STATE COLLEGE — Hilary Robison, RNC-OB, Mount Nittany Health Women and Children’s Services, has long been a respected and admired member of the labor and delivery team. She routinely goes above and beyond for her patients and colleagues while epitomizing the Mount Nittany Health ...
Winter weather brings more than just picturesque snowfalls and cozy evenings by the fire. It also ushers in challenging driving conditions that can increase the risk of motor vehicle accidents. The consequences of wintertime crashes are seen firsthand in emergency departments. While the weather cannot be controlled, steps can be taken to stay safe on the roads. Here are essential tips for driving safely this winter: Prepare, Prepare, Prepare Ensure your vehicle is ready for winter weather. Winter tires with the correct tire pressure provide better traction on snow and ice. Worn ...
BANGKOK (AP) — Nearly all of the world’s 35,000 online pharmacies are being run illegally and consumers who use them risk getting ineffective or dangerous drugs, according to the U.S. Trade Representative’s annual report on “ notorious markets.” The report also singled out 19 countries over concerns about counterfeit or pirated products. The report also named about three dozen online retailers, many of them in China or elsewhere in Asia that it said are allegedly engaged in selling counterfeit products or other illegal activities. The report says 96% of online pharmacies ...
WILLIAMSPORT — In early July, a motorcycle accident left Nathan Beitz, 44, with a list of life-threatening injuries like a traumatic brain injury and a ruptured diaphragm, among others that required extensive care. His road to recovery would be long and uncertain, but through a ...
STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health recently welcomed Laura Hoag Schneider, PA-C, to its primary care team in the State College area. The Centre Region has been home to Laura since her high school years. After earning her Master of Physician Assistant Science from Saint Francis ...
As the New Year approaches, many of us set resolutions aimed at improving our physical health or breaking old habits. But one resolution that’s often overlooked is focusing on brain health. Just as we exercise our bodies to stay in shape, it’s important to exercise our minds. This year, ...
