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Talk to Defeat ALS with Lenny and Jessie from 2021-04-29T09:49:34
Jessie Meier is a social worker at The ALS Association Recognized Treatment Center at Lehigh Valley Health Network. Through her years of working for people with ALS, she has come across many ama...
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Talk to Defeat ALS - ALS Focus from 2020-09-29T14:04:06
The ALS Association continues to find new ways to listen to all parts of the ALS community to better deliver its mission. In this Talk to Defeat ALS Podcast, Sarah Parvanta discusses the new ALS...
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Talk to Defeat ALS Jim Doyle from 2020-07-30T09:56:09
Jim Doyle has long been known as the voice of Berwick Bulldogs football. In this Talk to Defeat ALS podcast, Jim talks about the life of Bulldogs Coach George Curry and Coach Curry's battle with...
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Talk to Defeat ALS - Conversation with Steve Spaulding on ALS and COVID-19 from 2020-07-09T09:21:43
A new season of the Talk to Defeat ALS Podcast starts with Steve Spaulding, Director of Care Services at The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter as he discusses how The ALS Association ...
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Talk to Defeat ALS - Nurse Erica Smith from 2019-05-08T20:47:37
The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter is proud to have many exceptional nurses on staff to provide needed quality care for people with ALS and their families. For Nurses Week 2019, Er...
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Talk to Defeat ALS - Social Worker MaryBeth Tomczak from 2019-03-28T05:45:41
March is National Social Work Month and our own MaryBeth Tomczak is joining the Talk to Defeat ALS Podcast to talk about her role as a social worker with The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia...
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Talk to Defeat ALS Wendy Barnes- Social Work Month from 2019-03-21T09:11:44
March is National Social Work Month and our own Wendy Barnes is coming back to the Talk to Defeat ALS Podcast to talk about her role as a social worker with The ALS Association Greater Philadelp...
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Talk to Defeat ALS - Social Worker Maryann Jones from 2019-03-14T04:56:53
March is National Social Work Month and we continue to highlight some of the amazing social workers who are so important to The ALS Association Mission. In this episode, Maryann Jones talks abo...
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Talk to Defeat ALS Social Workers Melissa Anne and Jayne from 2019-03-07T08:47:35
March is National Professional Social Work Month and our Chapter is proud to be home to many compassionate and accomplished social workers who go above and beyond to support people with ALS and ...
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Talk to Defeat ALS - Frank Esterle with Home Helpers from 2019-01-10T10:26:57
The Howard I. Abrams In-Home Care Program is a hallmark of The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter and a key part of the Chapter's mission for ALS families. In this podcast, Frank Ester...
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Talk to Defeat ALS - Clinical Conference Part 2 with Melissa and Anne from 2018-11-29T12:51:15
In part two of our two part series on the 2018 Clinical Conference, Chapter Social Workers Anne Cooney and Melissa Coll talk about what they learned at the conference and what they presented as ...
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Talk to Defeat ALS - Report from the 2018 Clinical Conference Part 1 from 2018-11-21T12:31:54
The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter's Care Services team recently participated in the 2018 Clinical Conference in Dallas, Texas. Many members of the Chapter team presented ideas and...
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Talk to Defeat ALS - Scott Smith and Virtual Reality from 2018-11-15T06:41:49
Scott Smith has produced dazzling visual effects on major Hollywood films for nearly two decades and currently works for Brick Simple to create groundbreaking virtual reality and augmented reali...
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Talk to Defeat ALS - 5 Minute Tip - Scooters and ALS from 2018-10-09T09:12:44
In the latest Five Minute Tip on the Talk to Defeat ALS Podcast, Alisa Brownlee talks about how people with ALS can use a scooter for mobility and answers some questions about their usefulness. ...
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Talk to Defeat ALS - 5 Minute Tip Tech and Support Groups from 2018-10-02T07:48:59
The Talk to Defeat ALS continues with another 5 Minute Tip with Alisa Brownlee. In this episode, Alisa talks about the value of Tech and Support groups and how they can make life better for a pe...
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Talk to Defeat ALS - 5 Minute Tip: Using a Trilogy Device from 2018-09-25T08:09:33
In this 5 Minute Tip, Alisa Brownlee discusses how a person with ALS could use a Trilogy device and answers some quick questions that people may have. Listen, share, subscribe and then learn mor...
