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Know the symptoms of RSV

When you or a loved one are sneezing, coughing and blowing your nose, it’s normal to think you have a cold – especially in the fall or winter. However, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is another possibility. This highly contagious lung infection can lead to serious complications, ...

AIDS Resource receives high honor

WILLIAMSPORT — AIDS Resource proudly announces that it has earned the prestigious Platinum Seal of Transparency by Candid for the second consecutive year, signifying the highest level of transparency. GuideStar, a comprehensive database of registered nonprofits in the United States ...

Restore your pelvic floor

Are you nervous to sneeze or laugh too hard? Have you stopped running, jumping or other certain physical movements because you fear leaking? You are not alone. Urinary incontinence affects about 50 percent of adult women and up to 10 percent of adult men, with percentages increasing with age. ...

Is your skin ready for the cooler weather?

With the changing of seasons, it’s time to change your skin care routine. Here are my five must-have products to keep your skin healthy this winter: — Moisturizer – Products containing shea butter, avocado and coconut oils offer good barrier protection. Squalane, ceramides and fatty acids are also very beneficial in preventing water loss. Green tea, vitamin E, and resveratrol help inflammation and will calm irritated skin. Moisturizing twice each day works best to prevent dry skin. — Gentle exfoliator – A gentle exfoliator removes dead skin cells as they are very porous ...

UPMC Williamsport nurse recognized with DAISY Award

WILLIAMSPORT — Allison Schweikart, RN, The Birthplace, a UPMC Magee-Womens facility at UPMC Williamsport, was recently recognized as a recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Schweikart was nominated by three patients, one who shared: “Allison fulfilled not only her ...

Don’t stay silent about suicide

September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month and it’s important to not shy away from conversations about one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. In 2021, almost 50,000 deaths in the United States were due to suicide. Attempts and thoughts about suicide have even higher numbers; 12.3 million American adults thought seriously about suicide, 3.5 million planned an attempt, and 1.7 million have made an attempt to take their lives according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Suicide can be preventable, and everyone can share in the ...