Rick Dayton

It's the Drive at 5 for Tuesday, February 6, 2024. The Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

It's Rick Dayton's Drive at Five for Monday, February 5, 2024. The Drive at Five is brought to you by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

The American Dental Association has come out with new guidelines for opioid prescriptions. Dr. Paul Moore, DMD, PhD, MPH is professor emeritus at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He also was a senior author of these new guidelines and panel chair. He joined The Rick Dayton Show to talk about how the use of NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen in combination with Tylenol often are more effective at managing pain than opioids.

It's the Drive at 5 for Friday, February 2, 2024.. The Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

The newest member of the Board of Directors for Folds of Honor is Nancy Lopez. The LPGA Hall of Famer is legendary for her success on the course, but also for her humanitarian efforts and willingness to help others. She was a guest on The Rick Dayton Show talking about how she met Folds of Honor founder Lt. Col. Dan Rooney. She also explains why she is delighted to help fund scholarships for family members of fallen military and first responders.

It's the Drive at 5 for Wednesday, January 31, 2024. The Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceMaster if Greater Pittsburgh.

It's the Drive at 5 for Tuesday, January 30, 2024, presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh. Michael Bartley fills in for Rick today.

Chris Moore fills in for Rick on today's Drive at 5 presented by ServiceMaster.

It's the Drive at 5 for Friday, January 26, 2024. The Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

UPMC's Dr. Raagani Jawa is a clinician and researcher at the University of Pittsburgh. She is trained in addiction medicine and infectious disease. She also is an expert in the area of harm reduction -- and that is part of the reason why she will be participating in a two day public workshop next week to inform the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy on harm reduction research. She says the goal is to advise the federal government on how to create a national policy for harm reduction.

The Special Olympics North America Softball Championship is coming to the Pittsburgh Area in September. Andrew Fee, a Regional Executive Director for Special Olympics Pennsylvania was a guest on The Rick Dayton Show on KDKA to talk about what it means to have a competition of this size come to Pittsburgh.

Julie Thomason is a mom, an Instagram sensation, and a widow. In losing her husband Charles in a car crash, Julie became a single parent. She also decided to become an author of a children's book called "Why Did the Snowman Have to Melt?" She calls the book a parable about grief to help kids who need to process loss. Thomason was a guest on the Rick Dayton Show to talk about the book that was edited by Amanda Fillipelli of Pittsburgh.

Are young people too concerned about their skin? Are they doing things that are unhealthy? Are they trying things in their early years that could create problems for them later in life? Dr. Bruce Hermann is a plastic surgeon and has been a frequent guest on the Rick Dayton Show. Dr. Hermann says there are many reasons to be concerned about your skin -- and has some suggestions about the most important things to remember about caring for it. Dr. Hermann has a popular podcast called "Nip Talk" on YouTube.

Westmoreland County is doing something that many other counties are struggling to do: tearing down blighted properties. Since 2022, the Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority and Land Bank has torn down 104 such properties which is says has countless advantages for the county. Brian Lawrence is the Executive Director of that organization. He joined Rick Dayton on KDKA to talk about what they have done and why it matters to the residents of his county.

Many people think of champagne as the "celebration drink" or the beverage you use to ring in the New Year. Alison Morris, Founder of Francey Not Fancy says that bubbly is one of the most versatile and forgiving wines available. She says it can be served with almost anything -- even fried chicken and pizza. Morris appears on The Rick Dayton Show once a month to talk about wine -- and to teach listeners about all times of wine.

It's the Drive at 5 for Thursday, January 25, 2024. The Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

It's the Drive at 5 for Wednesday, January 24, 2024. The Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

January 23rd is Maternal Health Awareness Day. Dr. Michael Aziz, a Maternal-Fetal Medical Specialist with Allegheny Health Network, wishes there was no need for such a day. However, he says the United States is in a maternal crisis when it comes to mothers and babies. He says there are many reasons including the opioid epidemic, women waiting longer to have children, and many are ignoring suggestions to get the COVID-19 vaccination as a way to protect themselves and their unborn child.

Unhappy workers in the United States are costing American companies nearly $2 trillion a year in lost productivity according to polling from Gallup. It seems that American workers do not feel engaged in their work -- and as a result -- they are doing the bare minimum to keep the job. Dr. Daren Martin, PhD is a best selling business author and consultant who helps companies across the country help their employees feel "engaged." Dr. Martin was a guest on The Rick Dayton Show Tuesday afternoon talking about the challenges to the American economy.

It's the Drive at 5 for Tuesday, January 23, 2024! The Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

It's the Drive at 5 for Monday, January 22, 2024. The Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

Tax Day will be here before we know it. Chris Pfanstiel, the founder of Axias Wealthy Advisors was a guest on The Rick Dayton Show talking about how to get ready to prepare your taxes. One of the things he says is that packing up your financial documents and taking them to your accountant isn't the only way to do things. He says there are many on-line and pieces of tax software that can handle even the most complex tax filings.

