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Increase your water intake with these 10 healthy foods

Staying hydrated is vital for good health, and eating foods with high water content boosts your water intake. Wondering how much you need? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but these foods can help maintain hydration while also improving your diet. Here are some top water-rich foods ...

Mount Nittany celebrates DAISY Award Winner

STATE COLLEGE — Michael Culver, RN, plays an instrumental role as part of Mount Nittany Health’s Critical Care Services team. He goes above and beyond for his patients, and is respected by his colleagues. Recently, Michael was honored with a DAISY Award for providing exceptional care ...

Important screenings to remember this Men’s Health Month

We celebrate dads during the month of June for Father’s Day, but did you know that it’s also the month dedicated to men’s health awareness? Beyond just fathers, all men should take this opportunity to reflect on their health and wellness. An easy first step is to help get them started ...

Understanding personality changes after a stroke

You’re probably familiar with the noticeable physical effects after someone has a stroke. But personality and behavioral changes after stroke are common, too. It’s not surprising: A stroke is a significant medical event that disrupts blood flow to the brain — the seat of our emotions ...

Susquehanna Regional EMS earns statewide service recognition

WILLIAMSPORT — Susquehanna Regional EMS (SREMS), UPMC in North Central Pa.’s prehospital team, has been selected as the 2024 Pennsylvania Agency of the Year (Large Agency Division) by the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council (PEHSC). “This award honors an EMS agency with ...

UPMC offers non-invasive pain relief for osteoarthritis, inflammatory disorders

WILLIAMSPORT — Individuals in north central Pennsylvania with osteoarthritis and other inflammatory disorders now have a new option for managing their condition and pain: low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, osteoarthritis affects over 32.5 million adults in the U.S., and it is the second leading cause of disability. It occurs most frequently in the hands, hips and knees and is a slow-developing degenerative disease that worsens over time. Symptoms include ...