Dissect & Connect

Moe McClanahan, a retired police officer, is the Director of Training and Education with the Safe Surfin’ Foundation and a High-Tech Crime Specialist with the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C).

In our discussion, we talk about some of the issues associated with use of the internet and social media apps that are popular with you - but maybe not as familiar for parents, grandparents or other caregivers.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Safe Surfin' Foundation website - http://www.safesurfin.org​
Safe Surfin' on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/safesurfinfou...​
Safe Surfin' on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/safe.surfin​

Sponsor Information:
Teen Connections - https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-south-atlantic/education-programs/teen-connections

Contact: Malinda Britt, PPSAT Community Health Educator [email protected] / (540) 315-2130

We're joined by Dr. Elizabeth Reynolds and Dr. Scott Miller with the Virginia Dental Association (VDA) to discuss the importance of oral health. In our conversation, Drs. Reynolds and Miller also talk about the VDA's "Mission of Mercy" project that provides dental care to underserved communities, as well as the Appalachian Highlands Community Dental Center that Dr. Miller helped establish in 2020.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Virginia Dental Association - http://www.vadental.org/for-our-patie...

Mouth Healthy - http://www.mouthhealthy.org

Appalachian Highlands Community Dental Center - http://www.appalachianhighlandsdental...

Appalachian Highlands Community Dental Center (Facebook page) - http://www.facebook.com/appalachianhi...

Sponsor Information: Teen Connections - https://www.plannedparenthood.org/pla...

Contact: Malinda Britt, PPSAT Community Health Educator [email protected] / (540) 315-2130

We're joined by Dr. Elizabeth Reynolds and Dr. Scott Miller with the Virginia Dental Association (VDA) to discuss the importance of oral health. In our conversation, Drs. Reynolds and Miller also talk about the VDA's "Mission of Mercy" project that provides dental care to underserved communities, as well as the Appalachian Highlands Community Dental Center that Dr. Miller helped establish in 2020.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Virginia Dental Association - http://www.vadental.org/for-our-patie...

Mouth Healthy - http://www.mouthhealthy.org

Appalachian Highlands Community Dental Center - http://www.appalachianhighlandsdental...

Appalachian Highlands Community Dental Center (Facebook page) - http://www.facebook.com/appalachianhi...

Sponsor Information: Teen Connections - https://www.plannedparenthood.org/pla...

Contact: Malinda Britt, PPSAT Community Health Educator [email protected] / (540) 315-2130

Katherine Allen and Lisa Evanylo have both experienced the heartache of losing a child and the journey of grief and healing that follows. A little over a year ago, the two women decided to openly share their pain and launch a support group for other bereaved parents. The monthly group, which is now meeting via Zoom, now has participation from not only Virginia’s New River Valley but even other parts of the country.

In our conversation, Katherine and Lisa both recall the events surrounding the deaths of their sons: Katherine’s son, Matt, by suicide; and Lisa’s son, Dylan, from a drug overdose. The two also offer tips on how to cope with grief and warn against what not to say to a parent who has lost a child.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Parent Bereavement Support Group meetings are the 2nd Monday of each month at 6 p.m.
For more information, call Katherine (540-230-8154) or Lisa (540-257-3612)

Grief Recovery After Substance Passing (GRASP) Facebook page – http://www.facebook.com/groups/grasphelp

Bereaved Parents of the USA – http://www.bereavedparentsusa.org

Compassionate Friends – http://www.compassionatefriends.org

Recommended Books:
It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand by Megan Devine (Amazon link) - https://www.amazon.com/Its-That-Youre-Not-Understand/dp/1622039076/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2H3O66BL51JO&dchild=1&keywords=it%27s+okay+that+you%27re+not+okay&qid=1606594509&sprefix=It%27s+Okay+%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-2

Tear Soup: A Recipe for Healing after Loss by Pat Schwiebert (Amazon link) - https://www.amazon.com/Tear-Soup-Recipe-Healing-After/dp/0961519762/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=tear+soup&qid=1606594578&sr=8-2

The Courage to Grieve: The Classic Guide To Creative Living, Recovery, And Growth Through Grief by Judy Tatelbaum (Amazon link) - https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Grieve-Classic-Creative-Recovery/dp/0060911859/ref=sr_1_1dchild=1&keywords=The+Courage+to+Grieve&qid=1606594646&sr=8-1

