Latest Blog Entries

Nov 4, 2010

Metro Nashville Public Health Department

Dr. Bill Paul talks about why it's not too late to get a flu shot, how to shave off pounds with small changes to your routine, and how to work together to keep the community healthy.

>>LISTEN TO AN EXCERPT HERE

Oct 19, 2010

Helping At-Risk Youth

Monroe Harding, Inc. offers many programs to partner with at-risk youth and families to provide a bridge toward independence and success. They offer academic support, foster care and adoptive services, emotional counseling, vocational training and more, to start kids off on the right foot.

>LISTEN TO AN EXCERPT HERE

Oct 12, 2010

How to Create a Drug-Free America

Vaughn Ownby from the Partnership for a Drug Free America lists the biggest drug threats to Tennessee, the role parents play in stopping drug use, and how to keep yourself from enabling people with addictive personalities in your life. 

>LISTEN TO AN EXCERPT HERE

Oct 6, 2010

Why not to skip your flu shot!

Most people don't think the flu will ever kill them. But it kills thousands every year. In spite of that, new surveys find more than 40% of Americans saying they are NOT going to get Flu shots. Dr. Bill Schaffner, the head of the Department of Preventive Medicine at Vanderbilt Medical School, tells you why the vaccine is vital. 

Oct 6, 2010

How To: Use Your Computer Safely, Access Basics and Avoid Scams

A Computer Repair Expert breaks down the Basics of Computer Use, how to save your computer after spilling liquids on it, how to avoid scams, and how to spot fraudulent e-mail. 
>LISTEN TO AN EXCERPT HERE

Sep 24, 2010

Private Investigators: Untapped Resource

What do Private Investigators really do? P.I. Ed Raymer says they can help you keep from getting ripped-off by doing background checks, they can help you gather child custody information, assist in workman’s comp, even insurance fraud.

>>LISTEN TO AN EXCERPT HERE

Sep 16, 2010

Emergency Preparedness Month

September is Emergency Preparedness Month!  Experts from TEMA and the National Weather Service are on the program to tell you how to prepare for the worst severe weather has to offer, and how to keep your family, yourself, and your valuables safe.

>LISTEN TO AN EXCERPT HERE

Sep 16, 2010

Back to school with Pencil Foundation!

It's back to school time, and just like students need supplies, so do schools!  Pencil Foundation connect community resources to public schools, to make the most of your child's education.  Find out how you can get involved in making Nashville schools the best they can be by visiting pencilfoundation.org

>LISTEN TO AN EXCERPT HERE

Jul 26, 2010

Recent Show Info

Here are some links, phone numbers and more information about recent Sunday Morning Focus guests and groups. 
 
Men's Health
with Dr. Sal Giorgianni
Men are sometimes taught not to complain if they're ill. Dr. Sal Giorgianni, with the Men's Health Network, tells how to know when the man in your life is having problems.
Baptist Hospital
with Kristi Gooden

Jul 26, 2010

More Audio Clips

Hear more audio clips from recent Focus programs, including this week's show.

RETURNING VETERANS' CHALLENGES
>LISTEN TO AN EXCERPT HERE
with Bruce Emery