Marlena C. Wilson
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Signs and symptoms of stroke and why time matters most
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A brain-stem stroke like Gwen Snead suffered is not that common. And what is Locked-In Syndrome? Who of us might be at risk? Dr. Manan Shah is a Neurointensivist at the Medical College of Georgia at AU. He joins us to explain these rare medical events and the long-term prognosis. Brad […] → Read More
Understanding locked in syndrome: How you can help a local family
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Gwen Snead is a beloved teacher, who taught for many years at Episcopal Day School in Augusta. In July she suffered a brainstem stroke and subsequently was diagnosed with Locked-In Syndrome. We learn what happened, her long road to recovery, and how you can help. And we’re gonna learn a lot […] → Read More
New book teaches how to add “rhinestones” to life’s “flip-flips”
It is easy to get pulled down when life does not go as planned. One minute you're smooth sailing, and the next life has thrown you a curveball. Author, singer, and comedian - Jane Jenkins Herlong -- refers to those instances as life's "flip-flops". In her new book "Rhinestones On My Flip-Flips" tackles self-help with Biblical stories and a good dose of humor to help readers make the best of of… → Read More
From healing to the legislature: St. Rep. Wayne Howard is ready to get back to work
This week The Means Report is catching up on the goings on in Atlanta, as seen through the eyes of one of our leading lawmakers, but you will also find out about some personal battles that this lawmaker has been facing. State Representative Wayne Howard is letting us into his personal life - if you will - so that you, the voters and the members of his community, can find out what is going on. → Read More
After Las Vegas: Searching for answers and finding healing
In the days that followed what is now the deadliest mass shooting in American history, there have been questions and confusion. It is hard to understand why someone would choose to open fire on thousands of strangers, and it is just as hard for those left behind to face the grief and navigate how to move on with their lives. That is why The Means Report chose to focus this week's show on… → Read More
Teen dating violence in the digital age
"The Means Report" takes a look at what teenagers face when they are out and about in the real world, when we as parents and caregivers cannot watch them. Teen dating violence, in particular. You know, it is not like the movies. You see these portrayals of young couples and everything seems so perfect and happy on the big screen. But as you all know, that is not how it is in real life. So we… → Read More
Tackling the touch topic of teen suicide
"The Means Report" is tackling the tough topic of teen suicide with an expert to help walk us all through that issue that faces so many of our young people, sadly. But there's good news. We have information and tell you about resources you could pursue that can help keep our young people on the right track. Natalie's Light is one of those wonderful resources. We will talk about it and how you… → Read More
Parenting in the digital age: Keeping your children from breaking the law
The Means Report kicked off a series focused on our children, addressing the temptations they face, the consequences if they go off track, and other information to help our young people stay on the right path. Of course, electronic temptations are ever-present in our children's lives. To address those waters Judge Doug Flanagan, the Chief Juvenile Court Judge for Columbia County, and Margaret… → Read More
The Augusta Players experience a casting change with a new leader at the helm
It is a bit of a casting change for The Augusta Players - a group that has been around for a long time with the same person in charge. Now they are welcoming a brand new leader to town. Scott Seidl is the new executive and artistic director for the group, and he sat down with us to talk about what is in store for our performing arts community, including how you can help The Augusta Players. → Read More
Experienced lawyers on demand are a click away
Experienced lawyers on demand. How would you like to have that really with just the click of a button be connected with an experienced, intelligent, knowledgeable lawyer to handle your legal needs? You can do that and we're gonna tell ya how via a new company called LegalSpark. It is a tremendous opportunity for you to get the counsel you need. → Read More
Three most common questions financial advisors face
There are a multitude of questions that clients have for their financial advisors -- from investing to debt to retirement, but there are three frequent questions that come up. Will Caywood, a financial advisor with the Fehrman Investment Group, explains what they are, and what factors he takes into consideration. → Read More
Cyber isn’t just the future – it’s the present
The world of cyber and what it holds as far as the future of the CSRA AKA the Cyber District. Are we a Cyber Hub yet? Will we get there? If so, how? What about our workforce? Are we ready to fill all of those thousands and thousands of jobs that are already available. And what about the role of our own educational institution that is Augusta University? Playing a key role as we speak in keeping… → Read More
Ultra Portable Ultrasound changing the face of medical care
We are looking at the future of medical - the latest, greatest technology that is allowing doctors to see what is happening inside your body anytime, anywhere. It is portable ultrasound - ultra portable ultrasound, and experts from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University explain how it works and then will show you with a demonstration on the show. → Read More
Chaos or strategy? Understanding the headlines from DC
The news hasn't slowed down during the summer months. The headlines are coming quickly and furiously and we wanna tackle many of those headlines, especially as they relate to the political arena. To do that we have brought in our good friend and frequent contributor to The Means Report, Craig Albert from Augusta University, a political scientist there and an expert on a lot of the things that… → Read More
Health care, security, and agriculture: A discussion with Congressman Rick Allen
So many hot topics are impacting our nation. United States Congressman Rick Allen of Georgia's 12th District is no stranger to The Means Report. He took time out of his busy schedule to cover a vast array of topics from President Donald Trump, health care reform, and our chances of preventing the violence that seems to be breaking out everywhere -- whether it is the effort of terrorist groups or… → Read More
Leading MCG and groundbreaking research: Dr. David Hess
The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University has brand new leadership, although it is a very familiar face. We sat down with the new dean to talk about the future of the medical college as well as his groundbreaking research involving strokes. → Read More
Understanding the conflict with North Korea
We hear a lot about it on the evening news - the conflict with North Korea, but many do not understand why North Korea and the United States are at odds. To form a better understanding, Dr. Andrew Goss from Augusta University sat down with Brad Means to help give a better understanding to this topic. → Read More
Getting students ready to work: Augusta University’s dean of business
Some students are graduating and preparing to head off to college, others are graduating from college and preparing to enter the workforce. Dr. Rick Franza is one of the leaders helping to prepare … → Read More
Saving and investing wisely
Taking the first steps to investing can seem daunting, but it can have a significant financial impact. With proper planning it can be worth taking the plunge into unknown waters. Will Caywood, a financial advisor with the Fehrman Investment Group, offers some tips in how to get started. → Read More
Inside a criminal’s mind: Are some people just bad?
We turn on the news and see it, people committing horrendous acts of violence against others. What makes them do it? That question is what so many primetime crime dramas like Criminal Minds and CSI and Law and Order are based on. But what about in real life? Dr. Jason Henle, a clinical psychologist who focuses in forensic psychology, does in real life what so many others do on television; he… → Read More