Talk! with Audrey

Every day, over 100 Americans die after overdosing on opioids, including prescription pain medications. To help fight the opioid crisis, Northwestern Medicine launched innovative strategies for reducing the number of pills prescribed by surgeons and is offering patients a safe, clinic-based disposal option for their unused pain medications. Dr. Jonah Stulberg, Opioid Stewardship Lead at Northwestern Medicine is my guest.

For women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who are of childbearing years and considering becoming pregnant there can be a lot of frustration, confusion and fear about how their disease may impact their ability to have a healthy pregnancy. My guest is Dr. Marla Dubinsky Co-Director of the Susan and Leonard Feinstein IBD Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one out of three children aged 5 to 17 years missed one or more school days due to illness or injury. With health coverage, you can ensure your children are better equipped to learn so they realize their full academic potential by staying healthy throughout the year. Dr. Cara James for the Consortium for Medicaid and Children’s Health Operations Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has information for parents about how MEDICAID AND CHIP HELP ELIGIBLE CHILDREN OBTAIN COVERAGE YEAR-ROUND.

When most people think of stroke, they may picture an individual in their 50’s or older, often times in poor physical health.  But a stroke can happen to anyone, of any age, at any time. Dr. Adam Barnathan, an Emergency Physician at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Tampa and Lauren Barnathan, Dr. Barnathan’s wife, 31-year-old stroke survivor and Speech Pathologist trained in stroke rehabilitation.

Protecting our skin from the sun should be top of mind, especially this time of year. But a new survey by the Skin Cancer Foundation revealed that most Americans are not aware of a potentially threatening skin cancer known as “CSCC.” Audrey's guests are Dr. Ariel Ostad and Ron Maniloff; they talk about the survey and why skin cancer awareness is so important.

There is a record amount of U.S. wind power under construction, I speak with American Wind Energy Association CEO Tom Kiernan and Roy Falcon, an 18-year veteran of the wind industry, we talk about Annual American Wind Week and the latest economic and environmental benefits of American wind farms and factories.

A new treatment gives hope to patients with Unresectable Stage III Non-small Cell Lung Cancer. My guest is Dr. Kristin Higgins, Radiation Oncologist at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.        

Jersey’s City’s Puertorriqueños Asociados for Community Organization, Inc (PACO) has an initiative to help grow the local police force. They are offering a Free, 3-Day Law Enforcement Entry Level Prep Course.  Julio Garcia PACO Executive Director is Audrey's guest.

Some people associate warmer weather with outdoor activities like gardening and strolls through the park. Others associate the higher temperatures with staying cool indoors. However, many don’t realize that both may result in exposure to a common type of bacteria that can cause a serious and chronic condition that can lead to lung damage in those who are susceptible. It’s called Nontuberculous Mycobacterial (NTM) Lung Disease. My guests are Dr. Patrick Flume, Pulmonologist and Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina and Debbie a NTM Lung Disease Patient.

Usher's New Look (UNL), is a philanthropic organization founded in 2009 by musical performer Usher Raymond, is celebrating 20 years of service and action with their 2019 Disruptivator Summit. My guest is the dynamic leader behind this amazing organization, Careshia Moore, President and CEO of UNL and we are going to talk about the foundation and some of he challenges that young people face.    

IBM is putting the spotlight on women leaders from around the world who are  the first movers in AI (Artificial Intelligence) for business in their inaugural “Women Leaders in AI” list. Michelle Boockoff Bajdek, CMO, IBM Watson is my guest.

As we approach mid-year, a number of forces are creating volatility in global markets. Probably the biggest concern is the ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute. Gene Goldman, Chief Investment Officer and Director of Research, Cetera Financial Group provides insight to some of the global trade and investor concerns. 

According to the CDC, 1 in 7 people with HIV in the U.S. don’t know they have the virus, and they are releasing new data that underscore's the urgent need to scale up HIV testing to end the epidemic. Dr. Eugene McCray, director of CDC’s Division of HIV/AIDS joins me to talk about the critical role of increasing HIV testing as part of the proposed federal initiative to end the HIV epidemic and what everyone can do to support this goal.

The Multicultural Media Correspondents Association (MMCA), an advocacy organization leading a national call to action to increase media diversity, recently announced their honorees for the 4th annual Correspondents Dinner, David Morgan – Multicultural Media Correspondents Association (MMCA) President is my guest.

The 2019 Homebuyer Insights Report found that the youngest generation of homebuyers aren’t dragging their feet, as nearly 60 percent of prospective Gen Z homebuyers between the ages of 18 and 23 want to buy within the next five years, meaning they would own a home before the age of 30. AJ Barkley, is SVP, Neighborhood Lending Executive, Consumer Lending at Bank of America has tremendous insight to home buying trends.

NAACP recently announced its historic Jamestown to Jamestown event partnership, marking the 400th year enslaved Africans first touched the shores of what would become America. NAACP President Derrick Johnson joins me to discuss this historic event and the issues still facing the African-American community.

In today’s world of toxic dialogue and vitriolic political overload, too many of us spend time engaging negativity and giving away our power. What would it look like for us to lead where we are? Civil Rights Attorney and Activist Charles Coleman Jr. the founder and CEO of The Black SuperHero Project aims to do just that . . . by challenging himself and others to embrace the spirit of leading where you are.

Looking for a good book to read? Anthony Schneider joins me to talk about his latest novel, Lowdown-a Mafia romantic thriller. The story is set in Brooklyn and Sicily, spans three decades, and follows a twisting road strewn with sorrow and desire, deceit and ecstasy, shocking violence and intimate tenderness, to arrive at a surprising, bittersweet redemption.

Summer vacation for students is a time to enjoy the sun and recoup after 10 months of hard-work. While it is crucial to give our brains a break, research has found that over the summer students will experience 2 months of learning loss, the highest losses occurring in math and spelling. Joining me with tips to keep our students brains healthy and active in preparation for the upcoming school year, Nathan Hemmelgarn, Sr. Brand Director for Consumer Business at Carson Dellosa Education.

It’s that time of year again when Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and graduations are only days apart from one another. There is no need to go crazy waiting in lines to purchase your gifts . Because there are options. Gift cards! Joining me  with the hottest trends in gift cards that work perfectly for every gifting occasion. Shelley Hunter, a.k.a. the Gift Card Girlfriend.