People And Perspectives Podcast: Recent Episodes
Cumulus Media Harrisburg
THE CENTRAL PA PEOPLE AND PERSPECTIVES PODCAST features Jenna Clay and Christine Ricci who each week discuss a topic that affects the people of Central PA. They interview everyone from community leaders to health professionals to politicians as they dig deep into whatever topic that week’s show covers.
Joining the program this morning are Dr. Courtney Lawrence, Division Chief Medical Officer at the American Red Cross, Dr Julie R. Brahmer, Medical Oncologist at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, Colette Smith, a patient diagnosed with lung cancer, Dr. Michael Milobsky, Pediatrician, Jamie, Meningococcal Disease Survivor, and Patsy, Jamie’s mother
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Joining today's program are Shannon Lillenthal, lactation consultant with UPMC Harrisburg, Sally Kornbluth, President of MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), and Dr. Giridhar Mallya, Senior Policy Officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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Joining the program this morning are Brian Flom, Command Sergeant Major, Retired with the United States Army, John Eaton, Vice President for Complex Care at Wounded Warrior Project, and Jessica Keller, Associate Professor at Emory University as they discuss issues surrounding PTSD and our U.S. Soldiers, along with finding community and support to tackle the disorder of it.
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Joining the program this morning are Kevin O’Connell, Executive Director of the NACS (National Association of Convenience Stores) Foundation, Stephen Perrine, Executive Editor of AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin, Dr. Antoinette Farmer-Thompson, President of Strayer University, and Dr. Lindsey A. George, Director of Clinical In Vivo Gene Therapy and an attending physician in the Division of Hematology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
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Joining the program this morning are Lisa Lawson, President and CEO of Annie E. Casey Foundation, Angie Minett, Scouting America National Vice-Chair of Program Development, Former Scouts BSA Program Chair and Local Council Commissioner, Dr. Evan S. Dellon, Professor of Medicine and Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, and Jason Nana Yaw Mohan, Director of AMPLE Leadership Platform
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Joining the program this morning is Dr. Hagir Elsheikh, Founder & President of Kareem’s Mission Autism Support Organization to discuss more on why this Cumberland County non-profit got started, its programs, and new clinic just unveiled, and how you can help celebrate during its upcoming summer bash. Then, Dr. Keith Loud, Physician in Chief, Pediatrics, Suicide, Adolescents at Dartmouth Health Children's Hospital joins the program to talk about statistics involving gun violence and how we can all get involved in the agree to agree campaign. (set to air Jun 29th)
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June is recognized as Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, and joining the program this morning to discuss this and what they are doing to raise awareness of the importance of early detection and funds for research are Jeannie Zappe, A competitive swimmer, swim coach, along with being an Alzheimer's advocate, Beth Battaglino, a certified registered nurse and CEO of HealthyWomen, and Kerry Dennis, who’s living with Alzheimer’s disease. Then Susan Shanske, MSW, LICSW, Director and Transitional Care Support with BRIDGES Adult Transition Program joins the program to discuss what all teenagers need to know about managing their healthcare as they transition into adulthood.
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Joining the program this morning are Dave Smith, Executive Director of the PA Dairymen’s Association, Matthew Israel, Youth Violence and Conflict Resolution Instructor, and Linda DeCarlo, Senior Director Occupational Safety & Health with the U.S. Postal Service
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Joining the program this morning are Candace DeMatteis, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy with Partnership to Fight Infectious Disease, Julian Braithwaite, CEO, International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD), Jen Teague, Director for Health Coverage and Benefits with the National Council on Aging (NCOA), Andy Esser, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, Dr. Phillip Koo, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for the Prostate Cancer Foundation, and Bill, a patient living with prostate cancer
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This morning's guests of the program are Beth Siegfried, Executive Director of Dauphin County CASA
and Jenny Rascoe, stroke coordinator with UPMC Harrisburg
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Joining the program this morning are Colonel Bob DeSousa, Chair of the Board of Directors Army Heritage Center Foundation and Julie Germany, President of the Army Heritage Center Foundation as we discuss upcoming plans to celebrate the Army's birthday, how it's had impact on our area and the nation over the last 251 years, and how you can join in on the history being made. Then, Dr. David S. Shapiro, Chair of American College of Surgeons Stop the Bleed Committee joins the program with what you need to know with the rise of emergency room visits that happen during the summer season.
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Joining the program this morning is Mary Bach, Consumer Advocate and Volunteer with AARP’s Fraud Watch Network as she and Christine discuss the top scams to watchout for and how you can protect your money and identity.
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Joining the program today are Nicole Whitmire, COO of the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association (PSFCA) Big 33, Dr. Marc Hurlbert, CEO of the Melanoma Research Alliance, and Dr. John Woods, Provost & Chief Academic Officer with University of Phoenix
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Today's guests on the program are Mark Compton, CEO of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Laura Dunn, NHTSA Highway Safety Specialist, Michelle Smiley, Sr. Community Affairs Specialist & Highmark Walk for A Healthy Community Director, and Allison Steinberg, Strategic Director with Prevent Cancer Foundation
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Joining the program today are John L. Lehr, President & CEO with the Parkinson’s Foundation and Robert Baittie, a Parkinson’s patient, Matt Bertram, Vice President of Volunteer Services at the American Red Cross, and Priscilla Rodriguez, Senior Vice President with College Readiness Assessments
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Joining the program this morning are Shannon Cossaboom with UPMC Child Advocacy Center of Central PA, Drew Krantz with UPMC Child Advocacy Center of Central PA, and Nancy Chavez, Founder and Executive Director of Randi’s House of Angels
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Joining the program this morning are Jordan Purcell, Executive Director of Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania, and Tom Zimmerman, Co-Founder of Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania as we discuss how a vision of a tiny home project is helping homeless vets and other servicemembers looking to find their way after returning home and starting their next chapter after life in the military.
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Joining the program first this morning is Dr. Joseph Irwin, Family Medicine physician at WellSpan Family Medicine in Ephrata as he and Christine discuss Lyme Disease and what you can do to protect you and your family from this and other tick-borne diseases. Then MaryLou Winters, Adult Employment Program manager with Vista Autism Services and Alicia Burger, Executive Director of Clinical Services with Vista join the program to discuss what we need to know in recognition of Autism Acceptance Month and how Vista is making a difference to help those on the spectrum through South Central PA.
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Joining the program this morning first is Jennifer Wintermyer, CEO of Tri County Community Action as she and Christine discuss how this non-profit is making a difference through Cumberland, Perry, and Dauphin Counties. And then Brian Stevers and Jenn Manlove, co-owners of Flippin’ Awesome Products join the program to dive deeper into what we can do to in recognition of the upcoming Earth Day, whether it's recycling, reusing, or reducing what's going in the landfills.
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Joining the program this morning are Ann Shields, Development Director of Harrisburg Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley Chapter, Larysa Murray, Marine Corps veteran and 17-time Team Rubicon deployment leader, and Adam Davis, VP of Financial Health & Liquidity at Capital One
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Joining the program this morning are Edgar Olivo, Regional Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross, Gerria Coffee, President of the Pennsylvania Doula Commission (PADC), Lauren Pietrowski, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Doula Commission(PADC), and Debbie Veney, Founder and CEO of Agency, Inc.
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Joining the program this morning are Jimmy Schambach, Executive Director of M28 Ministry, Dr. Erin Bailey, Vice President of Literacy Programs & Research, Reading Is Fundamental, Carly Roszkowski, VP of Financial Resilience Programming with AARP, and Lonny Haschel, Vehicle Safety Expert with the National Safety Council (NSC)
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Joining the program this morning are Dr. James T. McCormick, American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer State Chair, Pennsylvania (Southwestern), Rosie Rios, Chair of America250, Scott Simpson, President & CEO of America’s Credit Unions, and Eric Shen, Inspector in Charge of the Criminal Investigations Group for the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS)
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Joining the program this morning is Julie Walker, President of the Peyton Walker Foundation as she and Christine discuss the statistics surrounding Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) and how the foundation is making critical strides through Central PA, the state, and beyond to help those potentially at risk of suffering from cardiac arrest and preventing death. Then Art Alexakis, frontman of the band Everclear, and a MS patient, along with Dr. Regina Berkovich, recognized expert in Multiple Sclerosis and other inflammatory conditions of the central nervous system (CNS) join the program in recognition of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month and what you need to know about this chronic, neurological condition.
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Joining the program this morning are Dr. Scott Adzick, surgeon-in-chief of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and founder and director of CHOP’s Richard D. Wood Jr. Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment, Dr. Milind Desai, Director of the Center for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Marlene Wolfe, Assistant Professor at Emory University and Program Director with WastewaterSCAN, and Dr. Garth Graham, Head of YouTube Health
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Joining the program this morning are Beth Flood, Bereavement Counselor with Camp Dragonfly and Sue Hirsch, Volunteer Coordinator with Camp Dragonfly, and Brian King, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Executive Vice President for U.S. Programs
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Joining the program this morning are Dr. Mehreen Qureshi, Cardiologist with UPMC of Central PA, Petra Postma President and founder of Save A Galgo Espanol (SAGE), and Amber Riley, Volunteer with SAGE and Galgo Espanol adopter
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Today's guest on the program are Thomas Carr, Director of Development with the Bethesda Mission, Dr. Courtney Lawrence, Division Chief Medical Officer for the American Red Cross, Dr. Steven Katz, President of American Association of Endodontists, and Mark Steber, Chief Tax Officer at Jackson Hewitt Tax Services
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Joining today's program is Mary Bach, Consumer Advocate and Volunteer with AARP’s Fraud Watch as we discuss what you need to know to be prepared ahead of the loss of a spouse or parent and potential scams to be on the watch for.
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January is national get organized month and joining the program to discuss this and how it is all part of a wellness journey is Suzanne Mull, Owner of Happily Decluttered. Then with tips to protect yourself from cyber crimes, Sandra Joyce, V-P of Google Threat Intelligence joins the program. If Rx pricing is a confusing topic, Antonio Ciaccia, President of 46brooklyn joins the program to break down some of the trends. And finally, January is also national radon action month and joining the program with the information you need to protect you and your family is Kevin Stewart, Director of Environmental Health, American Lung Association.
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Joining the program this morning to talk about common resolutions this time of the year and how to strategize these goals into a more wellness journey are Patty Sibbach, Owner of Precision Training Concepts and Perry Strength & Fitness Center, and Kathy Anderson-Martin, Principal of Take Victory LLC. Then, a growing trend for this month is dry January and joining the program to discuss the health benefits and how moderation can play a key is Julian Braithwaite, CEO, International Alliance for Responsible Drinking. And finally, joining the program to discuss how vaccines can benefit not only an expecting mother, but her child is Dr. Naima T. Joseph, Vice Chair of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s Committee on Infectious Diseases and Emerging Threats
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With the kick off to the annual PA Farm Show days away, Dave Smith, Executive Director with the PA Dairymen’s Association and Gale Ferranto, Committee Member with the Mushroom Farmers of PA and President of Buona Foods join the program to discuss what you can expect to find and why Pennsylvania's agriculture industry is such a vital part of the Commonwealth's economy. Then, Rosie Rios, Chair of America250 joins the program with more information on how our youth can join in on the celebrations around America’s 250th birthday.
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Today's guests on the program are Monica Mohindra, Director of the Veterans History Project, Samir Shah, CEO of CareScout Services, John Hurst, Senior Director of Field Medical Affairs at bioMérieux, Dr. Stella Antonara, Medical Director of Microbiology at OhioHealth, and Valerie Fuller, President of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
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On this first, official day of winter, Trooper Megan Frazer, Public Information Officer with the Pennsylvania State Police and Fritzi Schreffler, Safety Press Officer with the PA Department of join the program with timely reminders if you are traveling near or far this holiday season and into the coming months. Then, Heather Nawrocki, Vice President of Fun & Fulfillment with AARP joins the program to discuss the issue of loneliness especially during this season.
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Joining the program this morning are Dr. Mehreen Queresh, Cardiologist with UPMC, Dr. Sandra Fryhofer, Physician & American Medical Association Board of Trustees Member, Dr. Jared Brosch, a neurologist with Indiana University Health, and Michelle Study-Campbell, Executive Director of Youth Programming at Kiwanis International
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Joining the program this morning are Toni Lynn Mark, Resource Development Director with the Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region, Dr. Greg Mattingly, founding partner of St. Charles Psychiatric Associates and Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Washington University, and Stefanie O'Connell, personal finance expert
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Joining the program first this morning are Kim St.Clair, Acting Executive Director of Dauphin County CASA and Brendan Kissane, a CASA volunteer as they talk about the vital support CASA volunteers provide to children in need in Dauphin County and ways you can support this non-profit program. Then, Devon Trolley, Executive Director of Pennie joins the program with updates on Pennsylvania’s Official Health Insurance Marketplace, and what you need to know about open enrollment, which is going on now. And finally, Dan Diorio, VP of State Policy for the Data Center Coalition joins the program to discuss the surging demand for digital services and the role of data centers.
