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Jonathan Jones is an NFL cornerback for the Washington Commanders who rose from the undrafted ranks to become two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots, a businessman, philanthropist, and licensed pilot. In 2019, Jonathan founded the Jonathan Jones Next Step Foundation in 2019, a platform dedicated to empowering youth through education, professional development, and mentorship. The foundation works to alleviate food insecurity, promote women in stem and sports, and to promote professional development in the communities where he lives. Jay and Jonathan talk about investing in the communities they live in, acknowledging the people who helped you become the person you are, and paying that same investment forward to the next generation. Episode Chapters 0:00 intro 1:24 Building local connections 4:25 Jonathan’s mentors and mentees 10:54 Jonathan’s pride in his mentees’ successes 13:04 how Jonathan chooses his causes 14:08 Jonathan’s support for girls and young women 17:19: Jonathan’s passion for flying 19:40 The Next Step Foundation 20:29 Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…

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What is One Health, and How Does it Impact You? 22:59

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One Health is a global, collaborative goal that seeks to understand how everything in our world is connected to each other. One Health as a multi-sectoral and trans-disciplinary approach of achieving optimal health amongst all living things on earth – that the health of people is closely related to the health of animals and plants, and how we share our environment and ecosystems. It’s about co-dependency and a study of how all of these systems are all dependent upon each other and how one affects another. Will Sander, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, Assistant Professor for Preventative Medicine and Public Health, and Director of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public Health Joint Degree program at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine - Urbana, is interviewed by Debbie Lakamp, CAE, ISVMA’s Executive Director. Dr. Sander has been involved with the One Health initiative for years and is working on Illinois state-wide and federal levels in promoting dialogue and study about this movement. He works closely with other veterinary and human public health colleagues to increase the core principles of One Health and the challenges and future perspectives that it faces. Dr. Sander serves on the ISVMA Board of Directors as the Alternate American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Delegate.…

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Veterinary Today Podcast: Legislation, Education, New ISVMA Member Categories 24:21

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Tune in and learn about key issues that affect the veterinary profession in Illinois and, in turn, you and your practice! Dr. Sandra Faeh, President, AVMA, discusses how a bill passed in Colorado in November 2024 now allows the existence of a mid-level veterinary practitioner in clinics and hospitals in that state. It is a position that the AVMA, ISVMA and other veterinary-related organizations had opposed prior to a vote in Colorado. At this time, the creation of such a position is not being pursued in Illinois. This episode also reviews member approval of two new ISVMA membership categories, one of which allowing veterinary practice managers to now join the association. The second membership category, practice membership, goes live mid-2025. Hear how the ISVMA is on sound financial footing, a review of key legislation the profession in Illinois faced in 2024, as well as proposals that are continuing into 2025. A review of educational opportunities and member benefits rounds out this episode. Audio in this episode was recorded live at the ISVMA's 142nd Annual Convention's membership meeting presentation, held in November 2024.…

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Veterinary Today Podcast: Illinois' New, Proposed College of Veterinary Medicine 22:11

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Midwestern University in Downers Grove will be the home of Illinois’ proposed second college of veterinary medicine and teaching hospital. Not since the installation of the University of Illinois’ College of Veterinary Medicine in Champaign-Urbana in 1944 has there been a similar collegiate offering for doctor of veterinary medicine students in the state. Coretta Patterson, DVM, DACVIM-SA, is the new dean of this college. In this Veterinary Today Podcast, Dr. Patterson outlines the steps currently being taken to establish this college, the expected timeline for approval and, when approved, when the first class of students may be expected to enroll. Dr. Patterson also discusses the importance of Midwestern University’s proposed DVM teaching hospital and how having this facility is important to the success of its future graduates. Dr. Patterson was recently interviewed by ISVMA’s Veterinary Today Podcast host, Dr. Joanne Carlson, Loving Care Animal Clinic, Palatine, about this exciting development.…

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Veterinary Today Podcast: Veterinarian and Stand-Up Comedian Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald at 142nd ISVMA Annual Convention 26:17

