Community Health Focus

03/14/2026

03/13/2026

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, March 14, at 1:00 pm CT with host Dr. Edwin McDonald and guests Commissioner Bill Lowry, Dr. Leah Goldberg, and Candace Henley as they discuss the importance of Colorectal Cancer screenings!

03/13/2026

🎙️ TOMORROW AT 1 PM CT

"Screenings Save Lives: The Truth About Colorectal Cancer"

Final reminder: Join Dr. Edwin McDonald, Dr. Leah Goldberg, Commissioner Bill Lowry, and Candace Henley from the Blue Hat Foundation for a conversation that could change your life or the life of someone you love.

Don't miss it. 💙

📻 WVON 1690 AM | 🎧 iHeart Media | 📞 (773) 591-1690

03/12/2026

🎙️SATURDAY, MARCH 14 AT 1 PM CT

"Screenings Save Lives: The Truth About Colorectal Cancer"

Don't miss this vital conversation with Dr. Edwin McDonald, Dr. Leah Goldberg, Commissioner Bill Lowry, and Candace Henley from the Blue Hat Foundation.

This is the health talk our community needs to hear. Tune in! 💙

📻 WVON 1690 AM | 🎧 iHeart Media | 📞 (773) 591-1690

03/11/2026

🎙️ THIS SATURDAY AT 1 PM CT

"Screenings Save Lives: The Truth About Colorectal Cancer"

Join us for an honest, compassionate conversation with Dr. Edwin McDonald, Gastroenterologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at UChicago Medicine, as we talk about colorectal cancer screening, prevention, and what every community member needs to know.

Colorectal cancer doesn't have to be a taboo topic—it's a conversation that saves lives. Dr. McDonald will break down the facts, answer your questions, and empower you to take control of your health.

LISTEN LIVE:
📻 WVON 1690 AM
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📞 Call in: (773) 591-1690

Your health matters. Your questions matter. Be part of this important community conversation. 💙

03/09/2026

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03/05/2026

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03/05/2026

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03/05/2026

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

This Saturday, March 7th, WVON 1690 AM will be providing special coverage of the funeral services for Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.—a towering figure in our community and the civil rights movement.

Out of respect for this significant moment, the Community Health Focus Hour will not air this Saturday. We'll be back on March 14th with another important conversation about health, wellness, and community care.

Thank you for your understanding as we honor Rev. Jackson's legacy and his profound impact on our city, our country, and our world.

Tune in to WVON 1690 AM for the special coverage.

02/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who tuned in TODAY for "Building Trauma Resiliency: Mentoring as a Protective Factor" 💙

What an incredible conversation with Carl West, Lakeisha Gray-Sewell, Jermaine Anderson, Ricky Layfield, and Donzell Franklin about the power of mentoring in healing and building resilience within our community.

Their stories remind us that mentorship isn't just about guidance, it's about creating safe spaces where people can heal, grow, and become the best versions of themselves.

If you missed today's show, you can still listen on WVON 1690 AM, the iHeart Media app, or watch the playback on Streamyard.

Join us SATURDAY, MARCH 14 at 1 PM CT for another important conversation about health, wellness, and community care. 🎙️

02/28/2026