by Dr. Mebane | Oct 12, 2014 | All, Community, People
Jennifer and Lynda Lopez visit Montefiore to launch the Center for a Healthy Childhood BRONX, NY (June 1, 2014) Jennifer and Lynda Lopez, co-founders of the Lopez Family Foundation, and Montefiore Health System today launched the Center for a Healthy Childhood at...
by Dr. Mebane | Apr 24, 2014 | All, Art, Community
For the past 35 years my Mom, a master gardener, has cultivated a large garden near our home. For many years, that garden was our family’s primary source of vegetables, ranging from peas and corn to cucumbers and potatoes. While I didn’t see the artistry in our garden...
by Dr. Mebane | Dec 13, 2013 | All, Community, Documentaries
In late November, I had the pleasure of attending the 8th Annual Carrboro Film Festival in North Carolina. A friend and I saw 31 films in eight hours and 15 minutes over two days. Yes…whew! In addition to being a tad overwhelmed by the sheer volume of what I saw, I...
by Dr. Mebane | Oct 8, 2013 | All, Community, z Miscellaneous
Today’s Top 10 feature focuses on the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S.: Alzheimer’s disease. According to data from the CDC, more than 83,000 people die from this disease each year. Because there is not yet a cure for Alzheimer’s disease or a way to prevent it,...
by Dr. Mebane | Aug 26, 2013 | All, Community, People
Can I pick’em or what? Today, the Environmental Media Association (EMA) announced that Matt Damon (actor, screenwriter, producer and more) will receive their Ongoing Commitment Award for his work with Water.org at the 23rd Annual EMA Awards ceremony. As you might...
