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Mount Nittany Health earns ‘A’ grade from The Leapfrog Group

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health is proud to announce that it has once again earned an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for the Fall 2025 reporting period. This national recognition reaffirms Mount Nittany Health’s unwavering commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care to patients throughout the region. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is a widely respected benchmark that evaluates hospitals on their performance in preventing medical errors, infections and other safety concerns. Mount Nittany Health’s continued “A” grade reflects the dedication of its entire ...

What to know about expanded work requirements about to kick in for SNAP

After a disruptive U.S. government shutdown, federal SNAP food assistance is again flowing to low-income households. But in the months ahead, many participants will have to abide by new work requirements. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides monthly benefits — averaging around $190 per person — to about 42 million people nationwide. During the first couple weeks of November, many of those recipients missed their regular allotments as President Donald Trump’s administration battled in court over whether to tap into reserves to fund the program while the ...

Back in Motion: Local man finds relief through hip replacement at UPMC

WILLIAMSPORT — Mike Gaetano, 65, of Williamsport, has always lived with purpose — in business, in family and in fitness. A former college wrestler and longtime insurance executive, Mike built his life around discipline and movement. “I’ve always believed in taking care of my ...

Can cold weather make you sick? A UPMC physician explains

As temperatures drop and sniffles rise, many wonder: does cold weather make you sick? While chilly air itself doesn’t cause illness, it can create conditions that make your body more vulnerable to infection and discomfort. The Truth About Cold Weather and Colds According to the CDC, ...

Bluetooth and hearing aids

Today’s hearing aids have some amazing features. They can connect wirelessly to a cell phone, stream audio from any internet or fixed source and even have built-in GPS sensors to help you find them if they are lost. The high-tech wave is out there even in hearing aids if you want that. Most of my patients could care less about the wireless interaction of their hearing aids with other electronic devices. They just want to hear better. If you are like them, keep reading, as it is good to learn about this technology because your friends and other family members may use this feature. For ...

What are the stages of breast cancer

If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, you’re likely wondering if it has spread and if so, how far? Your doctor can answer these questions after determining the stage. But what exactly does that mean? Staging describes how extensive your cancer is, including the size of the tumor ...