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Geisinger to host free community shred events

JERSEY SHORE — In observance of Earth Day, Geisinger will host free community shred events across northeastern and central Pennsylvania throughout the month of April. Employees and members of the public are invited to bring any personal or professional confidential documents — such as bank statements, credit card bills and tax forms — to be securely shredded on-site and recycled. Each person is limited to three boxes. Do not use bins for non-paper waste or garbage. For more information, call 570-271-6030. Community shred events: — Monday, April 8 – Geisinger Mt. ...

Vaccines for adults: What do you need?

Since 2020, we’ve heard a lot about vaccinations. The updated COVID vaccine is just one of many recommended vaccinations for adults and more recently developed options for older adults. Most are easy to get at your doctor’s office or pharmacy. Stay on top of updated COVID and flu vaccines There are a couple of vaccines that can protect you annually, especially during cold and flu season. To protect yourself against COVID, the CDC recommends everyone ages 12 and older consider the updated vaccine. The number of doses you need depends on previous COVID vaccinations you’ve had, ...

Mount Nittany Health Foundation receives $25,000 donation from Team Ream

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health is a proud corporate sponsor of the Team Ream Foundation. On Sunday, March 10, Penn State hosted its annual Team Ream basketball game where Team Ream presented the Mount Nittany Health Foundation with a check for $25,000 to assist financially ...

Don’t get burned by heartburn

Everyone loves to indulge in fast food, processed snacks and carbonated beverages from time to time. We know that they aren’t the best for us health wise, but did you know that they can also trigger heartburn? Heartburn is the burning feeling in your chest, up to the back of your throat, ...

UPMC welcomes new podiatrist to Williamsport

WILLIAMSPORT — UPMC welcomes David Troutman, D.P.M, to the UPMC Orthopaedic Care team in Williamsport. Dr. Troutman earned his doctoral degree in Podiatric Medicine at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. He also completed a Podiatric Orthopaedic residency with the Veterans Administration Hospital, Lebanon, Pa. Most recently, Dr. Troutman practiced as a staff podiatrist with Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. “Focusing on the intricate needs of diabetic patients and individuals requiring wound care, Dr. Troutman joins us with a dedication to ...

The top 10 excuses for not buying a hearing aid

I last wrote on this topic about five years ago. Here are some of the more common ways people avoid getting help, and how you, as the patient or the caregiver, can address them. 1. “I can hear just fine.” This is the excuse that leads all others. Unless you and your loved one can agree that there’s a problem, you’ll never get past this starting point in the discussion. Realize that, as a caregiver, you may be fueling the fantasy by repeating things not heard clearly, speaking louder yourself and otherwise acting as a human hearing aid. The best way to open a dialog about the ...