WILLIAMSPROT — Patti Jackson-Gehris, market president, UPMC North Central Pa., recently traveled to Washington, D.C., where she joined other rural health leaders and advocacy groups along with the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania to meet with federal lawmakers — ...
When most people think about their health, their colon is not usually top of mind. However, colon health plays a major role in digestion, immune function, and overall well-being. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to talk about why taking care of your colon ...
STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health is proud to announce that, for the sixth year in a row, Mount Nittany Medical Center has been named one of the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek. Created in 2019, the World’s Best Hospitals series includes data on more than 2,400 hospitals across 30 countries. In addition to this distinction, Mount Nittany Medical Center was also recognized as a Leader in Patient Experience, highlighting the organization’s ongoing commitment to patient-centered care. Mount Nittany Medical Center is one of 26 hospitals in Pennsylvania and 416 hospitals ...
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. ...
