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Fostering Early Literacy: Tips from Angela Shelton



This episode of 'Growing Stronger Together' features host Kim Hale and special guest Angela Shelton discussing practical tips and advice for fostering early literacy in children. Angela, a clinical instructor at ETSU and a Ph.D. student focusing on early childhood education, shares her expertise on how parents, grandparents, and caretakers can support children's language and reading development. Key topics include the importance of early literacy, engaging children in conversations and storytelling, recognizing environmental print, making reading and writing enjoyable, preparing for 'emergencies' with reading materials, and the significance of writing. Angela emphasizes the role of adults in modeling reading and writing behaviors and the need to take the pressure off both adults and children by allowing kids to lead their learning journey. The conversation also touches on the use of technology for reading and the importance of physical books and activities that correlate reading with enjoyment.

Resources: https://www.etsu.edu/coe/child/

Financial support for Growing Stronger Together is provided through a Community Health Improvement Site Investment from Ballad Health’s Department of Population Health and through competitive funding from Tennessee Department of Health's Maternal Mortality Prevention program.

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Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media

This episode of the 'Growing Stronger Together' podcast features Meredith Jordan, the coordinator of the Read and Play for a Bright Future program from the ETSU Department of Pediatrics. Hosted by Dr. Karen Schetzina from East Tennessee State University, the discussion dives into the program's multifaceted approach to promoting family health and well-being through increased play, safety, nutrition, and community engagement. Founded with support from Ballard Health's Department of Population Health and the Tennessee Department of Health's Maternal Mortality Prevention Program, the initiative includes distributing themed books, engaging in community outreach like safety training and nutrition education, and providing resources such as a maternity toolkit. Additionally, the episode highlights how the program integrates educational experiences for ETSU students and addresses the importance of safety training in preventing childhood injuries. Meredith also introduces a maternity toolkit for expectant and new mothers, highlighting resources for prenatal and postpartum care. The discussion concludes with information on upcoming community events and ways to stay updated with the Read and Play program.

Learn more at caringformotherhood.org

Link  to register for the Child Abuse Symposium 

https://balladhealth.cventevents.com/event/9254873c-9d07-4748-970b-a4f76255f6cf/summary?i=AJ4Y_ddERkSotPTKHyERXA&locale=en-US





Thank you for listening!



Links from the episode:

Learn more about ReadNPlay: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/vpMYYounzEPDgUEV?ref=Link

https://www.etsuhealth.org/services/pediatrics/read_n_play.php

Follow ReadNPlay on IG: https://www.instagram.com/readnplay/



Financial support for Growing Stronger Together is provided through a Community Health Improvement Site Investment from Ballad Health’s Department of Population Health and through competitive funding from Tennessee Department of Health's Maternal Mortality Prevention program.

Music derived from Song: Justhea - Happy

Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music.

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Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media

This episode of the 'Growing Stronger Together' podcast features a discussion with Shana Johnson, Public Health Educator, Carter County Health Department, and Sharon Rice, Nutrition Educator, Carter County Health Department, focusing on health and nutritional support resources available for mothers, families, and children in East Tennessee. Hosted by Dr. Karen Schetzina, the podcast highlights various health department services including WIC nutritional support, immunization, STI screening, dental services, and special programs like CHANT and GIFTS. The conversation also previews a community baby shower event aimed at providing additional support and resources to expectant mothers in the Appalachian Highland region. The podcast underscores the importance of community health initiatives and the comprehensive support available to mothers and families through local health departments.

Please join us on April 13, 2024, between 1-3 pm at the address below for the Carter County Health Department Community Baby Shower!

Carter County Health Department

403 East G Street

Elizabethton, TN 37643

Phone: 423-543-2521

https://cartercountytn.gov/services/health.php



Visit the Tennessee state government website to find your local health department and learn more about services: www.tn.gov



Financial support for Growing Stronger Together is provided through a Community Health Improvement Site Investment from Ballad Health’s Department of Population Health and through competitive funding from Tennessee Department of Health's Maternal Mortality Prevention program.

Music derived from Song: Justhea - Happy

Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music.

Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0

Unported Video Link: ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/h8RmuRCZCWg⁠⁠



Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media

On today's episode, Dr. Karen Schetzina is joined by Meredith Jordan to discuss ReadNPlay and how it can help your children have a more educational and enjoyable reading experience.

Thank you for listening!

Links from the episode:

Learn more about ReadNPlay: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/vpMYYounzEPDgUEV?ref=Link

https://www.etsuhealth.org/services/pediatrics/read_n_play.php

Follow ReadNPlay on IG: https://www.instagram.com/readnplay/



Financial support for Growing Stronger Together is provided through a Community Health Improvement Site Investment from Ballad Health’s Department of Population Health and through competitive funding from Tennessee Department of Health's Maternal Mortality Prevention program.

Music derived from Song: Justhea - Happy

Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music.

Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0

Unported Video Link: ⁠https://youtu.be/h8RmuRCZCWg⁠



Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media

Faltering Growth with Dr. Lindsey Lewis



During our Teens on Tuesday's segments with host Dr. William Dodd, learn more about ways to support adolescents' well-being during their journey to adulthood. Today is a slight departure from this theme to discuss an important outreach by ETSU Health Pediatrics.



Join us today for a discussion about Faltering Growth.



Financial support for Growing Stronger Together is provided through a Community Health Improvement Site Investment from Ballad Health’s Department of Population Health and through competitive funding from Tennessee Department of Health's Maternal Mortality Prevention program.



Further reading / resources:

https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/newborn-and-infant-nutrition/



https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/Pages/Babys-First-1000-Days-AAP-Policy-Explained.aspx



Music derived from Song: Justhea - Happy

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Unported Video Link: https://youtu.be/h8RmuRCZCWg

Lyme Disease with Dr. Demetrio Macariola



During our Teens on Tuesday's segments with host Dr. William Dodd, learn more about ways to support adolescents' well-being during their journey to adulthood.



Join us today for a discussion about Lyme Disease.



Financial support for Growing Stronger Together is provided through a Community Health Improvement Site Investment from Ballad Health’s Department of Population Health and through competitive funding from Tennessee Department of Health's Maternal Mortality Prevention program.



Further reading / resources:

https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/index.html

https://www.tn.gov/health/cedep/vector-borne-diseases/tick-borne-diseases.html



https://www.idsociety.org/public-health/lyme-disease/lyme-disease/



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