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Mt. Nittany Medical Center earns CMS five-star rating for seventh consecutive reporting period

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Medical Center has once again earned a Five-Star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), marking the seventh consecutive reporting period with this distinction. This recognition places Mount Nittany Medical Center among the top hospitals nationwide for exceptional healthcare quality. “It is an honor to again receive a Five-Star rating from CMS,” said Kathleen Rhine, Mount Nittany Health President and CEO. “Fewer than 10 percent of hospitals nationwide achieve this recognition. It is a reflection of the extraordinary ...

Geisinger Nurse Residency Program expands accreditation

DANVILLE — The Geisinger Nurse Residency Program recently received accreditation with distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The ANCC’s Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) sets the global standard for residency or fellowship programs that ...

The power of early detection

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women, but it is also one of the most treatable when caught early. Early detection not only improves survival rates but can also mean less aggressive treatment and a better quality of life. As we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it ...

What is stage 0 breast cancer? DCIS is very slow growing and highly treatable

If you’re diagnosed with cancer, asking which stage is likely one of your first questions. Stage 1 is the earliest, most treatable stage of cancer, while stage 4 is the most advanced and difficult to treat — as it means the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. But have you ever ...

Susquehanna Regional EMS recognized with prestigious, national award

WILLIAMSPORT — Susquehanna Regional EMS (SREMS) has been selected by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) as the recipient of the 2025 Dick Ferneau Career EMS Service of the Year Award, one of the highest national honors in emergency medical services. The award ...

Headaches and seasonal changes

For many people, the transition from one season to the next brings more than cooler mornings or longer days. It also brings headaches. If you notice that your head starts to ache when the weather shifts, you are not imagining things. Seasonal changes can trigger headaches and migraines in a ...