Early prenatal care improves the chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby. But a new federal report shows it’s been on the decline. The share of U.S. births to women who began prenatal care in the first trimester dropped from 78.3% in 2021 to 75.5% in 2024, according to data released ...
WILLIAMSPORT — Emily Shelley, BSN, UPMC Muncy, and Christy Cooney, BSN, UPMC Williamsport, were recently recognized as recipients of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Emily was nominated by a patient who shared: “Emily made me feel heard and she made sure I was comfortable. She ...
NEW YORK (AP) — A year ago, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he wanted to rebuild trust in federal health agencies, and vowed to employ “radical transparency” to do it. But many types of health information that steadily flowed from the government for years or decades has ...
Becoming a parent for the first time is equal parts joy, uncertainty and adjustment. While no book or online article can prepare you for every moment, understanding what to expect physically, emotionally and practically can help ease the transition and set realistic expectations for life with a ...
STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health is proud to announce that Josiah Contreras, RN, a bedside nurse in the Emergency Department, has been recognized with the prestigious DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award honors his exceptional compassion, professionalism and dedication to ...
Before new hearing aid patients depart from their first fitting, I always deliver a few brief reminders. I advise patients to exercise patience with their new technology. Unlike acquiring a new pair of glasses, which allows for an immediate verification of improved vision with a mere blink, the ...