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Haven Skilled Rehabilitation and Nursing staffer recognized
January 25, 2013 LOCK HAVEN — Haven Skilled Rehabilitation and Nursing has announced Jill Watkins, LPN was recently recognized by Susquehanna Health Hospice for excellence in end of life car. more »»
Susquehanna Health selects DAISY Award recipients
January 25, 2013 WILLIAMSPORT - Three Susquehanna Health nurses were recently recognized as recipients of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. more »»
Free Alzheimer’s training available to local family caregivers
January 25, 2013 STATE COLLEGE — Home Instead Senior Care is offering to help local families manage the challenges of caring for loved ones afflicted with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. more »»
LH Hospital limits visitation during flu season
January 25, 2013 LOCK HAVEN — In an effort to help prevent the spread of flu and other respiratory viruses to hospital patients, Lock Haven Hospital is temporarily limiting visitors. more »»
Winter weather and snow shoveling can pose risks
January 25, 2013 With falling temperatures during winter months, the risk for heart attacks rises for people with heart conditions and those engaging in rigorous physical activity. more »»
Dr. Pankaj Mehta joins Haven Healthcare for Women
January 18, 2013 LOCK HAVEN – Lock Haven Hospital and Haven Healthcare for Women has announced the addition of OB/GYN, Pankaj G. Mehta, M.D. more »»
Donor to provide 50 percent matching funds for local charity
January 18, 2013 STATE COLLEGE — The Children’s Dyslexia Center is asking for the public’s help to meet its fundraising goal this year. more »»
Geisinger restricts visitors during flu season
January 18, 2013 DANVILLE - Due to the recent influx of severe flu cases, Geisinger Health System is restricting visitors under the age of 12 from hospital inpatient floors. more »»
Mount Nittany announces events for February
January 18, 2013 STATE COLLEGE — The following events are listed on the February calendar by Mount Nittany Health. - 65th Annual Mount Nittany Medical Center Charity Ball, Saturday, Feb. 2, at 6:30 p.. more »»
Geisinger recognized in international contest
January 18, 2013 DANVILLE — Geisinger Health System’s Genomic Medicine Institute received an honorable mention in an international contest led by Boston Children’s Hospital in which 30 teams of professionals from... more »»
Diet may not impact certain health outcomes in older persons
January 18, 2013 UNIVERSITY PARK — Eating diets high in sugar and fat may not affect the health outcomes of older adults ages 75 and up, suggesting that placing people of such advanced age on overly restrictive diet... more »»
Hazelton named nurse manager at Mt. Nittany
January 18, 2013 STATE COLLEGE – Rena Hazelton, RN, has been named nurse manager for pre-admission testing and anesthesia support at Mount Nittany Medical Cente. more »»
Blue Cross of Northeastern Pa. accepting grant proposals
January 18, 2013 WILKES-BARRE — The Blue Ribbon Foundation of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania is now accepting proposals for its first grant cycle of 2013. more »»
Improve your well-being and longevity by volunteering
January 11, 2013 A New Year often motivates us to establish new habits – or explore opportunities we’ve always wanted to try. more »»
Understanding and avoiding back pain
January 11, 2013 Nearly 80 percent of adults experience some form of back pain at least once in their lifetime. more »»
Know your Medicare options
January 11, 2013 JERSEY SHORE — The experts at ManorCare Jersey Shore and Williamsport have updated their easy-to-read brochure, Capture Your Benefits From Medicare – 2013, that takes the guess work out of what is,... more »»
Susquehanna Health gastroenterologists receive board certification
January 11, 2013 WILLIAMSPORT — Susquehanna Health Digestive Disease Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Vivek Kumar and Dr. Puneet Basi have recently received their board certifications for gastroenterology. D. more »»
Susquehanna Health Sports Medicine physician keeps athletes on ice
January 4, 2013 WILLIAMSPORT— When plans for a professional ice hockey team in Williamsport began to solidify, Susquehanna Health Sports Medicine physician Dr. Edward Gusick made it his goal to get in on the actio. more »»
JS Hospital names ‘Rockers’ for December
January 4, 2013 JERSEY SHORE- Jersey Shore Hospital is proud to recognize two employees for December’s Rocker of the Month award. more »»
Recognizing and treating frostbite
January 4, 2013 Frostbite occurs when tissues freeze, typically from being exposed to the cold for too long. This condition happens when you are exposed to temperatures below the freezing point of skin. more »» |
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