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Mount Nittany Health Orthotics offers customized care

STATE COLLEGE — In 1975, arborist Bill Chyle experienced a fall that compressed his spine and fractured his T11 vertebra, resulting in lower leg paralysis in both legs. For the last 10 years, Bill has been a patient of Mount Nittany Health Orthotics, under the care of Steven Pryor, BS, BOCO, Certified Orthotist. At Mount Nittany Health Orthotics — located in Mount Nittany Health Wound Center — Steve creates customized orthotic devices (orthoses) to support weakened body parts and correct body impairments caused by spinal cord injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, malformation of ...

How to convince someone to get help for their mental health

There are many reasons why some people are reluctant to get help for their mental health or addiction issues. In addition, many people are not sure what to do when encouraging someone to get the help they need for their mental health. As a result, here are seven suggestions on how to convince a person struggling to get some assistance. 1. Talk to the person instead of talking at them: Nobody wants to be lectured or yelled at. The person who is struggling is scared and they need help in overcoming their fears and resistance to getting some guidance. Treat others the way you would ...

Make warm weather activities more ‘ahh’ and less ‘ouch’

The rainy days of spring are on their way out and soon we will be heading into the summer sun. This time of year is prime time to head outdoors and enjoy all that the region has to offer. Whether you plan to head out to the woods for a hike or camping trip, paddle down your local creek or ...

Four foods that can help prevent stroke

Stroke is often preventable. Certain health conditions and lifestyle factors — including blood pressure, whether or not you smoke, having diabetes and your diet — play a big part in your risk of stroke. The same foods that help us maintain a healthy weight and prevent diabetes and heart ...

UPMC Neurology expands access to Lock Haven

LOCK HAVEN — Suhag Patel, PA-C, UPMC Neurology, is now seeing patients at UPMC Outpatient Center, 1 Outlet Lane, Lock Haven. “UPMC continues to invest in the growth and expansion of neuroscience services in Clinton County and across north central Pennsylvania,” said Sean Henry, director, Neurosciences and Rehabilitation, UPMC in North Central Pa. “Suhag is a part of our multi-specialty care team offering personalized and comprehensive care for patients with a wide array of neurological disorders ranging from headaches to Parkinson’s disease to multiple sclerosis to seizure ...

North Carolina lawmakers push bill to ban most public mask wearing, citing crime

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law that allowed the wearing of masks in public for health reasons, a move spurred in part by demonstrations against the war in Gaza that have included masked protesters camped out on college campuses. The legislation cleared the Senate on Wednesday in a 30-15 vote along party lines despite several attempts by state Senate Democrats to change the bill. The bill, which would raise penalties for someone who wears a mask while committing a crime, including arrested ...