New Year's Resolutions
December 31, 2006
At the end of a year and the beginning of another, we have an opportunity to reflect on the relationship we have with our children, and think about what’s working well and what we would like to change. Guests: Peter Levine, MD, Pediatrician with Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek, and James Ricks, Support Group Leader with Family Resource Network.
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Using Stories to Explore the World
December 24, 2006
The stories we read and write with our children are the basis for their understanding of language, community and the world. Guests: Uma Krishnaswami, award-winning author and co-director of the Bisti Writing Project, and Ambre Tousley, teacher and director of F.L.A.G.Ship, a family literacy mobile preschool in Marin County. (This show is a rebroadcast of a previous show.)
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When to Worry About Your Preteen
December 17, 2006
During the preteen years, ages 9 to 13, children experience many emotional and physical changes. How do you know if their mood swings, troubles in school, or conflicts with friends are normal? When should you be concerned and seek outside help? Guests: Lisa Hardy, MD, Chief of Adolescent Psychiatry at Children’s Hospital and Research Center Oakland, and Stephanie Sheridan, EdD, NCSP, School Psychologist with the Palo Alto Unified School District.
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Person on the Street Interview
Worried
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Teaching Generosity to Children
December 10, 2006
For many, the holidays are a time of giving and offer a rich opportunity to teach children to give as well as receive. Guests:Rev. Brenda Sharp, Associate Pastor at Phillips Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Berkeley, and David Spinrad, Rabbinical Student and Father.
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Helping Children (and Parents) Sleep
December 3, 2006
When babies and young children don’t sleep, the whole family can struggle to get the rest they need. Guests: Dr. Jane Anderson, MD, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at UCSF and General Pediatrician at UCSF Children’s Hospital, and Suzy Giordano, author of The Baby Sleep Solution.
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Adoption
November 26, 2006
Children thrive when they are free to grow up in safe and enduring family environments and for many children, adoption makes this possible. Guests: Micky Duxbury, MFT, author of Making Room in Our Hearts, and Lois Rutten, MSW, Child Welfare Division Manager for Children & Family Services of Contra Costa County.
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The Preteen Years: Growing and Changing
November 19, 2006
During the preteen years, ages 9 to 13, children experience a lot of change: their bodies change with puberty and their emotional and physical needs change with their development. Guests: Charles Wibbelsman, MD, Chief of Adolescent Medicine for Kaiser Permanente San Francisco, and Melani Hiles, Assistant Principal at Bret Harte Middle School in San Jose.
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Person on the Street Interview
Preteen Changes
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Helping Kids Manage Their Emotions
November 12, 2006
The way young children learn to play with one another, control their impulses, and respond to their environment are all part of their social and emotional development. Guests: Erica Wood, Executive Director of the Peninsula Partnership for Children, Youth and Families, a division of Peninsula Community Foundation, and Lisa Wadors, special education preschool teacher with the San Mateo-Foster City School District.
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Diabetes in Childhood: Who’s at Risk?
November 5, 2006
There are two types of Diabetes that affect children. Do you know the factors that can put a child at risk? Guests: Ka’Ryn Holder-Jackson, Associate Director of the San Francisco Bay Area American Diabetes Association, and Stephen M. Rosenthal, MD, Pediatric Endocrinologist and Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco.
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Children of Privilege
October 29, 2006
Some people believe that children who are raised with too much pressure and material advantage are America's new at-risk youth. Rona and guests, Madeline Levine, PhD, author of The Price of Privilege: How Parental Pressure and Material Advantage Are Creating a Generation of Disconnected and Deeply Unhappy Kids, and Elaine Heffner, EdD, Senior Lecturer in the Early Childhood Development Department at Cornell University Weill Medical College, will discuss how a generation of affluent children are experiencing epidemic rates of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
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Protecting Children from Lead Poisoning and Other Toxins
October 22, 2006
Young children absorb proportionately more toxins than adults and their rapid development makes them more vulnerable to the negative health effects of lead and other environmental pollutants. Guests: Sharon Green, Community Outreach Coordinator with the Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, and Asa Bradman, PhD, Associate Director of the Center for Children’s Environmental Health Research at U.C. Berkeley's School of Public Health.
