(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published on October 4, 2024 at 9:21 A.M.)
(Pittsburgh, PA) An Allegheny County Airport spokesman confirmed Spirit Airlines will stop flying two routes starting from the Pittsburgh International Airport. On October 7th, Spirit will discontinue flights from Pittsburgh to Boston’s Logan International Airport and on November 6th, Spirit will discontinue flights from Pittsburgh to New York’s LaGuardia International Airport.
(Story written by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News Correspondant, Published on October 4, 2024 at 8:23 A.M.)
(Beaver County, PA) October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and women, and even men, according to actual records from medical professionals are victims of breast cancer. Here in Beaver County, the UPMC’s Medical Oncology Department is located at Heritage Valley in Beaver. UPMC’s Hillman Cancer Center is located below the ASP Orthopedics facility on Beaner Hollow Road. All medical oncology and hematology patients are seen by Dr. Moon J. Fenton. Dr. Grace Tarabay-Caridad’s interest is in breast cancer and benign hematology. Dr. Yehuda Lebowicz sees all oncology and hematology patients with special interest in leukemia and lung cancer cases. These doctors, being located in the county are a plus for those with breast and other issues involving cancer.
The American Cancer Society, the Susan G, Komen Foundation, and the Beaver County Cancer and Heart Association are groups that can provide information on breast cancer and advise you, according to your needs. Annual mammograms for women are advised, the Heritage Valley Women’s Health Center located in Center Township. A prescription from the patient’s doctor is necessary.
Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano visited the UPMC Site on Wednesday and she is a breast cancer survivor as of 2012.
Annual mamograms are highly recommended by Dr. Fenton. Pink breast cancer ribbons, breast cancer pins, shirts, bracelets and other pink reminders in support of breast cancer awareness can be found nationwide. Several retail stores have taken to task to sell the items in our area.
(Cincinnati, OH) Terry Francona has been hired by the Cincinnati Reds to be their manager after stepping down from baseball a year ago because of health reasons. Francona, who formerly managed the Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, and Cleveland Guardians, is replacing David Bell, who was fired by the Reds last month. Francona, who turns 66 in April, played as an outfielder for Cincinnati Reds in 1987 and is both a two-time World Series winning manager and a three-time American League Manager of the Year.
Source for Photo: FILE -Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona applauds during a tribute video before the team’s baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Cleveland. Terry Francona has been hired to manage the Cincinnati Reds, returning to the major leagues a year after he stepped down in Cleveland because of health. A person familiar with the situation confirmed the move on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 on condition of anonymity because the Reds had not announced the decision. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published on October 4, 2024 at 7:55 A.M.)
(Brighton Township, PA) The Lodge at Brady’s Run Park is hosting the second annual Forest Fantasy Fundraiser on October 30 from 5-9 p.m. The event will begin with a tour of the Native Tree Nursery and Forest Education Center, which is adjacent to the lodge. There will also be speakers sharing about local forests and the environmental movement in western Pennsylvania, a cider tasting by local brewers A Few Bad Apples, a seasonal feast, and a musical performance by the Wolf Tones bluegrass band. Tickets cost $60 at ReforestOurFuture.org/events.
(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published on October 4, 2024 at 7:45 A.M.)
(Center Township, PA) Last week, the Beaver County Humane Society held their “Fall in Love” adoption event, which became a huge success. An anonymous donor waived fees for families to adopt animals that need loving homes. The director of the Beaver County Humane Society Allison Yazer expressed gratitude for both those who made the event possible and the adopting families, who helped one-hundred and fifty-five homeless pets find their homes. The Beaver County Humane Society staff encourages those considering adopting to adopt animals that still need a home, while their services continue from monetary donations as well as donations on their pet wish list.
(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published on October 4, 2024 at 7:27 A.M.)
