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Susquehanna Health Offers Safe Sitter Course for Tweens and Teens

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May 23, 2013

Susquehanna Health is now a Registered Safe Sitter® Teaching Site, offering a comprehensive babysitting training course for adolescents age 11 and up.

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Five Job Hunting Tips to Use for Crowdfunding

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May 21, 2013

By Sarah Vandenberg

By day I’m a travel blogger, and by night I’ [...] more»

Workplace Wellness: Good for Employees, Good for Business

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3 days 21 hours ago

When Brian Rinker, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BCNEPA), saw the numbers, he was impressed. more»

Susquehanna Health Nationally Recognized for Healthcare Marketing

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May 19, 2013

Susquehanna Health recently received 12 prestigious national and international awards from multiple marketing organizations for healthcare marketing materials ranging from advertising and recruitment campaigns to printed communications and website design. more»

Evangelical Auxiliary Raises nearly $45,000 for Hospital Programs

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1 week 21 hours ago

The Evangelical Auxiliary held its Annual Spring Luncheon at the Country Cupboard, Wednesday, May 15, 2013. The Auxiliary holds various events throughout the year to raise funds for Evangelical Hospice, The Family Place, the Thyra M. more»

Team Bucket List: The Appalachian Trail

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May 17, 2013

By Sarah Vandenberg

Happy Friday! Each week a member of our team posts an i [...] more»

Skilled Nursing Unit Changes Name to Reflect Clinically Complex Care

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May 15, 2013

Muncy Valley Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Unit will change its name to Susquehanna Health Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center at Muncy Valley Hospital effective June 1. More Info

What’s the Funniest Thing You’ve Seen on Travel?

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May 15, 2013

By Sarah Vandenberg

We asked our friends on Twitter about the funniest scen [...] more»

Susquehanna Health Celebrates National Nurses Week

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May 14, 2013

In conjunction with National Nurses Week, Susquehanna Health honored its nurses at the 19th annual Recognition and Awards Banquet May 8 at Genetti Hotel and Suite’s Grand Ballroom in Williamsport. More Info

Avoiding Common Travel Scams

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May 14, 2013

By Sarah Vandenberg

We’ve been stuck on travel safety lately–and as w [...] more»

Writing a Great Travel Story: Yet Another Class!

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May 13, 2013

By Sarah Vandenberg

We’re on a roll, you guys! Marci and Kim develope [...] more»

Nurses Honored During National Nurses Week

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2 weeks 19 hours ago

Evangelical Community Hospital nurses were honored on Monday, May 6, 2013, with a visit from Lewisburg Mayor Judith Wagner, who did an informal presentation of a Mayoral Proclamation praising the work of Evangelical nurses and nurses everywhere for the compassionate care, skill, and dedication they provide to their patients. more»

Team Bucket List: Antarctica!

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May 10, 2013

By Sarah Vandenberg

I have always, always, always wanted to visit Antarctic [...] more»

Evangelical’s New Find A Doctor Line

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2 weeks 1 day ago

A New, Personal Approach to Finding A Doctor

Evangelical Community Hospital has a more personal way to get patients in touch with a doctor - no automated messages or menus - just a live person asking you the right questions to help you find a doctor to meet your needs. more»

Even More Travel Writing Prompts for Your Enjoyment

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May 9, 2013

By Sarah Vandenberg

Writing prompts are the best! We’re featuring the [...] more»

Social Networking with Your Travel Blog: Our Newest Class!

