Community D.C.

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with AFSP Executive Director Ellen Shannon to talk about Mentral Health Awareness month in May, what AFSP does, how it can help you or a family member, upcoming events, how to donate and much more on Community DC!

February is Heart Month, so to get some valuable heart health insights, we talked to Dr. Ameya Kulkarni – President, American Heart Association and member of the Greater Washington Region Board of Directors, who's also the Associate Medical Director for Kaiser Permanente...and Krysta Pearce, an AHA ambassador and cardiac Survivor. More more info and to donate, go to: goredforwomen.org and heart.org/dc

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Co-Chair of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Ball, Katie Yanushonis - that is taking place on Saturday, March 29th. Listen for all the details and how to get tickets to a wonderful evening that will include Comedian and Actor Nick Kroll at the Washington DC Convention Center.

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow welcomes back WRAP President Kury Erickson and special guest Rick Birt who serves as the Director of the Washington, DC Highway Safety Office (HSO). With St. Patrick's Day upon us, we talk remind everyone about driving while impaired and the serious repurcutions that result in it holiday or not.

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the Executive Director for the National Kidney Foundation Michele Anthony to talk about the latest happenings and an upcoming Gala, plus Stacy Warr joins us to talk about her own personal journy and relationship with the NKF of Washington DC.

February is Heart Month, so to get some valuable heart health insights, we talked to Dr. Ameya Kulkarni – President, American Heart Association and member of the Greater Washington Region Board of Directors, who's also the Associate Medical Director for Kaiser Permanente...and Krysta Pearce, an AHA ambassador and cardiac Survivor. goredforwomen.org and heart.org/dc

Dr. Maryam Mohammadi is a board-certified Cardiologist with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians…Dr. Hanghang Wang is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Suburban Hospital and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. February is Heart Month and they joined us to talk about the various types of cardiac diseases, prevention, and the role of Artificial Intelligence in cardiac care.

Dr. Maryam Mohammadi is a board-certified Cardiologist with Johns Hopkins Community Physicians…Dr. Hanghang Wang is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Suburban Hospital and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. February is Heart Month and they joined us to talk about the various types of cardiac diseases, prevention, and the role of Artificial Intelligence in cardiac care.

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the DC Independent Film Festival Executive Director Deirdre Evans-Pritchard to talk about the upcoming Film Festival, how to attend, tickets, seminars, workshops and much more for any fan of independent film.

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the Founder of Omnium CIrcus, Lisa Lewis. A jaw dropping, awe inspiring, joyful entertainment experience for the entire family! Omnium means of all and belonging to all– presenting the best in family circus entertainment—Comprehensively inclusive and accessible at every performance.

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Founder and Executive Director Lisa Lewis of Omnium Circus. Described as A Bold New Circus is a first of its kind: a singularly inclusive and accessible Circus that is multi-abled and representative, highlighting and celebrating that disability and diversity shine through the joy and excitement of Circus arts.The Omnium Circus comes to Washington DC and the Warner Theater on Saturay, February 22nd.

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with the Arthritis Foundation, topics: Education, Helpline, Advocacy, Medications, Treatments, Research, Events, Fund Raising and much more with Executive Director Rebecca Caldwell and Development Manager Maddy Martin.

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with President and Communcations Chair Connie St. John of Women in Film & Video Washington DC. Topics include: Mission, Vision, Programs, Events, Funding and much more!

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow welcomes 'So Kids Soar' Executive Director Glenda Smith to talk about her non-profit, programs, events, volunteers, donations and much more!

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow talks about the upcoming Mindful Drinking Fest - put together by Derek Brown and Maria Bastasch, from Jan 10-12, 2025 at Union Station District, a weekend event in Washington, DC that celebrates mindful drinking and social wellness.

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow talks to WRAP President Kurt Erickson and Assistant Chief Carlos Heraed of the Washington DC Metropolitian Police about holiday drinking and driving and much more.

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow speaks with Legal Counsel for the Elderly’s Executive Director, Rhonda Cunningham Holmes. LCE champions the dignity and rights of Washington, D.C. elders by providing free legal and social work services to those in need. Their work addresses the most important aspects of an older adult’s life, including housing, economic security, self-determination, and health and safety. Learn more at www.aarp.org/LCE50

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow speaks with the Legal Counsel for the Elderly, Executive Director Rhonda Cunningham Holmes. The LCE handles Medicaid and Social Security cases, provides benefits checkups to assure that seniors and Veterans are receiving the benefits they are due, prepares Wills and Powers of Attorney, and educates elders in ways to avoid Medicare and Medicaid fraud.

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with CEO and General Manager for WMATA Randy Clarke. Topics Include: Exciting growth since Covid, New Faregates, Safety, New trains, Fares, Budgets and the exciting future for Metro Trains and Business in the DMV!

Our special host this week, 97.1 WASH-FM Midday Host Jenni Chase spoke with Program Manager for the National Capital Area Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, Laura Byer, as well as Senior Director of Communications and Marketing, Cindy Schelhorn, about memory loss and how the holiday season can be especially difficult for disease sufferers and their caregivers.