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Talk to Defeat ALS - 5 Minute Tip: Calling for Help Outside the Home from 2018-09-11T12:36:14
In this latest 5 Minute Tip on the Talk to Defeat ALS Podcast, Alisa Brownlee gives advice for how a person with ALS can call for help from a loved one outside of their home. Tune in and subscri...
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Talk to Defeat ALS - 5 Minute Tip: Cell Phone Use for People with Hand Difficulties from 2018-09-04T08:51:58
Alisa Brownlee is back with another 5 Minute Tip on our Talk to Defeat ALS Podcast, this time to discuss how a person with ALS can use a cell phone even if they have difficulties using their han...
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Talk to Defeat ALS - Social Media from 2018-08-23T09:41:35
Social Meida is a valuable tool for everybody in the 21st Century, but it can be even more vital for people with ALS who have challenges with communication and connecting with others. In this Ta...
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Talk to Defeat ALS - 5 Minute Tip: Yes, No, Maybe from 2018-08-21T12:53:57
In this latest 5 Minute Tip edition of the Talk to Defeat ALS Podcast, Alisa Brownlee discusses the importance of using the words Yes, No, and Maybe when communicating with a person with ALS. Ma...
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Talk to Defeat ALS - 5 Minute Tip: Go Bag from 2018-08-14T09:57:17
In this latest Five Minute Tip, Alisa Brownlee talks about the importance of a Go Bag for a person with ALS in case of emergencies. She talks about what to include in a Go Bag, where to put it, ...
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Talk to Defeat ALS - Your First ALS Clinic Visit from 2018-08-09T09:50:47
A diagnosis of ALS can be daunting and stressful. In this podcast, Alisa Brownlee discusses what to expect in your first visit to an ALS Association Treatment Center and how the clinic team work...
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Five Minute Tip - Amazon Echo and ALS from 2018-08-07T11:07:42
Alisa Brownlee discusses the benefits of the Amazon Echo device for people with ALS to navigate their homes and lives. Listen, share, and learn more about resources for people with ALS caregiver...
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Talk to Defeat ALS Larry Delaney from 2018-05-21T10:20:42
As part of ALS Awareness Month, Larry Delaney joins our Talk to Defeat ALS podcast to talk about his family's long battle with the disease, his involvement with the Chapter on the board, and how...
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Talk to Defeat ALS Advocacy with Melissa and Alisa from 2018-05-11T07:53:38
Each year, hundreds of ALS advocates go to Washington, DC to share their stories with their members of Congress and seek continued funding for ALS research. In this podcast episode, Public Polic...
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Talk to Defeat ALS with Wendy Barnes from 2018-05-03T08:11:54
One of the most valued parts of The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter's Care Services is the Howard I. Abrams In-Home Care Program. In this podcast, Chapter social worker Wendy Barnes...
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Talk to Defeat ALS Tom Scamuffa from 2018-03-15T05:57:11
For the tenth year in a row, Tom Scamuffa and his Team Scamuffa ae hosting a Car Show in Wagontown, PA to help raise money for ALS care and research. In this Talk to Defeat ALS podcast, Tom talk...
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Talk to Defeat ALS - Steve Spaulding from 2018-03-01T09:06:55
The Arthur and Lea R. Powell Care Services Department is the heart of The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter's mission. In this special Talk to Defeat ALS podcast, Director of Care Ser...
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Talk to Defeat ALS with Father John Wagner from 2018-01-18T10:19:13
Father John Wagner has lived an exciting and inspired life. He has helped design airports, traveled the world, raised a family, and provided comfort for those in need. In this podcast, Father Jo...
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Talk to Defeat ALS - Goudie Family Part 2 from 2017-08-23T07:59:27
Over 15 years ago, Bob Goudie and the Goudie family launched the Ocean City Board...Walk to Defeat ALS in honor of Bob's wife. Since then, the walk has raised millions of dollars to support the ...
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Talk to Defeat ALS with the Goudie Family - Part 1 from 2017-08-16T09:47:23
Over 15 years ago, Bob Goudie and the Goudie family launched the Ocean City Board...Walk to Defeat ALS in honor of Bob's wife. Since then, the walk has raised millions of dollars to support the ...
