Michael Parks- Taking Care Of Business: Recent Episodes
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Penn State THON is the largest student run philanthropy in the world/$157 Million raised for Four Diamonds at Penn State Children's Hospital & their efforts to conquer childhood cancer/supported by PNC, this year it's virtual Feb 19-21/www.thon.org
Another in our series with Community Aid spotlighting area social service agencies who partner with Community Aid-Neighbors Helping Neighbors/Project Share of Carlisle is more than just a food pantry/they nourish those in need with food & food education and help guide them on their journey from want/Robert Weed & Joe Kloza will inspire & entertain you/www.projectsharepa.org
Susquehanna Service Dogs, a program of Keystone Human Services helps transform, and in this case maybe save a soldier's life. Hear his story how a dog did just that and how you can help this local agency and their wonderful volunteers continue their work here in our community.
https://www.keystonehumanservices.org/susquehanna-service-dogs/
Are you constantly dizzy......fall a lot? You may have "balance dysfunction." Brittany Pfoutz and Fran Kirk from CPRS Physical Therapy give us the symptoms and causes and how physical therapy may help. We will also hear from a patient.....Sue will share her experience and how PT has helped her. Learn more about CPRS at www.cprsweb.com
On this Derby Day we get some tips on how to bet on the horses and this year's derby, and also visit beautiful Armstrong Valley Winery in Halifax, PA to enjoy the wines and the scenery and the history.
The latest advances in heart surgery with Dr. Hemal Gada, interventional cardiologist and medical director of the structural heart program at UPMC Pinnacle.
Dr. Dominic Glorioso provides information on planning for what YOU want should you become very ill.
Don Kock, Director of Social Services at the Bethesda Mission tells the inspirational story on how left a life of being homeless and on drugs to now helping others find their way to a home sweet home.
Did your PPL electric bill go up? We will tell you why. PUC Chairman Gladys Brown will explain and also tell you how to shop and save for electricity here in PA
Choosing a family doctor and also learning about vitamins with doctors from PinnacleHealth
Dauphin County Coroner Graham Hetrick talks about his job and career and previews the second season of his TV show on Investigation Discover, THE CORONER: I SPEAK FOR THE DEAD
Visiting the wonderful Middletown Home continuing care retirement community to check on their exciting new construction of a rehab center and state of the art gym. Andrea Henney gives us an update and also resident Dick Huber joins us to talk about life and living at the "mansion on the hill. "
Taking Care of Business for 7/8/17
Private sector coalition talks about new ideas and new state legislation to improve PA drinking water and continue with the Chesapeake Bay cleanup and reducing costs. Dominic Bassani from CABS is my guest. Learn more at www.affordablebaysolutions.org
We took our magic mic to the new Community Aid store on Harrisburg's East Shore. Joining me for a tour of the store is Rob Cole, Executive Director of Community Aid and my radio gal pal Nancy Ryan
Part two of our tour of the new Harrisburg/East Shore store of Community Aid with Rob Cole, Executive Director of Community Aid and also Nancy Ryan from BOB 94.9 a board member and someone who loves shopping at Community Aid.
US Open with PGA Pro Dan Baker and his golfing buddy Jeff Goyette, hosts of The Morning Tee Box radio show
CPRS Physical Therapy discusses physical therapy as an option to taking pain medication
An update on testing for prostate cancer. Dr. Scott Owens from Urology of Central Pennsylvania and Tom Flynn a prostate cancer survivor.
From their Camp Hill store, Wes has info to help open your pool for the upcoming pool season. And Dan tells us how you can have your own pool or remodel your current pool.
Michael Parks & Nancy Touring & Tasting at Cross Winds Winery in Hershey with owners Edward & Linda Jansen
Dr. John Lazar, thoracic surgeon talks about the second leading cause of lung cancer....radon.
On location for a tour of Paulus Farm Mkt and Paulus Farm Park featuring cute lil farm animals. Amy Paulus joins us.
Celebrating Easter with Bishop Ronald Gainer of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg
The PinnacleHealth Foundation is a non-profit organization that exists to support the work of the PinnacleHealth System. Organized under a volunteer Board of Directors, the Foundation coordinates charitable giving to support community benefit and education programs, the needs of our three major hospitals, and resources that improve access to, and quality of, care throughout PinnacleHealth.Jessica Ritchie, VP, Development will tell us about all the great programs and services they have helped develop and become a reality. Learn more at www.pinnaclehealth.org/givingback
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of our iHeart sister radio station The River with a DJ reunion.Glenn Hamilton, Scott Matthews & Jeni Gipe share memories of the moments on the air and the incredible music they played on a radio station that was totally different and unique here in Central PA and how it soared to #1 and still is.
The Dental Clinic at The Bethesda Mission. Dr. David Russell & Scott Dunwoody from the Mission are my guests.
Dauphin County offers a whole new range of services to help save lives for addiction and overdose
Gun talk with Joe Staudt from Staudt's Gun ShopIncluding some new legislation that will affect hunters and also the selling of silencers. We are on location to tour the store.
Valentines shopping at Diamonte JewelersDavid & Leonora Bronshtein join us to talk about designing and creating custom jewelry and some advice if you want to give your valentine the gift of jewelry
Just Us Girls-Girl Talk with Holly-Nancy & SamTopics include the flu-sick kids-clowns?-& Valentines
The AAA Central Penn Vacation Show Saturday 10-3. Sandy Fenton from Let's Talk Travel With AAA joins me for a preview
Have a child heading off to college in the fall? Panicking over how to pay for it? Carolyn Julian from PSU-Hbg will conduct an easy to understand financial aid workshop filled with great advice and tips for parents and students.
Serving from the heart. A wonderful place to retire and call home. Andrea Henney & Alison Slesser take us on a tour and tell us about their short term rehab services and the new facilities being built.
THE WEIGHT LOSS CENTER AT PINNACLE HEALTH-BARIATRIC SURGERYIf you are dealing with a weight problem. If you have tried all the diets, shakes and excercise programs and still can't keep the weight off. If your weight is leading to more serious health problems. You may want to consider surgery. Medically approved bariatric surgery.Dr. Luciano DiMarco from PinnacleHealth will explain the procedures available and why they are a good option for some. What exactly the surgery does and the lifestyle change that comes with it.Also joining us is Karen Taylor, who has been fighting weight problems all her life and then had that life changing moment where she realized she needed to do something. And after having the procedure, she has lost a lot of weight and is feeling great and feeling great about herself. You can register for a free information session about bariatric surgery by calling 717-909-0290. The Weight Loss Center at PinnacleHealth is located at 4325 Londonderry Road, Harrisburg.Learn more at www.pinnaclehealth.org/weightloss
Part 2 of our Christmas Show with Nancy Ryan and Steve & Luke from the Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores
Celebrating Christmas with Bishop Ronald W. Gainer of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg
Kidney donors & organ transplants with PinnacleHealth and "living donor" kidney recipient Scott Little
Helping-Healing & Transforming Lives of Women and Children at the Bethesda Mission Women's Shelter
Prostate cancer awareness and urging men to get an annual exam. Dr. Scott Owens and Jim Williams, Chairman of the coalition are my guests
Wine Talk with Steve & Luke form the Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores featuring some nice wines at really nice prices for the T-Giving holiday.
Serving All Who ServedMike Gould, Chairman of the Pennsylvania Veterans FoundationLearn more at www.paveteransfoundation.org
Celebrating fall with Steve & Luke from the Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores & my wine gal pal Nancy Ryan.