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 13 -Alzheimer Awareness
Jody Cornilsen from the Idaho chapter of the Alzheimer's Association teaches us about what Alzheimer’s disease is, what it is not and how we can help Alzheimer’s Awareness in small and big ways. This…
Episode 12 - Breast Cancer Awareness
Britnee Hafer, Cassie Packer, and Tamira Waddell share their knowledge about breast cancer. Learn about the impact of genetic testing and consistent screenings and the ability we have to rally around…
Episode 11 - Domestic Violence Awareness
Sydnee shares her story about domestic violence and invites us all to start a conversation and be involved in supporting organizations and resources that help victims and survivors of domestic violen…
Episode 10 - Suicide Prevention Month
Rick Croft, the director of Madison Cares and chair of local non profit group, Community Suicide Prevention, shares his knowledge and experience in suicide prevention and how shifting our perspective…
Episode 9 - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Month
Heidi Smith, the deaf and hard of hearing services coordinator at Brigham Young University-Idaho, talks about the deaf and hard of hearing community and culture.
Resource:
Idaho Association of the De…
Episode 8 - Wellness Awareness Month
Susan Torborg, a director of healthy living initiatives at Melaleuca shares her passion for wellness and explains 7 habits to promote a balanced life.
Here’s the Facebook group that Susan mentions in…
Episode 7 - UV Awareness Month
For UV Safety Awareness Month, local Dermatologist Stetson Albertson shares with us the importance of looking after your skin while enjoying the outdoors.
Episode 6, Part 2 - PTSD Awareness Month
Christine Winters, the director of therapy at Answers LLC and a professional counselor, explains the more technical side of PTSD and the importance of being informed about PTSD and other mental healt…
Episode 6, Part 1 – PTSD Awareness Month
Gunnery Sergeant Delatorre and Sergeant Nagl from the US Marines joined us to talk about PTSD and the power of being a true and trustworthy friend to those dealing with this mental health challenge.
R…
Episode 5 – Celiac Awareness Month
Dr Todd Williams teaches us about celiac disease, what it is, and how this autoimmune disease affects individuals in a variety of ways.
Resources:
Episode 4 – Autism Acceptance Month
Tiffany Klauba and Whitney Ryan, Ph.D., of the Autism Society of Idaho joined us all the way from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, via video call, and shared with us how daily life can differ for individuals wi…
RMHC Series, Part 3 – Amanda
Join us to hear about Amanda’s experience with the Ronald McDonald Family Room. If you’d like to help support the Ronald McDonald House Charities, you can donate through one of the methods below.
RMHC Series, Part 2 – Christin
Join us to hear Christin’s experience with the Ronald McDonald Family Room. If you’d like to help support the Ronald McDonald House Charities, you can donate through one of the methods below.
RMHC Series, Part 1 – Lori Priest
Join us for the first episode in the Ronald McDonald House series. This episode, we’re joined by Lori Priest, Director of Community Engagement for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho.
Episode 3, Part 2 – March into Literacy Month
There was so much to learn about literacy we had to have a part 2! We dive deeper into the evolution of teaching literacy, how national events can impact literacy, and what we can do as individuals a…
Episode 3, Part 1 – March into Literacy Month
Superintendents Karla LaOrange and Scott Woolstenhulme share their passion and knowledge of literacy, what it is, and how literacy can empower individuals.
Resources:
Episode 2 – American Heart Month
Dr. Blake Wachter and Chief Lyle Barney share with us why they’re dedicated to keeping the hearts of everyone in our community beating to a healthy rhythm, and how it’s possible for most anyone to he…
Episode 1 – Blood Donor Awareness Month
The Red Cross is widely known as a nonprofit organization often involved with blood donation. And in our very first episode we had the pleasure of talking to Angela Ragan, an account manager for the …