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Joining the program this morning are Dr. Troy Moritz, thoracic surgeon with UPMC, Dr. Jacob Sands, Thoracic Oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Wendy Brooks, a small cell lung cancer survivor and clinical trial participant, and Dr. Naomi J. Brown, pediatric sports medicine specialist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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Today's guests on the program are Tom Zimmerman, Co-Founder of Veterans Outreach of PA, Jordan Purcell, Executive Director of Veterans Outreach of PA and a 23-year veteran, and Dr. Jill Giordano Farmer, neurologist and movement disorder specialist
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Since 1988, the Pennsylvania Regional Ballet has been recognized as a leader in the training of aspiring dancers, teachers, and choreographers, while the non-profit has been reaching new audiences and students with it's in school programs in the Harrisburg City School District and beyond. Joining the program this morning to discuss their mission and how you can watch the students shine on stage are Denise Brinley, President of the Board at the Pennsylvania Regional Ballet and Erin Stiefel-Inch, Co-Artistic Director at the Pennsylvania Regional . Then, Kai Walker, Managing Director of Workplace Benefits Research and Inclusion Transformation, Bank of America joins the program to discuss the financial climate now and when it comes to retirement and offers suggestions on employees making the most of their income now and or the future.
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Joining the program this morning are Brenda Lee, Vice President of Marketing and Communications with Operation Warm, Brian Heilman, Senior Researcher at the Movember Research Institute, Dr. Jessica Shepard, Chief Medical Officer and OB-GYN with Hers, and Devin Andrews, VP of Admissions and Evaluation with the University of Phoenix
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Joining the program today are Dr. John Goldman, Infectious Diseases Specialist with UPMC, Pam Springs, Director of the Office of Communications with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Dave Barnett, Chief Administrative Officer with DeVry University, and Scarlett Howery, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships with DeVry University
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Joining the program this morning are Tony Reigle, Chief of Harrisburg River Rescue, Sara Bozich, Founder and CEO of Cheers Harrisburg, LLC, Heidi Edwards, President & Founder of Sisters Hope Foundation, Dr. Icilma Fergus, Professor of Medicine, Director of Cardiovascular Disparities and Clinical Lipidology at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital, along with his patient, Lynn, who is living with high lipoprotein(a), and Dr. Phillip Koo, Chief Medical Officer of the Prostate Cancer Foundation with his partner, Gina Carithers, President and CEO of the Prostate Cancer Foundation
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Halloween Season is upon us, and joining the program first to discuss all the tricks we need to avoid to keep everyone safe and full of treats are Dr. Aamina S. Ahmed, family medicine resident at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital, and Dr Gynis Ablon, a board-certified dermatologist. Then Dr. Carl June, professor in immunotherapy at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and director of the Center for Cellular Immunotherapies joins the program to discuss a new, groundbreaking cancer cell therapy making a breakthrough in cancer treatment.
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Joining the program this morning to discuss what you need to know this Breast Cancer Awareness Month are Dr. Hunter Markle, Graduate Medical Resident with UPMC, Chelsey Hall, Senior Development Manager with the Northeast Region of the American Cancer Society, and Trish Layden, Owner of Model Behavior Beauty and Executive Ambassador Event Chair for Making Strides of South Central PA. And then joining the program with the latest information on migraines and treatments, especially at this time of the year is Dr. Jaclyn Duvall, board-certified Neurologist and UCNS certified Headache Specialist.
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Joining the program this morning are Dr. Karisa Beebe, Breast Surgical Oncologist at Penn State Health, Marilyn B. Fuller-Smith, Breast Cancer Survivor, Dr. Valerie Fuller, President of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Dr. Angela J. Lamb, a renowned dermatologist, and Imani, a Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) patient
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Joining the program this morning are Fritzi Schreffler, Safety Press Officer with the PA Department of Transportation and Sheryl Delozier, PA State Representative with the 88th Legislative District as they discuss the importance of National Child Passenger Safety Week and other safety tips and laws to help get everyone home safely.
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Joining the program this morning are Kathy Anderson-Martin, Development Manager with Midwest Food Bank of PA, Ming-Tai Huh, Head of Food and Beverage for Square, Kenneth Mendez, CEO and President of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, and Dr. Matthew Greenhawt, Chief Medical Officer with AAFA and board certified in pediatrics and allergy/immunology
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Joining the program this morning are Joanna Dennstaedt, Executive Director of Radiant Hope, Dr. Theresa Zesiewicz, Professor with the Department of Neurology, Movement Disorders and Director, USF Ataxia Research Center, Dr. Brendan Campbell, Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, and Jakob Shaw, Manager of Strategic Initiatives with PETA
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Joining the program this morning are Victoria Macedonio, CEO & Founder of Hope and Hooves Rescue & Sanctuary, Brittany Benson, Lead Tax Research Analyst at The Tax Institute at H&R Block, Joanne Grossi, AARP state volunteer president emeritus, and Dr. Chrislyn Wood Nicholson, with the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services
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Joining the program this morning are Brian King, Executive Vice President for U.S. Programs with Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Kate King, Immediate Past President of the National Association of School Nurses, Chelsey Wen, Senior Health Data Analyst, U.S. News & World Report, Michael J. Weiss, Co-Founder of Ai4, and Joshua Browder, Founder & CEO of DoNotPay
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Joining the program this morning are Shila Ulrich, CEO of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Celebrity Chef Josh Capon, and Dr. Sherma Morton, Advisor with Eleanor Health
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Joining the program this morning is Ann Shields, Development Director of Harrisburg -
Make-A-Wish - Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley chapter as we discuss the impact Make-A-Wish has on those children having their wish granted, and how you can be a part of making an ill child's wish come true. Then, Victor Wang, CEO of Stockpile joins the program with tips on smart credit choices and how families can help young adults build financial confidence. And finally, Tucker Perkins, President & CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council joins the program with the latest survey of parents on concerns with school bus transportation.
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Joining the program this morning are Shannon Lilienthal, lactation consultant with UPMC Harrisburg
,Alicia Hilsher, an adoptive mother & author, and Lindsay Mondick, YMCA of the USA Director of Aquatics Safety
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Today's guests on the program are Dr. Jasmine Virk, pediatrician with UPMC Hershey Pediatric Center, Preston Mitchum, Jr., Author and Founder of PMJ Foundation, and Dr. Keith Summa, Gastroenterologist with Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Institute
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Joining the program this morning are Toni Lynn Mark, Resource Development Director with the Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region, J.B. Simko, Chief Civil Society & Underage Prevention Officer for Philip Morris International U.S., and Hillery Hunter, Chief Technology Officer of IBM Infrastructure
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Joining the program this morning are Govan Martin, Chair & Executive Director, Suicide Prevention Alliance, Jen Hynes, CEO, Team Care Behavior Health & Co-Chair of Dauphin County ASPIRE, Dr. Said Beydoun, Professor and Division Chief of Neuromuscular Medicine, at the Department of Neurology at Keck Medicine of USC, and Shanaz, who lives with generalized myasthenia gravis
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Joining the program this morning are Mary Bach, Consumer Advocate and Volunteer with AARP’s Fraud Watch and Kathleen Kleinert, Victim of a Romance Scam as we discuss the growing business of romance scams and how to protect yourself and loved ones from becoming a target.
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Joining the program this morning are Dr. Yesmean Wahdan, OB-GYN and Medical Affairs Head for Women’s Health with Bayer, Dr. Jane Wilcox, Associate Chief of Cardiology, Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, Dr. Aprel Barnes, Pediatrician, Patsy Schanbaum, Mother of a Meningitis Survivor, and Dr. Carl Hill, Chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer for the Alzheimer's Association (actual Air Date 6/29)
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Today's guests on the program are Brett Thackara, Daybreak Meteorologist and Good Day P-A Co-Host with WHTM abc27, Bob Keefe, E2 Executive Director, and Ankit Rastogi, Director of Research at Advocates for Trans Equality
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In recognition of Dairy Month, Dave Smith, Executive Director of the PA Dairymen’s Association joins the program to discuss all the health benefits to consuming milk and how it's driving the Pennsylvania economy from our dairy farmers to stores and all the hard workers needed in-between to get our dairy products from point A to point B. Then Dr. Matthew Elias, pediatric cardiologist in the Cardiac Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) joins the program to talk about issues surrounding Congenital heart disease in babies. Rich Lalley, Partnerships Director at Operation Warm then joins the program to discuss on this non-profit is working to put proper fitting shoes on children in need. And finally, Dr. Amber Whittle, Veterinarian and Medical Affairs Manager of Feline Parasiticides at Zoetis joins the program to discuss parasitic pests and how they can affect our pets.
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Joining the program this morning are Kim McKonly, Co-founder of Beauty After Bruises, Elizabeth Adams, USPS Occupational Safety and Health Safety Awareness Specialist, and Lindsay Mondick, YMCA of the USA Director of Aquatics Safety
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Joining the program this morning is Trooper Megan Frazer, Public Information Officer with the Pennsylvania State Police and Fritzi Schreffler, Safety Press Officer with the PA Department of Transportation to discuss a new law taking effect this week and what it means for drivers. Then, Elisabeth Wright Burak, Senior Fellow at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy’s Center for Children & Families and Melissa Boteach, Chief Policy Officer of Zero to Three join the program to discuss a new survey and how cuts to federal programs could effect expecting moms, young children, and others in Central PA that rely on medical services and more.
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Today's guests on the program are Romy Drucker, Education Program Director at the Walton Family Foundation, Dr. Charmain Jackman, licensed psychologist and spokesperson for the Ad Council, Laura Dunn, Highway Safety Specialist with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Dr. Brendan Campbell, Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, and Andria Yu, Motorcycle Safety Expert and Rider Coach with Motorcycle Safety Foundation
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Joining the program this morning first is Adele Philippides, Committee Member of Camp Hill Bee City as she and Christine discuss the upcoming World Bees Day and why Bees are so vital to our ecosystem. Then, MJ DeSousa, Audiologist and Director of Patient Experience with Beltone addresses the growing concern with young people facing hearing loss and tips to prevent it. And finally, Dr. Larry Karsh, co-founder of The Urology Center of Colorado and Attending Urologist and Director of Research and Mike, a bladder cancer patient join the program in recognition of Bladder Cancer Awareness Month and the latest on treatment options for patients.
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Joining the program this morning are Dr. John Goldman, Infectious Diseases Specialist with UPMC and Michelle Smiley, Sr. Community Affairs Specialist & Highmark Walk for A Healthy Community Director
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Joining the program this morning are Laurel Spagnolo, Director of Development and Community Engagement with Sadler Health and Victor Wang, CEO of Stockpile, along with Natalie Smith, Senior Marine Biologist and Master Reef Guide with GBR Biology and Mark Olsen, Great Barrier Reef Advocate and CEO of Tourism Tropical North Queensland.
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Joining the program this morning is Nancy J. Chavez, Founder and Executive Director or Randi’s House of Angels as she discusses how they are working to help children who may be victims of domestic violence in South Central PA, and how you can help with the mission. Then Dina Lamdany, Senior Product Manager for Roblox, joins the program to discuss gaming safety and what parents can do to help keep their kids in check. And finally, William DeWitt, Director of Global Security with Verkada joins the program to talk about how Artificial Intelligence is helping keep sporting venues safer, for both the players and the attendees.
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Joining the program first this morning are Tom Zimmerman, Co-Founder of Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania and Jason Viscount, owner and chef at Greystone Brewhouse and Derby Day Co-Chair as they update us on the latest happenings with the Veterans Grove Community and the fundraiser aiding in the mission of helping the homeless Veteran population in our area. Then Monica Mohindra, Director of the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress joins the program to discuss the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War and how soldiers can memorialize their story for future generations to learn more about the conflict. And finally joining the program is Rawle Andrews Jr., Esq., Executive Director of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation to discuss the importance of addressing mental health in the workplace and why it benefits everyone to be aware of what to know.
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Joining the program first this morning is Julie Walker, Founder and President of the Peyton Walker Foundation as she and Christine discuss Sudden Cardiac Arrest and how the Peyton Walker Foundation is working to bringing the staggering statistic of deaths attributed to SCA down. Then, John Lehr, President & CEO of Parkinson’s Foundation and Dr. Kathleen Blake, Person living with Parkinson’s disease join the program to highlight what you need to know during Parkinson's Awareness month.
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Joining the program this morning is Aimee Inama, PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services press officer as she and Christine discuss the upcoming Real ID requirement set for next month for certain travel within the U.S. and entry into federal buildings and other military bases and what people would need in its place if they don't update their license or other ID to a Real ID. Then, Alison Flores, Manager with The Tax Institute at H&R Block joins the program to discuss the upcoming tax filing deadline. Then finally, Dr. Chris Winter, neurologist and sleep specialist with some important information on a sleep disorder that affects millions, but only a smaller percentage know they suffer from it.
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Joining the program this morning are Will Foster, Executive Director of Dauphin County CASA and Jaime Wetzel, CASA volunteer to discuss the newest CASA advocates to be sworn in and it's upcoming Once Upon A Time event, and how it all benefits the children in Dauphin County the non-profit, Dauphin County CASA supports. Then, Mike Van Bree, President of the Non-Profit American Ladder Institute joins the program to discuss ladder safety month and why it's important to recognize it.
