Around Our Community

Travis Toth, Area Director with CBMC (Christian Business Men's Connection) joins us in studio. Travis previously served as the Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs with the University of South Alabama, as well as the General Manager of the Mobile BayBears. If you have questions or want more information about CBMC, Travis can be reached at 251-367-6195 or via email at ttoth@cbmc.com.

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Kevin Lazarus, found of First Step Ministry, joins us in studio, along with Eric Lindmark from Waterfront Mission, to discuss his organization's work in the community to serve the unhoused & downtrodden, including helping them to get started with basic needs like proper identification and qualifying for assistance programs to get them back on their feet. First Step Ministry is a partner of Waterfront Rescue Mission in Mobi...

Eric Lindmark (Regional Director of PR & Development) and Mark Isbell (Executive Director of PR & Development) with Waterfront Rescue Mission join us in studio! Eric & Mark discuss their paths in life that lead them to the Waterfront team, as well as all of the great things WRM does in our communities for the Mobile & Pensacola areas, including a new program that works with area hospitals.

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Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Robert Barrow, with South Alabama Veterans Council, joins us in studio to discuss how they support the local veterans in our community, as well as upcoming events honoring veterans.

To learn more about South Alabama Veterans Council (SAVC), please visit:

https://savc.info/

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Paul Prine, former Chief of Police for Mobile Police Department, and current mayoral candidate for the City of Mobile, joins us in studio to discuss his life growing up in Mobile, what lead him to a career in law enforcement, and what his 3-Point Plan is for the future of Mobile if elected as the next mayor.

To learn more about Paul Prine's campaign for mayor, please visit:
Prine For Mayor on Facebook

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Dr. Anthony Nguyen, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with VIPcare, joins us in studio to discuss what motivated him to become a doctor, why he chose the D.O. route, and his philosophy for treating patients. 

VIPcare has been serving the medical needs of Medicare and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries since 2006. 

VIPcare's focus is: "We believe that each patient is unique, and in order to vest care for each individual...

Attorney Travis Johns joined us in studio this week. Travis's slogan is, "Saraland based; known statewide. Fight for your rights, and don't fight alone." The law offices of Travis Johns handles areas of practice such as Estate Planning, Custody & Support, Accident & Injury, and many others. They also offer a flat-fee pricing option for retainer cases, as well as free case evaluations on all case types.

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Carly Anders (Program Director) and Alana McFerrin (Medical Assistant) with Behavioral Health Group (BHG) joins us in studio. Behavioral Health Group has the largest network of Joint Commission-accredited outpatient opioid treatment and recovery centers in America.

"At BHG, we know that opioid addiction, or opioid use disorder (OUD), is not a moral failing. It’s a chronic disease of the brain that requires evidence-ba...

Chris Leslie, owner of Seniors Blue Book Alabama Gulf Coast joins us in studio! The Seniors Blue Book is designed to help seniors, caretakers, and family members navigate the maze of senior care, housing, and services.

To learn more about Seniors Blue Book Alabama Gulf Coast, please visit:
https://sbbagc.com

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Sgt. Major Eric Bowers joins us in studio to discuss his work with veterans as part of Gulf Coast Wounded Warriors and Gulfport Behavioral Health Systems.

"Gulf Coast Wounded Warriors is a compassionate organization dedicated to providing recreational and mental health therapeutic activities for wounded service members along the Gulf Coast. Our programs encompass mental health support, community services, vocational ...

Joshua Jones, Program Director for the USA Health University Hospital Based Violence Intervention Program in Mobile, joins us in studio. Through a partnership with the University Hospital and MCHD, the City of Mobile has established the area's first Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP). Modeled after successful HVIPs in other parts of the country, this new initiative will help combat cycles of violent crime and ...

Dr. Ashley Williams Hogue, Director of the University of South Alabama's Center for Healthy Communities, joins us in studio. Dr. Williams Hogue attended medical school at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia, South Carolina. She completed a general surgery residency at the University of South Alabama, then a surgical critical care fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburg...

Jillian Bowers, Program Directory for University of South Alabama's Center for Healthy Communities, joins us in studio. The Center for Healthy Communities represents the University of South Alabama's dedication to its community. The Center for Healthy Communities is the lead entity within the University of South Alabama for coordinating community education, research, public service and health activities to help eliminate ...

Diana Brewer - Development Director at Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Mobile, and Danyell Low-Stewart, "Super Volunteer" at RMHC Mobile join us in studio to talk about the amazing services provided by RMHC and how you can get involved in helping out these families in need

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To learn more about Ronald McDonald House Mobile, please visit:
https://rmhcmobile.org/

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We are joined in studio by Dr. Francis-Shearer, Danette Jolly & Amber Singleton with the University of South Alabama Center for Healthy Communities. The Center for Healthy Communities is the lead entity within the University of South Alabama for coordinating community education, research, public service and health activities to help eliminate health disparities, foster access to healthcare for underserved populations and enhanc...

Wade Meadows joins us to discuss his personal journey through recovery and into a Certified Interventionist & Recovery Coach for Any Length Resources. The mission of Any Length Resources is to provide ethical, supportive, safe, and healthy recovery communities for men and women who desire freedom from chemical dependency. The environment will inspire meaningful recovery through daily activities which encourage residents in thei...

Ann Marie Meadows with Longleaf Recovery & Wellness joins us again (our first THREE-TIME guest!) to talk about Longleaf's recovery programs for substance use and mental health disorders throughout the state, including the Grand Opening of their new location in Spanish Fort, Alabama. Longleaf Wellness-Birmingham is an outpatient program dedicated specifically to treat primary mental health disorders, whereas Longleaf Recove...