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Some feedback on… feedback!

It has been 11 years since I last wrote about feedback, so I thought it was time to return to that topic. Most of us have memories of the sound of a hearing aid squeaking loudly in church. Many times, the actual feedback tone was at a high frequency the person wearing the hearing aid could not hear. Those nearby were embarrassed for the one with the whistle and many came away from this memory with the firm resolve to never wear hearing aids “if it was going to sound like that and I was going to look like that I won’t.” It was a common reaction. The good news is that a great ...

Geisinger recognized for supporting health worker well-being

DANVILLE — For the second straight year, Geisinger has been recognized as a WellBeing First Champion by ALL IN: WellBeing First for Healthcare. As a WellBeing First Champion, Geisinger has verified that licensure and credentialing applications for physicians and advanced practice providers don’t stigmatize mental healthcare and treatment. This means health workers at Geisinger can seek needed care without fear of losing their license or job. “This recognition demonstrates Geisinger’s deep commitment to supporting the mental health and well-being of our workforce,” said ...

Flu season surged in the US over the holiday and already rivals last winter’s harsh epidemic

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. flu infections surged over the holidays, and health officials are calling it a severe season that is likely to get worse. New government data posted Monday — for flu activity through the week of Christmas — showed that by some measures this season is already surpassing the flu epidemic of last winter, one of the harshest in recent history. The data was released the same day that the Trump administration said it will no longer recommend flu shots and some other types of vaccines for all children. Forty-five states were reporting high or very high flu ...

Mount Nittany Health announces top baby names of 2025

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health recently announced the most popular baby names of 2025, as chosen by the more than 1,300 families who welcomed newborns this year: Boys — Oliver — Hudson — James — John — Lucas Girls — Sophia — Charlotte — Ella — ...

Managing mood and motivation when days are short

As winter continues (and continues, and continues…) and daylight hours shrink, many people notice a dip in energy, motivation and overall mood. You might feel more tired than usual, less focused or simply “off.” These shifts are common and treatable. By understanding how shorter days ...