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UPMC neurology expands access to Lewisburg

LEWISBURG — Kerstin Bettermann, M.D., chief of neurology for UPMC Neurological Institute and hospital services in central and north central Pennsylvania, and Suhag Patel, PA-C, are now seeing patients at UPMC Specialty Care, 2330 Saint Mary St. W., 1st Floor, Lewisburg. “This expansion reflects our commitment to providing high-quality, specialized care closer to home for our patients,” said Sean Henry, director, Neurosciences and Rehabilitation, UPMC in North Central Pa. “By bringing Dr. Bettermann and Suhag’s expertise to Lewisburg, we’re meeting the growing need for ...

You’re not alone: Understanding and managing menopause symptoms

FAMILY FEATURES — Hot flashes may be one of the better-known indicators of menopause, but women may experience a wide range of symptoms as they enter this stage of life. However, treatment options can ease, if not alleviate, most of these experiences. Menopause signals the end of a ...

How to make mental health matter

METRO — Mental health is now discussed more openly than it once was. Mental illness or issues that affected mental health used to be stigmatized, and many people suffered in silence and might not have gotten the help they needed. The National Institute of Mental Health reports more than one in five adults in the United States lives with a mental illness. Mental illnesses include many different conditions that may vary in degree of severity, from very mild to severe. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health advises that, in any given year, one in five Canadians experiences a mental ...

Hearing aids, settings and adjustments

Modern hearing aids automatically adjust to different environments, switching programs based on sound levels. While these default settings are advanced and useful, they may not always perfectly suit every situation you encounter throughout the day. You can improve your experience by customizing hearing aid settings with personalized programs. We will review default options and customizations for specific needs. Settings are based on your hearing test; when imported, the aids adjust volume — slightly in areas of minor loss and significantly where hearing is more impaired. Many of ...