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Joining the program this morning are Nicole Hockley, co-founder and co-CEO of Sandy Hook Promise, Alice Little Caldwell, a former myeloma patient and volunteer with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), Mark Rodriguez, CPO and President of the American Board of Certification, Sydney Ezell, Certified Prosthetist Orthotist, and Scott Miller, USPS Safety and Health Awareness Specialist.
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and joining the program this morning to discuss what you need to know about it are Dr. Christine Molmenti, scientific advisor to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, DeeDee West, colorectal cancer survivor, and Dr. Liana Tsikitis, with the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer State Chair of Oregon. Then Pamela K. Gavin, the chief executive officer of the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD©) joins the program to discuss just how prevalent rare diseases are in the U.S. in recognition of rare disease day. And finally, Jeff Lunglhofer, Chief Information Security Officer with Coinbase joins the program to break down what we need to know about Crypto Currency.
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Joining today's program is Mary Bach, Consumer Advocate and Volunteer with AARP’s Fraud Watch as we discuss what you need to know to be prepared ahead of the loss of a spouse or parent and potential scams to be on the watch for.
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Joining the program this morning are Trooper Megan Frazer, Public Information Officer with the Pennsylvania State Police and Fritzi Schreffler, Safety Press Officer with the PA Department of Transportation as we discuss important roadway safety information all should be aware of during this month of March and beyond.
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Joining the program this morning is Evelyn Lewis, Volunteer program manager with Hospice of Central PA and Volunteer Coordinator with Camp Dragonfly, Jonathan Rallo, Bereavement Counselor with Hospice of Central PA and Camp DragonFly, Dr. Arya Kumar, Radiation Oncologist with the VA, Tom Kukich, retired Marine and Lung Cancer Patient, Staff Sgt. Cody Mackall, Army Soldier and Master Resilience Trainer, and Edwin Park, Research Professor at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy’s Center for Children and Families
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February is National Cancer Prevention Awareness Month and joining the program to discuss this and more is Dee Mathis, Executive Director of the Harrisburg - Northeast Region of the American Cancer Society. Then, Dr. Scott Adzick, Surgeon-In-Chief at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to talk about birth defects and how fetal surgery is helping making great strides in a child's outcome after birth.
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Our guests on today's program are Kathy Anderson-Martin, Executive Director of Midwest Food Bank of PA, Lynn Williams, USDA Food Safety Specialist, and Dr. Clyde Yancy, Chief of Cardiology, Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute
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Joining the program this morning to help destigmatize the word menopause and helping more women find their voice to understand and navigate it are Jacoba Atlas, writer-director of The M Factor film and a partner in Women in the Room Productions and Dr. Caissa Troutman, Physician with a practice in Camp Hill, PA and Founder of Weight reMDy/ Midlife reMDy. Then Nicholas Bertram, CEO and President of Flashfood joins the program to talk about this free app helping families save at the grocery store while also keeping food waste out the landfills
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January is National Radon Action Month and joining the program to discuss what you need to know about this is Kevin Stewart, Director of Environmental Health, American Lung Association. Then Shelley Emling, Editor-in-Chief of The Ethel Circle from AARP and Lisa Marcellino, Member of the Ethel Gathering Group join the program to discuss the epidemic of loneliness and how the AARP is working to connect woman together to help combat it. Also, Carly Roszkowski, VP of Financial Resilience Programming with AARP joins the program with tips for older Americans looking to change jobs in the new year. And finally, Melinda Kline, National Project Director for AdoptUSKids and Kimberly Allen, an adopted youth join the program to discuss the need for adoptive parents, especially for teens in the foster care system and the benefits.
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A surge in many respiratory illnesses are sweeping the nation, including here in PA and joining the program to discuss this and how to protect yourself and loved ones this winter season and beyond is Dr. Andrew Lutzkanin, III, MD, FAAFP, local family physician and member of the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s Board of Trustees. Then, Dr. Josh Kesterson, Medical Director of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Gynecology Oncology Program in Central Pennsylvania joins the program during cervical cancer awareness month with more on treatments and prevention. And finally joining the program is Rosie Rios, Chair of America250 as she discusses “America’s Field Trip” and the celebrations planned for the 250th Anniversary of the establishment of the United States.
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Some changes are in the works along the PA Turnpike and joining the program this morning to discuss them and other initiatives is Mark Compton, Chief Executive Officer with the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Then Sandra Joyce, V-P of Google Threat Intelligence joins the program to update you on what you need to know about cyber security threats that could be lurking in the new year. Then finally, Kevin Kenny, Level All co-Founder and co-CEO and Afiya Johnson-Thornton, Level All Director of College-related content join the program with a new, innovative platform to help students with their transition into life after High School and beyond.
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Today's guests are Preston Mitchum, Jr., Author and Founder of PMJ Foundation & Career Awareness Project and Ann Fields, Registered Yoga & Children’s Yoga Teacher and Founder of Peaceful Poses Kids Yoga as we discuss how we can be more mindful and positive in the new year with common resolutions, from having a gratitude journal to getting more active for our health and wellness journey in 2025.
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The Annual PA Farm Show is returning to the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg later this week, and joining the program with some of the tasty highlights and more are Dave Smith, Executive Director with the PA Dairymen’s Association and Gale Ferranto, Committee Member with Mushroom Farmers of PA & President of Buona Foods. Then joining the program is Nicholas Bertram, CEO and President of Flashfood as he explains this new, innovative app that helps people save money at the grocery store while also keeping valuable food from filling landfills. And finally, in recognition of Epilepsy Awareness month, Dr. Ingo Helbig, Pediatric Neurologist with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia joins the program to talk about signs and symptoms and treatments.
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Joining the program this morning Suzanne Mull, Decluttering Consultant and Owner of Happily Decluttered as she helps with ideas to tackle one of the top new year resolutions, getting organized. Then, Dr. Holiday Durham, registered dietician & product development scientist at Amway joins the program to discuss the difference between lifespan and healthspan and what we should be mindful of to have both. Dr. Charmain F. Jackman then joins the program to discuss a new PSA aimed at helping remind parents that “Listening is a Form of Love” when it comes to their teens and mental health. And finally, Dr. Theresa S. Emory, with the College of American Pathologists joins the program to discuss what we need to know about our health insurance and potential red tape when seeing our doctors.
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Joining the program this morning is Toni Lynn Mark, Resource Development Director with the Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region as she discusses it's mission to help those through Central PA with its many programs being offered and how the annual Red Kettle Drive is a much needed resource to help. Then Dr. Marlene Wolfe, Assistant Professor at Emory University and Program Director with WastewaterSCAN explains how wastewater is being used to detect diseases on the rise through the Harrisburg area and across the country. Dr. Juan Jimenez,Urologist in the Glickman Urological Department at Cleveland Clinic then joins the program to discuss this year's results of the annual MENtion it survey on men's health. And finally, Nick Night, Executive Producer of Venture Valley joins the program to discuss the virtual platform game aimed at teaching young minds entrepreneurship.
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Joining the program this morning is Bill Christian, Director of the Men's Mission with the Bethesda Mission as he discusses how Bethesda Mission is working to help the men, women, and children through the Harrisburg area and beyond and how you can get involved in its mission during the holiday season and beyond. Then, Devon Trolley, Executive Director of PENNIE discusses the need for health insurance and why now's the time to enroll through PENNIE if you and your loved ones currently are uninsured.
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Joining the program today is Sandra Schreffler, Certified Child Life Specialist, with UPMC Children’s Harrisburg Hospital to discuss her role with helping youngsters while in a hospital setting and how therapy dogs are a bright spot to many of the patients she works with. Then Kim St.Clair, Program Supervisor of Dauphin County Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA) and Kim Snell-Zarcone, volunteer with CASA join the program to discuss Dauphin County CASA's mission in helping foster kids looking for guidance and support through the court system and what this non-profit is doing to raise some hope and cheer for those they serve this holiday season.
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Joining the program this morning is Mary Bach, Consumer Advocate and Volunteer with AARP's Fraud Watch with the latest information you need to know to watch out for scams and potential fraudulent situations this holiday season and beyond.
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Today's guests on the program include Pam Shadel Fischer, Senior Director of External Engagement at the Governors Highway Safety Association and a national expert on teen driving, Laurel Straub, Assistant Vice President with Enterprise Research at State Farm, Dr. Brian King, Director with FDA Center for Tobacco Products, Dr. Naomi J. Brown, Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist with the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Dr. Charles Vega, a Primary Care Physician & Family Medicine Specialist, and Thelma, a Two-Time Kidney Transplant Recipient living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) .
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Veterans Day is November 11th and joining the program today to discuss what is being done to help those who've served out country and honor them are Tom Zimmerman, Chairman & Co-Founder of Veterans Outreach of PA, Diane McNaughton, Communications Director and volunteer with Veterans Outreach of PA, Nick Sugai, V-P of Group Campaign Development at the Ad Council, and Monica Mohindra, Director of the Veterans History Project with the Library of Congress.
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Joining the program today are Steve Schwartz, Executive Director of Hope Served, Brian Heilman, Senior Researcher at the Movember Research Institute, Amy Niles, Chief Mission Officer with the PAN Foundation, and Shaun Noorian, CEO and Founder of Empower Pharmacy
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Joining the program this morning first to talk about the most recent disasters striking our country and how we can help with the ongoing missions to help those effected is Trevor Riggen, President of Humanitarian Services at the American Red Cross. Anita Brikman, President and CEO, Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association also talks about how Plasma donations are an essential need for many throughout our state and country. Then, Dr. Lauri Benton, Executive Director on College Board’s Counselor Community Engagement team joins the program to discuss the latest on the new SAT test for high schoolers, along with all parents need to know about helping their teen find the best fit for their future after high school. And finally, Jeanette Guinn, Director of Outreach with Fem.AI and Cadence joins the program to discuss the latest initiatives to encourage more women to pursue a career in STEM fields this National Women in AI Month.
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It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month and joining the program this morning to talk about this and more are Dr. Abby Geletzke, breast surgery specialist with Breast Health Associates and UPMC, Nicole Dreibelbis, certified registered nurse practitioner specializing in women’s health at UPMC, and Lauren Huffmaster, a woman living with metastatic breast cancer and collaborator on The Adventure Jar book
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Joining the program this morning is Megan Swope, Founder, President, and CEO of the Period Project Harrisburg - Making Miracles Happen Inc. as she and Christine discuss period poverty, including just what it is and what her non-profit is doing to help teens and women throughout the Harrisburg area who are experiencing it. Then, Dr. Rosha McCoy, Senior Director for Advancing Clinical Leadership and Quality at Association of American Medical Colleges joins the program with the latest information on protecting yourself and your family from the flu, Covid-19, and RSV this fall and winter season.
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Joining the program this morning to discuss the ongoing blood shortage in our area and things you can do to help is Patrick Bradley, President & CEO of the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank. Then, Tricia Hernandez, Director of Community Engagement at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Hodgkin lymphoma survivor joins the program to talk about the strides being made in blood cancer treatments and the help available for patients and caregivers that are in the midst of a diagnosis. Finally, Tekisha Everette, Executive Vice President of Trust for America’s Health joins the program to talk about a new report on the growing obesity trends in the U.S. and what we an do to help lower this statistic.
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Joining the program this morning first are Chelsey Hall, Senior Development Manager with the American Cancer Society - Northeast Region and Michelle Filler, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’s Executive Ambassador Chair and they discuss why it's important to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Months and how you can take steps in treatment and prevention. Then, Ken Dychtwald, Founder and CEO of AgeWave joins the program to discuss a new report highlighting the many concerns among older Americans regarding the healthcare system and some solutions to the issues at hand.
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Joining the program this morning to discuss all we need to know about Aortic Dissection, including the myths and the disparities in this potentially deadly health condition are Amy Yasbeck, Actor, Writer, and Founder of The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health and Tonka Williams, Acute and Critical Nurse and Past Board Member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. Then Laura Dunn, A Highway Safety Specialist with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration discusses what we need to know when it comes to child passenger safety. It's also peek Allergy Season, and the Harrisburg area is one of the top cities in the U.S. with patients dealing with it, Kenneth Mendez, CEO and President, Asthma and Allergy Foundation (AAFA) and Dr. Purvi Parikh, Allergist and Immunologist at Allergy and Asthma Associates of Murray Hill have all you need to know to get through the season and beyond. And finally, Cheryl Nelson, FEMA Disaster Preparedness Instructor & Meteorologist with some household tips during National Emergency Preparedness Month.
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Joining the program today is Lauren Hayman, Horn Farm Board President and Andrew Leahy, Community Engagement Coordinator at Horn Farm as they discuss all that is being offered at Horn Farm as they work to revive our ecosystems. Then U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sergeant Claudia A. Sawdy, a non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of the 9th Mission Support Command discusses what being in the Army Reserve can offer to students looking for a little more in their lives along with those in the workforce wanting to give back to their country.
