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Health

Knowing the signs of scoliosis can help treat it early

You have your child’s back in all things — supporting them at home, in school or on the field. And when you get them the medical care they need, you literally have their back: Early detection of scoliosis is key to keeping their spines strong and healthy. Here’s what to look ...

The role of aeromedical transport in rural emergencies

In an emergency, time matters, but so does getting a patient to the right level of care. In North Central Pennsylvania, where long distances and rural geography can complicate emergency response, aeromedical transport can help bridge that gap. STAT MedEvac gives emergency teams a way to move ...

Geisinger hospitals recognized for improving maternal and newborn care

HARRISBURG — Five Geisinger hospitals recently received the Pennsylvania Perinatal Quality Collaborative’s (PA PQC) Designations Awards for improving the quality of maternal and newborn care. This designation signifies that the hospitals established multidisciplinary teams dedicated to ...

Preventing injuries at home and on the road

May is a time when the weather changes. Many people are active and spend time traveling, adventuring outdoors and taking in the warmer, longer days. May is also Trauma Awareness Month and, given the increase in activity, the perfect time to review the most common causes of serious injuries in ...