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“You just can’t make this stuff up!” Kevin Fitzgerald, DVM, DABVP, PhD, brings a light-hearted veterinary stand-up comedy Keynote presentation at the 142nd ISVMA Annual Convention this November! Dr. Fitzgerald is a renowned veterinarian and, like many fellow veterinary professionals, has encountered some amusing situations involving pets and their human caretakers over his career that Annual Convention attendees will relate with and enjoy in his comedic story telling! Dr. Fitzgerald also has a long-running career in television, having starred in the popular Animal Planet television series Emergency Vets for 11 seasons. He has also opened and worked with legendary comedic performers such as Joan Rivers and Bob Hope. Bringing his veterinary skills to work on a global scale, Dr. Fitzgerald has assisted in 10 animal expeditions, from Antarctica to Mongolia to Manitoba, focusing on the conservation of endangered species. He is an author, having published more than 150 scientific journal articles and 41 veterinary textbook chapters. Dr. Fitzgerald will also be presenting five different Small Animal track courses during Saturday’s agenda at the Annual Convention. Topics range from marijuana intoxication in dogs to everything you ever wanted to know about turtles! Tune in to find out more about Dr. Fitzgerald and his amazing career in veterinary medicine and as an entertainer. Plan to attend the 142nd ISVMA Annual Convention in November!…

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Veterinary Today Podcast: Dr. Mark Ernst, Illinois' State Veterinarian - H5N1, Asian Longhorned Tick 22:49

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Emerging developments surrounding the spread of avian influenza (H5N1) into our nation’s dairy supply are ongoing and ever-changing. Meanwhile, Illinois has a new invasive species of tick, the Asian longhorned tick, confirmed by entomologists at the National Veterinary Services Laboratory. The species is capable of carrying tick-borne diseases, first identified in beef cattle. Advisories on each of these topics were recently issued by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The most recent podcast of Veterinary Today addresses the background of each subject and current practices in monitoring and handling cases of both H5N1 and Asian longhorned ticks that may develop. Mark Ernst, DVM, State Veterinarian, Illinois Department of Agriculture, joins Debbie Lakamp, CAE, ISVMA Executive Director, in a factual conversation about each development, their current status (as of podcast issue date) and how Illinois veterinarians can manage cases if they are encountered.…

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Veterinary Today Podcast: Dr. Matthew Allender Talks Turtles, Zoonotic Diseases and Zoo Veterinary Practice 35:28

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When you consider wildlife … specifically wildlife medicine and research … that’s a world as big as all of the outdoors! Dr. Matthew Allender, Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine’s (UI-CVM’s) Diagnostic Lab, Director at the Wildlife Epidemiology Lab at the UI-CVM’s Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, and Clinical Veterinarian at the Chicago Zoological Society-Brookfield Zoo joins Veterinary Today Podcast host Dr. Joanne Carlson to discuss his intriguing field research with Illinois’ wild turtle population. Land turtles are Dr. Allender’s personal and professional passion, and he discusses how he conducts this research with the aid of specially trained dogs! He also addresses the critically important work regarding zoonotic disease spread, his career in zoo medicine and his role at the Brookfield Zoo.…

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Veterinary Today Podcast: Northgate Pet Clinic Clinical Trials Program 20:10

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An innovative veterinary pharmaceutical clinical trials program has been operating at a central Illinois pet clinic for more than 10 years, allowing pet owners to enroll their dogs and cats in breakthrough drug treatment research. Pets benefit from potential life-changing and life-saving medicines being developed, treating such conditions as flea infestations and osteoarthritis afflictions, in addition to a wide range of other medical conditions. In the meantime, a pet owner can benefit from free-of-charge attentive medical care for their pet when options for treatment for a medical condition may be non-existent. Veterinary Today Podcast host, Joanne Carlson, DVM, talks with Larry Baker, DVM, DAVDC, FAVD, owner/operator of Northgate Pet Clinic in Decatur, about the clinical trials program that partners with both pharmaceutical companies and pet owners.…

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Veterinary Today Podcast: Using Social Media to Enhance Your Hospital's Community Image 20:28

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Social media is a free marketing tool in which any veterinary clinic or hospital can easily use! Instantaneous outreach and promotion are important to any business, and engaging in social media as part of your hospital's overall marketing strategy is essential to keep in touch with clients and the community. There are also challenges with social media engagement, including what and when to post, the need to continuously maintain your hospital's public image and dealing with potential negative comments from the public. Dr. Caitlin DeWilde is a practicing veterinarian who is also the owner of The Social DVM, a company that assists veterinary clinics and hospitals across the country with their social media marketing strategies. In this episode, she talks with podcast host, Dr. Joanne Carlson, about the "ins and outs" of understanding and planning a social media marketing strategy, and how to deal with negative situations if they should arise.…