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The 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks on the U.S. is coming up this week and joining the program first to discuss the loss of her husband on that fateful day and the stages of grief we all go through and how to come through in the end is Denise Olsen, Registered Nurse, Grief Mentor and National Public Speaker, along with author of "Strong and Soulful, Graced by Grief". Then, in an effort to look at some of the health ailments that are still plaguing those who were exposed to air toxins after 9/11, Dr. Jeffrey Lazar, Pulmonologist at WellSpan Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine in York, PA sits down with Christine to discuss that and more.
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Today's guests on the program are Jessica Beninsky, Founder of Watson’s Wish Foundation, Tracy Danicich, VP and Group Campaign Director with the Ad Council, Patty Cormier, Director of Maine Forest Service, Ashley Robinson, Senior Director of LegalZoom, and Peter Du, Google Technology Expert
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Today's guests include Dr. Baia Lasky, Division Chief Medical Officer with the American Red Cross, Dr. Melissa T. Merrick, PhD, President and CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America, James W. Carroll, Former Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, Dr. Jacob Sands, Thoracic Oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Maida Mangiameli, a small cell lung cancer patient
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Joining the program this morning to discuss how food insecurity is impacting our area and ways you can help those in need is Joe Arthur, Executive Director of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. Then, Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, Ph.D., M.P.H, Epidemiologist and Data Scientist joins the program to discuss what we need to know about the summertime surge of Covid-19 and looking ahead to Flu season. And finally, Patrick Cokley, Senior Program Officer, Equity and Social Justice Partnerships at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation joins the program to discuss the Americans with Disabilities act in recognition of the 34th anniversary since it was enacted in the U.S.
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Joining the program today first is Dr. Michael Diller, Director of WellSpan Health’s Employee Assistance Program and a licensed psychologist to discuss what we can do to check in on our and our children's mental health with back to school on the horizon. Then Zoya Sattar, Food Safety Specialist with the USDA joins the program to give tips on packing a healthy lunch that is free of foodborne illnesses and other allergens. And finally, Tucker Perkins, President & CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council to discuss why propane buses can are the way to get to school.
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Joining the program this morning is Wanda Williams, Mayor of Harrisburg and Commissioner Thomas Carter with the Harrisburg City Police Department as they discuss the events that led to the fireworks being cancelled at the city's 4th of July celebration and what you can expect at upcoming events in the city. Then Rhea Farberman, Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) Director of Strategic Communications and Policy Research and Dr. Bonnie Milas, Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania join the program to discuss the epidemic of Alcohol, Drug, and Suicide deaths and what you can do to help curb the statistics, including knowing what you can do about the potential of an opioid overdose.
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Joining the program this morning is David Lipsky, Educator at New York University and Author as he discusses his research on the documented history regarding climate change over the last 70 years in his book, The Parrot and the Igloo, Climate and the Science of Denial.
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Guests on today's program include Andre Cooper, Director of the Community Center with the Bethesda Mission, Sophie Shulman, Deputy Administrator with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Dr. Steven Reed, President of the American Optometric Association, and Laura Wingate, Executive Vice President, Education, Support, & Advocacy with the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation
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Joining the program first this morning is Laura Burke, Executive Director of the American Red Cross - Central Pennsylvania Chapter, as she addresses what you need to know about summertime safety with the 4th of July Holiday approaching. Then, Tim Gnaneswaran, US Director of Movember joins the program to discuss what we should be aware of during Men's Health month. And finally, Kenneth Braswell, CEO of Fathers Incorporated and Director of the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse, joins the program to highlight what's being done to help fathers become dads.
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Today's guests include Scott Montgomery, co-founder and Chief Customer Officer with Worldgate LLC, an Executive, personal coach, and author of How Did You Get Here - Craig Ewer, Google Travel Trends Expert - Alecia Grady, Director of the Private Public Partnership Office with the Army Reserve & Nicole Iny, Executive Director of Grants and Consumer Education at FAIR Health
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In recognition of Dairy Month, joining the program is Dave Smith, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association as we discuss the impact Dairy Farms have on PA and how you can spread milkshake smiles to help the less fortunate in our area. Then, Dr. Kimeka Campbell, with the Young Professionals of Color Greater Harrisburg Area joins the program to discuss the positive impact YPOC is having on our area, from school age children to adults, and how they are bringing everyone together to celebrate the upcoming Juneteenth.
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Joining the program first this morning to talk about obtaining good mental health and the challenges some are facing are Dr. Matthew Hurford, President and CEO of UPMC's Community Care Behavioral Health Organization and Schroeder Stribling, President & CEO of Mental Health America. Then Rebecca Kinney, Director of the Office of Healthcare Information and Counseling at the Administration for Community Living tells us what we need to know about the Medicare program and how to stay update to date all year long
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Joining the program this morning are Leigh Hurst, Founder of Feel Your Boobies Foundation and Christie Twentier, Executive Director of Feel Your Boobies Foundation as they discuss their newest initiative to get more people to regularly screen themselves for breast cancer and how they are bridging the Susquehanna to get their message out. Then, John Lehr, President and CEO of the Parkinson’s Foundation and Cindy Finestone, a Parkinson’s Disease Patient join the program to discuss the latest statistics with Parkin's Disease and the help available for patients and caregivers. And finally, Ryan McMahon, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development at Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) and Robert Passmore Department Vice President, Personal Lines, American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) join the programs to discuss distracted driving and how someone else's distraction could be costing you money.
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Tomorrow is Memorial Day, and while this day is dedicated to honoring and remembering all those who've served our country and lost their lives, today's program is taking some time to recognize our Veterans who are still with us but struggling for one reason or another. Joining me to discuss this is and more are Bill Habacivch, Executive Director of Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania, Tom Zimmerman, Chairman and Co-Founder of Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania, and Daniel Seehafer, American Legion National Commander
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Joining the program this morning are Jennifer Scott, Chief of Staff and Director of Community Relations and Charitable Giving with the Giant Company and Melissa Marazas, Curriculum Coordinator & STEM Educator with Planet Bee Foundation as we first discuss what all the buzz about bees are for our area. Then, Sara Bendrick, Licensed Landscape Contractor joins the program with the latest ways to be more environmentally conscious while taking care of your yard. And finally, Laura Mae Martin, Google’s Executive Productivity Advisor has some easy steps to help us get started and stay motivated when it comes to spring cleaning our homes and our lives.
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Joining the program this morning is Julie Walker, President of the Peyton Walker Foundation as she discusses the issues surround Sudden Cardiac Arrest, including just what it is, and the many things the Peyton Walker Foundation is doing throughout our community to help prevent our youth from becoming a deadly statistic to SCA. Then, Don Kunst, Executive Director & Chief of the Susquehanna Township Emergency Medical Services, Inc joins the program to address the upcoming EMS Week and how far things have changed for EMS personnel over the last 50 years and other things that need to change to help keep area EMS agencies staffed into the next 50.
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Joining the program this morning first is Nancy Chavez, Founder and Executive Director of Randi’s House of Angels as she discusses how her non-profit is working to stop the cycle of abuse and domestic violence among our youth. Then, Sherrie Davis, Volunteer Make-A-Wish Wish Granter & Event Coordinator joins the program to discuss how Make-A-Wish is making a difference in the lives of children with critical illnesses and how you can help with its mission.
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Joining today's program are Dara Lieberman, Director of Government Relations at Trust for America’s Health, Justina Nixon-Saintil, IBM Vice President and Chief Impact Officer, Terry Redican, AP Vice President, The College Board, and James Dern, Director of Puppy Program at Canine Companions.
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Earth Day is taking place April 22nd, and many companies and organizations have been working on ways to be more sustainable in the fight against climate change. Joining the program today to discuss some of the ways they working to be more green and environmentally friendly, are Keith Noll, SVP and Chief Administrative Officer with WellSpan Health and Mark P. Compton, Chief Executive Officer with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
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Joining the program this morning is Will Foster, Executive Director of Dauphin County CASA and Heather Paterno, Dauphin County CASA Board Member, Attorney, and Author to discuss just what Dauphin County CASA does for children, to give them some hope and guidance within in the legal system, thanks to the volunteers who step up to help these kids. Then YT Bell, Senior Director of And Still I Vote (ASIV) and Bree Spencer, Senior Program Director of Justice Reform join the program to discuss the importance of getting out and voting in the upcoming election and all those that follow.
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Scams are happening every day, defrauding people across the US out of billions of dollars each year. Joining the program this morning to discuss some of the top concern this time of the year is Mary Bach, Consumer Advocate and Volunteer with AARP's Fraud Watch.
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April is Autism Acceptance Month with April 2nd World Autism Awareness Day. Joining the program to discuss the importance of raising awareness and acceptance at this time is Dr. Cheryl Tierney, Behavior and Developmental Pediatrician & Chief Medical Officer at Meliora Health. Then Carmela Wallace, Founder of Live Free 999 and Dr. Shairi Turner, Chief Health Officer, Crisis Text Line join the program to discuss the growing concern with suicide among our youth and their new initiative to help those questioning their place in this world. Finally, Dr. Hoangmai (Mai) Pham, President and CEO of the Institute for Exceptional Care joins the program this Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to discuss efforts to improve health access for the disabled.
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March is Women's History Month and joining the program to discuss what's being done to recognize the women who've served our country and memorialize them in history and in toys are Monica Mohindra, Director of the Veterans History Project with the Library of Congress and Jeff Imel, President of VictoryBuy Inc. & BMC Toys. Then Ryan Moss, President of the Non-Profit American Ladder Institute has some ways to be up-to-date on all you need to know this National Ladder Safety Month.
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It's reported that 1 in 8 households in PA are dealing with food insecurity, joining the program this morning to discuss how one area Food Bank is working hard to get food on these tables and ways you can help with their mission is Kathy Anderson-Martin, Executive Director of Midwest Food Bank Pennsylvania. If saving some green when shopping for your own food is something you'd like to learn more about, then Chef Jamie Gwen has some tips and recipes for you. And finally, Lisbet Chiriboga, TeachKind program manager for PETA joins the program with ways to teach our children to be kinder with their words and more empathetic to all living beings.
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Joining the program the morning first to discuss the upcoming Big 33 and all it includes, including a Buddy Dance this Friday are Nicole Whitmire, PSFCA Big 33 Associate Executive Director and Tammy Schuster, Buddy Coordinator with the Big 33. Then Dr. LaNysha T. Adams, Learning Success Strategist and Author of MePower joins the program with words of wisdom on not letting life circumstances and others' biases get in the way of you succeeding. And finally, joining the program is Sophie Shulman, Deputy Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) with what you need to know about Vehicle Safety Recall week.
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month and joining the program to discuss this and more is Matt Fox, Chair of the American Cancer Society South Central PA Advisory Board. Then Dr. Monica Murray, Audiologist and Hearing Health Expert joins the program to discuss the statistics related to hearing loss and what you can do to protect your ears before there's an issue. Then Lori Woodley-Langendorf, All it Takes Founder joins the program to discuss her non-profits latest free tool to help educator and students navigate the world we are facing. Finally, Kristen Pratt, FosterMore Leadership Team Member joins the program to discuss a new work place initiative to help get more foster families to help the kids in need in our country.
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February is American Heart Month. Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in America. Joining the program first to discuss this and more is Dr. Ashley Zinda, UPMC Cardiologist. Then Mark Eckhardt, CEO of Common and creator of One Million Truths to talk about how he's using AI and your information to identify solutions that address racial and ethnic conflict. And finally, Mike White of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation joins the program to discuss the results of the most recent and largest transgender survey.
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Today kicks off Highway Safety Law Awareness Week and joining the program to give us some important refreshers for roadway safety are Trooper Megan Frazer, Public Information Officer with the Pennsylvania State Police and Fritzi Schreffler, Safety Press Officer with the PA Department of Transportation
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Today's guests include Yolonda Richardson, President and CEO of Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Dr. Jonathan Foulds, a professor of public health sciences and psychiatry at Penn State College of Medicine, Dr. Mercedes Carnethon, Vice Chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Lung Health Cohort Principal Investigator, and Carly Roszkowski, VP of Financial Resilience Programming at AARP.
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Joining the program first this morning is Kaeli Thomas, Co-Founder and Player with Harrisburg Havoc and Leah Crump, Player with Harrisburg Havoc. Harrisburg Havoc is a women's tackle football team under the Women's football Alliance, and this year Kaeli and Leah were chosen to compete with Team United, formed with other female players from across the U.S., in this year's Coffee Bowl February 18th. Then Dr Autumn Caviness, Director, RealTalk, BigFuture, College Board joins the program to discuss how to prepare for the next step after high school and the key to applying for FAFSA and other available scholarships. And finally, in recognition of American Heart Month, Dr. Annabelle Volgman, Women's Heart Alliance Scientific Advisory Board Member joins the program to discuss what women need to know about the signs and speaking up if believe they are having a heart attack.
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Joining the program this morning to discuss Human Trafficking Awareness month, what's being done in our area to help victims, and how you can help is Amy Thurston, Co-founder, President & CEO of Hope Inspire Love. Then Dr. Eric Gehrie, Executive Physician Director at the American Red Cross joins the program to discuss the current need for blood donations and the incentives being offered for those who can contribute to the shortage.