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What Happened When with Joan Borowsky Part 2 from 2017-07-20T09:06:30
In Part 2 of the What Happened When Podcast, Joan Borowsky continues to look back on her 20 years with The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter with stories on the Philadelphia Phillies,...
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What Happened When with Joan Borowsky Part 1 from 2017-07-13T09:09:31
2017 marks the 40th anniversary of The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter. It also marks the 20 year anniversary of Joan Borowsky working at the Chapter to support ALS families! In thi...
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Mike Deeley's ALS Story Part 1 from 2017-06-21T21:48:52
Mike Deeley was diagnosed with ALS less than one year ago and in that time, he has already done a great deal to advance the mission of The ALS Association and fight for quality ALS care and rese...
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Mike Deeley's ALS Story Part Two from 2017-06-21T07:21:25
In part 2 of our Podcast discussion with Mike Deeley, he shares more about how he is working to support ALS patient care and research through advocacy and local events. Mike shows that as tough ...
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Episode 89 Dr. Mary Sedarous from 2017-05-25T12:59:52
2017 marks the 40th Anniversary of The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter and part of Advancing the Mission includes expanding access to quality care for people with ALS and their fami...
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Episode 88 George Pagano from 2017-05-17T13:24:01
George Pagano did something that few others have ever been able to do. In 2015, George rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, along with his rowing partner Caitlin Miller as part of the Talisker Whisk...
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Ride to Defeat ALS Podcast with Marcia Telthorster from 2017-05-09T10:30:55
Friend of the 'Pod Marcia Telthorster joins Tony Heyl and Jamey Piggott to talk about the upcoming Ride to Defeat ALS and her team, Legs 4 Greg, honoring her husband Greg Telthorster. Marcia and...
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Nurses Week Podcast from 2017-05-01T07:34:02
Nurses Week is the first week of May. The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter is thrilled to have exceptional nurses on staff to provide quality care to ALS families. In this Podcast, t...
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ALS Association Social Workers Podcast from 2017-03-29T21:29:17
Social Workers are at the forefront of The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter's mission for ALS families. What does a Chapter social worker do though? In this podcast, Chapter social w...
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ALS Registry with Jen Hjelle from 2017-03-09T08:54:15
The ALS Registry is a powerful tool to learn more about who has ALS in the United States and develop appropriate research proposals with different populations of people. In order for the Registr...
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ALS Research Podcast - Biomarkers from 2017-02-09T13:18:34
In Part 3 of the ALS Research Podcast Series with Dr. Jill Yersak, we discuss the significance of biomarkers in understanding ALS progression and developing new treatments. Dr. Yersak answers qu...
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Advancing the Mission through Advancing Communication from 2017-02-02T10:48:30
In 1977, The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter started with a promise to listen to people with ALS and create solutions to their every day needs while investing in research to end ALS...
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Resource Group Podcast with guest Alair Altiero from 2017-01-17T14:08:34
One of the first commitments that The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter made to ALS families was to provide them with compassion and support through group meetings. Before the Chapter...
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What is ALS? with Dr. Jill Yersak from 2017-01-11T10:27:35
ALS is a difficult and complicated disease. Most people who are affected by ALS have not spent much time researching it until they or someone that they care for has been diagnosed. Everybody has...
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What is ALS Research? Podcast with Dr. Jill Yersak from 2016-11-30T12:25:11
ALS is a difficult and complicated disease. Most people who are affected by ALS have not spent much time researching it until they or someone that they care for has been diagnosed. Everybody has...
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Episode 78 Maureen Reid from 2016-11-22T22:51:02
Maureen Reid is a nurse at the ALS Treatment Center at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, where she supports patient families. She knows ALS all too well as she lost her husband to the disease, ...
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Episode 77 - Alair Altiero from 2016-11-17T07:35:37
2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the ALS Association Treatment Center at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. One of the newer healthcare professionals at the clinic is Alair Altiero, PhD., who ...
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Episode 76 - ALS Registry with Melissa Coll from 2016-10-20T07:01:04
In this Podcast, Chapter social worker Melissa Coll talks about the National ALS Registry through the Centers for Disease Control. The Registry helps guide knowledge of ALS and help researchers und...
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Episode 75 Ann Malloy from 2016-09-14T10:06:36
Each year, Ann Malloy and her family walk in the Greater Philadelphia Walk to Defeat ALS in memory of their father, Pat Malloy. They come together as part of team Pat's Posse. Now Ann is walking no...
