The Cell is an informative radio show on 94.1 WGRN where members of the Faith Thomas Foundation discusses topics related to sickle cell and overall health related issues.

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2026/5/30/15/3bc8b1b4-d1fe-4b79-b138-f30ce397b95f_thecell-jackiecrowder-insurance-042326.mp3

Jackie Crowder is a financial professional. Jackie, talks about her mission to empower and educate individuals, particularly in underserved communities, on managing finances, building wealth, securing their future and becoming debt-free.

How to become Debt Free - Jackie Crowder

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2026/4/2/22/2a3df944-6670-4620-bc45-691b99799d33_hecellleonardwaddelljr-sicklecellwarrior031226.mp3

The meeting is an interview between Felice Thomas, host of &#34;The Cell&#34; (a show by the Faith Thomas Foundation), and Leonard Waddell JR, a sickle cell warrior. Leonard shares his lifelong journey with sickle cell, from his delayed diagnosis at age three to navigating school, employment challenges, and eventually receiving Social Security disability. He discusses his views on medical treatments and the daily realities of living with constant pain, the impact of environmental factors, and the emotional toll of the disease, including the loss of loved ones. Felice, who lost her own daughter to sickle cell, empathizes with Leonard&#39;s experiences and highlights the foundation&#39;s work in raising awareness, particularly about less-discussed aspects like the C trait. The conversation concludes with Leonard&#39;s powerful message about patience and understanding for those supporting sickle cell patients.

Leonard Odell - Sickle Cell Journey

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2026/2/12/21/d595cf41-bcba-43db-95ff-735f4c932c67_ll-betathalassemia-derrickgreenwade-02-08-2026.mp3

Derrick Greenwade talks about his son and how he lives with Betathalasemia a rare form of sickle cell disease.

Betathalassemia (Sickle Cell) with Derrick Greenwade

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2025/5/27/19/8fda9ed6-daf5-47bf-a307-f0efb3c8d75a_thecell-jalisadawkins-genetictestingand_ivf.mp3

Jalisa Dawkins shares her journey to parenthood. She share her challenges through fertility issues and genetic testing and IVF.

Jalisa Dawkins Testimony - Genetic Testing and IVF

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/6/27/13/1c74194c-e508-4cca-914f-a84cc15491c7_-phd__rn__cnl__fnap-osu_collegeofnursing062024.mp3

Karen O. Moss, PhD, RN, CNL, FNAP Talks about why she choose Alzheimer Disease as one of her passion in life and why she wants to make a difference. Dr. Moss is a Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University College of Nursing and Medicine

Alzheimer - DR. Karen O. Moss

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/7/6/15/463aeb52-751b-4387-8794-d7e95857cbc2_l-michelleupshaw-puppetsforpeaceinc-06-19-2024.mp3

Michelle Upshaw, Founder and CEO of Puppets for Peace Inc talks about her passion for Puppets and how she uses Puppets to make an impact within the Community. Michelle is also Bullying Prevention Specialist, and also has a passion for creating safe and inclusive environments for individuals of all ages,

Michelle Upshaw Founder and CEO Puppets for Peace Inc.

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/4/17/14/06049e99-3e64-470f-8d7d-e8cb50c590fb_thecell-lifelineofohio-03-28-2024.mp3

Join in our discussion with, Jenny Hudak, Lifeline of Ohio Community Outreach Coordinator Laurise Johnson, Lifeline of Ohio Multicultural Program ManagerOn why it&#39;s important in making the decision to become an organ , eye or tissue donor. How you have the power to make a difference in someone else’s life. One decision can leave a legacy for generations to come and impact many you may never meet.

