Kendra Auker is president and CEO of the Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg. She oversees 2,000 employees, 1,600 of them women, and many of them in their child rearing years.
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5 children’s books that teach valuable engineering lessons
Most people think of the children’s classic “Charlotte’s Web” as a story of devoted friendship between a spider and a pig. But it can also be read as a story of a budding engineer – Charlotte – who prototypes, builds, tests and revises her web to solve a problem.
Read More »Summer job? Top 10 things teens (and parents) should know about taxes
Ready to start that first summer job at your Main Street ice cream parlor or that summer camp on the Susquehanna? The tax and accounting people at Wolters Kluwer have put together some tips for teenagers and their parents about summer jobs and taxes.
Read More »Mascots bring cheer to young and old
There’s one thing that most people who’ve attended a sporting event have in common: They’ve all been entertained by a mascot, whose identity is usually a well-kept secret – until now. Two area mascots have agreed to emerge from anonymity to describe for Central Penn Parent what it’s like to work as incognito performers.
Read More »Women in Leadership: Cynthia Dotzel 
For Cynthia Dotzel, York has just always been home. “It’s an area I greatly enjoy,” she said. “I’ve met lots of great people here. We have a rich history and diverse people in the community.”
Read More »June 11, 2021 
Study: Adults are comfortable returning to playgrounds this summer; kids are too
As vaccine rates increase and warm weather rolls out across the country, parents across the midstate are eager to get outside after a long stretch of indoor activities. Any worries they have about the safety of heading for the nearest kids’ playground may be dispelled, at least partially, by a study released Thursday.
Read More »Need child safety tips? Toy company now has videos 
Toy manufacturer Fisher-Price has launched a new education campaign to engage parents and caregivers in important conversations regarding the safety, health, and development of babies and children.
Read More »Northern Central Railway trip to celebrate $600k track rehab in York County 
The Northern Central Railway will host a special train excursion on Saturday, June 26 to celebrate the completion of a $600,000 track rehabilitation project.
Read More »AbbVie questioned on U.S. taxes in Senate finance investigation
AbbVie Inc., already under attack by some congressional Democrats for its drug-pricing practices, is facing new questions from the Senate Finance Committee chairman over how it consistently loses money in the U.S. and doesn’t pay more in taxes.
Read More »How to eat quick, healthy breakfasts before school 
The morning may include scrambling to finish homework assignments, missing iPads and grumpy children, but no matter how rushed the routine kids need a healthy breakfast before school. “Many studies over the years demonstrated that regularly eating breakfast, especially a healthy one, can help kids do better in school,” said registered dietitian Jennifer Glockner, founder of Smartee Plate, an e-book ...
Read More »Mister Rogers Forever Stamp dedicated today 
The Mister Rogers Forever stamp will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce price.
Read More »The Inner-City Kids Are All Right in Netflix’s Binge-Worthy On My Block 
Breakout star Sierra Capri had never played a lead role before being cast in this South Central-set comedy—but she’s ready for the spotlight.
Read More »Kidde recalls dual sensor smoke alarms due to risk of failure 
The recall affects about 452,000 smoke alarms in the U.S.
Read More »One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure at York Learning Center Planetarium 
The York County Astronomical Society is offering Saturday afternoon programs for young children and families.
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