Why I Vaccinate Cumulus Media Detroit

May 21, 2022 ~ Families are the heartbeat of our communities. This episode of Why I Vaccinate focuses on families and why it is so important to keep them safe with the tools that are available. Guests include Beaumont Health Family Medicine Physician Dr. Sheala Jafry, Dean of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Andrea Amalfitano, Superintendent-Principal of Beaver Island Community School Wil Cwikiel, and Advisory Committee Member for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control Lynn Bahta.

April 16, 2022 ~ As Michigan continues the next phase of the pandemic with lower reported COVID cases, the child immunization rates in Michigan are still very low. This month will focus on how communities can work together to keep children protected from vaccine-preventable diseases, especially as families and friends look forward to spending time together in the upcoming summer. Guests include Medical Health Officer for the St. Clair County Health Department Annette Mercatante, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist Dr. Matthew Denenberg at the Helen Devos Children’s Hospital, Senior Research Scientist Gillian Steelfisher with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and Emergency Medicine Specialist Dr. Pino Colone at Henry Ford Health.

March 19, 2022 ~ As Michigan moves into the next phase of the pandemic with less masking restrictions, many families are looking forward to things they missed in years past. This month will explore how families can continue to stay safe as they plan gatherings and parties they didn’t get to celebrate together in person over the last two years.

February 12, 2022 ~ Tremendous progress has been made in recent years on developing life-saving vaccines. This month’s show will explore the successes in vaccine history, how to work through the clutter and misinformation, and what communities can do to keep our children safe. Hear MDHHS Division of Immnization Immunization Nurse Educator Heidi Loynes, Vanderbilt University Division of Infectious Diseases Associate Professor of Medicine and Associate Professor of Healthy Policy Keipp Talbot, East Lansing Public Schools 7th Grade Math Teacher Bryan Moody, and University of Arkansas Little Rock, Bowen School of Law, and University of Arkansas Associate Professor of Law Christopher Trudeau weigh in on the progress.

December 18, 2021 ~ With Michigan facing a surge of COVID cases during the time of year when flu tends to peak, it’s more important than ever that parents give their children the gift of protection from vaccine-preventable illnesses. Edition contributors include Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Natasha Bagasarian, University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Elizabeth Lloyd, and Ascension Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Melissa Aste.

December 4, 2021 ~ Ann and Veronica examine the new childhood COVID vaccine, with all the info parents need to know. Guests include Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Executive Director of the National Social Norms Center at Michigan State University Dr. Dennis Martell, and Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Professor of Pediatrics Dr. Hank Bernstein.