My Son . . . My Son . . .: A Guide to Healing After Death, Loss, or Suicide by Iris Bolton (Amazon link) - https://www.amazon.com/My-Son-Guide-Healing-Suicide/dp/0961632607/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2R9O4Y30TDF3S&dchild=1&keywords=my+son%2C+my+son+by+iris+bolton&qid=1606594732&sprefix=My+Son%2C+My+Son+b%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1

Sponsor Information:
Teen Connections - https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-south-atlantic/education-programs/teen-connections
Contact: Malinda Britt, PPSAT Community Health Educator [email protected]

(540) 315-2130

Annette Clark is Family Services Director with the Alzheimer’s Association, Central and Western Virginia Chapter.

Annette joins us to give an overview of Alzheimer's and we discuss the common challenges of caregiving for someone living with the disease.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Alzheimer's Association - Central & Western Virginia Chapter website: http://www.alz.org/cwva

24/7 Helpline: 1-800-272-3900

Sponsor Information:
Teen Connections - https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-south-atlantic/education-programs/teen-connections
Contact: Malinda Britt, PPSAT Community Health Educator [email protected] / (540) 315-2130

Aimee Strong is a Board Certified Adult-Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at UVA Health who works in the Lung Cancer Screening Program.

In our conversation, Aimee explains the different types of lung cancer and the process involved with a routine screening. We also talk about the leading causes of lung cancer, including (but not limited to) smoking, and address some of the more common misconceptions about the disease.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
American Cancer Society website - http://www.cancer.org American Lung Association website - http://www.lung.org Go 2 Foundation for Lung Cancer website - http://www.go2foundation.org

Sponsor Information:
Teen Connections - https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-south-atlantic/education-programs/teen-connections
Contact: Malinda Britt, PPSAT Community Health Educator [email protected] / (540) 315-2130

Dr. Jolene Henshaw is a general surgeon with LewisGale Regional Medical System - specializing in breast cancer procedures.

In our conversation, Dr. Henshaw speaks to some of the advances in treatment and how those improvements have translated to better outcomes for patients. She also dispels some of the common misconceptions about breast cancer and underscores the importance of regular mammograms.

Resources mentioned in this episode: http://www.breastcancer.org

http://www.cancer.org (American Cancer Society website)

http://ww5.komen.org (Susan G. Komen website)

Sponsor Information:
Teen Connections - http://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-south-atlantic/education-programs/teen-connections

Contact: Malinda Britt, PPSAT Community Health Educator [email protected] / (540) 315-2130

Angela Scott is head of the Office of Peer Supports & Recovery for New River Valley Community Services. In our conversation, we discuss the important role persons with lived experience have in the continuum of care for persons with mental health and substance use disorders. We also talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted peer supports on a local level, including operations at the 401 Peer Center.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
SAMHSA - http://www.samhsa.gov

VOCAL - http://www.vocalvirginia.org

Mental Health America - http://www.mhanational.org

NAMI - http://www.nami.org

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - http://www.nimh.nih.gov

National Peer Support Network - http://www.peersforprogress.org

Virginia Peer Recovery Specialist Network - http://www.virginiapeerspecialistnetwork.org

Sponsor information:
Teen Connections - https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-south-atlantic/education-programs/teen-connections

Contact: Malinda Britt, PPSAT Community Health Educator [email protected] / (540) 315-2130

Aaron Housh, CEO of Good Samaritan Hospice, joins us to discuss hospice and advanced illness care. He shares how his organization's operations have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and helps clarify some of the common misconceptions about end-of-life care. We also talk about the internal supports "Good Sam" has in place to care for the emotional well-being of their employees, as well as the different volunteer opportunities available for those who may be interested in assisting individuals and families who are dealing with progressive illness.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Good Samaritan Hospice website - http://www.goodsam.care

CaringInfo ( a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization) - http://www.nhpco.org

Sponsor Information:
Teen Connections - https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-south-atlantic/education-programs/teen-connections

Contact: Malinda Britt, PPSAT Community Health Educator [email protected]
(540) 315-2130