Central Coast Voices: Archives (April 2013)

This week's show on Central Coast Voices will discuss the concept of Wellness as a way of looking at our health as well as how it is being applied by businesses and organizations in our communities. Speaking with Kris Kington Barker will be Julian Varella, the owner of Vie Wellness Solutions, who is chairman of HEAL-SLO (Healthy Eating - Active Living), an obesity prevention and education advocacy group. Joining them on this topic will be Dr. Ahmad Nooristani, who has established the SLO Noor Foundation, a volunteer-based, non-profit health clinic dedicated to providing high-quality, free healthcare to uninsured individuals and who has the belief that quality healthcare can be an achievable reality for all people.

Affordable housing is a critical issue in our communities. Living in a beautiful and desirable area means housing prices and rent are beyond what many can afford -- and availability of housing is low. Two local organizations work with people seeking help for their housing needs. Jeanette Duncan and Sheryl Flores from People's Self Help Housing, and Julia Ogden from Habitat for Humanity talk about the housing needs in our communities and the solutions their organizations offer.