Geisinger recognized as top employer by military organizations

December 22, 2023

DANVILLE — Geisinger has been recognized as a top employer for its continued support of military veterans and active service members with two recent designations. The Pennsylvania-based health system earned the 2024 Military Friendly Employer with Gold distinction designation by VIQTORY and was also recognized by Military Times on its 2023 Best for Vets: Employers list. This is the fifth consecutive year Geisinger has been recognized with a Military Friendly Employer designation and the second year in a row the system has achieved the gold ranking. It’s also the fourth ...

As 2023 holidays dawn, face masks have settled in as an occasional feature of the American landscape

December 18, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) — The scene: A crowded shopping center in the weeks before Christmas. Or a warehouse store. Or maybe a packed airport terminal or a commuter train station or another place where large groups gather. There are people — lots of people. But look around, and it’s clear one ...

Mount Nittany Medical Center’s Emergency Department honored for exceptional stroke care

December 15, 2023

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health is honored to recognize Jeffrey Elias, DO, FACEP, Emergency Medicine, and the Emergency Department team for providing exceptional stroke care to a patient at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Recently, Elias and team achieved a 21-minute “door to ...

Improve heart health by reducing stress this holiday season

December 15, 2023

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

December 15, 2023

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

December 15, 2023

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 ...