Grandparents are our greatest resource for learning how life was before the internet, cell phones, and yes, even vaccines. In this episode of the Southern 7 Podcast, you’ll meet Donna Gaffney and Teri Mills, both with the grassroots, volunteer-led organization, Grandparents for Vaccines. You'll learn how sharing Grandparents' life-stories before vaccines is sweeping the nation in an effort to educate and save lives, and how you can share your family’s story with a new generation.

Vaccines are one of our children’s greatest defenses against many serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses, and have proven to be safe and effective in protecting them from serious childhood diseases. In this episode of the Southern 7 Podcast you’ll meet Kim Laird and Mary Livesay, both nurses at Southern 7, who’ll share information about this fun program and all you should know before scheduling your child’s vaccination appointment.

Kidney disease can strike at any age, but early detection of the warning signs can prevent it. In this episode, you’ll meet Artie McBride with Community Health and Emergency Services (CHESI) with all the details about the upcoming FREE Kidney & Diabetes Screening event in Cairo, Illinois on May 20; sponsored by the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois. Even if you can’t make this event, you’ll still want to listen and share.