People And Perspectives Podcast

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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