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Domestic Violence Hurts the Whole Family
October 15, 2006
A look at the emotional, behavioral, and physical effects of family violence on children of all ages, and suggestions for things you can do to decrease the impact of fear and abuse on children. Guests: Julie Kurtz, LMFT, Director of Mental Health at Kidango, and Tim Karo, Program Director of the San Francisco Bay Counseling and Education Center.
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Your Preteen’s Desire for Independence
October 8, 2006
During the preteen years, your child may want more freedom than you are comfortable with. How do you foster healthy independence while staying connected with your preteen? Rona and guests, Robert Field, PhD, psychologist and creator of Quest Therapeutic Camps and www.directiveparenting.com, and Myrna Shure, PhD, developmental psychologist and author of Raising a Thinking Preteen, will talk about the normal developmental stages of preteens, their drive to autonomy, and how, as a parent, you can respond to and appreciate these changes as normal.
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Getting Ready for a Baby
October 1, 2006
When you’re expecting a new baby it can be confusing to sort out what you need to raise a happy and healthy child and how to get your home and life ready in both practical and emotional ways. Guests: Heather Corley, author of About.com’s Baby Products Guide, and Faye Mettler, Perinatal Educator with John Muir Women’s Health Center, and new father Steve O'Neil.
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Language and Speech Development
September 24, 2006
A child’s language and speech acquisition is a complex process. It’s important to understand how they develop and when to worry if there are delays or problems. Guests: Patricia Baquedano-López, linguist and Associate Professor at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Education, and Jomar Lococo, licensed speech-language pathologist with San Rafael Elementary School District.
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Helping Children with Transitions
September 17, 2006
Getting ready in the morning, turning off the TV, starting at a new school, sitting down for dinner… are all everyday transitions. These can sometimes be difficult for you and your child. Guest: Dr. Ahsan Shaikh, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Interim Medical Director at Eastfield Ming Quong Children and Family Services.
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The Doctor Is In
September 10, 2006
A key aspect of school readiness is making sure your child is healthy. Call in to learn more about your child’s medical conditions and what you can do to help keep your kids healthy throughout the year. Guests: Steve Harris, MD, Chairman of Pediatrics at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, and Lauren Feder, MD, physician and author of Natural Baby and Childcare: Practical Medical Advice and Holistic Wisdom for Raising Healthy Children.
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Choosing Childcare
September 3, 2006
What kind of childcare setting is the best fit for your child? There are many factors to consider depending on your child’s needs, and yours. Guests: Patty Siegel, Executive Director of the California Child Care Resource and Referral Network, and Ronda Garcia, Deputy Director of the Contra Costa Child Care Council.
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Is My Child Developing Normally?
August 27, 2006
How do you know when there’s something wrong with your child’s development? Guests: Laurie LeComer, M.Ed., author of A Parent’s Guide to Developmental Delays: Recognizing and Coping with Missed Milestones, and Deborrah Bremond, Director of Family Support Services at Every Child Counts - First 5 Alameda County. (This show is a rebroadcast of a previous show.)
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Getting Ready for School: How to Advocate for Your Child’s Special Needs
August 20, 2006
As the school year approaches, parents have the opportunity to communicate with teachers about their child’s social, emotional and academic needs. Guests: Wendy Byrnes, Parent Advocate with Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc. (DREDF), and Loni Allen, Educational Resource Specialist with Parents Helping Parents.
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Breastfeeding Your Baby
August 13, 2006
More and more women are choosing to breastfeed because of the advantages it imparts on the child. Guests: Susan Martinelli, Certified Lactation Consultant with the Marin County WIC Program, and Nannette Mills, RN, Certified Lactation Consultant with John Muir Health in Contra Costa County.
