In this week’s episode of Highmark Heroes, Jim Roddey talks with Allegheny Health Network surgeon Dr. Kirsten Newhams about esophageal cancer.  Then, Mr. Roddey speaks with Eric Zahren and Melissa Brock from the Carnegie Hero Fund to discuss more tales of heroism.

“Heroes” is presented by Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield and the Allegheny Health Network, airing Saturdays at 10:00 AM and Sundays at 12:30 PM on Beaver County Radio. Archived editions of “Heroes” can be heard at the Beaver County Radio Podcast Library.