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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

 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.

  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.

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.  

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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) .

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.

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

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.

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 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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  

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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 

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.

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

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. 

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.