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Understanding Your Child’s Behavior
August 6, 2006
Do you find yourself getting frustrated with your child’s behavior? Children act the way they do for many reasons. Guest host: Mike Riera, Ph.D., author of Uncommon Sense for Parents With Teenagers. Guest: Dan Delgado, M.D., Pediatrician at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
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Why Children Cry
July 30, 2006
From colic to tantrums to life transitions, how can we better understand and respond to our children’s distress and the motivation for their crying. Guests: Tonja Krautter, PsyD, LCSW, author of When Your Baby Won't Stop Crying, and Elizabeth Moffet, LMFT, therapist with the Family Service Agency of Marin.
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Rona’s Bookclub: Dads and Daughters by Joe Kelly
July 23, 2006
Fathers influence their daughters in profound ways and may not always realize the importance of the role they play in their daughters’ lives. Rona’s Bookclub discusses the book Dads and Daughters: How to Inspire, Understand, and Support Your Daughter When She's Growing Up So Fast. Guests: Joe Kelly, author and president of Dads and Daughters, and Lynn Newton, father and facilitator of the Male and Father Involvement Program at the Virginia Street Head Start in Oakland.
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Children’s Racial and Ethnic Identity
July 16, 2006
What can we do to help children feel positive about their racial heritage and encourage the development of healthy racial identity? Guests: Dr. Intisar Shareef, EdD, and Dr. Susan Leong Lee, EdD, Department Co-Chairs and Professors in the Early Childhood Education Department at Contra Costa College.
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
July 9, 2006
With more than 6 million children now living in households headed by grandparents, what are the financial, legal and emotional challenges facing those raising a second generation? Guests: Dr. Lenora Madison Poe, PhD, author of Black Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, and Maria Ramirez, grandmother and community activist.
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Media’s Influence on Toddlers through Teens
July 2, 2006
Media shapes our children’s values, desires and education of the world. How can you help your children understand and respond to the media they absorb? Guests: Amy Jussel, Executive Director of Shaping Youth, and Rebecca Randall, Director of Outreach for Common Sense Media..
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How Different are Boys and Girls?
June 25, 2006
In what ways are boys and girls different at birth, and how do nature and nurture contribute to a child’s gendered experience of life? Guests: Stephanie Brill, Director and Co-Founder of MAIA Midwifery, and Tracy Burt, EdM, Instructor in the Child Development and Family Studies Department at City College of San Francisco.
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The Joys of Being a Father
June 18, 2006
For Father’s Day, we invite dads to share stories of how they express and experience the love they have for and from their children. Guests: Niinana Kweku, Manager of the Black Infant Health "Proud Fathers" Program with Contra Costa Health Services, and Steve Preminger, Board Member of Building Peaceful Families.
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From Summer Colds to Pool Safety
June 11, 2006
Rona and guest help you make educated decisions about your child's overall well-being. Guest: Dr. Nora Garcia-Zepeda, MD, pediatrician at Kaiser Oakland Medical Center.
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Parenting from the Inside Out
June 4, 2006
Understanding your own childhood can help you become a more connected parent. Guest: Joan Fisch, MSW, clinical social worker and Adjunct Clinical Faculty in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford Medical School.
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Summer Activities for Children and Families
May 28, 2006
By exploring nature, swimming with friends, and working on creative art projects, children can continue to learn through the summer while having fun. Guests: Elina Wong, author of Kids’ Adventures Around San Francisco Bay, and Stephanie Lamarre, co-author of Babies By The Bay.
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Love with Limits: Building Blocks of Discipline
May 21, 2006
Tantrums, talking back, not listening -- unpleasant behavior can occur at every stage of a child's development. So how do you set limits and positively discipline your kids? Guests: Dr. Robert J. MacKenzie, author of the acclaimed books Setting Limits and Setting Limits in the Classroom, and Ange Burnett, Inclusion Specialist with the Contra Costa Child Care Council.
