Podcast 23 - Rochester Businesses Work to Improve Community Health

The cover story for a recent edition of Business Week was entitled “10 Ways to Cut Health Care Costs Right Now.” The article focused on making improved health a community effort, and it began by talking about the work being done by the Rochester Business Alliance to address obesity and physical activity in Rochester, New York.

We’re going to discuss those efforts today with Paul Speranza, who is Vice Chairman and General Counsel of Rochester-based Wegmans Food Markets, a integral partner in this effort. To listen to the podcast, just click on the media player below. If there is no media player below, click here.

Podcast #21 - "Dangerous by Design"

We've all heard how walking is an excellent form of physical activity for all ages. Health and fitness experts even recommend walking 10,000 steps a day. Even so, a new report maintains that there are places across the country where walking is downright dangerous.

That report, entitled "Dangerous by Design." was prepared by a coalition called Transportation for America. Today we're talking with David Goldberg, Director of Communications for that coalition.