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Maryland resident is diagnosed with New World screwworm. What to know about the parasite

NEW YORK (AP) — A Maryland resident who traveled to El Salvador has been diagnosed with New World screwworm — the first reported U.S. case tied to travel to a country with a current outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the diagnosis on Aug. 4. Federal health officials acknowledged the infection in an emailed statement Monday. The person has recovered, and investigators found no transmission to any other people or animals, Maryland health officials said. New World screwworm is a fly that lays its eggs in open wounds and body openings. The parasite ...

UPMC Lock Haven ER nurse receives DAISY Award

PHOTO PROVIDED UPMC Northcentral Pa. recently congratulated Hunter Barger, RN, UPMC Outpatient Emergency Department in Lock Haven, a DAISY Award winner for Quarter 1 of 2025. This recognition comes after she was nominated by two separate patients who shared their gratitude for her ...

Mount Nittany Health nationally recognized for high-quality stroke care

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and lifesaving care. For the second consecutive year, ...

UPMC Magee Womens in Williamsport welcomes newest little teammates

WILLIAMSPORT — To celebrate babies born during the Little League Baseball World Series, UPMC Magee-Womens in Williamsport helped the newest arrivals join the fun. Families of newborns received hand-knitted baseball caps, lovingly created and donated by UPMC employees, along with special ...

Why many Americans are rethinking alcohol, according to a new Gallup poll

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans are reporting that they drink alcohol amid a growing belief that even moderate alcohol consumption is a health risk, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday. A record high percentage of U.S. adults, 53%, now say moderate drinking is bad for their ...

Protecting your hands in sports

Whether you’re catching pitches behind home plate, swinging a bat or grabbing passes on the football field, your hands are doing important work. Unfortunately, the hands, fingers and thumbs are some of the most commonly injured parts of the body across all ages. Catchers and Hand ...