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A Mother’s Day Celebration of Stepmothers
May 14, 2006
For many of us, the word “stepmother” connotes the unkind characters we read about in fairy tales. Join us as we break this myth and honor the dedication and struggles of stepmothers. Guests: Barbara Waterman, PhD, author of The Birth of an Adoptive, Foster or Stepmother: Beyond Biological Mothering Attachments, and Persis Karim, PhD, contributing author of Using Our Words: Moms and Dads on Raising Kids in the Modern Neighborhood.
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Fathers Connecting with their Kids
May 7, 2006
Fathers are involved in their children’s lives to differing degrees, and the relationships they have with their families affect the well-being of their children. There are stay-at-home dads, working dads, and fathers who are separated from their kids through divorce or other circumstances. Guests: Will Glennon, author of The Collected Wisdom of Fathers: Creating a Loving Bond that Lasts a Lifetime, and Patrisha Scott, Coordinator of The Reclaiming Fatherhood program with the San Mateo County Health Department.
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A Discussion of Universal Preschool
April 30, 2006
Is it beneficial for all children to attend preschool, and if so, how should universal preschool be administered and funded? Guests: Ted Lempert, President of Children Now, and Bruce Fuller, PhD, professor of Education and Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley and co-director of Policy Analysis for California Education.
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The Diversity of Family Structures
April 23, 2006
The makeup of families in our local and broader communities is diverse; the iconic “nuclear family” does not represent the vast majority of families in our society. Guests: Lee Lesser, Project Manager, Early Childhood Programs with Parent Services Project, and Judy Appel, Executive Director of Our Family Coalition.
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Connecting with Children
April 16, 2006
Traditions, simple rituals, and every day interactions can help children develop strong communication skills while nurturing deep connections with parents, family, and child care providers. Guest host: Janis Keyser, teacher in the Early Childhood Education Department at Cabrillo College and author of Becoming the Parent You Want To Be. Guest: Jim Stockinger, teacher at the University of California, Berkeley Infant Toddler Center.
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Children with Tics and Tourette Syndrome
April 9, 2006
Tourette syndrome affects 1 out of every 2,000 children, and the motor and vocal tics often associated with this neurological condition can range from mild and hardly noticeable to severe and intrusive in a child’s life. Guests: Sarah Cheyette, M.D., Pediatric Neurologist, and Rob Lenicheck, father of a son with Tourette syndrome and parent-advocate.
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Child Sexual Abuse: Prevention, Resources and Treatment
April 2, 2006
Sexual abuse is a secret no child should have to keep. How can we protect our children and help them heal? Guests: Shelley Hamilton, LCSW, Management Coordinator at the Center for Child Protection at Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland, and Rhonda James, Executive Director of Community Violence Solutions.
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Children with Autism
March 26, 2006
Approximately 1 out of every 166 children is diagnosed with autism. What are the challenges that families affected by autism face? Guests: Nicole Sanders, MSW, Coordinator of the Autism Family Support Project for We Care Services for Children in Contra Costa County, and Antonio Hardan, M.D., Director of the Autism and Neurodevelopmental Program in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital.
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The Doctor Is In
March 19, 2006
Answers to your questions about nutrition, immunizations, tantrums, and other health and behavior topics. Guests: Carol Miller, MD, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at UCSF School of Medicine and Medical Director of the Well Baby Nursery and Pediatric Primary Care at UCSF Children's Hospital, and Valerie Barnes, MD, Director of Pediatrics at Natividad Medical Center in Salinas.
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Using Stories to Explore the World
March 12, 2006
The stories we read and write with our children are the basis for their understanding of language, community and the world. Guests: Uma Krishnaswami, award-winning author and co-director of the Bisti Writing Project, and Ambre Tousley, teacher and coordinator of F.L.A.G.Ship, a family literacy mobile preschool in Marin County.
