IWKnights Lenten Fish Fry Appear on Dare to Care Radio Show
The IWKnights appeared on the on Dare to Care radio show w/ Dr. Elaine Jurkowski this Morning.
The IWKnights’ very own Bryan Hewing appeared on the Dare to Care radio show w/ Dr. Elaine Jurkowski on The Legendary WGGH this morning from 8:30am and 9:00am to promote the IWKnights Lenten Fish Fry, the IWKnights, and the Knights of Columbus.
The IWKnights would like to give a huge shoutout to and say hi to Dr. Elaine Jurkowski & the Legendary WGGH and thank them for having the IWKnights on the Dare to Care Show this morning! What is Dare To Care with Dr. Elaine Jurkowski.....
Dare To Care radio show focuses on helping listeners understand health and human service related topics and improve one's literacy. The show also challenges their listeners to care for someone close to them or within their community as a result of being introduced to new resources and ideas.
The Show is hosted by Dr. Elaine T. Jurkowski, M.S.W., Ph.D., M.B.A., Professor at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale School of Human Sciences. Who is Dr. Elaine T. Jurkowski, M.S.W., Ph.D., M.B.A.?
Dare to Care show host Dr. Elaine Jurkowski
Elaine T. Jurkowski, M.S.W., Ph.D., is Professor in Social Work and Program Director, Southern Illinois University's Gerontology Programs, where she holds a joint appointment with Health Education and the School of Medicine’s Family Practice Residency Program. Dr. Jurkowski previously served the School of Social Work as Interim Director.
Her published research articles have focused on the topics of health disparities, access to mental health and health care services, aging, and disability issues. Her research has been funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration, The Hartford Foundation, the Health and Human Services Administration, the Administration on Aging, and the Illinois Department on Aging. Dr. Jurkowski has held elected offices in the American Public Health Association (A.P.H.A.), National Association of Social Workers (N.A.S.W.), the Gerontological Society of America (G.S.A.), and the Illinois Rural Health Association (I.R.H.A.). Her work experiences have included consultation within settings in West Africa, Hong Kong, India, China, Russia, and Egypt. She is the author of numerous books and professional articles.
Dr. Jurkowski began her social work career working with people who have cognitive and developmental disabilities and supporting these people to develop community social, recreation and leisure skills. Her philosophy of "community integration" and "citizen participation" evolved into vocational and residential settings and included case management and administrative positions in vocational rehabilitation, and residential settings, serving people with disabilities for the Department of Health and Family Services, Province of Manitoba. Dr. Jurkowski was a "Great Cities" Research Fellow in Health and examined strategies for community needs assessment in the United States and Canada, using citizen participation and traditional needs assessments (click here to read her entire Bio).
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Show for March 14, 2026 - The Knights of Columbus and Fish Frys