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Camp Dragonfly is a summer camp program to help kids coping with the grief of losing a loved one. Joining the program to discuss this and more are Susan Resavy, Dir. of Family Services with Hospice of Central PA, and Evelyn Lewis, Volunteer Coordinator. Then Michael Strautmanis , Executive Vice President for External Affairs with the Obama Foundation discusses ways they are working with people from all over the country, including here in PA to help all in need in different fields, through democracy.
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Joining the program today to talk about affordable health coverage options through PENNIE, is Devon Trolley, Executive Director of Pennie. Then Dr. William Hoffman, Transplant Specialist and Nephrologist with UPMC joins the program to discuss living donors and why it's such a vital option for those in need of an organ transplant. Then finally, Mark Compton, Chief Executive Officer with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission joins the program to discuss the latest on the Turnpike toll increase and what you need to know.
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It's a new year, and often that means many of us made a resolution or two to start it off. Joining me to discuss some of the popular ones and with tips on how to continue your resolutions into 2025 is Ann Fields, Founder of Peaceful Poses Kids Yoga and Jenelle Dito, Senior Director of Scores Client Services at FICO. Then James Schenck, CEO of PenFed Foundation and Andrea McCarren, President, PenFed Foundation join the program to discuss the importance of service dog training and how they help veterans and people with disabilities.
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The 108th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show is returning to Harrisburg this coming weekend and joining the program to discuss all the things that it brings to our area and state is Russell Redding, Secretary of Agriculture for the Commonwealth and
Dave Smith, Executive Director with the PA Dairymen’s Association. Then, Kamilah Bunn, CEO of the National Adoption Association and Stacy Barr, adoptive parent join the program to discuss the benefits of adopting, in particular a teenager looking for their forever home.
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Today's guests include Jennifer Pipa, Vice President of the American Red Cross Disaster Programs, Sherman Gillums, Office of Disability Integration and Coordination Director with FEMA, Jennifer Williams Senior Research Amplification Specialist for the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), Aaron Frazier, Chief Operating Officer with VCA Animal Hospitals, and Dr. Timbrala Marshall, Urgent Care Medical Operations Leader with VCA Animal Hospitals, along with Matt Gromada, head of Family Banking at Chase
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The Christmas Holiday is quickly approaching, and joining the program to discuss what we can do to help make it a healthy holiday for us and our families is Katrina Thoma, Nurse Practitioner and Director of Medical Services with Sadler Health Center & Laurel Spagnolo, Director of Development and Community Engagement with Sadler Health Center. Our mental health can also be taken for a spin this time of the year, what we can do to ease the anxiety, Elizabeth Johnson, Registered Nurse and Mental health expert joins the program to discuss this. Then finally, Raevti Bole, Urologist in the Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute at Cleveland Clinic joins the program to discuss recent findings in its MENtion Survey on Men's Health needs.
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Joining the program first to discuss PA’s health insurance marketplace, and how it can benefit you and your family is Devon Trolley, Executive Director of Pennie. Then Dr. Erin Furr Stimming, Principal Investigator with Huntington Study Group and Professor of Neurology at McGovern Medical School and Katie Jackson, a Huntington's Disease advocate joins the program to talk about this rare, inherited disease. And finally, Dr. Phil Adamson, Chief Medical Officer of Abbott’s Heart Failure Division and Lakeisha Brown, Heart Failure Patient/Advocate join the program to discuss the staggering statistics surrounding heart failure and how you can protect yourself.
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Joining the program this morning is Kristina Depew, Event & Volunteer Coordinator with Bethesda Mission and Cindy Mallow, Director of Development with Bethesda Mission as they discuss how the Bethesda Mission is helping people throughout the Harrisburg area and how it's bringing some light and holiday cheer to it's mission. Then, Mike Ritter, Marketing & Outreach Coordinator with Lebanon Transit joins the program to discuss how Lebanon Transit is working to grow with growth being seeing through Lebanon County and beyond, to help those people that rely on its transportation.
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Joining the program this morning is Toni Lynn Mark, Resource Development Director with the Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region, as she discusses the latest campaign and the mission behind the Salvation Army. Then, Michelle Sandoval-Rosario with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy joins the program to discuss World AIDs Day, coming up December 1st, and what we are seeing with education and prevention programs here in the U.S. Then Dr. David Weisman of Abington Neurological Associates in Abington, along with John Lehr, CEO of the Parkinson’s Foundation, and Gil Kim, a Caregiver & Parkinson's Advocate join the program to discuss Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease, along with taking care of the caregivers tasked with watching out for those suffering with these diseases.
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With Thanksgiving just days away, Lynn Williams, Communication Specialist for The United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service joins the program to discuss the concern with foodborne illnesses and how you can prevent it while preparing your holiday feast. Then Dr. Bert Vargas, Associate Vice President of Neuroscience with US Medical Affairs at Eli Lilly, and Kellie Huckleberry, a migraine patient join the program to discuss just how migraines can effect patients and what you can do to keep them at bay this holiday season. Then finally, Dr. Paula Eason, Head of U.S. Solid Tumors Medical, Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals and Margarita, a nurse and former pancreatic cancer patient join the program to discuss Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
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Joining the program this morning to discuss the many red flags and scam warnings out there, targeting our veterans and civilians alike, is Mary Bach, Consumer Advocate and Volunteer with AARP's Fraud Watch
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Joining the program this morning first is Jennifer Rummel, Executive Director of Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center & Stephanie Fleck, Program Director of Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center as they discuss how the programs they offer are helping those from the age of 4 to 84. Then Dr. Matthew Miller, U.S. Air Force Veteran and Executive Director of VA Suicide Prevention, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs joins the program.to discuss the latest on a campaign dedicated to letting Veterans know it's ok to "Reach Out" for help.
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Today's guests include Dr. Raghavendra Tirupathi, Infectious Disease Specialist with WellSpan Health, Yolonda Richardson, President and CEO of the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, Liz Pray of the National Association of School Nurses, and Saki Milton, educator and international STEM advocate
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Joining today's program first are Will Foster, Executive Director of Dauphin County CASA and Sam Barbera, board member with Dauphin County CASA as they discuss the importance of this volunteer program that is working to bring positive change in the court system for every abused and neglected child from Dauphin County. Then Candace C Jones, President & CEO Public Welfare Foundation joins the program to discuss the "See You, See Youth" campaign in efforts to change the direction for at risk youth to a more positive outcome for the future. Then finally, Travis Bickford, Head of Program Coordination and Communications for the Library of Congress, Veterans History Project joins the program to discuss efforts to bring more awareness of the soldiers who served in the Korean War with a visual history project in the works.
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The Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Red Cross is doing good things for those in our community and across the U.S in many ways. Joining the program this morning to talk about what's being done in the midst of tragedy and other needs on the local level and national level is Laura Burke Executive Director, Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the Red Cross and Nicole Roschella, Communications Manager with the Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania. Then Dennis Henigan, Vice President of Legal and Regulatory Affairs for the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids joins the program to talk about new federal guidelines aimed at cigarette manufactures to get the word out on the dangers of smoking.
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Today's guests include Tucker Perkins - President, CEO of PERC, Propane Education and Research Council, Chlora Lindley-Myers, President of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), Dr. Mark Vitale, DMD, AND a Dental Life Network, New Jersey/Pennsylvania Board Member, and Glen Dial, Senior Retirement Strategist with American Century Investments
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Back to school is sadly, right around the corner. Along with the back to school supplies list, having a back to school health check is also key for children to have a positive return to the classroom. Joining the program to talk about this and more is Dr. Jasmin Virk, Pediatrician with UPMC of Central PA. Then Megan Swope, Founder and President of The Period Project Harrisburg joins the program to talk about period poverty and how its effecting women in our area and what they are doing to help those in need.
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Joining the program this morning is Jane Trombetta, Chief Clinical Officer with MedExpress to discuss how extreme heat can lead to a health emergency, along with tips for water and sun safety. Then Asheleigh Forsburg, Managing Director of the Peyton Walker Foundation joins the program to discuss Sudden Cardiac Arrest and how you can help the foundation in it's mission to improve the stats on this public health crisis.
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Climate change is behind many of the extreme weather situations we've seen around the globe in recent weeks. Joining the program to talk about this and more is WHTM-ABC 27 News Meteorologist Dan Tomaso. And while we are concerned with how the heat is affecting the earth, it can also cause issues with our heart health. Author and Cardiologist Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, has the information and what you should be on the lookout for and how you can take steps now to protect yourself.
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Joining the program this morning is Kathy Anderson-Martin, Executive Director of Midwest Food Bank of Pennsylvania as she discusses their mission to help those suffering from food insecurity in our area and how you can help with this. Then Sara DeWitt, Senior Vice President and General Manager of PBS Kids discusses how screen time can be an educational and positive tool for our children and what the caregivers in their lives can do to make that happen. Then finally, Atalaya Sergi, Director of AmeriCorps Seniors and Charlotte Simpson, Senior Volunteer and Blogger join the program to discuss how the vast opportunities for volunteering in your golden years and the benefits it has on health and wellness for our seniors.
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Scammers are constantly looking for ways to part people from their money, and this morning Mary Bach, Consumer Advocate and Volunteer with AARP's Fraud Watch network joins the program to discuss the latest ways thieves are trying to target unsuspecting people, and what you can do to protect yourself from becoming a victim.
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Heart Disease is leading cause of death among adults and can also affect children under the age of 18. Joining the program this morning to discuss this more and what we should be aware of to protect our health and our children's, is Dr. Mehreen Qureshi, Cardiologist, and Dr. Sunil Patel, Pediatric Cardiologist with UPMC
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Joining the program today to discuss our finances, how we can keep in check in when the economy is not and how to help get our kids in the habit of saving this summer is Dr. Erika Rasure, Financial Therapist and Matt Gromada, Head of Family Banking at Chase. Then Stami Williams, with PhRMA discusses the nations overall concerns with the rising costs of medications and offers some suggestions on what we can do about it. And finally, Robert Augustine, President of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and Tena McNamara, audiologist join the program to discuss the growing concern of speech and hearing delays among our youth and what parents can do to help buck this trend.
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The official summer season kicks off this week, and joining the program to discuss what you need to know to keep you and your family safe and healthy is Valerie Myers, certified registered nurse practitioner with WellSpan Health's Urgent Care in Chambersburg. Then Bruce Trego, Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner joins the program to talk about fireworks safety, the laws, and courtesy.
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Joining the program this morning is Scott Dunwoody, Executive Director of Bethesda Mission as he discusses the many programs that help the community throughout Harrisburg and beyond, and how you can help make a difference.
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May was recognized as Stroke Awareness Month and joining the program this morning to discuss why this is so important is Dr. Scott Miekley, Emergency Medicine at UPMC Carlisle. Then Monique Simone Shaw, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Chief Health Officer and Monique Matthews, PBS’ Birthing Justice Documentarian joining the program to discuss the alarming statistics regarding birth mortality in the U.S, in particular in minority populations, and what we can do to help turn this around. Then finally, Stacey Lacey, USDA Forest Service, Fire Prevention Technician joins the program to discuss wildfire prevention and safety, with that old but relevant slogan of 'Only you can prevent Wildfires'.
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Joining the program first today to discuss infertility, including what this potentially means for a couple trying to have a baby and the many options that are out there to help them conceive is Dr. Kara Nguyen, Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Clinical Geneticist at Shady Grove Fertility in Mechanicsburg. Then Dr. Saumil Oza, Electrophysiologist and Chief of Cardiology at Ascension/St. Vincent’s Medical Center and Kathy Foster, AFib patient join the program to discuss just what Atrial Fibrillation is and why women, in particular, need to be aware of potential warning signs. And Finally, as we get ready to honor the fallen this upcoming Memorial Day, Vincent J. “Jim” Troiola, American Legion National Commander discusses how we can reflect during tomorrow's holiday and what we can do to help our soldiers living today, but dealing with their own struggles mentally and physically.
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Taking care of our environment, there's plenty that can be done. Joining the program this morning on what we can do to help it and be more green are Dan Lambe, CEO of the Arbor Day Foundation and Kate Brandt, Google’s Chief Sustainability Officer. Then joining the program to discuss allergies, including what to watch out for with humans and our four-legged friends are Dr. Leslie Gonzalez, Family Medicine Physician and Dr. Dana Liska, Veterinary Dermatology Specialist at Zoetis
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In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, joining the program today to discuss this and more is Dr. Ellen Beckjord, vice president of population health and clinical optimization at UPMC Health Plan and Schroeder Stribling, President & CEO of Mental Health America
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Joining the program this morning is Nancy Chavez, Founder of Randi’s House of Angels and Lynn Carson, Director of Operations with UPMC Child Advocacy Center of Central PA as they discuss continuing efforts to raise awareness of domestic violence and help children in our community exposed to it.
