Keeping children with autism safe around water
Drowning is the fourth leading cause of death for children on the autism spectrum. That’s why Thursday’s "Breakfast with Bridgett" featured a discussion about water safety with Katie Pabst, Florida Autism Center's director of clinical operations for northwest Florida.
Cardiologist shares tips for staying healthy in the heat
As temperatures outside approach records this week, it’s important to be safe when it comes to heat exposure. Wednesday on Breakfast with Bridgett, a cardiologist explained how the heat can be hard on your heart and make you sick or even be fatal.
Central Florida artist teams up with Second Harvest for charity treasure hunt
I talked to local author and artist Bess Auer about her book and the charity efforts she’s tied in to benefit Second Harvest. Interesting side note: Auer is a gourd artist and you can find her works at The Mercantile in Altamonte Springs.
OneBlood seeks blood donors amid spring break shortage
Pat Michaels from OneBlood, called in live from their donation center in Downtown Orlando. He talked about shortages that happen around this time of year due to spring break and summer break. Michaels says donations from high school and college blood drives actually make up a big chunk of the supply - almost 20%.