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Improve heart health by reducing stress this holiday season

The holiday season is right around the corner, a time packed full of gift-giving, shopping extravaganzas, parties and activities galore. While this season is meant to bring feelings of love and cheer, it can also be one of the most stressful times, putting added strain on your heart. Stress is a part of life, and everyone responds to stress a little differently. While stress itself is not going to set you up for heart disease, your behavior and the way you deal with stress can play a role in heart health. When you experience stress, your body releases cortisol and adrenaline to ...

Health and Wellness: The gifts that keep on giving

The holidays can be a crazy time of year. We’re running from party to party, trying to squeeze in time for family and friends, and we may let our health take a back seat to the hustle and bustle of the season. However, it’s important to carve out time to focus on taking care of your own ...

JS Geisinger chief admin named to Critical Access Hospital CEOS to know list

JERSEY SHORE — Tammy Anderer, CRNP, Ph.D., chief administrative officer at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital, has been named to the Becker’s Hospital Review “67 critical access hospital CEOs to know.” "We are thrilled Tammy received this well-deserved recognition from Becker's Healthcare," said Matt Walsh, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Geisinger. "Her unwavering commitment to our patients, staff and especially the community has been instrumental in the success of our hospital. This acknowledgment reflects her dedication to our mission of providing ...

Drive for a Cause raises over $14K for Breast Health Services at UPMC

WILLIAMSPORT — In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month during October, car dealerships from across north central Pennsylvania teamed up with Susquehanna Health Foundation for Drive for a Cause. Participating dealerships contributed $25 for every vehicle purchased during the month to ...