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Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital, others bestow DAISY and Sunflower awards

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 ...

Oncology pharmacists can help you navigate cancer treatment

If you’re being treated for cancer, you’re probably taking a range of medications, likely in the clinic, at an infusion center and at home. Making sure you have all your medications and taking them according to your doctor’s orders is essential to managing your health. One member of ...

Jill Biden announces $100 million for ‘life-changing’ research, development into women’s health

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden on Wednesday announced $100 million in federal funding for research and development into women’s health as part of a new White House initiative that she is heading up. The money is the first major deliverable of the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research, which was announced late last year. The money comes from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, or ARPA-H, which is under the federal Department of Health and Human Services. The first lady announced the ARPA-H Sprint for Women’s Health during an appearance in Cambridge, ...

No matter age, early detection key for cancer care

The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that a little over 1.9 million people have been diagnosed with cancer in 2023 — and more than 609,820 will die. To help reduce cancer deaths, the ACS recommends a wide range of cancer screenings to promote early detection over your lifetime. While ...

Six heart symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

Small issues like bleeding gums may not seem to mean much. But if they become chronic, these symptoms can be a clear warning that your heart isn’t working like it should. For most of our lives, heart health isn’t usually top of mind. Most of us spent our younger years eating what we ...

Geisinger pediatric neurologist named to Modern Healthcare’s 40 Under 40

DANVILLE — Anne Marie Morse, DO, director of pediatric neurology at Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital, was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the 40 Under 40 for 2024. The nationwide program recognizes the healthcare industry’s rising stars age 40 and under who contribute ...