Hosted by Frederic Reamer
Modeled on the popular 1950s radio series of the same name hosted by Edward R. Murrow, This I Believe – Rhode Island, hosted by Frederic Reamer, is an effort to share the many stories of people of Rhode Island... the personal experiences that have helped form the opinions of your neighbors. This I Believe – Rhode Island is also an opportunity for you to share your own beliefs and experiences.
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Health Care
If we have learned anything as a nation in recent years, it's that we cannot afford to take basic health care for granted. The issue dominates political debate and media headlines, and with good reason. As Dr. Annie De Groot reminds us, health care is a vital issue, not only for our nation, but for our world.
De Groot is Associate Professor of Pediatric Infectious Disease at Brown University, and devotes most of her time to directing the scientific affairs of EpiVax, a biotech company located in Providence, where she is CEO and Chief Scientific Officer. De Groot focuses on the development of vaccines that are globally relevant and affordable to the persons at greatest risk of disease. De Groot also serves as Medical Director of Clinica Esperanza/Hope Clinic.
RI Revealed
If you enjoy This I Believe - Rhode Island, please visit the RI Revealed page to put a face to some of our essayists' voices.
Essay Guidelines
- This I Believe – Rhode Island essays should be no longer than 450 words.
- You are encouraged to recount personal stories that explain why you hold an opinion, belief, or value.
- This I Believe – Rhode Island essays are not intended to be a vehicle to criticize others. They are reflections on the lessons learned from personal experiences.
- Essays must be original work of the author. Please include your name, address, and a telephone number.
- The Producer of This I Believe – Rhode Island will choose one essay for broadcast each week. All submissions may be made available online at a later time.
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Submit your finished essay to thisibelieve@wrni.org.
