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 ...
JERSEY SHORE — Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital’s orthopaedics team recently performed the hospital’s first Mako robotic-assisted joint surgery, a first for the Jersey Shore area. The total knee replacement was done as an outpatient procedure and was performed by James Piper, MD, orthopaedic surgeon. The patient went home to recover and has been doing very well since the surgery, according to the care team. “Offering Mako at Geisinger Jersey Shore gives patients access to cutting-edge technology in joint replacement surgery in a place that is close to home, not at a giant ...
