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'The Untold Truth' about health disparities

Black women are less likely to be diagnosed with cancer but are 41% more likely to die of it. In her new half-hour special, The Untold Truth, First Coast News Anchor Keitha Nelson explains how her October exploration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month expanded into an exploration of generational health disparities and systemic racism in the health care system.

Guests:

  • Keitha Nelson, anchor at First Coast News.
  • Dr. Kelli Tice, chief health equity officer and vice president of medical affairs, Florida Blue.

Then, a hiking spree challenge — seven trails in 7 Creeks Recreation Area. Nature lovers, fitness enthusiasts and anyone with an urge to explore the great outdoors are invited to participate in the 7 Creeks Winter Hiking Spree. The event includes more than 30 miles of trails on 5,600 connected acres and runs from January to March. Participants can choose trails at Betz-Tiger Point Preserve, Bogey Creek Preserve, Cedar Point Preserve, Cedar Point, Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park, Jim Wingate Preserve or the 7 Creeks Trail.

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Plus, six decades of music and protest — and she shows no sign of slowing down. We welcome the folk singer who popularized such songs as Send in the Clowns and Both Sides Now.

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Anne Schindler joined WJCT News 89.9 as host of First Coast Connect in October 2023, after nearly three decades in Jacksonville print and television. Anne has worked in the Jacksonville media market since 1995, first as a reporter for the original Folio Weekly, then as the publication’s editor-in-chief from 2002 until her departure. In 2012, Anne transitioned to television as executive producer of special projects for First Coast News, Northeast Florida’s NBC and ABC affiliates. You can reach Anne at aschindler@wjct.org.