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May 7, 2013

By Sarah Vandenberg

Announcing our newest class, Social Networking with You [...] more»

Combating Loneliness and Boredom on Solo Travel

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May 6, 2013

By Kimberly Dreese

Here at Frayed Passport, we are exuberant advocates of [...] more»

Three Lessons to Have a Great Group Travel Experience

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May 6, 2013

By Connie Golding

If you have ever embarked on a group travel experience, [...] more»

Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania Supports Healthy Kids Day

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2 weeks 4 days ago

Williamsport Branch YMCA is hosting event May 18 more»

Susquehanna Health Promotes Mental Health National Prevention Week

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May 5, 2013

Susquehanna Health’s Behavioral Health team will honor National Mental Health Prevention Week 2013 in the cafeterias of Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport Regional Medical Center and Muncy Valley Hospital May 13-18. More Info

One Person’s Trash Is Another Person’s Treasure

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3 weeks 18 hours ago

Donations Sought - Yard and Bake Sale 

Saturday, May 11th from 8 am until 1 pm at the Thomas T. Taber Museum (Lycoming County Historical Society). 858 West 4th Street, Williamsport, PA 17701. Household goods, knick-knacks, sporting goods, books, holiday decorations, small furniture. more»

Montgomery Resident to Walk Overnight for Suicide Prevention

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3 weeks 19 hours ago

Ralph Wilson, Montgomery, will participate in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) Out of the Darkness Overnight, in Washington, D.C., a 16-mile walk from sunset to sunrise June 1-2, to raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention. more»

Boppy Company Donates 100 Boppys to Susquehanna Health for Mother's Day

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May 2, 2013

The Boppy Company has donated 100 Boppy® Slipcovered Pillows to Susquehanna Health’s Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) to give to first-time mothers living in Lycoming County and Clinton Counties who participate in the NFP program. More Info

National Hospital Week Puts Spotlight Hospitals as a Guiding Light

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3 weeks 3 days ago

 A hospital is more than a place where people go to heal. From providing treatment and comfort to the sick, to welcoming new life into the world, hospitals are central to a healthy and optimistic community. more»

Susquehanna Health Announces Healthy Events for May 2013

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April 30, 2013

Susquehanna Health announces healthy events scheduled for the month of May to provide health information and benefit the community. More Info

Teamwork in Christian Family Life

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April 30, 2013

Family life has always been exceptionally important because extensions to the chain of life are created and nurtured within families. Not all families are ideal and today a family may consist of a husband and wife with children, one parent with children, grandparents with children, or two or more adults living together with or without children. more»

Just Below Your Feet

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3 weeks 3 days ago
Just Below Your Feet is Stephanie Bowen, right, and Sara Griggs

A year ago, during American Archaeology Field School, one of my students asked about Cultural Resource Management in Pennsylvania. I told her about CRM and about PA Act 70, which has devastated professional archaeology in the Commonwealth, and encouraged her to research the topic as an independent study, a capstone project for her American Studies major. more»

Just Below Your Feet

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April 30, 2013
Just Below Your Feet

Just Below Your Feet is Stephanie Bowen, right, and Sara Griggs more»

Susquehanna Health Honors Volunteers

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April 29, 2013

Susquehanna Health (SH) Lycoming Affiliates played host to the annual volunteer recognition luncheon event April 24 at the Holiday Inn in Williamsport. Coinciding with National Volunteer Week, the event is a way for the SH to pay tribute to countless hours of local volunteerism. more»

Indonesia: The Orangutans of Bukit Lawang

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April 29, 2013

By Daniel van den Berg

In 2010 I visited the village of Bukit Lawang on Sumatr [...] more»

Indonesia: The Orangutans of Bukit Lawang

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April 29, 2013

By Daniel van den Berg

In 2010 I visited the village of Bukit Lawang on Sumatr [...] more»

Evangelical Accredited as a Primary Stroke Center

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4 weeks 18 hours ago

Evangelical Community Hospital has been accredited by DNV Healthcare Inc. as a Primary Stroke Center. The accreditation is a national endorsement of the excellence of Evangelical’s existing, full-spectrum stroke program. more»

Civil War Soldiers and Victorian Ladies

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4 weeks 18 hours ago
Sheridan's Ride

The Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will hold its annual Day Camp Monday, 22 July through Friday, 26 July, from 9 a.m. until noon. Cost is $60 per child (for children of LCHS members) and $70 per child (for non-members). more»

Ryan Adams to Speak at Taber Coffee Hour

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4 weeks 1 day ago
Dr. Ryan T. Adams will lecture on the topic “Food in Lycoming County: Prehistoric, Historic and Economic Context of Food Production.”

