The award-winning 'For the People', produced by John Voket, focuses on issues related to aging, veterans, youth, education, health and human services, public sa...
This replay of a previously broadcast segment features a rep from the Connecticut State Comptroller's Office unpacking the details of Connecticut's totally free ArrayRX Discount Drug and Prescription program, that can deliver up to 80% savings to any state resident for many of their pharmaceutical needs.
Then - since a lot of local families and businesses experienced life-changing experiences during recent flooding, and there was so much confusion around insurance coverage for damage - we'll replay our conversation with an expert from the CT Insurance Dept. to help you understand whether it's time for you to consider obtaining flood insurance.
And we're replying an encore of a segment of a chat we had recently with AAA Northeast - getting us up to speed on all the important things we need to know as vehicle owners and pedestrians steer their way through late fall and toward the cold and snowy winter weather ahead.
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ENCORE: RVNAhealth Pt. 1 & 2 - Bridges Healthcare
We're replaying the 1st and 2nd parts of a recently broadcast series featuring RVNAhealth - a nonprofit health network serving nearly 3 dozen neighboring communities. In this segment, you'll hear how RVNAhealth has been providing exceptional home and community health care services, supporting public health and safety, and promoting the highest quality of life for over 100 years.
Then, we'll switch gears to a previously recorded segment with Bridges Healthcare, the state-designated local mental health authority for Milford, Orange and West Haven - also serving Stratford and other surrounding communities. Learn how this nonprofit is successfully providing comprehensive, innovative, and effective mental health, addiction recovery, and integrated healthcare services to individuals of all ages.
Then, we're on to the second part of our mini-series featuring RVNAhealth. Check out how your philanthropy and volunteerism can continue helping RVNAhealth provide exceptional home and community health care services across nearly 3 dozen neighboring communities - like they've been doing for over 100 years.
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CT Epilepsy Advocate Foundation
We're checking in with the Connecticut Epilepsy Advocate Foundation to learn about several key issues that this local nonprofit is highlighting - the high cost of prescriptions, veterans health benefits to name just a couple.
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Connecticut State Data Plan Survey
In this segment we're talking about Data with the state Office of Policy and Management's Data and Policy Analytics Division. Even if you are somewhat unfamiliar with how to use - and learn from - data, your input on the Connecticut State Data plan is crucial - and we'll explain why you should log in and take their survey before the December 9 deadline.
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Adam's House
Sadly, childhood trauma and traumatic events do not take holidays off. So this week we are reminding you about Adam's House, which provides an inclusive program that has already helped hundreds of youths and families come to grips with the grief associated with the loss of a loved one.
The award-winning 'For the People', produced by John Voket, focuses on issues related to aging, veterans, youth, education, health and human services, public safety, workforce and consumer issues and the environment. Broadcast segments and guests explore concerns facing communities we serve, and detail how individuals and communities may respond to address and/or mitigate those concerns.