If there is one medical procedure that tends to make people uneasy, it is colonoscopy. For many individuals, the anxiety starts long before the appointment itself. The good news is that colonoscopies are routine, safe and often much easier than people expect. Understanding what really happens ...
Many people refer to a stroke as the brain’s equivalent of a heart attack. A stroke occurs when there’s an interruption or issue with blood flow to part of the brain. This life-threatening event is most commonly due to a blocked artery, but could also be the result of bleeding in the ...
Heart disease impacts millions of women in the U.S., yet its effects are often overlooked. Many think heart disease mainly affects men, but it poses serious risks for women, too. One challenge is that symptoms can differ in women, making recognition harder. Knowing these differences is key. ...
As a parent, watching your child enter their teenage years can be both exciting and daunting. The journey from childhood to adulthood is marked by significant physical, emotional and social changes that can leave both teens and their parents feeling overwhelmed. “In today’s fast-paced, ...
Early prenatal care improves the chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby. But a new federal report shows it’s been on the decline. The share of U.S. births to women who began prenatal care in the first trimester dropped from 78.3% in 2021 to 75.5% in 2024, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Meanwhile, starting care later in pregnancy or getting no care at all has been on the rise. Prenatal care beginning in the second trimester rose from 15.4% to 17.3%, and starting care in the third trimester or getting no care went ...
WILLIAMSPORT — Emily Shelley, BSN, UPMC Muncy, and Christy Cooney, BSN, UPMC Williamsport, were recently recognized as recipients of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Emily was nominated by a patient who shared: “Emily made me feel heard and she made sure I was comfortable. She ...