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Episode 74 - Jamey Piggott on the 50 in 30 Challenge from 2016-08-19T10:33:09
Long time Greater Philadelphia Chapter volunteer Larry Kaplan has embarked on an ambitious program to travel to every state in the country for the 50 in 30 Challenge - a campaign to do a unique buc...
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Episode 73 - Chrissie Delaney Cohen on Participating in ALS Research from 2016-07-29T06:53:17
Chrissie Delaney Cohen lost her mother to ALS and her sister has lived with ALS for over 5 years. Recently, she travelled to the University of Miami to participate in ALS research studies to help u...
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Episode 72 Jeff Oppenheimer from 2016-06-23T07:31:35
When Shelbie Oppenheimer was diagnosed with ALS in the 1990's, she and her husband Jeff quickly became a team united to find an end to the disease. Together they raised a wonderful daughter, get in...
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Episode 71 Wes Rose from 2016-06-15T11:33:16
Wes Rose has been living with ALS for over 10 years. As a father, husband, advocate, and board member with The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter, Wes has fought ALS from all angles. In t...
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Episode 70 Matt Doroshow from 2016-06-08T08:59:14
Matt Doroshow and the students at Colonial Middle School in Montgomery County, PA have run the extremely successful 4 on 4 for a Cure Basketball Tournament for the last few years to raise money for...
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Episode 69 Dale Miller from 2016-05-20T09:32:55
Dale Miller has had a remarkable career in the United States Marines. In this podcast, Dale talks about how he began developing symptoms of ALS while serving in the military, the care he receives t...
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Episode 68 John Russo on Talking about ALS from 2016-05-11T13:45:08
Often when we discuss ALS and other serious diseases, we use words like hero and brave to describe those who are most affected. However, is that how people with ALS want to be described? In this po...
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Episode 67 John Crawford from 2016-05-03T21:13:47
When the ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter created a t-shirt design contest, many people offered some great ideas. John Crawford created a winning design called CURE ALS based off the Lo...
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Episode 66 Violet Graham from 2016-04-27T09:05:01
Military veterans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with ALS as the general population. In this podcast, Violet Graham of the Paralyzed Veterans of America talks about her role in supporting vete...
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Episode 65 Sandra Sage from 2016-04-21T06:30:22
Sandra Sage of West Chester, PA just recently joined the Chapter board and she is ...
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Episode 64 Cory Walts from 2016-04-13T11:22:03
Cory Walts, the Fitness Center Director and Strength and Conditioning Coach at Haverford College, has been organizing the Joe Schwartz '83 Memorial 3k Run/Walk since 2008. In this podcast, Cory tal...
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Episode 63 Bryan Cutler and Ellyn Phillips from 2016-04-06T12:31:34
Pennsylvania State Representative Bryan Cutler returns to the ALS Podcast to talk about his personal history with ALS and the power of advocacy. He is joined by Greater Philadelphia Chapter Preside...
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Episode 62 with Tom Giordano from 2016-03-30T13:38:28
It’s #PodcastDay and today, Tom Giordano of Pond Lehocky Stern Giordano, LLP joins the #Podcast to share his personal story about losing his uncle to ALS and how that experience has influenced his ...
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Episode 61 Chris Scofield and Scott Israel from 2016-03-23T13:55:07
Chris Scofield and Scott Israel are both passionate about ALS and the ALS Express bike ride. In this podcast, they talk about their past experience with the ride, their new role on the bike committ...
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Episode 60 Dan Quinn from 2016-03-16T13:29:52
The Lake-Quinn family has been raising money for ALS research for 25 years in memory of Billy Lake and in this Podcast, Dan Quinn talks about the quarter century of work for the ALS cause, how love...
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Episode 59 Christina Martin from 2016-03-10T06:55:37
In the fall of 2015, Chris Martin, Chair of the Greater Philadelphia Walk to Defeat ALS, talked about his family story on our ALS Podcast. Now his mother, Christina Martin, talks about working with...
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Episode 58 Jill Cawthern from 2016-03-03T08:53:29
Jill Cawthern was just 9 years old when her father Tom passed away from ALS in 2001. Since then, her family has continued to fight ALS in his name in many ways, especially with ALS Advocacy. For a ...
