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Geisinger’s Nursing Scholars Program makes nursing careers more attainable

DANVILLE — In 2021, Geisinger launched its Nursing Scholars Program — a career development program that provides financial, educational and professional support to employees pursuing a career in nursing or nursing support. Since then, the program has helped nearly 290 employees on their journey to a career in caring for others. “This program has been a difference maker for our employees who want to begin a career in nursing or nursing support but don’t know where to start,” said Janet Tomcavage, chief nursing executive and executive vice president at Geisinger. “By ...

Healthy holiday tips for pregnant people

FAMILY FEATURES — The holidays often bring colder weather and more indoor gatherings. Respiratory viruses like flu, COVID-19 and RSV are common this time of year. Illness from these viruses can be dangerous for pregnant people and newborns. Staying up to date on vaccines for flu, COVID-19 and RSV during pregnancy can offer protection, and now is the time to get vaccinated if you haven’t already. “During the holidays, pregnant people can help protect their health and the health of their baby by getting updated vaccines,” said Dr. Rachel Levine, assistant secretary for health ...

Why do prescription hearing aids cost so much?

Cost remains one of the most significant barriers to purchasing hearing aids and improving hearing. Nationwide, the average price for prescription-grade, digitally adjustable hearing aids is $4,000 per pair. In our region, technology pricing ranges from $3,000 to $12,000 per pair, depending on the level of sophistication. Since this is an educational article and not a sales presentation, I won’t list my specific prices here. When I first opened Hear the Birds fourteen years ago, my prices were consistently half the average retail cost for hearing aids. Although wholesale costs have ...

Are you eligible for lung cancer screening?

When you think about cancer screenings, a mammogram or colonoscopy may come to mind. But annual lung cancer screenings have become another important tool that can help detect lung cancer earlier. In its early stages, lung cancer may not show any symptoms. That’s why, if you meet the ...

Pine Creek Valley Wellness Center – Services for the Community

AVIS — Pine Creek Valley Wellness Center, located in Avis, Pa., is excited to report multiple services that are now available within each independent business at the same location. We have the new addition of B Connecting, LLC, with Bailey Shawley, MEd, who provides parenting and educational consulting services for individuals (at least five years of age), parents, caregivers, families and educators to improve connection, communication and comprehension. In addition, Bailey offers Reiki healing sessions and chakra readings. Enso Counseling and Wellness, LLC, with Stacy Clarke, LPC, ...

Mount Nittany Health celebrates Employee of the Month Dave Lingafelt

STATE COLLEGE — Dave Lingafelt, also known as “Dave in the Lab,” Medical Laboratory Scientist, Pathology, is a much valued member of Mount Nittany Health and his department. He is calm, cool and collected under pressure, and he always goes above and beyond to see that things are done ...