Insight with Sylvia Maus

Robert Burns, the Director of Dauphin County's Office of Aging. We'll be talking about the new Caregiver's Support Program as well as elder abuse and the new" Benefits and Rights Book for Older Pennsylvanians". Pennsylvania’s Caregiver Support Program assists the needs of caregivers so they are able to provide the best care for their aging loved ones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Amy Kounas, Executive Director of the Harrisburg Humane Society discusses how educating people today creates a humane and responsible community tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harrisburg, Fire Chief, Brian Enterline and crew, running toward danger and always keeping you safe.” www.harrisburgpa.gov/bureau-of-fire See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristie Davis, Area M Program Director for the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania The Special Olympics… improving the lives of people with mental disabilities for over fifty years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poor sleep habits can result in much worse than just being tired. Rita Yoder, Nurse Practitioner with Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Associates is my guest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharon Altland, Executive Director of PA Farm Show Complex and Dave Smith, Executive Director, PA Dairymen’s Association. For the 103rd year, agriculture takes center stage as Pennsylvania hosts the largest indoor agricultural expo in the country. It’s the Pennsylvania Farm Show at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg and it runs from January 5th thru the 12th. http://www.farmshow.state.pa.us/ See...

My guest is Denise Britton, Executive Director of Shalom House. Local women and children find food, shelter and encouragement at Shalom House See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Barndt, Director of “Just For Today” Recovery and Veterans Support Services. Provides support services, housing and hope for veterans and others who struggle with addiction. http://www.jft-rvss.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harry Young, Executive Director of the Keystone Business Alliance, formerly known as Central PA's Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. Learning to turn hate and prejudice into understanding, acceptance and fiscal empowerment for all of our local communities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keeping you safe during the holidays with advice from MaryAnn McGerty Sieber at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lynn Carson, Manager of UPMC/Pinnacle’s Children’s Resource Center. A safe place dedicated to helping children who have been abused, neglected and traumatized.” www.pinnaclehealth.org/services-and-resources/our-services/childrens-health/our-programs/childrens-resource-center-crc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retired Army Colonel and 27 year prostate cancer survivor, Jim Williams from the Pennsylvania Prostate Cancer Coalition. Discussing the signs, treatments, research and stigma attached to prostate cancer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharon Engdahl, Executive Director/Past President of the Mental Wellness Awareness Association. Will preview the upcoming 2018 American National Wellness Conference in Hershey. Sharon will also discuss how mental health problems is a national epidemic which is making most Americans sick and causing an incredible number to die. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Susan Simms Marsh, President of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Foundation of Central PA. Through the Alpha Kappa Alpha Foundation of Central PA, local Epsilon Sigma Omega Sorority continues a hundred year history of funding community programs that target education, youth, and leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pennsylvania Ombudsman for the Department of aging addresses issues presented by residents of long term care facilities, and educates them about their rights. Margaret Barajas is my guest. www.aging.pa.gov/aging-services/Pages/Ombudsman.aspx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Miss Pennsylvania, Kayla Repasky introduces her own website and children's book aimed at knocking out social media bullying." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2018 Conference For Women. A chance for women to get inspired, get empowered, get equipped and pay it forward. Tania Srouji from Eye Candy Events is my guest to tell us all about the conference October 31st at the Holiday Inn-Grantville. Learn more at www.womenbeextraordinary.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 73rd PA National Horse Show rides into town October 11th thru the 20th at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. This popular event features top national and international equestrians and raises funds to support Therapeutic Riders. Susie Webb, Executive Director of the show joins me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guests are: Krystina Shultz, Marketing & Events Manager; Lori Smeigh, Director of Corporate Sponsorships & Events and Terri Travers, Sports & Fitness Director for the Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg. "Literally going over the edge to raise funds that support Big Brothers' and Sisters' efforts to insure that kids faced with adversity are matched with their perfect mentors.". www.capbigs....

CASA....court appointed special advocates for children. Volunteers for the Lancaster County foster care system. Holly Love guest hosts as we learn more about their work and also their big fundraiser, the 7th annual Molly Curtis Memorial Softball Tournament, Sunday August 12th at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Learn more at www.casalancaster.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melissa Snyder, Executive Director of Jump Street. “Effectively using the arts to provide thousands of educational and economic opportunities for people of all ages in Central PA.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Macchione, President and Founder of Gemma's Angels. "Nutritiously improving the way that hungry families are fed by providing fresh fruits and vegetables to local food banks." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrating 30 years of history, education and fabulous events on the Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat with Jason Meckes, the Executive Director of the Harrisburg Riverboat Society." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part two of our interview with Sharon Engdahl, Executive Director of the American Mental Wellness Association and the Pennsylvania chapter. www.americanmentalwellness.org The American Mental Wellness Association is the umbrella organization which unites individuals and organizations together as one voice for mental wellness See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the tragic increase in suicide rates, Alexa Moody, Founder and CEO of Pleaselive joins me. Alexa started this suicide prevention program in high school and it has quickly become the place to turn for young people considering taking their life in Central PA.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.