Mount Nittany Health expands dermatology services with new Sandy Drive location

October 2, 2026

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health opened a new dermatology practice on Sandy Drive on August 31, bringing all of its dermatology services together under one roof in a larger space designed to improve access to care and meet the growing needs of the community. The new 7,296-square-foot location is the home for Mount Nittany Health’s dermatology team, including Matthew Hazey, MD, Lorraine Rosamilia, MD, M. Amanda Jacobs, MD, Dallis Dillon, PA-C and Amanda Marin, PA-C. “Access to timely dermatologic care has been a growing need in our region,” said Christopher Yingling, MD, ...

Rural MAHA followers say Trump hasn’t improved health of their communities, an AP-KFF poll finds

October 2, 2026

WASHINGTON — About half of rural voters identify with Make America Healthy Again, a sprawling political movement championed by the Trump administration, but most said President Donald Trump’s healthcare policies have not benefited their communities, according to a new poll from The ...

Breaking down the types of flu viruses and what you can do to stay healthy

September 25, 2026

Influenza, or the flu, is a contagious virus that affects your breathing and attacks your immune system. The flu mainly spreads when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks, releasing tiny droplets. You can also get sick by touching things that have the virus and then touching your ...

UPMC welcomes orthopaedic surgeon to Williamsport

September 25, 2026

WILLIAMSPORT — UPMC welcomes Brad Bailey, M.D., to UPMC Orthopaedic Care in Williamsport. Dr. Bailey earned his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine, State College, Pa. He completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, ...

FDA panel endorses first-of-a-kind cancer blood test from Grail

September 25, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health advisers on Wednesday endorsed a blood test designed to spot signs of various cancers in apparently healthy people while warning that it’s far from clear how well the technology works. Grail Inc.’s Galleri test doesn’t diagnose cancer but instead, ...

Flu recovery made simple: Home remedies that work

September 18, 2026

Feeling under the weather is never fun, especially when the flu hits. Luckily, there are plenty of simple things you can do at home to help ease those pesky symptoms and feel a bit more like yourself. Home remedies for the flu aren’t about quick fixes — they’re about giving your body ...