Recall Repair Month

AUDIO: Chris Freeman, Spokesperson, Airbag Recall Repair Month
(Washington D.C., Wednesday, June 1, 2022) – The rise in temperature during the upcoming summer months can increase the risk associated with defective recalled airbags. When exposed over time to heat and humidity, recalled airbags...

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