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Over 100,000 people in the U.S. are currently waiting for organ donations.  About 79 people each day receive transplants, but about 18 people each day die waiting on them.  If those numbers don't drive the point home…one organ donor can save up to 8 lives.  Those numbers are staggering!  I am a proud supporter of organ donations.  This episode is all about why donations are so important!

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In this episode, Sheila Hollowell joins us in studio for part two of a discussion about suicide awareness and dealing with crises.  Sheila shares her story about being raped and her experience counseling victims.  How do you overcome adversity and create a better life for yourself?

Sheila is the former director of community relations for Columbine High School Recovery Program, the former executive director of Crisis Service for Fairbanks, Alaska, the former executive director of Crisis to Help in Kanehoe, Hawaii, facilitator of the Surgeon General's National Strategy for Teen Suicide Prevention and facilitator for the National Suicide Help Line.

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Season 3 of Straight Talk with Cathy is here with the New Year!

In this episode, Sheila Hollowell, joins us in studio to talk about suicide awareness.  From school kids being bullied to adults in the workplace, suicide is a serious topic that needs to be talked about.

Sheila has a wealth of experience in this health area.  She's the former director of community relations for Columbine High School Recovery Program, the former executive director of Crisis Service for Fairbanks, Alaska, the former executive director of Crisis to Help in Kanehoe, Hawaii, facilitator of the Surgeon General's National Strategy for Teen Suicide Prevention and facilitator for the National Suicide Help Line.

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Perhaps the most powerful line we can put for in the description of this episode on Dec. 1st…

TODAY is World AIDS Day…What are YOU doing about it tomorrow?

This episode is dedicated to Debbie.  We miss you!

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October kicks off National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Guess what -- I want YOU involved! I am joined in this episode (recorded earlier in the month) with Pastor Lee Steele and with two guests who are going to talk about their coming out experiences and bullying.

Don't be silent -- take a stand!

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We’re back at Straight Talk with Cathy after a nice summer break!  In this episode, I am giving everyone an update on my health.  I wish I could say things are better than they are!  One thing is for sure, though; relaxation is key.  I had the good fortune of spending time in Daytona, a place that helps me reflect, rejuvenate and remember milestones of my life.

Where do you go to remember your biggest moments of your life?

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In this episode, I am reflecting on the 30th anniversary of the first U.S. HIV/AIDS diagnosis.  Is HIV/AIDS still on the radar of Americans?  Are we making progress fighting this battle?  What ever happened to prevention?  This year marks my 27th anniversary living with AIDS, and I can say one thing with certainty.  I'm very grateful for all of the people in my life!

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This week's episode is all about service to others.  Pastor Lee Steele joins me in studio to talk about what it means to care for others in AND outside Church.  What volunteer projects do you participate in and how do you care for your community?  What does your reflection of love look like?  Now more than ever, with all the recent weather disasters, we must step up to the plate and help our neighbors.

Note: Joplin, Missouri is not mentioned in this episode (taped prior to 5/23).  My thoughts and prayers go out to all the people affected by this tornado and the ones in other areas this spring.

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Folks, we have a great episode for you this week!  We're talking about a very important topic -- prescription pills.  The National Pill Take Back Initiative is taking place throughout the country this week, and we're strongly encouraging YOU to participate.  Joining me in this show are Angie Ellison and Lakeland Police Department Detective Dan Jonas.  We're talking about ways to properly dispose expired pills and offering advice on how to keep your medicines safe and away from people who shouldn't have access to them.

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month -- so we won't be talking about runner's knee this week!  Angie Ellison and Tom Evans from InnerAct Alliance join me this week to talk about what students, parents and families need to know about alcohol consumption.  Should parents treat it as a rite of passage or does the age 21 law exist for a reason?

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