Assignment Manager May 14, 2024
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A Silent Crisis Unveiled
A new PSA brings to light America’s dismal stillbirth numbers. Every day, 65 families lose their baby to stillbirth - that’s 21,000 annually - and at least 25% of them are preventable. In fact, the U.S. ranks 48th out of 49 high-income countries in reducing stillbirth rates. Why is this happening? And why are the numbers so high?
Speak with Samantha Durante Banerjee, Executive Director of PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy, about the fight to stop preventable stillbirths.
Mental Health Spotlight: Youth in Crisis
As anxiety and depression rise in young people, an effort is underway in Prince George’s County, Maryland to provide help and break mental health stigmas.
Hear from a college student who says left unchecked, mental health can negatively affect young people as they approach adulthood. Also, Dr. Sheryl Neverson of Volunteers of America can address how to tackle this national crisis head-on.
Police Week: Honoring & Supporting our First Responders
The nation’s first responders have the highest rate of burnout in America. A we mark Police week May 11 - 15, it’s a reminder that those we rely on in times of crisis require support themselves.
Speak to Dr. Rita Brock, founder of an innovative program, ReST for First Responders helps first responders build resilience and navigate daily challenges.
Summer Camp Innovation: Two Trailblazing Programs Redefining the Camp Experience
Camp POSTCARD - Bridging Kids and First Responders Celebrates 30 Years Based in Maine, Camp POSTCARD connects kids with first responders. The camp counselors are police officers, firefighters and medics, volunteering to build positive relationships with kids.
Speak to the camp founders and former campers. Media are also invited to visit Camp Postcard (Police Officers Striving to Create and Reinforce Dreams) June 14-21, 2024 in Winthrop, Maine.
Camp Hope 2024: Where Joy Meets Care
Part-camp, part-popup hospital, Camp Hope gives chronically ill kids a one-of-a-kind summer camp experience despite frequent hospitalizations. For these medically complex kids, it's a rare opportunity to enjoy summer camp activities under the watchful care of dedicated doctors, nurses, and specialists who volunteer their time.
Speak to the camp founder and former campers. Media are invited to visit Camp Hope, June 10-14, 2024 in San Antonio, TX .