Endometriosis is a common gynecologic condition. It is a hormonally-driven disease which impacts 1 in 10 women of childbearing age, or an estimated 180 million women worldwide. Although common, endometriosis often goes undiagnosed. Some health care providers are less familiar with the ...
Geisinger has instituted a partnership pledge between its patients and visitors and its healthcare workers to remind people that hospitals and outpatient clinics are places of hope, healing and respect. Incidents of aggression and violence against Geisinger staff have noticeably increased ...
STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health Emergency Medical Services has seen a growing need to transport patients being administered high-flow oxygen. This can be challenging since it requires more space in the ambulance, and a system to prevent patient discomfort. Mount Nittany Health’s ...
WILLIAMSPORT — On Fri., April 1, UPMC Williamsport raised the Donate Life flag to signify the start of Donate Life Month. Every April, National Donate Life Month is celebrated across the U.S. to raise awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation; encourage Americans to register as ...
It’s been a few weeks since the official start of spring. You may have noticed warmer weather, sprouting plants, and an unfortunate side effect — dreaded allergy symptoms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 60 million Americans suffer from seasonal ...
The managed care of health insurance benefits is not a new concept. A managed care company is a third-party company the insurance company uses to assist patients with specific benefits in an attempt to keep their (the insurance company’s) costs as low as possible. Managed care in the ...