Summer of Activism: Attending Day on the Hill
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07/30/19
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Summer of Activism: Getting Kids Involved in Advocacy
July 23, 2019
•25m
How young is "too young" to get kids involved in activism? Gastroenterologist and activist Dr Meenakshi Bewtra started her kids on their activism journey at birth and continues by bringing them to marches, voter registration events, and postcard writing parties. Dr Bewtra shares her tips on how you can involve your kids in activism, why you should, and how it might make your life as a parent — and activist — a bit easier.
Find Meenakshi Bewtra, MD, MPH at:
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrsMeena
- Penn Medicine: https://www.pennmedicine.org/providers/profile/meenakshi-bewtra
- Verywell: https://www.verywell.com/ibd-crohns-colitis-4014703
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Summer of Activism: Have Your Voice Heard on the Hill
August 13, 2019
•17m
The inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) can make people feel powerless and isolated. Participating in day on the Hill events in Washington DC with patient advocacy groups are one way to take back control and have your voice heard by those who can help affect change. Hear from Jaime Holland of Pretty Rotten Guts, who describes her experiences in lobbying on Capital Hill including why it's important to her, how she navigates the day with mobility issues, and why the experience is empowering.
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Find Jaime Holland of Pretty Rotten Guts at:
- Blog: http://prettyrottenguts.tumblr.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaimeEditor
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slightlyjaided/
- YouTube: http://po.st/prKAKf
Find Amber J Tresca of About IBD at:
- Verywell: https://www.verywell.com/ibd-crohns-colitis-4014703
- Blog: http://aboutibd.com/
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- Twitter: https://twitter.com/aboutIBD
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aboutibd/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/about_IBD/
Credits: Additional sound engineering courtesy Mac Cooney, https://www.facebook.com/michaelandrewcooney "About IBD with Amber Tresca" ©Cooney Studio http://cooneystudio.com/
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