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Episode 57 with Jen LaRegina, RN from 2016-02-24T12:45:44
Jen LaRegina has been a nurse with The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter for eight years, with a focus on Northeast Pennsylvania. Her hometown of Sugarloaf may be small, but she has a wi...
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Episode 56 Jamey PIggott from 2016-02-18T10:05:09
Jamey Piggott has worked for The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter for roughly six months, but he's been connected to the ALS cause for many years. In this podcast, Jamey shares stories ...
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Episode 55 - Thomas Heyl from 2016-02-11T09:42:32
Everyone involved in the fight against ALS has an inspiration. For Tony Heyl, the Director of Communications and Public Policy at the Greater Philadelphia Chapter, that inspiration was his grandfat...
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Episode 54 Bob Grimes from 2016-02-02T14:53:03
Bob Grimes is loving husband to Despina, who has been living with ALS for ten years. He appreciates every day with her, but he also realizes that he needs help along the way to be a caregiver and t...
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Episode 53 with Jill Kaplan and Maryellen Bowers from 2016-01-28T12:38:04
Episode 1 of the ALS Podcast featured Larry Kaplan talking about Hot Chocolate 2015. Now, one year later, his wife Jill Kaplan joins the podcast to talk about Hot Chocolate 2016! She is joined by M...
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Episode 51 Phil Avillo from 2016-01-21T08:06:25
Phil Avillo is a United States Marine veteran of the Vietnam War, an amputee, college professor, coach of many sports, loving husband and father, and is living with ALS. His many years of life expe...
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Episode 50 Gail Houseman Kelly Slipakoff from 2016-01-14T11:37:28
ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter staff nurse Gail Houseman started the Chapter's Visiting Volunteer program 15 years ago. Since then, over 100 volunteers have participated in the progra...
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Episode 49 with Sarah Brendle from 2016-01-07T08:04:05
Sarah Brendle was diagnosed with ALS in 2009. Since then, she has been active in the ALS community and active as a mother raising three smart, caring children. In this podcast, she discusses how it...
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Episode 48 with Steve Hildebrand from 2015-12-30T20:49:07
In the final ALS Podcast of 2015, Steve Hildebrand talks about his wife's battle with ALS, the events the family has participated in over the years, and raising a young daughter all along the way. ...
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Episode 47 with Karen Stull from 2015-12-23T09:19:12
Karen Stull cared for her brother during his battle with ALS 15 years ago. That caregiving experience continues to impact her to this day. Listen to her perspective on ALS, being a caregiver, and h...
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Episode 47 with Meg Dresher from 2015-12-17T09:44:24
As the Holiday season gets into full swing, Meg Dresher talks about how her family has united in support of her mom during her battle with ALS. In this podcast, we discuss the challenges of getting...
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Episode 46 with Andy Miller from 2015-12-10T10:12:55
After being diagnosed with ALS, Andy Miller took on every opportunity to raise awareness and to find a cure. He has started his own awareness effort called One and Half Legs to let people know abou...
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Episode 45 with Alexander and Noah Snyder-Mackler from 2015-12-02T14:39:32
Dr. Scott Mackler lived with ALS for over 15 years. In that time, he lost his ability to walk, eat, and speak, but he remained very active in his professional and family lives, raising his sons and...
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Episode 44 Jim Pinciotti from 2015-11-25T09:00:30
ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter Executive Director Jim PInciotti joines the ALS Podcast to talk about his 20 years of being involved with the Chapter. In this special Thanksgiving epis...
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Episode 43 Anne Cooney from 2015-11-19T09:08:22
Anne Cooney has over two decades of experience as a social worker and in this podcast, she talks about her role in making sure that people with ALS get all of the services they need to live to thei...
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Episode 42 with the Hemsing Family from 2015-11-12T09:24:44
Bill Hemsing passed away from ALS over 15 years ago, but the impact of his disease is still being felt by his surviving family members. During his time living with ALS, his daughters, his son, and ...
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Episode 41 with Kristen Colby from 2015-11-05T08:22:34
Kristen Colby has been a supportive wife and caregiver for her husband Craig Colby during his long battle with ALS. In this podcast, she discusses what it means to be a caregiver, why she likes the...
