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Show moreMany Regionally Speaking programs ask questions about the meaning of justice. This week's guest implements the goals of social justice everyday. Donte Gibbs is originally from the City of East Cleveland and is also a recent graduate of Case Western Reserve University. He discusses his new role as Youth Outreach Coordinator for the Neighborhood Leadership Institute of Cleveland. One program he is organizing is the Soap Box Workshop Series, which teaches youth reading, writing, and speaking skills using speeches that connect with students. From example, one oration students had to analyze was Barack Obama's "Yes We Can" speech. What motivates Donte? The program delves in Donte's motivations ans inspirations for these community development projects.
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Show moreSmartphones and tablet computers are the signature products of the twenty-first century. It is no surprise then that twenty-first century medicine is integrating the latest technology into the way care is delivered. This week's guest discusses exciting prospects of utilizing technology in the field of public health along with the potential challenges. Dr. David Kaelber is the Chief Medical Informatics Officer at MetroHealth and received his degrees in medicine and biomedical engineering at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Kaelber has worked on making personal electronic medical records for MetroHealth that can be accessed from your living room. Using the vast databases offered by electronic medical records, Dr. Kaelbar discovered that high blood pressure in children is underdiagnosed. In the second half of the program, we learn about other ways Dr. Kaelbar has committed to the Cleveland community through Habitat for Humanity.
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