Every March, the health community focuses on colorectal cancer awareness. Colon cancer is the fourth most common cancer that affects Pennsylvanians — in 2020, 5,688 cases were reported and 2,342 of these cases ended in death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
WILLIAMSPORT — For the second consecutive year, Pennsylvania College of Technology physician assistant graduates have bested the national first-attempt pass rate for the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam. Ninety-four percent of Penn College’ Class of 2023 graduates — who ...
WILLIAMSPORT — Susquehanna Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of UPMC in North Central Pa., has raised more than $135,000 for UPMC Pediatric Rehabilitation in Williamsport, thanks to a committee of volunteers chaired by Angie Alexander and Brian McClintock. A fundraising goal of ...
NEW YORK (AP) — Early estimates suggest flu shots are performing OK in the current U.S. winter flu season. The vaccines were around 40% effective in preventing adults from getting sick enough from the flu that they had to go to a doctor’s office, clinic or hospital, health officials said during a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccines meeting Wednesday. Children who were vaccinated were roughly 60% less likely to get treatment at a doctor’s office or hospital, CDC officials said. Officials generally are pleased if a flu vaccine is 40% to 60% effective. The shots ...
Eating disorders are serious conditions that go beyond dieting or wanting to lose weight — they can significantly affect one’s physical and mental health and overall well-being. In addition, out of all mental illnesses, eating disorders have one of the highest mortality rates and can be ...
JERSEY SHORE — Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital and Geisinger Medical Center Muncy are recently announced that Stevie-Lee Hecknauer, RN, Ashley Miles and Star Bixby, RN, have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to patient care and nursing excellence. The DAISY and Sunflower awards are national recognition programs that honor nurses and caregivers for their extraordinary compassion, skill and commitment. All three Geisinger honorees stood out for their exceptional patient-centered care, innovative approaches to nursing and their unwavering commitment to ...
