We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!
September is National Suicide Prevention Month – Raising awareness about suicide and how to help.
Guest: Christi Taylor Jones – Psychotherapist & suicide survivor - MA author of "Touched by Suicide: A Personal and Psychological Perspective on the Longing for Death and Rebirth"
The unique story of how MA based Jefferson Rubber Works, a 50-year-old supplier of custom-molded rubber products found success in the pet products industry, thus Ruff Dawg was created! Came up with the popular dog toy – the K-9 flyer!
Guest: Carrie Quinn – Marketing Director of Ruff Dawg
Bill sponsors say public restrooms need to be changed - Universal changing stations for adults with disabilities or health conditions, plus diaper changing stations for babies, would be required in certain public buildings.
Guest: Alison Kuznitz – State House News Reporter
MSPCA-Angell Warns of Parvovirus Dangers Following Hospitalization of Abandoned Golden Retriever Puppies. What parvovirus is, what dog owners need to know and how to prevent it. Guest: Alyssa Krieger - director of the MSPCA-Angell’s Community Outreach program