LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Janet Rapp strode briskly down a paved path through the city zoo, waving at friends and stopping briefly to greet emus she knows by name. The 71-year-old retiree starts each morning this way with a walking club. “I’m obsessed,” she said. Not only does it ease ...
As the holiday season approaches, you probably have a lot on your to-do list — holiday parties and gatherings, shopping for gifts and vacations — and all that hustle and bustle, good and bad, could come to a screeching stop by a fall injury. When you’re younger, falling may be nothing ...
STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health recently introduced Jared Maurer, DO, to its Mount Nittany Health Primary Care — Philipsburg office. Dr. Maurer chose a career in healthcare after watching his mother dedicate her life as a nurse practitioner within the system. “Getting to see ...
STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health is proud to highlight our support of the Mid-State Literacy Council. This partnership highlights Mount Nittany Health’s ongoing commitment to addressing the critical link between literacy and overall community health. “Health literacy is a key determinant of health outcomes,” said Kerri Kubalak, Community Engagement Manager at Mount Nittany Health. “By supporting the Mid-State Literacy Council, we are helping to ensure that all members of our community, regardless of their literacy levels, have access to the resources they need to lead ...
WILLIAMSPORT — New robotic technology is now available at UPMC Williamsport, providing a minimally invasive approach to diagnose lung cancer. Ganga Ranasuriya, M.D., pulmonologist, UPMC Williamsport, recently performed the first procedures at UPMC Williamsport using the Ion by ...
STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health has introduced Kavita Goyal, MD, as a primary care and weight management provider. Dr. Goyal knew from a young age that she wanted to be a doctor. “When I was in 7th grade, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer,” she shared. “I remember ...
