In this weeks episode of Highmark Heroes, Jim Roddey speaks to Dr. George Eid,  Chair of Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at Allegheny Health Network. Later in the show Roddey is joined by Michelle Wilcox of Daugherty Township in New Brighton who served as a Navy Corpsman.

“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.

Jeff Bost and Dr. Maroon talk about hard end of life decisions and hospice care this week on “Living Well”

Dr. Joseph Maroon is a world renown neurosurgeon with extensive experience in neurosurgery. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery to speed recovery for his patients. He is a sports medicine expert and innovator in concussion management, personal fitness and nutrition. Dr. Maroon is also the Pittsburgh Steelers team doctor.

Jeff Bost is a consultant to the St. Barnabas Health System. Bost is also a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Neurosurgery at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a consultant to the WWE, and Clinical Assistant Professor at Chatham University. He has a special interest in minimally invasive spine and brain surgery and have collaborated on scores of scientific medical papers and books in these areas. Over the last 15 years he has researched, lectured and written on the use of alternative treatment for pain control.

Bost, along with Dr. Joseph Maroon have authored two books on the use of omega-3 fish oil, including: Fish Oil: The Natural Anti-Inflammatory, currently in its forth printing with over 75,000 copies sold and recently, Why You Need Fish Oil. He has given over 100 invited lectures, 24 national posters and oral presentations, 29 coordinated research projects, five workshops presentations, 35 scientific articles and 10 book chapters.

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Pastor David Grove of the Church of the Redeemed of Beaver Valley provides a message on the importance of the word of God this Saturday on “Wake Up Beaver Valley”.

“Wake Up Beaver Valley” airs every Saturday morning from 9 AM to 10 AM on Beaver County Radio and is presented by the Church of The Redeemed of Beaver Valley. Archived editions of “Wake Up Beaver Valley” can be heard at the Beaver County Radio Podcast Library.

Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published March 10, 2023 10:17 A.M.

(Hopewell Township, PA) Community Outreach Coordinator Nora Janicki  announced last week that 18 inch by 12 inch wooden Easter eggs are available in the township office to be decorated.  In a statement she said, “Work your magic to make your egg one of a kind. Take a photo of your egg and forward it to Nora at njanicki@hopewelltwp.com by March 20, 2023. The hunt begins on Friday, March 24, 2023. Eggs are to be displayed before kickoff. Nora will let you know where to display it.

File – A help-wanted sign hangs in the front window of the Bar Harbor Tea Room, Saturday, June 11, 2022, in Bar Harbor, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) today released its preliminary employment situation report for January 2023.

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was unchanged over the month at 4.3% in January. The U.S. unemployment rate was down one-tenth of a percentage point from December to 3.4%. The commonwealth’s unemployment rate was 0.2 percentage points below its January 2022 level and the national rate was down 0.6 percentage points over the year.

At the start of each year, the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) uses additional or revised information to adjust prior years’ monthly sample-based estimates. Additionally, seasonal adjustment factors for historical labor force and nonfarm jobs data are updated. That process for Pennsylvania’s civilian labor force and nonfarm jobs data through 2022 has been completed and is reflected in the analysis of January’s preliminary data.

“The January data shows stability in Pennsylvania’s economy. Throughout 2022 and into January of this year, the unemployment rate remained steady between 4.3 and 4.4 percent and jobs are near record high levels,” L&I Acting Secretary Nancy Walker said.

Pennsylvania’s civilian labor force – the estimated number of residents working or looking for work – was up 11,000 over the month. The employment count rose by 11,000 and resident unemployment was unchanged from December.

Pennsylvania’s total nonfarm jobs were up 14,800 over the month to 6,085,800 in January. Jobs increased from December in six of the 11 industry supersectors. The largest gain was in education & health services (+8,000), while trade, transportation & utilities jobs rose to a record high level. Over the year, total nonfarm jobs were up 190,200 with gains in all 11 supersectors.

As of January 2023, total nonfarm jobs were only 2,100 below the February 2020 record high. Four supersectors – trade, transportation & utilities; information; financial activities; and professional & business services – were above their pre-pandemic job levels in January 2023.

Additional information is available on the L&I website at www.dli.pa.gov or by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12, when the clocks in most U.S. states will “spring forward.” AAA East Central advises motorists and pedestrians to make the proper adjustments for safer travel.

“Many will find on Monday that their normal morning commutes will be darker than they’re used to, which can be especially dangerous for pedestrians and children waiting at bus stops,” says Theresa Podguski, director of legislative affairs, AAA East Central. “Moreover, less sleep can lead to an increase in the number of drowsy drivers, so motorists should prepare themselves to adjust to losing an hour of sleep and then driving in darker conditions.”

Research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety revealed that drivers who don’t get enough sleep put everyone on the road at risk, and that drowsy driving crashes are nearly eight times more prominent than indicated by federal estimates due to the difficulty in detecting drowsiness following a crash.  Moreover, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that 35 percent of U.S. motorists sleep less than the recommended minimum of seven hours daily – which could be exacerbated by this weekend’s time change.

The most common symptoms of drowsy driving include:

• Having trouble keeping your eyes open.
• Drifting from your lane.
• Not remembering the last few miles driven.

Given that drowsy driving can be as dangerous as drunk driving, AAA East Central advises motorists to take the following steps:

• Plan for an extra hour of sleep to offset the time change.
• Avoid heavy foods before driving.
• Avoid medications that cause drowsiness or other impairment.
• For longer trips, schedule a break every two hours or 100 miles.

Additionally, pedestrians should take the following steps to increase their safety:

• Pay attention while walking, especially near crosswalks.
• Wear bright colors or reflective clothing at dusk and at night.
• Carry a flashlight when walking in the dark.
• Make eye contact with drivers when crossing streets.
• Walk on the sidewalk, or walk facing traffic if there are no sidewalks.
• Cross at intersections, and never run out from in between parked cars on the side of the road.