Food insecurity is a growing crisis in Central Oregon. In just six years, the need for emergency food distribution has tripled — a stark indicator of deepening challenges for local families, children, and seniors. The June 25th City Club of Central Oregon forum "Together at the Table: A Community Conversation on Food Insecurity" will explore the scope and impact of food insecurity in our region. Gillian talked to City Club Board Member Alayne Fardella about the forum. More information at cityclubco.org.
Volunteers in Medicine - Medical Care for Uninsured Working Adults
Kat Mastrangelo, Executive Director of Volunteers in Medicine, explains the vital work of providing healthcare at no charge to working adults who lack insurance and the ability to pay for it themselves.
A Conversation About Addiction (Part Four of a Four-Part Mental Health Series)
Central Oregon Addiction Specialists Helen Feroli and Brian Hodges give us some insight into substance use disorder. They tell us what addiction really is and how we can find support when we or our loved ones are affected by it.
Sandra Lindsay on Be and Belong, An Open Meeting for Suicide Prevention and Support
Sandra Lindsay is the founder of Be and Belong, an open meeting providing community support for those who are struggling with suicide, who know someone that is struggling, or who have lost someone to suicide.
Save A Warrior Program and Warrior Impact Program
Toby Rey, Pacific Northwest Ambassador for Save a Warrior, and Marv Kaplan, a recent graduate of the program, talk with us about the Save a Warrior program. The second half of the show features Toby Rey, Founder, and Matt Bassitt, President, of Warrior Impact.
Nonprofit Vegetable Farming in Central Oregon's High Desert
Audrey Tehan, Founder and Executive Director for Seed to Table, the four-acre organic nonprofit farm located in Sisters, OR, talks about the transition into the summer growing season, its outreach efforts to teach students where their food comes from, and to oversee the Sisters Farmers Market. www.SeedtoTableOregon.org
A Conversation About ADHD (Part Three of a Four-Part Mental Health Series)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Stephanie Cypress tells us about ADHD: what it is, what causes it, and how to treat it.
Caring for Drought-Stressed Trees with Jenna Deibel on The OSU Extension Connection
OSU Extension Forester Jenna Deibel talks about how to identify when our native trees are stressed and how to help them. She discusses the typical signs of drought stress and gives some insight into how juniper has spread across Central Oregon.
Rick Russell from Mountain View Community Development
Addressing homelessness in Central Oregon, Mountain View Community Development Executive Director Rick Russell discusses programs and new services coming to the Central Oregon community.
Oregon Wildland Protections vs Presidential Executive Orders
Presidential executive orders seek to unwind decades-long efforts to preserve Oregon's wildlands for biological diversity, ecological stability, recreational opportunities, and the economic benefits of tourism. The Oregon Natural Desert Association would like a word.
The Wisdom of First Foods with Dr. Drew Collins
Dr. Drew Evan Collins, ND, is a naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, artist, and herbalist. He visited The Point on KPOV to talk about his book, The Wisdom of First Foods: Exploring the Traditional Diet of Central Oregon's First Nations, and his painting that inspired it. Dr. Collins practices integrative medicine and is the owner and director of Proactive Choice.
A Conversation About Anxiety (Part Two of a Four-Part Mental Health Series)
Occupational Therapist Taryn DuBose gives us some tips on living with anxiety and discusses how occupational therapy can help us manage this condition.
We Are Remembering, Not Just a Number
"We Are Remembering, Not Just a Number" is a remembrance ceremony carried out each Memorial Day on Troy Field to share the names of over 7,000 service members who were killed in the line of duty in the Gulf War and War in Afghanistan.
Mental Health Awareness Month with NAMI Central Oregon
Casey Munck, Programs Director for NAMI Central Oregon (National Alliance on Mental Illness), and Dave Mowry, Executive Director for the NAMI affiliate in Washington County, Oregon, discuss NAMI Walks at Bend's Pioneer Park and NAMI's free support programs. www.NAMIcentraloregon.org.
Coping With Depression (Part One of a Four-Part Mental Health Series)
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Claire hosts a four-part series highlighting some of the most common psychological conditions we face. On part one of this series, professional counselor Scott Cypress gives us some insight into living with depression.
James Knox on the Cascades Chorale Performance "Sing The Pops, A Celebration of Music & Community"
Cascades Chorale Director James Knox shares information about the performances coming up on Saturday May 17 and Sunday May 18.
Think Wild - Bald Eagle Rehabilitation and Wildlife Baby Shower
Sally Compton, Executive Director for Think Wild, updates the status of two Bald Eagles, the Aquatic Mammal Enclosure, the Wildlife Baby Shower, and reflects on her recent recognition from the Bend Chamber and Cascade Business News. Info at www.ThinkWildCO.org.
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance with Sharon Maier-Kennelly
Sharon Maier-Kennelly, Executive Director of High Desert Food & Farm Alliance, shares information about their work and about local food markets.
CAMP - The Companion Animal Medical Project with Johanna Johnson-Weinberg
Johanna Johnson-Weinberg, Founder and Executive Director of the Campanion Animal Medical Project (CAMP), discusses the outsized need to provide vet care for the pets of unhoused persons, the importance of taking that care where those people and pets live, and efforts to expand the availability of CAMP's services through the efforts of a 12-year-old boy to raise funds for a second mobile clinic van.
Bend Moonlight Market with Kiki Castro
Kiki Castro is the founder of Bend's Moonlight Market, and drummer of local band Not Your Ex Lover. She tells us about the market's history and what we can find at this pop-up event. We also get to hear a song by her band!