DMV Spotlight this week shines a light on the Humane Rescue Alliance. Guest, Lisa LaFontaine, president and CEO of Humane Rescue Alliance discussed programs offered to help low income residents keep their pets, opportunities for young people to treat pets kindly and advocating for animals. LaFontaine also talked about the medical services offered to pet…… MORE
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DMV Spotlight on 2.9.2020 on Lucky Dog Animal Rescue
https://youtu.be/AE6kXksMaLw DMV Spotlight this week shines a light on Lucky Dog Animal Rescue which has saved the lives of 15 thousand pets since 2009. Guest Colleen Bernhard, Director of Operations, talked about the efforts of Lucky Dog to places animals from high-kill shelters into loving homes across DC, MD and VA by offering weekly adoption events…… MORE
DMV Spotlight on 2.2.2020 on the Joy of Financial Planning
DMV Spotlight this week shines a light on a different take on taking charge of your finances. Guest, Jason Howell, author of “Joy of Financial Planning” and Adjunct Professor at the Kogod School of Business at American University and a Certified Financial Planner (making clear he is not providing any financial advice) offers the perspective…… MORE
DMV Spotlight on 1.26.2020 on Sleep Disorders
DMV Spotlight shines a light on sleep disorders. Guest, Dr. Tony Panetiere, Sleep Neurologist at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, and a retired Navy Captain with 25 year of active service, discussed the importance of sleep quality and quantity. Dr. Panetiere also offered practical suggestions…… MORE
DMV Spotlight on 1.19.2020 on Montgomery Hospice
DMV Spotlight shines a light on Montgomery Hospice on 1.19.2020. Guests, Dr Geoff Coleman, Medical Director of Montgomery Hospice and Monica Escalante, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Communications Officer discussed the various services offered by Montgomery Hospice from Support Groups on Grief to Comfort Care in -home or in extended care facilities including music, pet,…… MORE
DMV Spotlight on 1.5.2020 on the American Heart Association
DMV Spotlight on 1.5.2020 shines a light on the American Heart Association. With the new year often comes a renewed commitment to make healthy choices with a focus on heart health. Guests, Dr. Federico Asch, Cardiologist with MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute and guest, Rob Franklin, immediate past Board Chair of the American Heart Association and…… MORE
DMV Spotlight on 12.29.2019 on Central Union Mission
DMV Spotlight shines a light on Central Union Mission, the oldest private social service agency in Washington DC. Guest, Joseph Mettimano, is the President and CEO of Central Union Mission, a faith based 501 (c)(3) non profit that provides emergency shelter to homeless men in the city. In addition, Mettimano says a Family Mission Center…… MORE
DMV Spotlight on 1.12.2020 on Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Virginia
DMV Spotlight on ESPN 630, The Sports Capitol, shines a light this week on Special Olympics Virginia and the Polar Plunge. Guest Ellen Head is Senior Director of Development for Special Olympics Virginia explaining the Polar Plunge is an icy dip in the water in two locations this year to raise funding for local athletes.…… MORE
DMV Spotlight on 12.15.2019 on Food and Friends
DMV Spotlight this weeks shines a light on Food and Friends, a local non-profit that delivers meals to seriously ill patients in the DMV. Director Carrie Stoltzfus talked about the critical role of nourishment in healing. Food and Friends gets referrals from health providers and can offer specific food depending on a patients illness and needs. All…… MORE
DMV Spotlight on 12.22.2019 on Holiday Emotions
DMV Spotlight on 12.22.2019 shines a light on the complex emotions that often accompany the Holiday season. Intergrative Psychotherapist, Micheal Shea, LCSW, a private practioner in DC with over 25 years experience tackles a host of issues that can be common at this time of year including – Dealing with the loss of a loved one…… MORE
