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Mount Nittany Health celebrates DAISY Award winner

STATE COLLEGE — Emily Savering, RN, Emergency Department, Mount Nittany Medical Center, is a dedicated and empathetic clinician who consistently goes above and beyond for her patients and their families. She exemplifies Mount Nittany Health’s core values of excellence and teamwork through ...

Chronic stress and its impact on mental health

Stress is a natural part of life, but when it becomes chronic, it can take a serious toll on mental health. While short-term stress can help us stay alert and motivated, prolonged stress can lead to anxiety, depression and even burnout. April is Stress Awareness Month, a great time to ...

Clinical supervisor publishes article for future radiographers

WILLIAMSPORT — An article by Lisa M. Dostick, clinical supervisor of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s radiography program, was featured in Radiologic Technology Review, a student-focused magazine published by Radiologix. Dostick’s article: “Administration of Contrast: ...

FDA reverses course on telework after layoffs and resignations threaten basic operations

WASHINGTON (AP) — Weeks after ordering Food and Drug Administration employees back into the office, the agency is reversing course, allowing some of its most prized staffers to work remotely amid worries that recent layoffs and resignations could jeopardize basic functions, like approving new medicines. An internal email obtained by The Associated Press states that FDA leadership are “allowing review staff and supervisors to resume telework” at least two days a week. The policy shift was confirmed by three FDA staffers who spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity to discuss ...

The lifesaving gift of living organ donation

Every day, thousands of people around the country wait for a life-saving transplant. But for those waiting for an organ, the process can feel like an emotional and physical rollercoaster — one that often includes uncertainty, anxiety, and fear. Yet, there is hope, and it comes from an ...