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Hearing aids, the holiday and New Year tidbits

I am constantly making lists of topics that I want to write about in this, my monthly column on hearing health care. Some of those topics stay in my idea file because they are too short to write a full-length article. I decided for this December to write about many small topics and clean out my file of ideas and give you some holiday and New Year’s tidbits. First, it has been my annual custom this month to tell you not to buy hearing aids for anyone at Christmas! Getting hearing help is deeply personal and the patient must be ready. Offer your help to get them to an appointment if ...

Geisinger receives $40,000 grant to upgrade LifeFlight equipment in Williamsport

WILLIAMSPORT — The Geisinger Health Foundation has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) to fund upgrades to Geisinger’s Life Flight equipment serving the Williamsport area and surrounding communities. The funding will support the purchase of updated, advanced medical and safety equipment for Life Flight’s critical care transport operations which will enhance the life-saving capabilities of the program and make sure patients in northcentral Pennsylvania continue to receive the highest level of emergency air transport ...

Drive For A Cause benefits breast health services at UPMC

WILLIAMSPORT — Throughout October, car dealerships across north central Pa. partnered with Susquehanna Health Foundation for the annual Drive For A Cause campaign in recognition of Breast Health Awareness Month. Participating dealerships contributed $25 for every vehicle sold to ...

Finding Calm in the Chaos: Managing holiday stress for a healthier season

The holidays are often described as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many people, they can also be the most stressful. Between shopping, family gatherings, financial strain, travel and end-of-year work deadlines, it’s no wonder so many of us feel overwhelmed. The good ...

Staying safe and healthy this holiday season

The holiday season is a joyful time filled with family gatherings, travel, delicious meals and long-awaited traditions. But amid the festivities, it’s also a time when emergency departments see an uptick in preventable injuries and health concerns. You can take a few simple precautions that ...