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

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 &amp; Fitness Center, and Kathy Anderson-Martin, Principal of Take Victory LLC.&nbsp; 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&rsquo;s Committee on Infectious Diseases and Emerging Threats

People and Perspectives - January 11th, 2026

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.

With the kick off to the annual PA Farm Show days away, Dave Smith, Executive Director with the PA Dairymen&rsquo;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.&nbsp; Then, Rosie Rios, Chair of America250 joins the program with more information on how our youth can join in on the celebrations around America&rsquo;s 250th birthday.

People and Perspectives - January 4th, 2026

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

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 bioM&eacute;rieux, Dr. Stella Antonara, Medical Director of Microbiology at OhioHealth, and Valerie Fuller, President of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

People and Perspectives - December 28th, 2025

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. 

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&nbsp; join the program with timely reminders if you are traveling near or far this holiday season and into the coming months.&nbsp; Then, Heather Nawrocki, Vice President of Fun &amp; Fulfillment with AARP joins the program to discuss the issue of loneliness especially during this season.&nbsp;

People and Perspectives - December 21st, 2025

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

Joining the program this morning are Dr. Mehreen Queresh, Cardiologist with UPMC, Dr. Sandra Fryhofer, Physician &amp; 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

People and Perspectives - December 14th, 2025

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

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

People and Perspectives - December 7th, 2025

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.

Joining the program first this morning are Kim St.Clair, &nbsp;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.&nbsp; Then, Devon Trolley, &nbsp;Executive Director of Pennie joins the program with updates on Pennsylvania&rsquo;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.

People and Perspectives - November 30th, 2025

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

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

People and Perspectives - November 23rd, 2025

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 

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&nbsp;

People and Perspectives - November 16th, 2025

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. 

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.&nbsp; 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 .&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;

People and Perspectives - November 9th, 2025

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.

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. &nbsp;They interview everyone from community leaders to health professionals to politicians as they dig deep into whatever topic that week&rsquo;s show covers.

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