Dr. Turnera Croom is a mobile veterinarian with a heart as big as her medical bag. She goes where her patients need her most, breaking down barriers between pet care and community healing. From providing tender, dignified support during a pet's final moments to offering holistic, chemical-free healthcare solutions, Dr. Croom represents a new breed of veterinary professional who sees each animal as a cherished family member.

Her practice is more than a service—it's a calling. By bringing vaccines to local neighborhood centers and mentoring the next generation of compassionate veterinarians, she's creating a ripple effect of care that extends far beyond traditional medical boundaries. Whether comforting a grieving family or helping pets thrive through natural wellness approaches, Dr. Croom is redefining what it means to be a veterinarian in the modern world.

Dr. Croom’s website: https://drcroom.com

Link for the application for college age and above students who are majoring in Pre-Veterinary, animal science, and agriculture to join Dr. Croom's Telemedicine internship program: Https://bit.ly/4aPoHqb

Free Skool community for holistic pet care: https://www.skool.com/holistic-pet-care-future-vet-2292

Information about Not One More Vet: https://nomv.org

Join the Thursday Livestream on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCroomArmyVet

Students combining research and service

KAMSC Earthlings - Kate Risley and Sophia Barnard

Hosts: Patrick Hershberger and Joe Byars

When Kate Risley and Sophia Barnard were juniors at the Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center (KAMSC), they had ambition to expand their environmental club (Earthlings). They join us to discuss their work in community organizing for service, as well as environmental research in conjunction with their studies.

https://www.instagram.com/kamscearthlings

Chris Broadbent and Justin Gish spend most of their days considering the potential treasure to be unlocked from people's trash. During this episode they will explain the process of waste when it is reborn - through compost and recycling. Kalamazoo is lucky to have a structure for recycling and compost that is supported by the city government. Justin and Chris are passionate about waste and have visions for the future, to make waste less... well, wasteful.

Contact Chris through local 311

gishj@kalamazoocity.org

Visit www.kalamazoocity.org for more information about community composting and recycling.