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Keeping Ashland Healthy – Episode 99 – The Prevention Gals are Back!
Keeping Ashland Healthy – Episode 99 – The Prevention Gals are Back!
Keeping Ashland Healthy – Episode 99 – The Prevention Gals are Back!
Wednesday 20th August 2025
Join David and the Prevention Gals as they discuss vaping, prevention education, and goals for the new school year in Ashland County.
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Episode Overview
- ACCADA provides prevention services across all school districts.
- Vaping has dramatically increased among students.
- Prevention education includes topics like marijuana effects.
- Effective communication extends beyond digital interactions.
Effective communication is not just about words; it's about tone, body language, and context, which are often missing in digital exchanges.
In the latest episode of the Keeping Ashland Healthy Podcast, host David Ross welcomes back the Prevention Gals from ACCADA to discuss their ongoing efforts in prevention education across Ashland County's school districts. Wendy Lemon, Leanne White, Chris Hickey, and Suzanne Ford, along with Rick Ford, the ACCADA director, engage in a vibrant conversation about the challenges and successes of the past year.
They highlight the alarming increase in vaping among students and reflect on their educational strategies to tackle this issue. Wendy Lemon shares her nine-year experience working with Loudonville-Perrysville and Ashland City School Districts, focusing on early education from kindergarten to fifth grade. Chris Hickey, the most seasoned among them with 33 years in the field, covers Mapleton, Hiddlestale, and Crestview, bringing a wealth of experience and insights into the evolving demands of prevention education.
The group discusses how they introduce sensitive topics like marijuana in their curriculum, aiming to educate kids about its effects on the brain and behavior. A notable part of the episode is the discussion on the broader communication challenges posed by digital interactions. The educators emphasize the importance of non-verbal cues and personal communication, which are often lost in text-based exchanges.
They share anecdotes illustrating how digital communication can lead to misunderstandings, such as misinterpreting text messages due to the lack of context. Listeners are encouraged to reach out to ACCADA for more information on their programs and to visit their website. David Ross wraps up the episode by thanking the guests and reminding the community of the resources available through the Mental Health and Recovery Board.
The Prevention Gals' conversation underscores their commitment to adapting their strategies to meet the needs of students and the community, aiming to foster healthier environments in Ashland County.