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Joining the program this morning is Susan Resavy, Director of Family Services for Hospice of Central PA AND Evelyn Lewis, Volunteer Program Manager for Camp Dragonfly as they discuss how Camp Dragonfly is offering support for grieving children and end-of-life care
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Joining the program this morning is Julie Walker, Director of The Peyton Walker Foundation as she discusses it's mission in education the community and state on the dangers of sudden cardiac arrest and what they are doing to reduce the statistic of those dying from it. Then John Lehr, President and CEO of the Parkinson’s Foundation and Vikas Chinna, a person with early onset Parkinson’s Disease join the program to discuss this brain disorder and what's being done to bring more light to the disease and treatments to patients.
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Joining the program this morning is Jennifer Wintermyer, CEO of Tri County Community Action as she discusses the mission of the non-profit through Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties along with the plans on tackling blite in the city this coming Earth Day. Then Matt McKillop, Senior Health Policy Researcher and Analyst WITH Trust for America’s Health joins the program to discuss the most recent emergency preparedness report for PA and the U.S.
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It's Autism Awareness Month and joining the program to discuss why this is so important for those on the spectrum and more is Dr. Cheryl Tierney, a board-certified developmental pediatrician and Medical Director at Meliora Health along with Founder of ABA in PA and Julie Rasmuson, President of Autism York
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Joining the program this morning to discuss the Courtyard of Honor and why this planned memorial to fallen heroes is must for the Hershey-area and beyond is Frank Jones, Senior Vice President of Courtyard of Honor, Timothy Roche, Vice President of Courtyard of Honor, and Doug Jones, Secretary of Courtyard of Honor
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Joining the program this morning first to discuss World Down Syndrome Day, coming up on March 21st, and what their local organization is doing to bring awareness and message on inclusivity to area is JoAnn Pagano, Co-Founder of 3-21 for Life, Meg Kutz, Co-Founder of 3-21 for Life, and Lauren Talhelm, Committee Member of 3-21 for Life. Then Heidi Edwards, President & Founder OF Sisters’ Hope Foundation, joins the program to discuss Adult-onset Leukoencephalopathy with axonal spheroids and pigmented glia - more commonly known as ALSP - as it's ALSP awareness month, but why many of us have never heard of this rare, but deadly disorder
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March is Women's History month, with International Women's Day recognized each year on March 8th. Joining the program this morning are some local women making history of sorts in their fields. First, Dr. Jacqueline Evans, gynecologic oncologist with UPMC Hillman Cancer Centers in Central PA and Dr. Abby Geletzke, breast surgeon with UPMC Hillman Cancer Centers in Central PA discuss what it takes to be a strong woman, and balance work and home life, and how their families helped lift them up to pursue their careers, especially at a time when more men went into medical and surgery fields. Then Jeff Thomas, General Manager of Harrisburg Havoc, Kaeli Thomas, co-Owner and player with Harrisburg Havoc, and Janel Wesley, a Navy recruiter and Harrisburg Havoc teammate join the program to discuss how the Havoc is continuing to break glass ceilings in bringing a women's tackle football team to Harrisburg, and how they are hoping to inspire the next generation of young woman to tackle their dreams, whatever they may be. Then finally, today is Daylight Saving Day. While most of us know we need to spring the clocks ahead an hour and change our smoke alarm batteries, did you know we should also check our vehicles' for any recalls? Dr. Stephen Ridella, Director, Office of Defects Investigation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) breaks it all down.
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Joining the program today is Dr. Claire Flaherty, a neuropsychologist at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center as she and Christine discuss dementia, in particular FTD. Then Bridget Moix, general secretary of the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) joins the program to discuss the Ukraine/Russia war, one year in. Then finally, Dr. Marquitta Merkison, certified Audiologist and Associate Director of Audiology Practices at ASHA joins the program to discuss hearing health as we recognize World Hearing Day.
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Joining the program today is Bill Hotham, Owner and Instructor at Platinum Driving School and Testing Center as we discuss the top, avoidable causes of collisions, the statistics involving fatal and non-fatal crashes, and more. Then Randi Weitzman, Career and workplace expert for talent solutions firm Robert Half discusses the job market and what you can do to go after the career you want.
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Today's guests are Laura Burke, Executive Director of the American Red Cross - Central Pennsylvania Chapter as she discusses the need for blood donations and more. Then Army Reserve Colonel Andrew Sinelli joins the program to discuss the importance behind Engineering Week here in the U.S. Then finally, Lisa Greene-Lewis a CPA and tax expert for TurboTax discusses changes you can expect and how to be prepared for this year's tax filings.
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Joining the program today is Dr. Hemal Gada, President of the Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC in Central Pa., and medical director of the Structural Heart Program, Dr. Leslie Ch, Director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Women’s Cardiovascular Center, Lisa Salberg, the founder and CEO of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association (HCMA), and Dr. Matthew Martinez, a board-certified cardiologist, and Director of Atlantic Health System Sports Cardiology at Morristown Medical Center.
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Joining the program today is Brandon Valentine, President & Founder of The Central PA Music Hall of Fame as he discusses the upcoming Central PA Music Awards and more.
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Today's guests are Dr. Nancie Fitch, Emergency Physician with MedExpress Urgent Care, Jerome Madison, General Manager of Oncology at Invitae, and Scott White, Entrepreneur and Author of ‘The Life is Too Short Guy’
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Today's guests are Shelby Doyle, Vice President of Public Awareness at the National School Choice Awareness Foundation and Beth Kempf, Executive Director of Community Cares
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Joining the program today is Deb McClain, Executive Director of Beacon Clinic for Health and Hope, Megan Swope, Founder and President of The Period Project Harrisburg, and Kathleen Frascona, Volunteer with both Beacon Clinic and The Period Project as we discuss how these local groups are making a big difference in helping this dealing with period poverty and healthcare insecurity
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Joining the program this morning is Chachi Angelo, Director of External Affairs with Pennie as he discusses the need for healthcare coverage and how Pennie is helping Pennsylvanians get affordable insurance. And in the wake of Buffalo Bill's Damar Hamlin's sudden cardiac arrest during Monday night's NFL game, Asheleigh Forsburg, Managing Director with The Peyton Walker Foundation joins the program to discuss the health concerns behind sudden cardiac arrest, what many might not know or understand, and how the foundation is working to help you and others through Central PA in protecting our youth and others from becoming a statistic.
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Joining the program this morning is Dave Smith, Executive Director of the PA Dairymen’s Association, Gale Ferranto, President of Buona Foods and Mushroom Farmers of PA, Wendy Fox-Grage, Senior Policy Fellow for the National Academy for State Health Policy, and Dr. Panagis Galiatsatos, Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and spokesperson for the American Lung Association
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Guests on today's program include Joe Arthur, Executive Director of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Dr. Indranil Sau, Pediatric General Surgery with UPMC, and Dr. Ashley Tapscott, Urologist and Bladder Health Expert
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Today's guest is Mary Bach, AARP Volunteer and Chair of Consumer Issues Task Force as she gives you tips to keep your eyes out for at the store, that could put more money back into your wallet, along with Holiday Scams to watch out for.
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Today's guests include Dr. Melissa Brown, Psychologist with UPMC, David Huntsman of the Huntsman Mental Health Foundation, Heidi Arthur, Chief Campaign Development Officer with the Ad Council, Marley McAliley, Google Technology Expert and Dr. Tracey Deiss, Veterinarian
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Guests on the program today include Alexandria Gannett, HIV and Reproductive Services Director with Hamilton Health Center, Inc., Scott Dunwoody, Executive Director of Bethesda Mission, and Dr. Carlos Nunez with ResMed
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Joining the program this morning is Kathy Anderson-Martin, Executive Director of Midwest Food Bank of PA in Middletown, as she discusses their mission through the South Central PA region, and how they are reaching out to people with food-insecurities through the holiday season and beyond. Then, Patrick Bradley, President and CEO of the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank joins the program to discuss the ongoing need for blood donations and how you can help.
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Joining the program this morning is Eric Kennel, Executive Director of Compass Mark as he discuss their unique mission to prevent addiction through education, skill-building and community mobilization throughout the area. Then Daniel Dawes, Professor & Executive director of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute joins the program to discuss a new report that is discussing the true cost of not being proactive in treating mental health issues especially within minority communities.
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Joining the program this morning is Larry Holley, Manager of the Division of Waste Minimization and Planning at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to discuss the importance of not only recycling, but reusing and reducing our footprint, in recognition of the upcoming National Recycle Day on November 15th. Then, in recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Becky Slemmons, Director of Tobacco Sensation Initiatives with the American Cancer Society, Dr. Dwight Owen, Thoracic Oncologist, and Montessa Lee, A small cell lung cancer patient, diagnosed at 28 and non-smoker join the program to discuss the latest initiatives with Lung Cancer treatments, go over symptoms and misconceptions of the disease, and how you can quit if you are a smoker looking to break the habit.
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Joining the program this morning is Brig. General (PA) Maureen Weigl, Deputy Adjutant General for Veterans Affairs to discuss a virtual town hall series they recently hosted to address transportation issues that veterans in PA face along with some available resources to them. With Veteran's Day coming up on the 11th, there are also ways other people can show support to those who've served and find resources if they are helping a veteran in need.
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Joining the program this morning is Katie Anderson, Director, Children’s Miracle Network and Penn State Health Children's Hospital, and Brittany Baumgartner, parent of Penny Nelson and a Miracle Family as they discuss the importance of this hospital network for children and their families in thee area that are dealing with major illnesses and other health complications, including the support of it's miracle family program. Then Dr. Kryn McClain with Paragon Behavioral Health Services in Ephrata joins the program to discuss the statistics of Autism in PA and a new, VR treatment program PBHS started to help teens on the Autism Spectrum gain real world experiences from the safety of an office chair.
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Joining the program this morning to discuss what Cyber Security Awareness month is Erik Avakian, Chief Information Security Officer for the Commonwealth. The biggest things we need to be aware of is that criminals/hackers are always working for ways to top the latest cyber crime. Keeping an eye on red flags, in email, texts, and more is the first step in protecting your personal network. If you do end up falling prey to a phishing scam and get hacked, there are things you can do. Then Ari Parker, Author and Medicare Expert joins the program to give tips on what Medicare recipients should be aware of in the coming year, as Open Enrollment is going on, that could save them money, especially during a time we are all dealing with inflation.
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During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Deb Donadee, Executive Director of Pink Hands of Hope and Capt. Leon Crone, Lower Allen Township Police Dept. join the program to discuss what they are doing to bring awareness and hope to patients in our area. Pink Hands of Hope is a non-profit based in Mechanicsburg dedicated to helping women in Central PA during their fight against breast cancer. They have a thrift store to help raise money as well as a supply of free products and services to help make the breast cancer journey a little easier. They provide wigs, caps, "knitted knockers" and many other items. They have also joined with several local police departments to raise money for the cause. Capt. Leon Crone with Lower Allen Township Police Department talked about how officers are participating in No Shave November and Nifty Nails to help raise money for Pink Hands of Hope. The department also sells pink police patches to raise money.
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Joining the program this morning is Dr. Alessandro Bartoletti (Dr. Alex) with Elco Family Dental as we discuss National Dental Hygiene Month and it's purpose of celebrating dental hygienists while raising awareness of good oral hygiene; what you need to know.
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Joining the program this morning is Dr. Nancie Fitch, physician and Harrisburg-area Medical Director with MedExpress as she and Christine discuss safety tips to be mindful of this Halloween season, from costumes, to the candy, and even the decorations. Then Bob Herne, with AdoptUSKids and Michael Smith, an adoptive parent discuss the need for parents-to-be considering adoption to consider the idea of adopting a child from foster care, and how rewarding the experience can be.
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Joining the program to discuss Breast Cancer Awareness and what you need to know about the upcoming Making Strides Walk is Jessica Moyer, Senior Development Manager with the American Cancer Society, Inc. Northeast Region, Alyssa Holl, Making Strides of South Central PA Team Leader, and Dr. Kit Lu, an Oncologist with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Then, Dr. Christian Salazar, Epidemiologist with UC Irvine joins the program to raise awareness of Alzheimer's Disease, how it disproportionately affects Hispanic and Latino communities, and how trials can help all patients.
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Joining the program this morning first is Robert Ritter, Director of Impaired Driving and Occupant Protection with NHTSA as he discusses the alarming statistics behind hot car deaths and our children and what we can all be doing (even if we don't have kids of our own) to lower the yearly fatality rate. Then Shannon Powers, Press Secretary with Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and Tracie Young, Wildlife Rehabilitator and Director of the Raven Ridge Wildlife Center in Washington Boro join the program to address the growing concern with the Spotted Lanternfly and the negative impact the insect has on our area, along with what we should and shouldn't be doing in an attempt to get rid of them.