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Episode 40 Paul Miller from 2015-10-29T07:22:49
Paul Miller is living with ALS and using his personal experience with the disease to educate young people, advocate with public officials, and raise money for a cure. Listen to what he tells people...
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Episode 39 with Lauren Stevenson Yacina from 2015-10-22T10:16:15
ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter board member Lauren Stevenson Yacina talks about her 30 year involvement with the Chapter, her mother's battle with ALS, support from the Philadelphia P...
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Episode 38 with Debbie Ihde, Andrew Geronimo, and Donna Cleary from 2015-10-15T07:23:18
Debbie Ihde and her family created a Tribute Fund to honor her late husband, Dave Ihde, who did everything he could to fight ALS for himself and for others. That included ALS Advocacy and fundraisi...
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Episode 37 with Brenda Edelman from 2015-10-08T07:29:31
Brenda Edelman is the Director of Patient Services at The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter. In this podcast episode, she talks about how her background as a social worker helps guide he...
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Episode 36 with Philly Philms from 2015-09-30T19:02:39
Mikaelyn Austin and Rob Marcolina of Philly Philms have been recording stories about ALS since 2011, first with the Phillies Phestival and now producing feature profiles for the national ALS Associ...
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Episode 35 Alisa Brownlee on Emergency Preparedness from 2015-09-23T13:29:06
Alisa Brownlee makes her second appearance on the ALS Podcast, this time to talk about how ALS families can prepare for emergencies and be ready in the event of a natural disaster. From "Go-Bags" t...
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Episode 34 with Wendy Barnes, LSW from 2015-09-16T12:18:54
In this Podcast, Wendy Barnes talks about her 15 years of working with The ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter. From her start running an ALS support group to her work today managing the H...
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Episode 33 with Brianne and Tim from Donn's Dash from 2015-09-09T15:04:11
Donn’s Dash is named in honor of Donn Schmidt, a beloved husband, father and resident of Northeaster...
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Episode 32 with Sue Walsh from 2015-09-02T13:26
Sue Walsh, Director of Clinical Services at the ALS Association Treatment Center at Hershey Medical Center, joins the podcast to talk about her two decades of providing nursing care to people with ...
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Episode 31 - Tracy, Ali, and Emma of BAYADA Home Health Care from 2015-08-26T17:47:27
BAYADA Home Health Care is a national partner with The ALS Association, a relationship that began locally with The Greater Philadelphia Chapter. In this podcast, Tracy Sideris, Ali Nielsen, and Emm...
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Episode 30 ALS and FTD with Judy Lyter and Travis Haines from 2015-08-19T19:15:53
Judy Lyter and Travis Haines from Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center join the ALS Podcast to discuss their surveys to screen for froto-temporal dementia in persons with ALS. Their screenin...
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Episode 29 Dr James Connor from 2015-08-12T18:07:49
You may have donated to ALS research, but what is that research money funding? In this podcast, Dr. James Connor of Hershey Medical Center talks about his research, funded through The ALS Associati...
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Episode 28 with Allison Lardner from 2015-08-05T13:52:16
Allison Lardner is the Associate Director of the national Walk program at The ALS Association. In this podcast, she talks with us about what makes the Walk to Defeat ALS so special and effective, h...
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Episode 27 with Chris Martin from 2015-07-29T15:06:08
Greater Philadelphia Walk to Defeat ALS chair Chris Martin talks about the Walk to Defeat ALS, getting corporate sponsorship, and, most importantly, the effect his father's battle with ALS had on h...
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Episode 26 Jeanette Beck and Kerry Durkan on Hershey Walk to Defeat ALS from 2015-07-22T11:29:51
Jeanette Beck was the top individual fundraiser for the 2015 Hershey Walk to Defeat ALS this May and it was also Kerry Durkan's first official walk as part of the ALS Association Greater Philadelph...
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Episode 25 BCI with Melanie Fried Oken from 2015-07-15T14:20:13
Melanie Fried-Oken, Ph.D., CCC/Sp is a certified speech-language pathologist and a leading international clinician and researcher in the field of Augmentative and Alternative Communication. In this...
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Episode 24 with Holly Bennett and Allison Walker from 2015-07-08T14:56:52
Holly Bennett has been one of the leaders of the Lehigh Valley Walk to Defeat ALS for over 10 years running and continues to raise money and awareness with the same energy as when she started. In t...
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