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Veterinary Today Podcast: Dr. Brad Ryan, 141st Annual Convention Keynote Speaker 30:11

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Work/Life balance, and how we handle stress in both personal and professional worlds is always present and, for some, can be a constant challenge. In the veterinary profession, overcoming personal struggles combined with the pressures related to providing animal health care can reach critical levels of anxiety, depression and burn out. Renowned veterinarian and traveler, Brad Ryan, MSc, DVM, MPH, shares an inspiring message of his mental health journey in veterinary medicine … recovery … and resilience through intergenerational support systems. Dr. Ryan has gained world-wide attention for his message of healing, and who has also taken his 94-year-old grandmother, Joy, on a years-long trek to visit every U.S. National Park, part of the recovery process. In fact, both he and Grandma Joy are still traveling, blazing the trail for others to realize what is important in life. Tune in to ISVMA’s Veterinary Today Podcast’s latest episode to learn more about Dr. Ryan’s healing journey and how his message may resonate with your life.…

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Veterinary Today Podcast: The State of Rabies in Illinois 20:01

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Illinois veterinarians have a significant role as mandated by state regulation in reporting suspected rabies cases in pets and humans. Reported rabies exposure cases have been on the increase in the state over the past several months, specifically involving exposure from the native brown bat. That is why Dr. Connie Austin, Illinois Department of Public Health’s State Veterinarian, shares her knowledge and expertise as she explains the risks of exposure, proper reporting procedures, and how animal’s suspected of rabies are to be managed by animal lab personnel. Listen today to ISVMA’s Veterinary Today Podcast latest episode and get caught up on what to do when, and how.…

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Veterinary Today Podcast: Increasing Antimicrobial Stewardship and Practices in Your Hospital 15:45

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The use of antimicrobials in veterinary medicine is prevalent in teaching hospitals, general veterinary practices, field operations and emergency referral clinics every day. Dr. Alexandria Gochenauer, Clinical Staff Pharmacist at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital in Urbana, explains the reasons behind antimicrobial stewardship and why it’s important to have protocols in place. She also reviews how hospital owners/operators can establish and maintain these procedures to ensure the safety for those who provide animal healthcare, for the animals they treat, and for their human caretakers. Dr. Joanne Carlson, ISVMA President, hosts the conversation.…

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Veterinary Today Podcast: How GFI 263 Impacts Veterinarians and the Public Beginning in June 18:47

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The US Food and Drug Administration Guidance for Industry #263, or GFI 263, goes into effect nationally in the US in early June 2023. The new mandate changes the approved marketing status of certain antimicrobial drugs from over the counter to prescription status. Drugs that were commonly found on retail shelves and through online sources will no longer be available for purchase by the public and will only be accessible by veterinarian prescription. In this episode, Dr. Michael Costin, Associate Director in the Division of Animal and Public Health at the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), explains the background and reason for GFI 263's enactment. Dr. Costin also talks about how it impacts not only the veterinary profession but also consumers who raise, breed and care for companion and large animals. Dr. Joanne Carlson, ISVMA President, hosts the conversation.…

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Veterinary Today Podcast: Practice Act, HB1533 and More Important ISVMA Issues 4.25.23 18:55

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Inaugural Podcast: The ISVMA has been working closely with the State of Illinois regarding appropriate language within the update of the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2014. Joanne Carlson, DVM, ISVMA President, Loving Care Animal Hospital, Palatine, interviews Stephen Dullard, DVM, DABVP, Ancare Veterinary Clinic, Mendota, and Ancare Veterinary Hospital in LaSalle, ISVMA's Legislative Chair and an AVMA Delegate, on specific language updates regarding the Practice Act and where it currently sits in the Illinois Senate. Drs. Carlson and Dullard also discuss HB1533, which the ISVMA is strongly opposed. HB1533 removes decisions about a cat's well-being from highly trained veterinarians charged with their care. As of podcast release, the bill is in the Illinois Senate awaiting action.…

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Professional football player Jonathan Jones: Mentorship and Making an Impact in Your Community 22:49