You may associate the cold weather with being sick or catching a cold. Contrary to the old saying, the weather is not directly responsible for making you sick, but it can affect your body. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of people in the U.S. ...
Across the country, several major drugstores have announced pharmacy closures, leading to longer trips for many to pick up prescriptions. If you find yourself in one of these so-called “pharmacy deserts,” don’t worry. There are several ways to make managing your prescriptions easier. What are pharmacy deserts? A “pharmacy desert” is a community without convenient, easy access to a local pharmacy. Rural counties are often classified as pharmacy deserts. If you live in a rural area, getting to the drugstore to pick up prescriptions could be quite a drive. But even urban ...
PHOTO PROVIDED At 4:39 a.m. on Jan. 1, Felicia and Bradlee Rindos, of Loyalsock Township, welcomed Geisinger Medical Center’s New Year’s baby for 2024. Aurora Jo Rindos was born on New Year’s Day weighing in at 7 pounds 3 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Aurora is welcomed by her parents and four older siblings.
LOCK HAVEN — Kelly Nihart, LPN, Haven Place, a part of UPMC Senior Communities, was recently recognized as a recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Nihart was nominated by a co-worker who shared: “I have had the pleasure of working with Kelly for about a year now. ...
STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health recently announced the birth of Parker Dean Thomas, the first baby born at Mount Nittany Medical Center in 2024. “Parker is completely adorable and precious!” said one unbiased visitor. Parker was born to proud parents Miranda and Shane from ...
Rather than looking for symptoms, the best thing you can do is have a good relationship with your women’s healthcare provider and stay on top of regular screenings. It also helps to protect yourself in your daily life. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection ...
