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Geisinger serves about 2,900 meals at drive-thru veteran appreciation dinners

DANVILLE — To thank local veterans for their service, Geisinger served approximately 2,900 meals during drive-through veteran appreciation dinners at 11 locations across its service area on Thursday, Nov. 9. The dinners for U.S. military veterans and guests were provided at no cost to participants. Meals were provided in Bloomsburg, Danville, Jersey Shore, Lewistown, Mifflintown, Muncy, Pittston, Scranton, Shamokin, State College and Wilkes-Barre. Members of Geisinger’s executive leadership team, regional leaders and volunteers attended the event to hand out meals to ...

Are you eligible for lung cancer screening?

When you think about cancer screenings, a mammogram or colonoscopy may come to mind. But annual lung cancer screenings have become another important tool that can help detect lung cancer earlier. In its early stages, lung cancer may not show any symptoms. That’s why, if you meet the ...

Mount Nittany Health welcomes Kayla Malackowski, PA-C, Hospitalist

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health is pleased to introduce Kayla Malackowski, PA-C, as a new hospitalist who will be treating patients in the Mount Nittany Medical Center. Malackowski joined Mount Nittany Health after working as a physician assistant in Altoona. She was drawn to her ...

Why are men slower to get hearing aids?

Data from the hearing aid industry shows that many more women seek help to hear than men. Why are men so much slower to get hearing aids than women? I have listened closely to the men who have sought my help and here are some of the reasons they give for waiting so long. Many saw their grandfathers use hearing aids and they have a negative image about looking older. They associate hearing aids with declining age and health. They feel giving into hearing aids signifies that their best years are behind them. One of the biggest reasons is denial. Men seem quicker to blame others in ...

Mount Nittany Health welcomes new hospitalist

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health welcomes Sarah E. Bork, MD, to the Mount Nittany Health Hospitalist team. Bork's decision to join Mount Nittany Health is driven by her deep connection to the region, passion for patient care and dedication to providing exceptional medical ...