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Joining the program this morning, first is Kyle Cook, SVP of Digital and Emerging Media at Universal Media, Inc in Mechanicsburg, PA as we discuss World Social Media Day and how it's connecting people and businesses. Then Dr. Lee Ann Savio Beers, Professor of Pediatrics and the Medical Director for Community Health and Advocacy at Children’s National Hospital, and former President of the American Academy of Pediatrics discusses the FDA and CDC's recent approval of the Covid-19 vaccine for kids 6 months - 5 years old. Then Dr. Giridhar Mallya, with the The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and former manager of tobacco control programs at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health is highlighting an upcoming hearing with the FDA on a proposal to permanently end the sale of menthol cigarettes, with public comment being accepted through August 2nd. Finally, Julie Garner, Founder of Project Yellow Light and Noah Brechbill, High School Student and Scholarship winner from Schwenksville, PA join the program to discuss distracted driving, in particular among our youth, and a scholarship program through Project Yellow Light, where teens design ad campaigns aimed at getting their peers to be more aware of the dangers of being distracted behind the wheel.
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Joining the program this morning is Stephanie Capriotti, Adoption Counselor and Out of Area Program Coordinator with Adoptions from the Heart. Adoptions From The Heart is non-profit full services adoption agency which builds families through adoption and was founded by an adoptee who believed in the benefits of open adoption for all members of triad. Then Dr. Theresa Cerulli, Board-certified Psychiatrist and ADHD Specialist joins the program to discuss Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)among adults. ADHD is now recognized as one of the most common psychiatric diagnoses in adults with a prevalence of approximately 5% in the U.S.; that’s about 10 million diagnosed adults. Still, it's reported up to 75% of adults who have ADHD don’t even know they have it.
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Joining the program this morning is Dr. Bethany Cunningham, Pediatric Gastroenterologist with Penn State Health, Kayden Hartley, Crohn’ Patient and Pediatric Take Steps for Crohn’s and Colitis Honored Hero, and Natasha Hartley, Kayden’s mom to discuss the growing population of American adults and children living with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis and what these intestinal bowel diseases potential mean for those diagnosed. There's also a walk coming up on June 25th to bring awareness to the cause. Then Dr. Kathy McGowan, Doctor of Audiology at Beltone discusses the growing concern with hearing loss, as it affects people of all ages and is associated with other health concerns including an increased risk of dementia, falls and depression. Finally, Staff Sergeant (SSG) Javier Nero, lead trombonist with the US Army Blues Band joins the program to talk about upcoming World Music Day on June 21st, and how the US Army is bringing music in all forms to people across the globe.
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Joining the program this morning is Becky Pringle, President of the National Education Association and Lauren Peck, Volunteer with Pennsylvania Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense as we talk about gun violence in the U.S. in the wake of the the school shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, the second largest school shooting in US history. Pringle, who leads the nation’s largest teacher’s union representing more than 3 million educators, was one of several people that addressed the House Oversight and Reform committee this past week to discuss the path forward for keeping our schools, communities, and streets safe from the epidemic of gun violence. The NEA conducted a poll in 2020, and overwhelmingly it found that parents and educators reject the position that gun violence can be reduced by bringing even more guns into schools. In addressing the House, Pringle said rather than putting the responsibility on individual teachers, our elected leaders need to pass laws that protect children from gun violence and bring an end to senseless and preventable killings. At the hearing, it was also cited that between 2009-2018, 288 school shootings occurred in the U.S., with only 5 happening during that same period in all other G7 countries combined. After the hearing, the House did pass the Protecting Our Kids Act, which contains 7, separate provisions aimed at addressing gun violence in America. The Senate is still working on its own bill on the matter.
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Joining the program first this morning is Dr. Charmain Jackman, Psychologist and Mental Health Expert with Sound It Out. In wake of the latest, and second deadliest school shooting in US history, leading medical groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics says it's critical to support emotional wellbeing, declaring a national state of emergency in children’s mental health. According to experts, a key way to support kids’ mental health is for parents and caregivers to have regular check-ins and help them openly express how they’re feeling. Then Dr. Rakesh Jain, Clinical Professor Department of Psychiatry, Texas Tech University School of Medicine joins the program to discuss tardive dyskinesia (TD). TD is a chronic condition, associated with taking certain mental health medicines (antipsychotics) to treat conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, or anxiety disorder. Approximately 600,000 people in the U.S. may be affected by TD but may be unaware. Finally, Monica Gould, founder/owner, Strategic Consulting Partners addresses the many misconceptions around diversity training. There are some surprising facts about what DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) training really is compared to what people think based on reading social media posts and she discusses how a business can learn more on how to broach the subject and beyond.
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Joining the program today is Matt Dorgan, Founder/President of Building Bridges For Brianna, Desiree Irvin, Executive Director, NAMI York-Adams Counties, Cindy Richard, Director of Suicide Prevention of York, Bruce Norton, Chairman and CEO of Families Renewed, INC, and Bruce Bartz, Founder Bartz Brigade the Trent Bartz Foundation and MHIDD Community Liaison/co-responder director as we discuss Mental Health and Suicide Awareness.
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Today's guests include Dale High, Chairman of High Foundation and Robin Stauffer, Executive Director of High Foundation as they discuss the High Foundation’s objective to enact positive, systemic change that will last well beyond our lifetimes through its grant and educational programs available throughout Central PA. Then Jessica Gilmore, USDA Forest Service joins the program to address the ongoing concern with accidental fires and how Smokey the Bear is making a resurgence to get the message out, in a fun and educational way for all.
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Today's guests include Cindy Mallow, Director of Development with the Bethesda Mission, Tom Zimmerman, co-founder and President of the Board of Directors for Veterans Outreach of Pennsylvania, and Michael Glaser, Chair of Greystone Derby Day as they discuss how the two organizations are helping those in need in our area, and how you can help with their missions. Then Scott Norman, Vice President at Finance of America Reverse addresses how reverse mortgages work and how it might benefit people in their retirement years.
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Today's guests include Nancy Chavez, Founder and Executive Director of Randi’s House of Angels as she discusses the mission of Randi's House of Angels, named after her daughter Randi Trimble, and the upcoming walk in Randi's memory. Then, Andrea Karns, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Karns Foods joins the program to discuss the chains new honor as the first Grocery Store Retailer in the United States to produce, raise, and manage private beef herd in partnership with family farms.
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Joining the program this morning is Lauren Sheeler, Resource Development Officer with The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region and Anne Deeter Gallaher, Chair of the The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region Advisory Board, as they discuss the many programs the Salvation Army supports throughout the community, including how it's helping the food insecure. Last year, 35,000 people received assistance from The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capitol City Region. To help support all these programs, the Salvation Army is hosting a fundraiser on April 28th, "Celebration of Potential", with Honoree and local football star, Micah Parsons.
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Today's guests include Leigh Hurst, Founder and Executive Director of Feel Your Boobies Foundation and Dr. Kit Lu, Specialist in Breast Medical Oncology with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Harrisburg as they discuss Breast Health and the importance of mammograms and in particular checking your own breasts, especially if you are under the age of 40. Then John L. Lehr, President & CEO, Parkinson’s Foundation and Susan Brown, Living with Parkinson’s Disease & Parkinson’s Patient Care Partner join the program to discuss Parkinson's as April 11th is World Parkinson's Disease Awareness Day. Finally, Will Barrett, Director of Advocacy, Clean Air at the American Lung Association joins the program to talk about an new report out from the ALA looking into what needs to be done to reduce climate change and make the air healthier for all.
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Joining the program this morning is Dr. Cheryl Tierney Aves, Founder of ABA in PA Initiative and Specialist in Behavior and Developmental Pediatrics at Penn State Hershey Medical Center, and State Rep Tom Mehaffie, with the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, to discuss ABA in PA Initiative, and how the advocacy group, run solely by volunteers, is working to improve access and quality of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services throughout Pennsylvania. And recently, the State House passed Bill 19, The Better Access to Treatment Act, to help further access to treatment and bridge gaps currently in the system.
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A recent poll found many Americans are concerned with the size and the power of the Federal Government, along with the way income and wealth is distributed, through the government in the US. First sitting down with Christine, Eugene DePasquale, Professor at Widener University Commonwealth Law School and former Pennsylvania Auditor General, breaks down what we are seeing throughout the government system, and how we can use our voice, not just our vote, to speak up if not happy with how our elected officials are conducting business. Then, Julie Rasmuson, President of Autism York, joins the program to discuss World Autism Awareness Day and what her Non-Profit organization is doing to bring awareness and support to those in need and beyond throughout the community.
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Today's guests include Gillian Byerly, Council Director of Capital Area Girls on the Run and Alyssa Smith, Brand Manager of the Hershey’s Brand as they discuss the importance of celebrating Women's History Month by highlight strong women of the past and future generations, along with how the Girls on the Run program helps inspire young girls to be their best. Then Bryon Daily, Myeloma Link Community Outreach Manager for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and a myeloma survivor joins the program to highlight some disparities some face during Myeloma Awareness Month and to offer some help and hope to those looking for guidance after a diagnosis.
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Joining the program this morning is Dr. Terrill Frantz, Associate Professor of eBusiness & Cybersecurity at Harrisburg University, as he addresses the concern of the potential of cyber attacks with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, how it could impact us, and things we should be watching out for on our own computers today and everyday. Then Matt McKillop, Senior Health Policy Researcher and Analyst at Trust for America’s Health joins the program to discuss 'Ready or Not 2022', a newly released State Health Emergency Preparedness Report on how we are doing in PA and across the nation when it comes to preparedness and response to a wide spectrum of health emergencies.
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Joining the program this morning is Dan Tomaso, Meteorologist with ABC 27 News as he and Christine discuss the issue of Climate Change, from what's happening across the globe, how it's affecting us in Central PA, and what we can do to help roll back some of the concerning trends. Then Jaime DeLanghe, the Principal Product Manager of Foundations at Slack joins the program to discuss the new world on remote working including trends taking place in the digital space.
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Today's guests include Marc Zucker, Chairman of the Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition and Hank Butler, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition as they discuss the Governor's initiative to tackle hate crimes through a Non-Profit Security Grant Program. Then Dr. Gary Puckrein, President of the National Minority Quality Forum joins the program to discuss National Cancer Prevention Month and why diagnosis and treatments need to be at the forefront of health priorities for all.
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Today's guests include Lisa Greene-Lewis, a CPA as she discusses what you need to know as you get ready to file your taxes from 2021. Then, if you are looking to reboot your New Year's resolution or kick start it off now, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, an OB/GYN and women’s health advocate, Samantha Cassetty, Nutrition Expert, and Registered Dietitian Lauren Manaker join the program with ways to keep your health and diet in check for you and your family.
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February is American Heart Month and joining the program to highlight why we need to take a moment to focus on our heart health, both for physical and mental wellness is Dr. Lee Kirksey, a vascular surgeon and co-director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Multicultural Cardiovascular Care, Julie Walker, Director of the Peyton Walker Foundation, and Dr. Maria Guyette, Medical Director for the UPMC Health Plan, caring for UPMC for Life members.
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Today's guest is Brandon Valentine, President & Founder of the Central PA Music Hall of Fame as he and Jenna discuss the upcoming Central PA Music Awards
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Today's guests include Dr. Christian M. Leutenegger, world’s foremost expert on molecular diagnostics in veterinary medicine and Director of Molecular Diagnostics as he discusses the latest concern with parasites and our pets. Then Dr. Lori Panther, a physician specializing in infectious diseases and Shayne Gaffney, a CMV parent advocate, discuss what CMV is and why expecting parents should be more aware of it. Finally, Dr. Barbara Burton, Director of the PKU Clinic at Lurie Children's Hospital and Hunter, who was diagnosed with PKU shortly after she was born join the program to discuss the big concerns surrounding this rare protein disease.
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Today's guests include Dr. John D. Goldman, Infectious Disease Specialist with UPMC, as he address the ongoing concerns with Covid-19 and what we should be mindful of with the Omicron variant and beyond as he weeds out some misconceptions. Then Patrick Bradley, President and CEO of the Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank joins the program to address the national blood supply crisis and what we are seeing in our area, and how you can help.
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Today's guest is Professor Christian Johnson, Commonwealth Professor of Law and Business Advising and former Dean Director, Business Advising Program at Widener University Commonwealth Law School as he discusses a new, special seminar class he's leading at the school that was created to study legal issues raised by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Today's guests include Rhonda Hendrickson, Vice President of the YWCA of Greater Harrisburg as she discusses the growing concerns surrounding Human Trafficking, why it's important to understand this issue, and what we should do if we spot it here in our area. Then Dr. Selina McGee, an Optometrist and Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, along with Toni Wright, a Vuity clinical trial patient join the program to talk about the first of it's kind prescription eye drops, just approved by the FDA, to treat age-related blurry near vision, otherwise known as Presbyopia, in adults.
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Today's guests include Kathleen Belmonte, MS, RN and VP of Clinical Services at Fresenius Kidney Care who addresses the Nursing Shortage being felt here in PA and across the country and just what our nurses are saying about their mental and physical health and plans that could make the field more desirable to stay in and apply to. When it comes to the job market in general, 2021 had been dubbed the year of the great resignation, Isaac Patterson, President of Hot Frog Print Media tells Christine about his company's little secret actually increasing morale, and that was it's recent shift to be 100-percent employee owned, but how does it work? Also in 2021, we saw an increase of online shopping and the trend is expected to continue here in 2022, but there are ways small business can keep up and excel in the environment. Greg Goldfarb, VP of Commerce Products with GoDaddy has tips, along with if a person is just starting a new business, tips to make them stand out from the rest in the New Year.