LifeLine of Ohio

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/3/29/3/4db2c6cc-fb41-4a17-9738-8ab2a819d432_fther-pamelagregory-nataliedonnally-03-26-2024.mp3

Pamela Gregory , Co-Founder, African American male Wellness Agency and Natalie Donnally, Vice-President, African American Male Wellness Agency. Talks about 2024 Uplift Her Event - and National Center for Urban Solutions (NCUS)

Uplift Her - African American Male Wellness Agency

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/4/7/16/4ab3a33b-60b2-445f-8fa0-a4f2086232c6_lldrkamiladixon-directorofmom2b-osu-03-31-2024.mp3

Guest: Kamilah Dixon MD, MA, Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Associate Professor; Medical Director of Moms2B; The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

OSU Mom2B- Program and Services For Healthy Baby - Pregnancy And Infant Mortality

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2024/3/3/17/db668b9c-8c08-499f-b1f9-417e1d03b364_gacademy-anthonymurphyexecutive_director022124.mp3

Anthony Murphy | Executive Director  Discuss &#34;Lead The Way Learning Academy&#34; mission to empower the youth with clarity, inspiration, drive, and opportunities for growth. We achieve this through cutting-edge, research-backed programs and services designed to provide a profound sense of purpose in every individual we serve.<a href="mailto:anthony@leadthewaylearningacademy.org" rel="nofollow">anthony@leadthewaylearningacademy.org</a> l 614-634-0163

Lead The Way Learning Academy

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2023/12/16/15/170f21e7-00a8-4b72-b3ac-4c7d2ccaca68_tabaccoprevention_control-cph-12-06-23-quater4.mp3

ANDREW MAUGHAN, Program Manager, Tobacco Prevention and Control Programs talks to the FTF about Vaping.

Vaping

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2023/12/16/16/55f89601-7b34-4b71-800e-e07a3e92bdf4_onwidechildrensdrhemalatharangarajan11-16-2023.mp3

Hema G Rangarajan MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplant is with Nationwide Children&#39;s Hospital in Columbus OH - talks with us about Gene Therapy

Gene Therapy - Nationwide Children's Hospital

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2023/11/19/2/a655e8f3-9f82-4a63-a7b6-9a5dd6cd26f4_alatharangarajan-nationwidechildrens-111162023.mp3

Dr. Hemalatha Rangarajan is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the division of Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH), Columbus Ohio.

Bone Marrow Transplant- Nationwide Children's Hospital

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2023/8/5/23/909c049b-f9dc-4091-bc12-ec44f6279c06_thecell-kellysparks-caresource-medocaid7-12-23.mp3

Care Source - Kelly Sparks, Community Marketing Representative talks about the various programs Care Source under Medicaid.

What is Medicaid - Kelly Sparks - Care Source

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2023/7/16/22/0108ab1c-1c00-4f91-9c53-d6ad84a0efae_-burncenter-dr.bernal-_pezzopan-aprn-6-21-2023.mp3

Dr Nicole Bernal’s and Laura Pezzopane, APRN talk about different levels of Burn and the Burn Center at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Burn Center

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2023/4/18/19/fd0e078d-36f1-4890-8d9a-eae41813688f_thecell-podcast-brianbautistaversiti03152023.mp3

Blood Donation why its so important and how you can save 3 lives. Join us with Versiti EVP and Chief Operating Officer, Brian Bautista.

Blood Donation With Versiti

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2023/4/4/21/35058c63-3c84-4a31-82fb-c09d630099ae_thecell-_alicemill-mentalhealth-03082023.mp3

How people of color deal with Mental Health.Guest Speaker: Alice Mills Mai, LMHC, LPCC-S, NCC<a href="http://www.centeringwholeness.com" rel="nofollow">Centering Wholeness Counseling</a>Founder/Clinical Director

Mental Health : How  people of color deal with mental Health.

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2023/3/15/19/67df0aff-e0a1-4240-a097-1bd71d56f175_thecellcarolywick-lifeinsurance-030123.mp3

Carolyn Wicks - Independent Life Insurance Agent - Talks about the importance of Life Insurance

The Importance of Life Insurance

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2023/1/4/19/16db3000-401e-4609-81f9-286707f4a66c_entionohiohealthdepartmen-andrewmaughan-121422.mp3

Andrew Maughan-REHS Talks about Tobacco Prevention and Control

The City of Columbus Public Health Tobacco Prevention and Control Program

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/8/9/23/84af9ddc-2075-49ad-971d-d9df93faaf3e_-rehs-tabaccoprevention_control-cph-06-27-2022.mp3

Tabaco Prevent - Program and Resources

City of Columbus - Andrew Maughan - Tabaco Prevention

The Cell is an informative radio show on 94.1 WGRN where members of the Faith Thomas Foundation discusses topics related to sickle cell and overall health related issues.