Synopsis
WeHaveAFace.org Inc. has created "WeHaveAVoice" Radio for the Huntington's and Juvenile Huntington's disease community. It is time for the community to speak out...speak up! We must openly share what all of us in the Huntington's community experience on a daily basis! Removing the stigmas and broadening social awareness and acceptance is paramount! Visit: www.WeHaveAFace.org/Radio for more information.
Episodes
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Coffee Talk with Jen and Kevin (Chat 1)
17/05/2022 Duration: 39minKevin and Jen kick off a series of coffee talks concerning Huntington's Disease
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James Valvano and what's next for WeHaveAFace
22/03/2022 Duration: 34minJames speaks about the Project Change and an array of topics
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Dr. Herwig Lange and James Valvano discuss why it is necessary to change the diagnostic criteria for Huntington's Disease
25/11/2021 Duration: 57minDr. Herwig Lange and James Valvano discuss why it is necessary to change the diagnostic criteria for Huntington's Disease. To watch this episode with video, please go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJs8EHEPMag
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Louise Vetter concerning support for changes to the current diagnostic criteria for Huntington's Disease
23/11/2021 Duration: 29minLouise Vetter (President and CEO of HDSA) underscores her support for the initiative to change the current diagnostic criteria and introduces the new Huntington's disease support platform - #PatientsLikeMe
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Erin Paterson speaks about having Huntington's Disease and starting a family
08/11/2021 Duration: 44minErin speaks with Kevin about her 5 1/2 year struggle with fertility amidst having a diagnosis of HD
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Kevin Jess speaks candidly about the recent death of his wife Sheila
14/10/2021 Duration: 23minKevin Jess speaks about his wife Sheila, how they met up until her recent passing.
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WeHaveAVoice: HDSA - HD Parity Act with Jennifer Simpson!
11/05/2021 Duration: 31minPlease listen to James Valvano interview Jennifer Simpson HDSA on the HDParityAct! It's time to pass the HD Parity Act and remove the two-year waiting period for Medicare and SSDI! We must communicate the dire need of these medical supports and services to the US Congress!
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WeHaveAVoice Radio - HD Warrior, John Howard Poetry!
07/05/2021 Duration: 08min#WeHaveAVoice Radio - May is #HuntingtonsDisease and #JuvenileHuntingtonsDisease Awareness Month! Our incredible special guest is John Howard! John recites his powerful poetry! #iHeartRadio #LetsTalkAboutHD #YouAreLoved
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WeHaveAFace PSA - HDSA: HD Parity Act with Jennifer Simpson!
03/05/2021 Duration: 03minOn May 11, 2021, James Valvano will interview Jennifer Simpson (HDSA Assistant Director, Youth & Community Services), to discuss the HD Parity Act! ALS just recently made drastic changes to the description of what ALS is. They furthered their efforts by having unanimous consent by Congress to pass their bill for patients to obtain immediate access to benefits. The HDSA wishes to have the HD Parity Act pass by unanimous consent by Congress for individuals with Huntington's disease to receive the same benefits as our friends with ALS. Act today! - Join the HD Acvocacy Act: https://cqrcengage.com/hdsa/Caucus
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Jimmy Pollard - Finding Nana's Smile
30/11/2020 Duration: 33minJimmy Pollard talks about his new children's book, Finding Nana's Smile
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James Valvano: Season 1 of WeHaveAFace TV
18/10/2020 Duration: 01h04minKevin Jess interviews James Valvano about the first season of WeHaveAFace TV
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Dr. Finn of the Mayo Clinic: How and when to talk to children about Huntington's disease.
08/08/2020 Duration: 28minDr. Kelsey M. Finn is a geneticist, bioethicist, and empathy enthusiast. Dr. Finn has devoted a large part of her career to researching whether, when, and how to communicate about genetic conditions and health information with children. She has interviewed countless parents, kids, and health providers to learn from their experiences and perspectives on how best to communicate with kids. A current anonymous survey is available for parents and guardians to help Dr. Finn with her research. www.WeHaveAFace.org/survey2
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Dr. Bird of the University of Washington speaks about the HDSA Centers of Excellence
04/08/2020 Duration: 54minDr. Bird of the University of Washington speaks about the HDSA Centers of Excellence. Dr. Herwig Lange of the George Huntington Institute of Germany joins the conversation. Topics: What is a Center of Excellence (CoE)? How does a facility become a Center of Excellence? Should doctors diagnose patients earlier so a treatment plan can be put in place? How can environmental factors affect Huntington's disease patients regarding the onset of symptoms? Update from Louise Vetter (CEO/President) of the HDSA regarding Centers of Excellence using telemedicine during these trying times with COVID-19.
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Grandma has HD and it's okay with Dr. Kelsey Finn
21/07/2020 Duration: 39minDr. Kelsey Finn speaks about when to talk to your children about Huntington's Disease and her new children's book.
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HD/JHD Facebook Wish List. What's that about?
14/06/2020 Duration: 43minMarie Blankenshop, Jen Almeida and Crystal Zachary speak out their new Facebook Wish List group
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Coping with separation anxiety during Covid-19 pandemic
30/04/2020 Duration: 58minDr. Susan Potter and Dr. Herwig Lange tackle a serious issue concering separation anxiety during the pandemic.
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#WeHaveAFace #WeHaveAVoice - Carol Kennedy (President of WHAF England and Wales) HD3 Training Program and COVID-19 Discussion
29/04/2020 Duration: 52min#WeHaveAFace #WeHaveAVoice - Carol Kennedy (President of WHAF England and Wales) HD3 Training Program and COVID-19 Discussion.
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A trip down memory lane with Mary Etta Robertson
23/04/2020 Duration: 01h46sMary talks with Leanne and Kevin about yesterday and today
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German Dr. Ansgar Klimke: New approach for hydroxychloroquine in aerosol form for COVID-19
14/04/2020 Duration: 42min#WeHaveAVoice Radio! German Doctor: Dr. Ansgar Klimke - New approach for hydroxychloroquine in aerosol form for #COVID19 #Coronavirus #Spreaker #CDC #WHO
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WeHaveAVoice: Discussing the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
20/03/2020 Duration: 55min#WeHaveAFace #WeHaveAVoice: Discussing the Coronavirus (COVID-19) - #Coronavirus #COVID19 #CDC #HuntingtonsDisease