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Today's guests include Sean Quinlan, Attorney and Owner of Quinlan Law Group, as he and Christine discuss the growing concern of gun violence and threats in our schools. Then Doctors Lisa & Vanessa Creaven, both Cosmetic Dentists, join the program to discuss how you can keep your mouth happy and healthy, including what to keep an eye out for in your home teeth cleaning routine.
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Today's guest is Mary Bach, AARP Fraud Watch Volunteer and the AARP Pennsylvania Consumer Issues Task Force, as she highlights what AARP's Fraud Watch Network is watching out for, especially during the holiday season, to help keep you and your family safe from scams.
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Today's guests include Joe Arthur, Executive Director of the Central PA Food Bank, as he discusses its mission to help those in our area facing food insecurity during the holiday season and beyond. Then Dr. Annie Valuska, Senior Scientist with the Purina Pet Behavior Team addresses potential dangers lurking in our homes that could be dangerous for our pets, especially during the holiday season. Finally, Zach Sherman, the Executive Director of PENNIE wants people to know that open enrollment for health insurance for those uninsured is still going on, and with plans as low as zero dollars a month for those who qualify, now is the time to check out your options.
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Today's guests include Julie Walker, Director of the Peyton Walker Foundation, as she discusses what sudden cardiac arrest is and the foundation's mission to help our youth not become a deadly statistic. Then Dr. Larry Sperling, cardiologist and executive director of the CDC Million Hearts initiative joins Christine to address concerns with heart disease among adults and how this new initiative is encouraging everyone to get back on track in small steps.
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Today's guests include Dr. Christopher Holliday, Director of the CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation, Dr. Gerald Harmon, President of the American Medical Association, and Dr. Allen Ho, Attending Surgeon and Director of Retina Research at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia as they discuss concerns with Prediabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy, as November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Then Dr. Vincent Lam, an Assistant Professor of Oncology at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and Montessa Lee, a non-smoker who was 28 years old when she was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer sits down with Christine to discuss a new drug that is available to greatly reduce the affects of chemotherapy in some patients. Finally, John Schall, CEO of the Caregiver Action Network joins the program to bring attention to those taking caring of the patients, no matter what the disease or ailment is, as November is National Caregivers Month.
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Today's guest is Scott Dunwoody, Executive Director of the Bethesda Mission as he and Christine discuss the many ways the Bethesda Mission is working to help the homeless and hungry in the Harrisburg area, along with its Holiday Rescue Mission Food Drive that is currently underway. More info available at BethesdaMission.org
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Today's guests include Lt. Art White, Millersville University Police Dept. and Deb Stevens, VP Operations for Lancaster County as they discuss the Toys For Tots program they are a part of that is working to bring toys to needy children this holiday season
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Today's guests include Dr. Meena Seshamani, Director of Center for Medicare for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Zach Sherman, Executive Director of PENNIE, as they discuss why it's important to take advantage of the open enrollment period going on right now for both Medicare recipients and those living in PA without insurance coverage. Then Dr. Andrea Singer, Chief Medical Officer of the National Osteoporosis Foundation joins the program to concerns with Osteoporosis and what we all should know as the colder months approach on practicing proper bone health and fracture prevention.
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Today's guests: Casey Wilkie and Grant Bryan as they discuss how you can support K9s for Warriors.
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This week's guests include Dr. Nancie Fitch, Area Medical Director and Physician, MedExpress, who's addressing several issues on Halloween & Trick or Treat safety, Amer and Munira Haider, Founders of the Growing Stronger Research Fund and parents to a child with achondroplasia, Dr. Leah Smith, Pharmacist and Vaccine Educator at GSK, and Stan, who was diagnosed with Hepatitis A at the age of 66.
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This week's guests: Diane Domeyer, career and workplace expert for global talent solutions firm Robert Half and Dr. Rachel O’Neill, Vice President and a practicing therapist at Talkspace as they discuss employment trends, including salaries, best jobs and managing stress on the job; and Dr. Gwen Nichols, Chief Medical Officer of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and Courtney Addison, mom of a child diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia then join the show to discuss how cancer patients can also navigate around covid-19.
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Host Christine Ricci sits down with Pam Schauer, Cancer Control Strategic Partnerships Manager with the American Cancer Society, Sue Engels, Production Co-Leader with the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of South Central PA Event, and Rob Bare, Author of ‘Braving Your Adversity’ to discuss issues around National Breast Cancer Awareness month. According to the American Cancer Society, Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, next to skin cancer. This year’s annual event to bring awareness to the issue and recognize those who’ve lost their lives, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, is taking place October 16th.
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Host Christine Ricci first sits down with Sherrie Davis, A Wish Granter with Make A Wish - Philadelphia, Delaware, Susquehanna Valley Region. The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps fulfill the wishes of children with a critical illness between the ages of 2½ and 18 years old. To learn more go to wish.org/philadesv. Then Travis Lau, Communications Director with the Pennsylvania Game Commission joins the program to discuss hunting in state, as some changes have been in the works, from digital licenses and extending hunting on Sundays. But there are good safety tips and recommendations for those who don't hunt, including staying safe will on a hike and protecting yourself from ticks.
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Host Christine Ricci sat down with Dr. Caesar DeLeo, Highmark’s vice president and executive medical director of strategic initiatives; Ashley Potts, substance use disorder program manager for Highmark and co-founder of the “LEARN” program for employees, and Christine Naman, author of "About Natalie" to discuss National Recovery Month. According to the National Center for Drug Abuse statistics, 53 million or 19.4% of people , 12 and older have used illegal drugs or misused prescription drugs within the last year, and according to the CDC, Drug overdose deaths in the United States rose more than 29 percent in the last year, with 93 thousand people losing their lives. The good news is there are millions of lives that have been transformed thanks to recovery programs.
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Host Christine Ricci first sits down with Dr. Jessica Ericson, pediatric infectious diseases physician at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital to discuss the PA Health Department's recent mask mandate for all schools in the state and to debunk some myths on why some parents may still be concerned with the policy. Then Dr. Nancie Fitch, Physician with Med-Express Urgent Care joins the program to discuss health concerns that can come with falling and how to prevent them in the first place, as it's Fall Prevention Awareness Week.
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Host Christine Ricci first talks with Kathy Anderson-Martin, Director of Resource Development with The Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region to discuss how it's many programs have been helping the community. Can learn more at salvationarmyharrisburg.org. Then Dr. Cindy Blanco, Learning Scientist discusses the benefits to our brains in learning a second language and it's possible, for free, at any age. And finally, Dr. Neal Barnard, Nutrition Researcher and Author, and Margo LaMarsh, WAVS Study Participant join the program to discuss a new study that found a soy/plant based diet helped women with several aspects of menopause.
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Host Christine Ricci first sits down with Dr. Betsy Finch, A neurooncologist at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, and Amy Wolfe, organizer of Team Hudson to discuss DIPG. Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma is a brain tumor that is highly aggressive and difficult to treat. At this time, 90% of children diagnosed with this cancer die within a year. Then Jennifer Sands, Communications & Marketing Manager with Central PA Food Bank joined the program to discuss Hunger Action Awareness month and what the CPFB is doing to raise awareness of food insecurities in the area, what they are doing to help those in need and the three things you could do to help the mission. Finally, Glenn Dial, Senior Retirement Strategist with American Century Investments discusses a recent retirement survey and addresses people's concerns for the best way to make the best of your money right now for your future.
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Host Christine Ricci first sits down with Dr. Millicent Knight, an Optometry Specialist to discuss Myopia. Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is an eye disease in which people can see close objects clearly, but objects farther away appear blurred. It is the most common vision issue among children and young adults, with 1 in 3 children now affected, and rates continue to increase with more kids utilizing screen time activities, but there are things you can do now to keep your kids eyes in check. Then Dr. Steven Knauf, the Executive Director of Chiropractic and Compliance at The Joint Chiropractic discusses spine and back concerns plaguing our youth, spawned by things like poor backpack habits, time spent on phones, tablets and computers, and even some sports. Finally, as August is Immunization Awareness Month, Dr. Karen Smith, Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians addresses concerns with a new analysis that found vaccination rates plummeted during the pandemic and how it could have a dramatic effect on our nation's health in general. This as health officials try to reign in the misinformation on the covid-19 vaccines available in the US.
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Host Christine Ricci sits down with Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick, Dauphin County CASA Executive Director Corey Korinda, Esq. and CASA volunteer Judi Jackson to talk about the CASA program. Started in 2019, with the first swearing in of volunteers, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Dauphin County are trained to work with and speak up for children who've been abused and neglected as advocates for them in the court system. Can get more information at dauphincountycasa.org
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Women tackling the world of male dominated sports. Host Christine Ricci first sits down with Tiffany Thomas (owner), Kaeli Thomas (owner/player), and Tuffy Howard (Board) all with Harrisburg Havoc to discuss Harrisburg’s new all female football team. The ladies on this team are under the Women’s Football Alliance and follow all the rules, including use of equipment, under college football guidelines. And then Amatuer MMA Fighter and Harrisburg-area native, Jillian Boyer discusses how life's circumstances led her to getting ring and what it takes to be a fighter.
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Host Christine Ricci sits down first with Adam Jablin, a Recovery and Addiction Expert to discuss the serious problem of of suicide, especially among our youth and how parents can be more aware of what to be on the look out for, before it's too late and when to seek help if struggling with mental health issues. Then Jada Rashawn, Child Care Expert and Professional Caregiver tackles the issue of childcare as we get ready for another school year with tips on how parents can get over some angst with what's the best fit for their family. Finally, Dr. Monique Gary, Medical Director of the Grand View Health Cancer Program and More Than Just Words Advisor, and Ricki Fairley, a breast cancer survivor and Co-founder and CEO of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance and More Than Just Words Advisor discuss Breast Cancer Inequities in diagnosis and treatments, especially among women of color, and how a new initiative called "More Than Just Words" is working to change this disproportion.
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Host Christine Ricci first sits down with Leslie Cree, a lactation consultant with UPMC Harrisburg and chair of the Pennsylvania Breastfeeding Coalition to discuss World Breastfeeding Awareness Week and what trends we are seeing in the US and Central PA, and what expecting moms need to know now before baby comes (and grandparents too). Then she sits down with Dr. Jaimey Pauli, A Maternal & Fetal Medicine doctor with Penn State Health and Jamie Moyer, Co-Chair of the 2021 Harrisburg-Hershey Promise Walk to discuss preeclampsia, a disorder that disorder that occurs during pregnancy and affects both the mother and the unborn baby.
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Host Christine Ricci first sits down with Shannon Powers, Press Secretary with PA Department of Agriculture to discuss the growing problem of the Spotted Lanternfly in Central PA and what we should be doing if we spot them as this invasive species is costing the state millions each year. Can get more information at agriculture.pa.gov. Then Dr. Nancie Fitch, Physician and Area Medical Director, MedExpress Urgent Care joins the show to discuss summertime safety, from heat stroke concerns, sun protection, and water safety, to tips to keep in mind when taking your family out of town on vacation.
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Host Christine Ricci first sits down with guest Robert Ritter, Director of Impaired Driving and Occupant Protection with NHTSA to discuss heatstroke, in particular the devastating statistics behind children who are injured or killed after being left inside a hot car and how we can all help relieve this problem. Then guest Dr. Joseph Iser, the Executive Officer of the American College of Preventive Medicine discusses the continued concerns over Covid-19 and its variants, and how the vaccines are working to protect people from all the variants from serious illness and mostly death. He also shares tips to keep yourself and others safe from spread. Finally, guests Neurologist and headache specialist, Dr. Lauren R. Natbony and Artist and Migraine sufferer, Ed Fairburn discuss the complexities of migraines. You can learn more on the latest campaign to address the diverse issues behind migraines at reroutemigrainerelief.com
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Host Jenna Clay sits down with guests Susan Resavy, Dir. of Family Services at Hospice of Central PA and Betsy McClimans, Volunteer Coordinator to discuss Camp Dragonfly, a camp put on by Hospice of Central PA to help children who are dealing with a death. Note: this year's camp has now been cancelled since program aired, due to rise in covid cases
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Host Christine Ricci sits down with guests Demetrios Marousis, Director of Behavioral Health for Highmark Blue Shield, and Kathleen McKenzie, Vice President of Community Affairs for Highmark Blue Shield to discuss Mental Health Awareness and how Highmark is working to help those in the community. Along with Mary Collier and Emily Thompson, with Sunrise Movement - PA as they discuss how their group of youth in the area and throughout the country are trying to bring change to climate issues, diversity, and economic disparity in the US
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THE CENTRAL PA PEOPLE AND PERSPECTIVES PODCAST features Jenna Clay and Christine Ricci who each week discuss a topic that affects the people of Central PA. They interview everyone from community leaders to health professionals to politicians as they dig deep into whatever topic that week’s show covers.
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