Caregiver Support Program with Mrs. Anita Mingo LICSW Caregiver Support Coordinator
May 14, 2013
Hosted by Gary Ray
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Episode Description
Mrs. Anita Mingo is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker currently coordinating the Caregiver Support Program at the Washington DC Veterans Administration Medical Center (DC VAMC). This is a new program started in May of 2011 under the Obama administration. In this position she gets to combine her clinical skills along with her administration skills to assist family caregivers in getting the support services they need to effectively care for themselves and the veterans they love. She is able to do this by working in a multidisciplinary team environment. As of February 2013, she is collaborating with 125 caregiver/veteran dyads on an ongoing basis. Mrs. Mingo understands the significance of family caregivers in healthcare-as she comes from a long line of caregivers and personally understands the challenges caregivers face on a daily basis.
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Gary Ray
"Gary Ray's" background includes hosting / co-hosting radio talk shows for more than 15 years on a number of subjects. His background also includes more than 19 years in the Insurance industry, nine years as an Internet Marketer and consultant. Gary is co-founder and co-developer and involved in the implementation of the Worldwide Racing Network. For seven years he worked closely with NASCAR and Turner Sports Interactive with the NASCAR Touring series.
"Gary Ray" joined Armed Forces Radio Network in 2008 as the Public Relations Director and provided Marketing and radio interviews. In February 2011 he was promoted to President. In September 2012 he resigned his position to continue his passion on the next level.
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