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April Medical Conference in Williamsport

WILLIAMSPORT — “Our kids are in absolute mental health crisis, and it’s getting worse,” says clinical psychologist Jeffrey Hansen. With decades of experience in trauma, addiction and adolescent health, Hansen is one of two speakers for the second annual Shed Some Light medical conference in Williamsport. Retired palliative care and hospice specialist Dr. Alexander Nesbitt will also speak at at the one-night event. It is scheduled from 7—9:30 on April 3 at Williamsport’s Trade and Transit Center, 144 West Third St. Nesbitt will begin the evening with “Hippocratic ...

AIDS Resource named 2024 Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits

WILLIAMSPORT — AIDS Resource Alliance, Inc. is excited to announce that it has been recognized as a “2024 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading website for community recommendations of charities and nonprofits. The Top-Rated Nonprofit Award is based on the rating and number of reviews that AIDS Resource received from volunteers, donors, community members and clients. As the largest donation website for nonprofits, GreatNonprofits hosts authentic narratives detailing personal experiences with over 1.8 million charities and nonprofits, making this award an ...

Mount Nittany Health welcomes Decker to pediatrics team

STATE COLLEGE — For Dr. Morgan Decker, MD, joining Mount Nittany Health marks a homecoming. She was born at Mount Nittany Health when it was known as Centre Community Hospital. “My decision to pursue a career with Mount Nittany was easy,” she said. “Returning to practice and serve ...

Bleeding in early pregnancy: When should you see your doctor?

During pregnancy, your body changes. A lot. And in early pregnancy, you may deal with some large hormonal shifts. Between mood swings, exhaustion and morning sickness, you might not feel your best. But there’s another symptom that can happen in early pregnancy that you might not be thinking ...

UPMC welcomes new neurology provider to Williamsport

WILLIAMSPORT — UPMC welcomes Andrea Sann, CRNP, to the neurology team at the UPMC Neurological Institute in Williamsport. Sann received her bachelor’s degree from Chamberlain University, a master’s degree from Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, and completed her registered nursing ...

Supplies of high-demand obesity treatments are improving, but that doesn’t mean it’s easier to get them. Many employers and insurers are scaling back coverage of Wegovy and Zepbound and a key government program, Medicare, doesn’t cover the drugs for obesity. Meanwhile, some big employers are adding coverage, but their commitment isn’t guaranteed. Treatment prices that can top hundreds of dollars monthly even after discounts make it hard for many people to afford these drugs on their own. That can make the life-changing weight loss that patients seek dependent on the coverage ...