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What's Health Got to Do with It?

First Coast YMCA's innovative approach to chronic diseases

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Today, our show focuses on the efforts within the local community to manage chronic diseases. The First Coast YMCA has demonstrated a commitment to addressing the growing concerns through innovative programs and initiatives tailored to the community's needs.

Guest:

  • Connie Smith, director of community integrated health programs at the First Coast YMCA

'Fight Heart Disease like Cancer'

Dr. Michael McConnell, a distinguished cardiologist from Stanford, introduces a different perspective in his recently published book, Fight Heart Disease like Cancer, released by Hopkins Press. In the book, McConnell proposes that we approach heart disease with the same determination and energy we use when dealing with cancer.

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Kathy Waterman joined WJCT News 89.9 as associate producer after graduating from the University of North Florida with a degree in multimedia journalism. She was previously a production intern on the station's talk shows.