End of Life Treatment and Care
Hear a panel of 3 subject matter experts discuss end of life treatment and care… Dr. Sanjay Muttreja, assistant medical director for VITAS Innovative Hospice Care and medical director for the hospitalist program for Physician Associates; Dr. Norma Conner, assistant professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Central Florida; and, Jorge Aguero, palliative care chaplain at Florida Hospital East in Orlando. The forum is moderated by Ben Wilcox, executive director of the Hemlock Society of Florida. Length- 01:26:11
Photos – Charles E. Miller
Homeless Senior Citizens
Hear a discussion about the rising number of homeless senior citizens in Seminole County, Fl., those 60 years of age or older. Karen Harmon, housing coordinator of Seminole Behavioral Health Care in Sanford; Barbara Fore, elder crimes and services investigator with the Seminole County Sheriff’s office; and Susan Mooty, a 61 year old local homeless woman offer their on-the-ground perspective. The event is hosted by SACSON – Seminole Action Coalition Serving Our Needy.
Feature Length — 53:36
Photos – Charles E. Miller
Homelessness: A Community Conversation (#6)
In this sixth “conversation,” the new interim director for the county’s community services department is introduced, a draft governing charter for the collaborative is presented, new stakeholders are welcomed, recent changes in state and federal funding for homeless services are identified, short-term action items are discussed, and a project time-table is presented. Feature length – 42:16
Produced, reported and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck
Selected photos – Charles E. Miller
Selected photos – Charles E. Miller
Concussions
The risk of concussion when playing football or other contact sports can be a real concern for parents of young athletes. This feature with coaches, parents, a sports medicine physician and State Representative Chris Dorworth provides answers about how to recognize the symptoms and how to protect against concussions. Feature length – 25:52
Produced, reported and edited by Desta Horner
Selected Photos – Charles E. Miller
Selected Photos – Charles E. Miller
Homelessness: A Community Conversation (#5)
In this fifth “conversation,” hear momentum build among service providers toward creating a collaborative initiative to better serve the homeless in Seminole County, Florida. The group says goodbye to Michele Saunders, director of community services for Seminole County Government and welcomes an expanded role for Steve Fussell, the county’s manager of business processes who will facilitate future meetings. Feature length – 36:20
(Produced, reported and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck)
Commentary: Ovarian Cancer Alliance
Bonnie Donihi, executive director, Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Florida, commenting on the passage in 2011 of the Kelly Smith Gynecologic and Ovarian Cancer Education and Awareness Act. length — 04:32
Plakon: Capitol Wrap-up
The 2011 session of the Florida Legislature adjourned at 3am on May 7, 2011 after 1443 hours of floor debate. Representative Scott Plakon (R- District 37) represents Seminole County and gives his perspective on the actions taken by the legislature. He speaks about the budget cuts, new laws he supported and his proposals of two amendments to the Florida Constitution on funding faith-based organizations and health care mandates feature length – 16:33
Produced, reported and edited by Desta Horner
St. Johns River Keeper
On this Heard in Central Florida you’ll hear remarks from the April 28, 2011 Hot Topic Luncheon of the League of Women Voters of Seminole County, Florida, on the subject of the St. Johns Riverkeeper… offered by the riverkeeper himself – Neil A. Armingeon. Michael Barr, executive director of Keep Seminole Beautiful and chair of the league’s environmental committee introduces Armingeon. length 51:54
Selected event photos courtesy Dennis Hightower Photography
Mental Health & the Justice System
On this Heard in Central Florida you’ll hear remarks offered at the League’s March 24, 2011 Hot Topics Luncheon on the subject of Mental Health and the Justice System spoken by three subject matter experts closely associated with the issue — Donald F. Eslinger, Sheriff of Seminole County; Dr. Valerie Westhead, Seminole Behavioral Health Care and a psychiatric consultant to the sheriff’s office; and John Woodard the 3rd, Seminole County Judge. Feature Length — 59:45
Title photo “Hand” courtesy Ramzi Hashisho.
Health Care Reform
On this Heard in Central Florida you’ll hear remarks offered by Dr. Aaron Liberman on the subject of Health Care Reform.
Dr. Liberman is Professor of Health Services Administration at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. A more detailed resume of his career and credentials may be found on our website.
Feature Length — 58:58
Photos courtesy – GK Sharman and CMF Public Media
