Providing a Beacon of Hope Through Genetic Screening
Mark Alyn explores the benefits of genetic testing with Karen Grinzaid, Executive Director of JScreen, a national non-profit public health initiative dedicated to preventing genetic diseases. Headquartered in Atlanta at Emory University School of Medicine, the JScreen initiative provides convenient at-home access to cutting-edge genetic testing technology, patient education, and genetic counseling services. Learn how this program enables individuals and families to gain insights into hereditary cancer risks and other genetic diseases, providing the opportunity to be proactive in safeguarding their health.
Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day with the Veterans History Project
To honor the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Mark speaks with Travis Bickford, Program Coordinator of the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress, about how his organization is actively seeking stories from all veterans, living or deceased, and particularly from those who served in World War II and around D-Day, June 6, 1944. The Veterans History Project gathers and preserves the personal accounts of military veterans before their stories are lost forever, making them accessible to future generations.
The Ongoing Battle to Protect Access to Reproductive Healthcare
On this edition of Late Night Health, Mark sits down with Julie Burkhart, President of Wellspring Health Access, one of the organizations behind the Wyoming District Court Case that last June successfully blocked a Wyoming law from going into effect that would have banned abortion medication in the state, to find out how Julie and her organization are fighting to protect a woman’s right to choose and have safe access to reproductive healthcare.
A Groundbreaking Approach to Cancer Care
Dr. Chris Apfel, MD, PhD, MBA visits with Mark to share a visionary method of helping cancer patients gain access to more comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic options in their treatment plan. Cancer therapy remains disproportionately hit or miss despite the truly impressive advances that have been made in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and Dr. Apfel explains how the SAGE Oncotest guides oncologists to select the most effective therapy best suited to each patient, more than doubling their current chances of receiving the most effective treatment.
Meet the Parent-Child Whisperer
In this episode, Mark is joined by Veenu Keller “The Parent-Child Whisperer” for an insightful discussion on guiding families through the intricacies of modern parenting. Fervently committed to the ideal that every child deserves a nurturing upbringing free from the need for later emotional repair, Veenu shares how cultivating open, safe, and trusting relationships between parents and their offspring enables families to close generational divides and foster communication that lays the groundwork for collective growth and profound understanding.
Verizon Small Business Days
Small Business Days is a week-long opportunity from Verizon Business to support small businesses across the country by providing free tech checks, personalized advice, and access to special offers and deals. In this special interview, Michelle Strong of Verizon Business, one of the top small business experts in the nation, will share her expertise on the challenges facing entrepreneurs and what it takes to succeed. She will also reveal new findings from Verizon’s Second Annual Latino Small Business Survey, which provides insight into the needs of Latino entrepreneurs.
International Women’s Day – March 8th
Mark welcomes Tom Martin to raise awareness for a special global event celebrating International Women’s Day. On Friday, March 8, Tom Martin Media will be hosting a special Wisdom All Around Us two-hour special conversation featuring inspiring women from around the world. Listen in for information on this free two-hour event, which will feature female coaches, authors, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs from Angola, France, Mexico, the UK, Ukraine, and the United States, with the opportunity for interaction and conversation.
Upset is Optional with Karen Howard
Author Karen Howard joins Mark for a look at her exciting first book, Upset is Optional, sharing the remarkable stories of Bob Duggan, a young priest who left the Vatican to live a life committed to teaching a new worldview of health, worked to legalize acupuncture, founded a school, and created Penn North, a non-profit addiction treatment facility in Baltimore, Maryland. The book explores how these practices can create peace in your body, world of work, and family, with a portion of the proceeds going to support this vibrant community center.
Decode Your Dreams with Wakefully
On this edition of Late Night Health, Mark Alyn visits with Sansan Fibri, founder of Wakefully, a mental wellness app providing AI-guided dream analysis and coaching. Before establishing herself as a tech entrepreneur, Sansan was a successful film & TV producer who collaborated with renowned platforms and personalities such as Comedy Central, Bill Burr, and Kevin Hart. Her life is a testament to the power of dreaming big and the determination to make dreams a reality.
Using Technology to Make Holiday Shopping Safer and Easier
Small businesses need to prepare for the holiday shopping season, utilizing business tips and technology tools that will boost the customer experience and build customer loyalty. Dave Hickey of Verizon Business joins Mark Alyn on this edition of Late Night Health to discuss how small businesses can take advantage of technology and tools they can incorporate from online to the point of sale, all while being mindful of cybersecurity threats.