(Pennsylvania) PennDOT is beginning its preparations for winter. PennDOT confirmed that new measures signed into law by Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro will not only keep travelers safe, but also roadways can be cleared quickly thanks to new equipment funded by Governor Shapiro’s first budget. New green lights were also added to vehicles. PennDOT has prepared 4,700 on-the-road workers, 728,000 tons of salt, and over $186 million budgeted for statewide operations this winter.
(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published on October 4, 2024 at 7:24 A.M.)
(Harrisburg, PA) The voting for the 2024 presidential election has begun in Pennsylvania, the state that could quite possibly decide the winner between Former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Several counties increasingly begin mailing out ballots, offering over-the-counter voting in election offices and opening places to vote. According to data from the Department of State, more than 1.45 million voters have applied for a mail-in ballot ahead of the Nov. 5 election. Nearly 9 million people have registered to vote, almost the same number as in 2020’s presidential election.
(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published on October 4, 2024 at 7:22 A.M.)
(Butler, PA) Former President Trump returns to Butler on Saturday, the site of an assassination attempt in July, for another rally, where he will honor the two men that were injured in the shooting, as well as the man who was killed, fire chief Corey Comperatore. Security is paramount, and Butler County Commissioner Leslie Oche confirmed that the Butler County Emergency Services Agency will be the primary communication between the United States Secret Service, state and local police, fire, and EMS. The security for Saturday’s rally will also feature one individual working from each law enforcement and emergency service agency. Anthony Guglielmi, a spokesperson for the Secret Service, asserts the agency is in charge of the rally, and the Secret Service expects between 15,000 to 60,000 people to be there.
Source for Photo: Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
(Story by Sandy Giordano, Beaver County Radio News Correspondent, Published on October 4, 2024 at 6:48 A.M.)
Aliquippa homecoming events have been announced. Friday, October 4, 2024 will be a busy day in Aliquippa. At 3:30 p.m. the unveiling of the New Champions of Aliquippa sign will take place. The sign is a part of a project by the Aliquippa Economic Development Corporation. Participants are to meet in the Mount Carmel Evangelical Presbyterian Church parking lot. At 4 p.m., the lineup for the annual homecoming parade is at Auto Zone on Main Street. The parade begins at 5 p.m. and will proceed to Heinz Field. Drivers should find an alternate route during the parade.
Through MCC’s MOMobile programs, advocates meet parents and families for pregnancy, parenting, and community reproductive health education. Parents and families can also receive baby items to help with their child’s development. (Maternity Care Coalition)
Danielle Smith – Keystone State News Service
About one in eight new mothers reports symptoms of postpartum depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A community-based organization works in Pennsylvania and Delaware to reduce that figure, and infant mortality as well. “MOMobile” family therapy is one of the Maternity Care Coalition’s programs.
Louise Jones, a clinical supervisor for MOMobile, said they also include evidence-based home visiting, childcare through early Head Start, and parenting education.
“We also provide doula and lactation programs. We have doula trainings, which there’s one actually going on right now. So if a client is interested in a doula, that’s something that we do as well. We provide trainings to the community, and once someone’s completed the training, they can become certified,” Jones explained.
Jones pointed out the collaboration between her group’s home visitation advocates and family therapists is crucial, since social factors have a big impact on mental health. The home visiting staff focuses on basic needs – like healthcare, finances and housing – while the therapists focus on clients’ behavioral health concerns.
Dr. Donna O’Shea, chief medical officer with UnitedHealthcare, said risk factors for postpartum depression include a personal or family history of mental health issues, or living in an under-resourced community. She suggested people who are concerned about postpartum changes consult their healthcare provider, and noted that treatment options are available, even for the most severe postpartum depression cases.
“This year, Zurzuvae is an option that is in pill form that’s taken daily for two weeks – and can make a difference in three days. There are many available treatments and paths a woman can go, depending on the severity of her symptoms,” she said of the new postpartum pill zuranolone.
O’Shea added that many businesses provide an Employee Assistance Program, which allows their workers to seek help confidentially from a behavioral health clinician, often free of charge.