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UPMC honors local leader with Disability Ally Award

WILLIAMSPORT — As part of its celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the UPMC Disabilities Resource Center has recognized several employees across the health system for their efforts to advance accessibility and inclusion in health care. Among the ...

Joint replacements restore everyday living

For many people, chronic joint pain is more than uncomfortable. It changes daily life. Walking the dog, climbing stairs or playing with grandchildren can go from enjoyable moments to daunting tasks. Over time, the things that bring us joy may slowly disappear from our routines. When joint ...

How to make nutritious choices as routines shift after summer

As the warm, carefree days of summer transition into the cooler, busier pace of fall, many of us notice our routines changing. School schedules, sports practices, work deadlines and seasonal activities can make it harder to prioritize nutritious meals. It’s easy to rely on fast food, skip ...

Penn College dedicates new Physical Therapy Clinic

WILLIAMSPORT — Pennsylvania College of Technology hosted a dedication on Sept. 9 to celebrate the grand opening of a Physical Therapy Clinic on the second floor of the Breuder Advanced Technology & Health Sciences Center. The building, located at Penn College’s main campus, houses the ...

Softball prospect excels after knee surgeries at Geisinger

A blur of motion. The arm whipping in a full circle, hips snapping forward, legs punching off the mound and a firm wrist snap at the release. The result is a ball hurling at more than 60 miles per hour toward the plate less than 40 feet away. Throwing a fast-pitch softball takes a sequence ...

Unproven Lyme disease tests and treatments are proliferating

WASHINGTON — Lyme disease can cause serious harm, but so can bogus tests and treatments. The complexity of diagnosing the tick-borne disease has given rise to an entire industry of unapproved tests and unproven alternative treatments that experts say should be avoided, including lasers, ...