Anna discusses the lifesaving gift of organ donation wit Emily McKinley, Director of External Affairs, at Tennessee Donor Services.
Their goal is to save and improve lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. As a non-profit organ procurement organization, they serve more than 6 million people in Tennessee and Virginia. Emily tells us what organs can be donated, how it can save or change lives, and how the families of Donor Heroes are helped to honor their loved one. More info is at www.donatelifetn.org

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Anna chats with Kimberly Wells, Vice President of Women's Services at Ascension Saint Thomas. They discuss the Women's Health services offered, things and their efforts to make medicine easier through the use of Navigators who advise patients about what options are available. They also talk about women may not have known, what they should be checking, and a free event on Thursday, May 8th at the Pinnacle. It's called HerHealth360.
Atendees can meet medical professionals focusing on womens' health, join a question and answer session, shop at vendors' booths, have a beverage, and even make appointments for things you've put off!
You can get more info about the free event (including some free screenings) HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lauralynn_health-wellness-healthcare-activity-7300985563082358784-TxSc

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This month on Focus we're honoring National Donate Life Month, with interviews that give you more information about organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation. In this interview, Dr. Jacfranz Guiteau, a kidney transplant surgeon at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, discusses kidney disease, treatments and transplantation.

He discusses what's new, why transplants are needed, who can donate, what it'll cost to donate or receive a kidney. This incredibly informative and helpful information may help dispel some questions or fears that you may have about the possibility of a transplant for someone in your life.

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Our Place Nashville empowers adults with developmental disabilities by providing affordable housing, work that is meaningful, and inclusive communities in which to live. Isolation is a frequent problem for this group.

Executive Director Jordan Collins tells Anna about the non-profit, and explains that half of the residents are neurodivergent (“friends”) and the other half are neurotypical (“housemates”). The natural supports provided by this model allow all the residents to thrive. You can get more information about Our Place Nashville, find out how to get involved, or how to support them, at www.ourplacenashville.org

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Allied Behavioral Health Services is committed to offering diversity-informed, strengths-based, and affirming therapy for all clients. Executive Director Alison Peak, LCSW,ISH-E, says their therapists have experience in helping clients of all ages navigate life transitions, family stress, identity exploration, and relationship issues as well as mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, and trauma. They have four locations in the Nashville/Middle TN area, and welcome clients of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and identity. You do not need a referral from a doctor, and they accept all insurances. Get more information at www.alliedbehavior.com

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Anna talks with Paula Mangrum, founder of The Pet Pantry in Nashville. When financial issues occur, feeding your pet may be almost impossible. The Pet Pantry is a non-profit that provides food and supplies to pet parents in need so they can keep their furry family members with them. The organization needs donations of money and foods to meet the need in Middle TN. Listeners can help by making Cash Donations or by visiting their Amazon Wish List.

They're on Facebook HERE.

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Anna talks with local financial advisor Paris Jackson. They discuss reasons for the disparity in finances between minorities and white families (education about money is a large reason) and how having a budget and game-plan can change one's future. Also discussed is generational wealth and why it's important, as well as investing and planning for retirement.

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Beaman Park is one of Tennessee's most beautiful natural areas, yet many of us in Tennessee haven't taken advantage of all it can offer. Beaman Park is a state park, and has a nature center, hiking trails, and the ridges, hollows, creeks, forest vegetation, wildflowers and birds that are characteristic on the Western Highland Rim.
Admission, Parking and Almost every event are all FREE.
Dogs are allowed, on leashes (read more online), and there are special activities this spring, including one every day of Spring Break for students, families and adults who want to learn!
In this podcast, Heather Gallagher, Manager of Beaman Park, talks about the special events, as well as how to keep up with what's happening all year at Beaman. Gallagher also tells how you can volunteer at Beaman Park, whether it's on a regular basis, or for a special event.

The Nature Center serves as a jump-off point for exploring more than 2300 acres of Nashville's premier state natural area and offers a wide range of environmental education programs, school field trips, educator training workshops, outdoor recreation programs, and other special activities for people of all ages.

Links:
-- BEAMAN PARK
--BEAMAN PARK TRAIL INFO

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