UCM Urban Health Initiative

Violence and trauma don't just affect the body—they impact mental health in profound ways. This Saturday, we're bringing together experts to discuss prevention, healing, and community support. Host Franklin Cosey-Gay, PhD, MPH will lead a critical conversation on mental health, violence prevention, and trauma recovery.

Join us for Part I: Mental Health: Violence and Trauma Prevention.

🎙️ LISTEN LIVE: Saturday, May 30 at 1 PM CT
📻 WVON 1690 AM | Facebook Live
📞 Call in: (773) 591-1690

As we celebrate National Nurses Week, we would like to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to the incredible nurses who dedicate their lives to caring for others. Your compassion, expertise, and unwavering commitment make a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families. Thank you for being the backbone of our healthcare system!

New Community Health Focus Hour: "Community Nutrition: Teaching Kitchens and Food as Medicine." This special segment will be hosted by the esteemed Dr. Edwin McDonald, who will engage in insightful discussions with a panel of medical experts and dedicated advocates in the field of nutrition.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 9th, at 1 PM CST! You can tune in to the conversation on WVON 1690 AM, or listen via the iHeart Media App or iHeart.com. We encourage you to be part of the dialogue—call in at 733-591-1690 to share your thoughts and questions. Your voice matters! Let's explore the vital connection between food and health together.

New Community Health Focus Hour‼️ "Rest Assured: The Essentials of Infant Sleep & Safety". Join our esteemed host, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Cedric McKoy, as he talks to the experts and advocates on infant safety.

Interested listeners can tune in Saturday, April 18th at 1 PM CST on WVON 1690 AM, iHeart Media App/iHeart.com, or call in at 733 591-1690! We want to hear from you!