Taking Care Of Business

Taking Care Of Business

Michael Parks co-hosts Pet Talk Radio for pet owners and hosts Taking Care Of Business where he interviews business owners. Michael Parks is with WHP 580 in Harrisburg, PA.

Episodes

May 31, 2017 25 mins
Prostate cancer. It's not an "old man's disease." it is the second leading cause of male cancer deaths. 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer. During the early stages there are no symptoms. when it is detected early, nearly all men survive. But once it has advanced it's probably not curable.

The testing for prostate cancer, the PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) blood test a few years ago was rated a "D." And this task force said ...
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Touring the Mid Atlantic Air Museum and previewing their big air show and event, the 27th annual World War II Weekend June 2-4 2017 "A Gathering of Warbirds"
A full weekend with aircraft, military vehicles and hundreds of reenactors along with exhibits and entertainment that will transport you back in time to the Forties and wartime.
Learn more at www.maam.org
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May 15, 2017 30 mins
With all the news about serious cyber attacks happening world wide, my colleague a while back did a show on cyber risks and all that can be done to avoid being hacked. Her guests are:
Dave Kerr from A. T & T. and Amanda Lavis from the Law Firm of Rhoads and Sinon in Harrisburg. They are both members of the PA E-Commerce Association, which is hosting seminars to prepare businesses to identify their cyber risks.
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March 15, 2017 55 mins
The radio station The River, 97.3 WRVV celebrates its 25th anniversary on March 16th. Back in 2002 this radio station in Central PA went on the air promoting itself to be one of the most unique radio stations in the region and the state.
Blending a mix of "Oh Wow" songs....songs you haven't heard in years or last heard on your cassette or LP, the radio station went on to be an immediate success and today is #1 in the Harrisburg PA ...
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February 17, 2017 21 mins
Gun talk with owner and retired Marine, Joe Staudt from Staudt's Gun Shop in Harrisburg, PA.
We will also cover some new legisation. In PA to allow hunters to use semi-automatic weapons. And pending federal legislation to allow the easier sale of silencers.
Learn more about Staudt's at www.staudtsgunshop.com
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January 10, 2017 21 mins
PREVIEW OF THE 101st PA FARM SHOW
It's Farm Show Time! The PA Farm Show.....the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the nation. Nearly 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibits. And of course some of the best food and treats around. This year's show runs January 7-14 at the Farm Show complex.



Read more: http://whp580.iheart.com/onair/michael-parks-15160/taking-care-of-business-17-2017-15437739...
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December 8, 2016 22 mins
It's Christmas time. A time of giving and bringing joy to someone'e life.

This year....consider giving.....the gift of LIFE.

Donate blood, sign up to be an organ donor on your driver's license. Or why not consider being a kidney donor.

The need for organ transplants rises faster than the number of donors. More than 100 people area added to the nation's organ transplant waiting list EVERY DAY. And THOUSANDS DIE every year waiting ...
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November 30, 2016 20 mins
LONG TERM CARE GUIDE: Essential Tips for Solving the Elder Care Puzzle

A new book from Keystone Elder Law helping us make the tough decisions when caring for our aging loved ones. Pick up the book on Amazon.
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Wine Talk with Steve & Luke from the Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores are back with us to share some tips and advice and sample some nice wines for the Thanksgiving holiday.
You can get all the info and list of wines by going to my web page at WHP 580. Here's a link.
http://whp580.iheart.com/onair/michael-parks-15160/taking-care-of-business-1119-thanksgiving-15308333/
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Celebrating fall with some great wine. Some suggestions from Steve & Luke from the PA Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores. And joining me my gal pal Nancy Ryan
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September 14, 2016 19 mins
September is both Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month & Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

PinnacleHealth Women's Cancer Center experts are helping to educate the community about the symptoms of gynecological cancers. Dr. Greg Willis joins us to talk about the importance of screening. Who is at risk and the types of gyn cancers.
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August 2, 2016 27 mins
Dauphin County, PA Coroner, Graham Hetrick talks about his new TV show on the Investigation Discovery network. And also about his career and helping people to understand and deal with death. Finding answers and hoping to help find answers to people dying needlessly by drug overdose. Sylvia Maus conducts this wonderful interview/conversation with one of the best in his field.
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THE 10TH ANNUAL WELSH FAMILY "BASH IN THE BACKYARD" TO BENEFIT FARA

Brendan Welsh was diagnosed with a rare debilitating life-shortening degenerative neuro-muscular disorder. Friedreich Ataxia (FA). Brendan was 12 when he was diagnosed. His parents...as would any parent....are doing whatever they can to raise awareness and money for research and a cure.

Every summer the Welsh family throws a big party in their backyard with food, c...
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You know who doesn't want a you know what for Father's Day. He wants some cool and awesome. We visited a local store called Today's Home & Leisure Products to check out some new bad ass things for your deck, patio, backyard or around the pool. Outdoor pizza ovens, wine barrel kegerators and fire tables, the new Weber charcoal table, fire urns and more. Check em out at www.thlproducts.com
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May 12, 2016 21 mins
Gun talk from your "hometown gun shop." Owner & retired Marine, Joe Staudt joins us to talk about buying a gun for the first time and some new rules and regulations regarding gun trusts.
Learn more about Staudt's at www.staudtsgunshop.com
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April 29, 2016 20 mins
Conflict of Interest Rule recently released by the Department of Labor that goes into effect in 2018 REQUIRES investment advisers providing retirement advice to put their client's best interest first. Andy Smith, Vise President of Investments at the Mutual Fund Store and Co-host of The Mutual Fund Show is my guest to explain this new rule, what it means to us and what you should do when choosing a financial adviser.
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Conversation and inspiration with the Most Reverend Ronald Gainer, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg PA. We'll discuss happiness.....mercy....and also what Easter means, what it means to all of us and why is it so important to Christians.
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Dr. Mubashir Mumtaz, Chief of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery at PinnacleHealth in Central PA talks about the latest technologies and surgical procedures for heart surgery. In and out in 3 days.
Learn more at www.pinnaclehealth.org/heart
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PAYING FOR COLLEGE-TIPS AND ADVICE

If you have a son or daughter heading off to college in the fall, you are probably wondering and worrying about how are "they" and probably "you" going to pay for it.

Carolyn Julian, Student Aid Advisor and Veterans Affairs Coordinator with Penn State-Harrisburg has some valuable and easy to understand advice on how to acquire financial aid for college.

We will go over completing the application for ...
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January 20, 2016 29 mins
SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM AT PINNACLE HEALTH

Shannon Mason, RN and certified tobacco treatment specialist offers tips and advice to quit using tobacco and the services offered at PianncleHealth. Learn more at www.pinnaclehealth.org/tobaccocessation
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