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A UPMC expert’s year-end health checklist: Small steps that make a big difference

As another year winds down, many of us start thinking about fresh starts and resolutions. But before you jump into planning for the year ahead, now is the perfect time to take stock of your health. A simple year-end review can help you catch potential issues early, stay organized and enter January feeling prepared and empowered. 1. Review Your Annual Screenings and Preventive Tests Preventive care is one of the most effective ways to protect long-term health. Take a moment to check whether you’re up to date on age- and risk-appropriate screenings. These often include blood pressure ...

Geisinger Medical Center earns national accolades for quality and safety

MUNCY — Geisinger Medical Center Muncy has again been recognized among the nation’s top-performing hospitals, earning an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. The distinction reflects the hospital’s continued commitment to patient safety and high-quality care. Geisinger Medical Center Muncy announced earlier this year it also earned the highest score for patient experience from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), joining an elite group of hospitals across the country with 5-Star ratings for the latest measuring period. “Our teams work every ...

US regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss

U.S. regulators on Monday gave the green light to a pill version of the blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, the first daily oral medication to treat obesity. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval handed drugmaker Novo Nordisk an edge over rival Eli Lilly in the race to market an obesity pill. Lilly’s oral drug, orforglipron, is still under review. Both pills are GLP-1 drugs that work like widely used injectables to mimic a natural hormone that controls appetite and feelings of fullness. In recent years, Novo Nordisk’s injectable Wegovy and Lilly’s Zepbound have ...

Geisinger Neurology awarded grant from ALS Association

DANVILLE — The ALS Association announced recently it is awarding Geisinger Neurology Danville Clinic at Geisinger Health System, a grant to help strengthen multidisciplinary care for people living with ALS and their families. Geisinger Neurology Danville Clinic will receive a $20,000 grant to support local families navigating an ALS diagnosis. The grant is made possible through the ALS Association’s Hugh and Herbert Hoffman ALS Impact Fund, created to remove barriers and expand access to high-quality care in local communities. These funds will allow eligible clinics to support ...