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Geisinger to host Hunter’s Health Fair Nov. 7

MUNCY — Whether you’re heading into the woods this hunting season or enjoying the outdoors with family and friends, Geisinger cardiology invites men and women to take charge of their health at a Hunter’s Health Fair on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Geisinger Medical Center ...

My mammogram was abnormal. What happens next?

If you’re a woman over 40, add getting a mammogram to your list of yearly health checks. This routine diagnostic test looks for early signs of breast cancer or changes in your breasts. Most results are normal. But if results come back abnormal, your care team may need to take another look. ...

The cost of drugs from Canada is set to soar for millions of Americans because of a federal rule

WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Americans who buy cheap drugs from Canada could soon lose access when a customs rule goes into effect later this month, a change that has sparked opposition from Democrats and some Republicans with the cost of living a top issue for voters ahead of midterm elections. The rule applies to a swath of goods beyond drugs and is intended to collect tariffs and prevent illegal drugs from coming into the U.S. It comes as President Donald Trump has made lowering drug prices a top target in addressing soaring healthcare costs, and critics say the rule will hurt ...

What are the stages of breast cancer?

When you’re diagnosed with breast cancer, one of your first concerns is likely whether it’s spread. To answer questions like this, your doctor must determine the stage. Physicians use staging to describe how extensive cancer is. Stage includes the size of the tumor and whether it’s ...

UPMC welcomes pain management doctor to Williamsport

WILLIAMSPORT — UPMC welcomes Remington Mark, D.O., to the Pain Management team in Williamsport. Dr. Mark earned his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He also completed a chronic pain medicine fellowship and anesthesiology residency at Strong Memorial Hospital, ...

Mount Nittany Health expands dermatology services with new Sandy Drive location

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health opened a new dermatology practice on Sandy Drive on August 31, bringing all of its dermatology services together under one roof in a larger space designed to improve access to care and meet the growing needs of the community. The new 7,296-square-foot location is the home for Mount Nittany Health’s dermatology team, including Matthew Hazey, MD, Lorraine Rosamilia, MD, M. Amanda Jacobs, MD, Dallis Dillon, PA-C and Amanda Marin, PA-C. “Access to timely dermatologic care has been a growing need in our region,” said Christopher Yingling, MD, ...