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Help with public service announcement

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I am creating a public service announcement targeting people of color, encouraging/empowering them/us to swim for health, wellness, pain control and a host of other risk factors that are increased…Continue

 

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Help with public service announcement

I am creating a public service announcement targeting people of color, encouraging/empowering them/us to swim for health, wellness, pain control and a host of other risk factors that are increased for our communities.  My problems center around strategies to help women overcome the barrier of hair - what tips do you folks have to offer?  As a granddaughter of a past chairwoman of the Ohio Association of Beauticians, I spent most of my childhood weekends in "that chair" getting hair done and I…See More
Jan 17
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Leslie Gregory replied to Michelle G.'s discussion Swim in an Endless Pool?
"OK - yeah, the endless pool does offer those advantages but you might wanna check into the utility rates in your area.  It is expensive to heat it (I use gas) and electricity charges do change at night, so I run it mostly after midnight. …"
Jan 17
Leslie Gregory commented on Shaun Anderson's blog post Toledo, OH -The Josh Project, Soul Food for Swimming Fundraiser!
"I'm from Toledo - shout out to the Josh project!  Remember the days before they took the roof off the MLK pool?  Who's brilliant idea was that?  Dare we say that communities of color are the first to lose what little they…"
Jan 3
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"I am producing a video teaching people of color and others at risk for/fighting chronic diseases to use water strategies for health, help!"
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Jayson Jackson and Leslie Gregory are now friends
May 3, 2011
Leslie Gregory left a comment for Jayson Jackson
"Sure!  Perhaps we should speak in real time - I have water-based strategies for addressing all of the minority health struggles:  Obesity/diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma/COPD, chronic pain and back and knee pain/injuries - these…"
May 3, 2011
Jayson Jackson left a comment for Leslie Gregory
"Can you be more clear about the details of your video and its goals?"
May 3, 2011
Leslie Gregory left a comment for Jayson Jackson
"I have a video I'm trying to produce about why blacks don't swim, what they have already and have to lose, ways to reduce/manage barriers, modify techniques, etc.   Would like to partner with others having same…"
May 3, 2011
Jayson Jackson left a comment for Leslie Gregory
"Thanks for joining Leslie. How did you hear about us?"
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About Me:
I practice medicine as a physician assistant and have started a nonprofit addressing health disparities, have been frustrated by the lack of attention to ways in which minorities can themselves prevent disease and vote for access to appropriate health choices with behavior. Have been a swimmer all my life and each day, would like to partner with others who share this mission.
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http://mobilizeforhealth.org
Aquatic Interest:
Competitive Swimming, Recreational Swimming, Lifeguarding, Swim Lessons, Scuba, Surfing, Boating, Rowing, Diving, Other

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At 5:36pm on January 16, 2012, Michelle G. said…

Oh yes--and thanks for your support regarding my swimming lessons, and your invitation to check out your endless pool! By the way, is it indoors now for the winter?

At 5:33pm on January 16, 2012, Michelle G. said…

Hi Leslie, Thanks for your message! I hope you are well. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I didn't know about muscle tone, so thanks for the tip. It sounds like a good heat insulator? Is your profile picture taken in your endless pool? I checked out your site, and thanks for posting the info about www.blackdoctor.org. Very useful. The affirmations section, and your blog entry about "Will minorities comply with health advice?" are spot on! I hope you are able to get back to working on your site and organization real soon! I am still working out my schedule for creative and professional projects this year, so I will get back to you about a real time convo. Best wishes to you with everything!

At 10:00am on January 7, 2012, Michelle G. said…

Hi Leslie, thanks for reaching out! Happy New Year to you and yours!  Please consider posting your experience with your endless pool in the forum discussion, if time permits. How long have you had it? Did you look at other pools? How do you like dealing with customer service, etc. In my research so far, I have found mixed reviews about it, so I am gathering as many personal testimonies as possible :-) Having access to a warm pool (over 87 degrees Fahrenheit) is one of the things that I strongly believe will help encourage people of color to swim, and then continue swimming. What do you think??

At 3:40pm on May 3, 2011, Jayson Jackson said…
Can you be more clear about the details of your video and its goals?
At 1:10pm on May 3, 2011, Jayson Jackson said…
Thanks for joining Leslie. How did you hear about us?
 
 
 

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