It's the Drive at 5 for Thursday, January 18, 2024. The stories driving the news every day at 5. the Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceManster of Greater Pittsburgh.

Doctors have long seen the connection between those who drink, smoke or use drugs and a higher risk of cancer. Yet, adult survivors of certain types of cancer are more likely to struggle with addiction. Dr. Jessica Merlin, MD, PhD at UPMC is the co-author of a new study looking at these issues with collaboration from colleagues at Duke University. Merlin has experience treating cancer patients and those with substance use disorders. She talked about her important research on The Rick Dayton Show.

It's the Drive at 5 for Wednesday, January 17, 2024. The stories driving headlines every day at 5. The Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

Duquesne University raised the curtain on its brand new College of Medicine this morning. The first class of physicians will report to Pittsburgh this summer to start four years of medical school at Duquesne. Eighty-five students, many from Pennsylvania have been selected from more than 4,000 applicants. Gormley says the addition of a medical school is the largest investment for the University since it launched the Law School in 1911.

Seed & Harvest Ministries in North Versailles is looking for gently used clothes to help the homeless population of Pittsburgh. Kenya Littrice joined The Rick Dayton Show to explain that they are looking appropriate articles of clothing "that you would wear" for adult men and women. They need coats, blankets, shoes, as well as hygiene items, mouthwash, and toothpaste. Littrice says items can be dropped off at the church in North Versailles or you can call (412) 664-4400 to make arrangements for the items to be picked up.

Brad Rhoads, CEO of GraceMarriage.com joins the Rick Dayton Show for his monthly marriage message. Brad emphasizes that when it comes to being married, love is a verb. It is something you do. It needs to be active. He also says that many people go into a marriage thinking they are going to change the other person rather than concentrating on growing with the other person.

Suzie Cool joins the show for her weekly segment. This week's topic: tech.

It's the Drive at 5 for Monday, January 15, 2024. The stories driving headlines every day at 5. The Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

It's the Drive at 5 for Tuesday, January 16, 2024. The stories driving headlines every day at 5. The Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

When you think of recycling, things like aluminum, cardboard, paper and glass probably come to mind. Do you think about food? Sarah Alessio Shea of the Pennsylvania Resources was a guest on The Rick Dayton Show. She said that one of the biggest ways that you can cut down on what is going into the landfill is to be more aware of food waste.

With temperatures reaching lows we have not seen in more than a year, Pittsburghers are faced with the reality of frozen pipes, slippery sidewalks, and doors that may be iced shut. Andy Amrhein, the owner of Evey TrueValue in Bethel Park, joined The Rick Dayton Show to talk about these issues.

Each year, WalletHub conducts a research study and ranks the best and worst places to start a business. In 2024, Pennsylvania dropped a spot and comes in at 43rd -- the 8th worst state in the country. WalletHub looks at 25 key indicators of startup success. Cassandra Happe, an analyst for the company, was a guest on The Rick Dayton Show and says there are several reasons why Pennsylvania has not fared well in this research.

It's the Drive at 5 for Friday, January 12, 2024. The Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

Carol is a first-generation child born in the United States with immigrant parents from Taiwan. She is a stuntwoman, Motorcycle racer, entrepreneur, speaker and philanthropist, She also has a new book out called "The Elegant Disruptor"

After almost 4 decades of service, Dot Sharpe from McDonalds in Gibsonia announced her retirement. The owner and operator of the location, Meghan Sweeney, joined her as well to talk about the impact that Dot has had on the store and its employees.

It's the Drive at 5 for Monday, January 8, 2024. The Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

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The Pittsburgh RV Show started at the Hunt Armory in 1968. That makes the show the longest running indoor RV show in the nation. The 2024 rendition opens tomorrow morning and runs through January 14 at the David Lawrence Convention Center. There will be nine acres worth of RVs on the floor to see during the next week and a half. Randy Giancola, producer of the Pittsburgh RV Show, was a guest on the Rick Dayton Show to talk about what people can see when the doors open Saturday morning.

It's the Drive at 5 for Thursday, January 4, 2023. The Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh. When disaster strikes, demand the yellow van.

It's the Drive at 5 for Wednesday, January 3, 2023. The Drive at 5 is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

Suzie Cool joins Rick in the studio to talk about New Years resolutions, as well as different ways to take care of your mental health in 2024.

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CEO & President of Henne Jewelers John Henne joined Rick Dayton. John recapped holiday spending after Christmas and how his business has changed over the years. He is a 4th generation owner and leader of Henne Jewelers.

It's the Drive at Five for Thursday, December 28, 2023. The stories driving the news each and every day. The Drive at Five is presented by ServiceMaster of Greater Pittsburgh.

Manager of Program Outreach at Alzheimer's Association of Western Pennsylvania Janey Cink joined Rick Dayton. She described strides against Alzheimer's in 2023 and what has been learned about the disease. What can be done?

Representative Rob Mercuri of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives joined the Rick Dayton show. Rob discussed a new AI bill for PA campaigns and much more surrounding his efforts in Pennsylvania.