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Rona’s Book Club - Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys
March 5, 2006
What does it take to raise happy, healthy, and emotionally sound young men? Rona's Book Club discusses Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys with author Michael Thompson, PhD, psychologist specializing in children and families, and Mary Jayne Sims, PhD, of the Early Childhood Mental Health Program at Oakland Children's Hospital.
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Is My Child Developing Normally?
February 26, 2006
How do you know when there’s something wrong with your child’s development? Guests: Laurie LeComer, M.Ed., author of A Parent’s Guide to Developmental Delays: Recognizing and Coping with Missed Milestones, and Deborrah Bremond, Director of Family Support Services at Every Child Counts - First 5 Alameda County.
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When A Parent Is In Prison
February 19, 2006
Over 2 million children in America have a mother or father in jail or prison. These children have committed no crime but often experience emotional and societal challenges as a result. Rona and guests, Nell Bernstein, author of All Alone in the World: Children of the Incarcerated, and Karen Shain, Co-Director of Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, will discuss how we can respond to the needs of children who have a parent in prison. Guests: Nell Bernstein is an award-winning journalist and author of the book, All Alone in the World: Children of the Incarcerated. Karen Shain, the Co-Director of Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for the human rights and empowerment of incarcerated parents, children, family members and people at risk for incarceration.
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When Parents Don't Have Time For Romance
February 12, 2006
As a parent, finding time for sleep, yet alone quality time, romance, and sex with your partner, can be a challenge. But taking care of your relationship is an important gift for your child and family. Guests: Barton Goldsmith, PhD, author of Emotional Fitness for Couples: 10 Minutes a Day to a Better Relationship, and Roberta Seifert, PhD, licensed psychologist trained in facilitating workshops for new parents.
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Prenatal Care: Taking Care of You and Your Baby
February 5, 2006
Prenatal care can make a big difference for you and your child’s health. Guests: Tracy Flanagan, MD, Chief of Ob/Gyn at Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center, and Lin Lee, Certified Nurse Midwife associated with El Camino Hospital and Altos Oaks Medical Group in Mountain View.
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Cultural Sensitivity in Child Care
January 29, 2006
How are childcare providers educated and what are the cultural challenges they face with the families they serve? Guests: Dolores Terrazas, Senior Program Manager with WestEd’s E3 Institute: Advancing Excellence in Early Education, and Fred Ferrer, Chair of the First 5 Santa Clara County Commission.
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The Toddler Years
January 22, 2006
Anyone caring for a toddler knows how quickly they grow and change, in terrific and sometimes challenging ways. What do you experience as the caretaker of a toddler? Guests: Noel Janis-Norton, learning and behavior specialist, author, and founder and director of The New Learning Centre in London, and Kelli Tharpe, owner and operator of the licensed and nationally accredited Wee Care Day Nursery in El Sobrante.
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Your Child’s Dental Health
January 15, 2006
Good oral health is fundamental to your child’s overall well-being. Guests: Jared Fine, DDS, MPH, Dental Health Administrator for the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency, and Margaret Fisher, RDH, Dental Hygienist and Coordinator of Marin County’s Children's Oral Health Project.
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Getting the Help You Need for a Child with ADHD
January 8, 2006
What can parents do to help a child diagnosed with attention problems thrive in school and in life? Guests: Peter Jensen, M.D., Director of the Center for the Advancement of Children's Mental Health at Columbia University and author of Making the System Work for Your Child with ADHD, and Linda Lawton, educational therapist and certified parent trainer for CHADD: Children and Adults with ADHD.
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New Year’s Resolution: Stop Smoking for Your Kids’ Sake
January 1, 2006
Since you know smoking is bad for your health and for the health of your children, you may have resolved to stop smoking this year, for sure! We’d like to help. If you’ve already stopped, we’d like you to help others. Guests: Jodie Ruland, Project Manager of the Alameda Health Consortium Tobacco-Use Intervention Project. Caesar Cuadra, Health Educator, Alameda County Medical Center, Winton Wellness Center. (This show is a rebroadcast of a previous show.)
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