Riverbend Awareness Project
The Riverbend Awareness Project brings you a new conversation each month about important causes and issues in our community. Each episode features a conversation with a professional from our community about significant issues like heart health, Alzheimer’s, literacy, and more. Our goal is to share resources and information that will help you have a better understanding of the particular problems and solutions associated with each topic.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 38
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Episode 22 -National Service Dog Awareness Month Pt 1
Chris and Rachel Norman from Idaho Elite Canine Training joined us to explore what it takes to train a service dog. From hand-selecting puppies to building task-specific skills, they share the detail…
Back to School Series - Ms. K aka Coach K
In our final back-to-school special episode, Maddie sits down with middle school counselor and basketball coach Ms. K. Together, they discuss the path that led her into counseling, the unique challen…
Back to School Series - Mrs. Swasey
Local middle school math teacher, Aubrey Swasey, shares her experiences and insights from 16 years in education. She discusses the unique challenges and rewards of teaching middle school, from helpin…
Back to School Series - Ms. Kidd
In this Riverbend Awareness Project back-to-school special, we sit down with Ms. Kidd, a veteran 5th grade teacher, to talk about preparing for a successful school year. She shares practical tips fo…
Back to School Series - Miss. Ball
From building welcoming classroom environments to establishing helpful routines at home, Miss Ball offers thoughtful insights that ease the transition for learners of all ages. Whether you’re a paren…
Episode 20 -National Sarcoma Awareness Month Pt 2
In part two of our conversation with Dr. Kevin Jones, we dive deeper into the challenges of diagnosing and treating these rare cancers. Don’t miss this continued exploration of what sarcomas are, why…
Episode 20 -National Sarcoma Awareness Month Pt 1
In this episode of the Riverbend Awareness Project, we speak with Dr. Kevin Jones, a sarcoma specialist from the Huntsman Cancer Institute, about sarcoma and bone cancer. He explains what sarcomas a…
Episode 19 - Part 2 National Great Outdoors Month
In Part 2 of our conversation with Heather Eastman, we explore simple, affordable ways to enjoy the outdoors and how to get involved in local volunteer opportunities. Heather also shares practical sa…
Episode 19 Part 1 - National Great Outdoors Month
In this inspiring kickoff to our National Great Outdoors Month episodes, we talk with Heather Eastman from Idaho Business for the Outdoors about how access to nature supports not just wellness, but I…
Episode 18 Part 2 - Stroke Awareness
In this follow-up episode, Jim and Anna from Idaho Falls Community Hospital dive deeper into the lasting effects of strokes—both physical and emotional. They unpack common misconceptions, share the i…
Episode 18 Part 1 - Stroke Awareness
In part one of Stroke Awareness Month conversation, we’re joined by Jim Jarvie and Anna Shackleford from Idaho Falls Community Hospital to explore the basics of stroke: what it is, how to recognize i…
Episode 17 Part 2 - Child Abuse Prevention
In this continuation of our conversation on child abuse prevention, we focus on the power of education and advocacy in creating safer environments for children. Julie and Shana discuss the impact of …
Episode 17 Part 1 - Child Abuse Prevention
School and community counselors Julie and Shana discuss the importance of recognizing, addressing, and preventing child abuse. They share how open discussions can remove stigma, the vital role of com…
Episode 16 Part 2 - MS Awareness
Dr. Steve Vincent from Eastern Idaho Neurology provides an accessible yet detailed exploration of multiple sclerosis, explaining its impact on the central nervous system and the different forms the d…
Episode 16 Part 1 - MS Awareness
Heidi Bluemel shares her journey with multiple sclerosis—from the onset of unexpected symptoms to the trials of finding effective treatment. She recounts the physical and emotional challenges of mana…
Episode 15, Part 2 - American Heart Month
In part two we dive deeper into the realities of cardiovascular disease, its risk factors, and the lifestyle changes that can make a difference. Our guests share personal experiences, expert insight…
Episode 15, Part 1 - American Heart Month
Dr. Blake Wachter, cardiologist and president of the Idaho Heart Foundation, and Jacob Gilbert, the foundation’s vice president and a heart transplant survivor, join us to discuss heart disease, CPR …
Episode 14, Part 2 - National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
In part 2 of Impaired Driving Prevention, learn about the consequences of a DUI and the time Lt. Crain pulled over a "driving dog." Drive safely, everyone! Happy holidays!
Episode 14, Part 1 - National Impaired Driving Prevention
Lt. Marvin Crain from the Idaho State Police joins us to discuss National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. In part 1, he shares how prescription drugs can impair driving, how to recognize and repo…
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