
World Sickle Cell Day / Pontiac After Emergency Management
Season 44 Episode 37 | 25m 58sVideo has Closed Captions
A look at the efforts to combat sickle cell disease; changes in Pontiac. Ep 4437.
A look at the efforts to combat sickle cell disease – we talk with Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, Anastasia Worthy, and Dr. Wanda Whitten-Shurney about the myths, facts, and treatment for this chronic disease. Plus, Pontiac Mayor Deirdre Waterman joins us to discuss the current state of the city. Episode 4437.
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World Sickle Cell Day / Pontiac After Emergency Management
Season 44 Episode 37 | 25m 58sVideo has Closed Captions
A look at the efforts to combat sickle cell disease – we talk with Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, Anastasia Worthy, and Dr. Wanda Whitten-Shurney about the myths, facts, and treatment for this chronic disease. Plus, Pontiac Mayor Deirdre Waterman joins us to discuss the current state of the city. Episode 4437.
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Clip: S44 Ep37 | 8m | What’s next for Pontiac? Mayor Waterman joins to discusses the future. Ep 4437/Seg 3. (8m)
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Clip: S44 Ep37 | 10m 15s | Two women on the front lines in the battle against Sickle Cell disease. Ep 4437/Seg 1. (10m 15s)
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Clip: S44 Ep37 | 39s | Ken Coleman remembers important moments in Detroit’s history. Ep 4437/Seg 2. (39s)
Clip: S44 Ep37 | 5m 26s | A special look at how poverty is often a pathway to prison. Ep 4437/Seg 4. (5m 26s)
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