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Importance of Training for First Responders

By Dan Turner, Retired UMMC Flight Nurse As with any profession that requires memory and perfection of skills, first responders must think of continuing education opportunities and training as a necessary part of their career-choice. We owe it to the ill and injured that we serve to be the best part of their worst day. […]

Dan Turner is Making a Difference in Convene First Responders

Convene First Responders could not be more excited to announce the addition of its newest member – Dan Turner. Dan was a Flight Nurse for over 13 years until he was involved in a bad accident riding his motorcycle. This motorcycle accident and resulting traumatic brain injury left Dan with left-sided weakness and loss of […]

Brittney Wineland – Convene Health and Fitness – Convene Radio 22

Brittney Wineland is a Muay Thai Fighter, fitness/health enthusiast, and we are lucky to have her as the Community Leader of Convene Health and Fitness. What is a Champion? A champion can be someone who “has the attributes of a winner.” Brittney Wineland is a champion to all women! In this interview Matthew Currin and […]

Jamille Brown and Convene Music – Convene Radio 21

Music brings us together. Music has a way of allowing us to connect with others and our emotions. Often music can reach deep into your soul and speak to you. Music is endlessly diverse in its offerings, and each genre offers unique sounds that appeal to their audience. Matthew Currin interviews Jamille Brown, aka. Chillz […]

Mike Campbell – Fat Guy Diary on Getting Healthy – Convene Radio 20

Sometimes in life we need some inspiration! Especially when it comes to getting in shape. When looking for a new direction in life, we need support and encouragement to start the journey. Matthew Currin interviews Mike Campbell, from the Fat Guy Diary, who discusses his incredible journey of weight loss. He lost over 150 pounds! […]

Writing and Sharing Meaningful Experiences

Life comes with many twists and turns. Experience is everything. We go through life making some great decisions and unfortunately some extremely bad decisions. The more we learn, the easier it is to make the better decisions. Flying a plane for the first time It was 1995 and time for my first flight in flight […]