Meanwhile in Memphis with New Memphis

Do you know the areas in which the Memphis medical field is a leading innovator in lifesaving research being used across the globe? If your answer was “childhood cancer,” you are correct...but only partially! Dr. Michelle Taylor (Shelby County Health Department) and Elizabeth Propst (St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital) join us for a conversation to expand our understanding of the global innovations in public health that are needed to shape healthy communities and how those connect to Memphis and the Mid-South. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Connect to Protect (C2P) End HIV 901 St. Jude Children's Research's HIV Program Shelby County Health Department The Memphis Flyer's August 2024 article about HIV/Syphilis surge The Daily Memphian's July 2024 article about HIV/Syphilis surge Hope House Friends for All Memphis Partnership to End AIDS Status (PEAS) CHOICES Tennessee General Assembly 2012 "Gateway Law" Planned Parenthood Community Care Fairs This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

"You borrow things from your neighbors, and the library is everyone's neighbor. We lend you our books, our space; why not lend other stuff, too?" They say don’t judge a book by the cover, but what about libraries? Memphis is full of unique libraries that create access and opportunity, not only for knowledge, but experiences. Today we’re chatting with Anthony Lucatelli and Jenna Pertl of Memphis Public Libraries to share about the access made possible through collaboration, specifically their Library of Things. It's a perfect (warm!) outing for all Memphians this winter break! Resources mentioned in this episode include: Memphis Public Libraries Library of Things Seed Library Cloud901 Teen Learning Lab Youth Action Council BRIDGES Leadership at Every Age Language Learning at Memphis Public Libraries Cossitt Library LINC 2-1-1 Memphis Library Foundation Friends of the Library Memphis Area Legal Services Memphis and Shelby County Room This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

How do you continue to grow what you know? With 96 acres, 30 specialty gardens, and a tropical plant house that opened earlier this year, Memphis Botanic Garden offers the people of all ages and interests opportunities for education, relaxation, and connection. Olivia Wall and Gina Harris drop by to share the role the gardens play in experiential learning for all, all year long. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) Holiday Wonders at Memphis Botanic Garden MBG Specialty Gardens Youth Education and Tropical Plant House Live at the Garden This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.

Do our first years really determine the rest of our lives?  Dr. Kandace Thomas of First 8 Memphis and Kimberly Carter of Brilliant Minds Child Development Center share how infant mental health impacts children and those caring for them. First 8 Memphis conducted a to glean data directly from those in our community, and some of the findings may surprise you. Resources mentioned in this episode include: First 8 Memphis Tennessee Department of Children's Services NEXT Memphis Tennessee Early Childhood programs First 8 Memphis Leadership Council Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Pre-Kindergarten readiness Sweet Cheeks Diaper Ministry Habitat for Humanity This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.