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UPMC Family Medicine residency helps grow food security in Lycoming County

WILLIAMSPORT — The UPMC Williamsport Family Medicine Residency team has recently installed a drip irrigation system at the Salvation Army Community Garden, 724 Park Ave., Williamsport, and is launching Vital Roots, a series of community teaching kitchens, to help strengthen food security ...

Preparing for illnesses as school approaches

As students prepare to head back to school, they will share more than classroom space and school supplies. The start of the school year also marks the beginning of peak season for many infectious diseases. The end of summer break is a great time to get your child in for their well visit and ...

UPMC nurses recognized with DAISY Awards

WILLIAMSPORT — Joe Niklaus, RN, UPMC Williamsport; Mitchel Petersen, BSN, UPMC Muncy; and Tiffany Rupert, RN, UPMC Home Healthcare of Central Pennsylvania and Family Hospice, were recently recognized as recipients of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Joe was nominated by a ...

Regenerative medicine helps local man avoid surgery

STATE COLLEGE — Rob Campbell, of Stormstown, maintains an active lifestyle. With three teenage boys involved in various sports, he is always on the move. The 49-year-old works as a mechanical engineer at Penn State University and stays physically fit by volunteering as a junior high ...

RN encourages you to keep in mind car safety by age

With summer in full swing, many families are hitting the road, heading to the beach, visiting relatives, or simply enjoying a well-earned getaway. But before you buckle up and start the engine, it’s important to make sure everyone in your vehicle is traveling safely, from infants to ...