WILLIAMSPORT — UPMC Williamsport has once again achieved Level II Trauma Center accreditation by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF). This accreditation goes into effect Oct. 1, 2024. “Since our Level II Trauma Center designation in 2021, our care teams have been ...
One of the most unique and explosive motions in sports is the overhead throwing motion. Throwing a baseball, softball or football overhead places extremely high stresses on the shoulder and elbow. In order to put velocity into a thrown ball, power is generated from the ground with the lower ...
STATE COLLEGE — As the back-to-school season approaches, Mount Nittany Health is committed to ensuring a healthy and successful start to the new academic year for students and their families. To help parents prepare, we are offering essential health tips to keep children healthy, happy, and ready to learn. — Establish Healthy Sleep Routines: Sleep is vital for children's physical and mental development. It is important to establish consistent bedtime routines and ensure children get the recommended amount of sleep: Ages 6-12: 9-12 hours per night; Ages 13-18: 8-10 hours per ...
A vasectomy is a big decision. There’s a lot to consider — including recovery. Knowing what to expect in the healing process can make things go a little smoother. Getting things rolling Before you have a vasectomy, you’ll start by meeting with your healthcare provider. They’ll ...
WILLIAMSPORT — With the help of a few colleagues, volunteers and donors of Susquehanna Health Foundation, Demaree Koehler, RN, UPMC Williamsport Family Medicine Residency, made the idea of donating back-to-school supplies a reality. During the month of August, every patient aged five- to ...
DANVILLE — Darnetta Yusko, of Shavertown, was at her daughter’s travel softball team in Philadelphia when the unexpected happened. While watching her daughter play from the stands, she was struck in the back of the head by a softball from an opposing field. She was certain she had a ...
