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Geisinger names Terry Gilliland, MD, president and future CEO

DANVILLE — Geisinger has announced its Board of Directors appointed Terry Gilliland, MD, as president of Geisinger Health and selected him to assume the role of chief executive officer (CEO) once Jaewon Ryu, MD, JD, transitions to CEO of Risant Health. Dr. Gilliland will become the eighth chief executive officer in Geisinger’s 109-year history. “On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I am thrilled to welcome Terry Gilliland to Geisinger,” said Heather Acker, chair of the Geisinger Board of Directors. “The board executed an extensive national search before coming to ...

Colonoscopies save lives

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 ...

Physician assistant grads boast high board pass rates

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 ...

Volunteers raise over $135,000 for pediatric rehabilitation in Williamsport

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 ...

Flu shots are doing OK vs. virus, US numbers indicate

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 ...

Understanding eating disorders

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 ...