A study commissioned by President Joe Biden’s administration to investigate alcohol-related health harms was released independently on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump’s administration decided not to feature the researchers’ findings in new dietary guidelines as it faced pushback ...
May is a time when the weather changes. Many people are active and spend time traveling, adventuring outdoors and taking in the warmer, longer days. May is also Trauma Awareness Month and, given the increase in activity, the perfect time to review the most common causes of serious injuries in ...
STAGE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health is proud to recognize Kevin Schmader, RN, as a recent recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award honors nurses who demonstrate exceptional clinical skill, compassion and dedication to patient care. Kevin was nominated by ...
WILLIAMSPORT — UPMC Williamsport and UPMC Wellsboro are recipients of the Pennsylvania Perinatal Quality Collaborative’s (PA PQC) Designations Awards. Both UPMC Magee-Womens facilities at these hospitals earned gold designations to recognize their work in Maternal Sepsis. A gold designation signifies a hospital’s commitment to data-driven, population-specific health goals and patient voice in quality improvement work. The hospitals have established multidisciplinary teams dedicated to continuous improvement in maternal and newborn care through the sharing of best practices and ...
DANVILLE — Geisinger Health Foundation has been granted $55,441 by the Ralph and Josephine Smith Fund of First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) to support the Geisinger at Home program. “The Geisinger at Home program has proven to be very beneficial to our patients with complex, difficult-to-manage health conditions,” said Nancy Lawton-Kluck, Geisinger Health Foundation’s chief philanthropy officer. “We’re so grateful for the continued support from FCFP’s Ralph and Josephine Smith Fund for this important program that allows these patients to manage ...
WILLIAMSPORT — For the second year, Pennsylvania College of Technology physical therapist assistant students completed a successful service-learning project that gave them an opportunity to connect with local elementary schools. The PTA class of 2026 took this year’s initiative, ...
