Truthsgiving is an idea that rejects the mythology surrounding Thanksgiving and acknowledges the history, hardships and contributions of Indigenous people. This year, there are a couple of Truthsgiving events in Iowa, including one at the Englert Theater in Iowa City that will feature live music, several speakers and more.
But first — during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the precautions most of us were taking kept typical seasonal illnesses at bay. This year seasonal illnesses are popping up early and, in some cases, hitting hard. A surge of RSV cases has hospitalized many Iowa children. One mother remembers how her 3-month-old was hospitalized, and a physician tells us more about this common childhood illness and what caregivers can do to protect their kids.
Guests:
- Sally Hart | Washington-based mom whose child was hospitalized with RSV
- Dr. Derek Zhorne | Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics-General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
- Sikowis Nobiss | Plains Cree/Saulteaux of George Gordon First Nation | Founder and executive director of Great Plains Action Society