The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society has announced the topic of its third Coffee Hour for the 2013 season. The speaker will be Dr. Ryan T. more»

Muncy Valley Hospital Prepares for 30th Annual Lawn Party

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April 24, 2013

The 30th Annual Muncy Valley Hospital Lawn Party is scheduled Saturday, June 15 from 6:30 am to 4 pm on the grounds of the hospital. Party activities begin with a breakfast from 6:30 to 11 am. Registration for the Irv Zablocky Memorial Run/Walk/Wheelchair opens at 7 am, and the race begins at 8:30 am. more»

Evangelical’s Emergency Department Introduces AcceleCare

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4 weeks 4 days ago

The front door to most hospitals is the Emergency Department where patients of all ages and backgrounds arrive with the unexpected health issue. more»

State Police to Accept Expired, Unwanted Prescription Medications

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5 weeks 2 days ago

The Pennsylvania State Police will accept unwanted, expired and unused prescription drugs Saturday, April 27, as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. more»

Prescription Drug Problem Topic of Community Forum

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5 weeks 2 days ago

When considering prescription drug problems, parents often ask themselves the following questions: more»

Blue Ribbon Foundation Announces Grants for Access to Care, Healthy Families

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5 weeks 2 days ago

Funding will help nine nonprofits serve more than 2,600 individuals more»

Market Your Travel Blog on Pinterest

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April 16, 2013

By Sarah Vandenberg

For those of you who are totally new to it (or at least [...] more»

Market Your Travel Blog on Pinterest

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April 16, 2013

By Sarah Vandenberg

For those of you who are totally new to it (or at least [...] more»

Bingo Proceeds Benefit Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity.

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5 weeks 3 days ago

A Bingo event will benefit the Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity, with prizes will be given to each winner.

Prizes are gift cards, certificates, and items from local businesses in the Williamsport area. There will be one special, high-value prize for the final game. more»

Interview: Volunteering in Nigeria

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April 15, 2013

By Sarah Vandenberg

In this interview, Erick talks to Shannon about her tim [...] more»

Interview: Volunteering in Nigeria

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April 15, 2013

By Sarah Vandenberg

In this interview, Erick talks to Shannon about her tim [...] more»

Susquehanna Health Honors Nurses with DAISY Awards

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April 14, 2013

Three Susquehanna Health nurses were recently recognized as recipients of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. A nurse from each Lycoming County Susquehanna Health campus is selected each quarter. Anyone may nominate a nurse for a DAISY award – a coworker, patient, patient’s family or physician. more»

Susquehanna Health Expands Orthopedics Team

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April 11, 2013

Susquehanna Health Orthopedics is pleased to announce the addition of John Kuri II, MD to its team. More Info

Evangelical Focuses on May as Osteoporosis Prevention Month

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6 weeks 1 day ago

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, by the year 2020, half of all Americans over age 50 are expected to have low bone density or Osteoporosis. As it stands now, one in two women and up to one in four men over the age of 50 will break a bone due to the disease.

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Find 'A Place at the Table' at the Community Arts Center

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6 weeks 2 days ago

A PLACE AT THE TABLE is a recently released documentary film which examines the issues of Hunger in America through the lens of three people struggling with food insecurity. A Place at the Table shows us how hunger poses serious economic, social and cultural implications for our nation ... and how it could be solved. Affordable health food is in the best interests of all. more»

Congenital Heart Disease Screenings Makes Early Detection Possible

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6 weeks 3 days ago
Sharon Hixson, RNC, The Family Place, waits for the oximeter on baby Julius’ right hand to tell her if he is at risk for congential heart disease.

For new parents, reassurances their newborn is healthy provide comfort and at The Family Place, the obstetrics unit of Evangelical Community Hospital, those reassurances come through a series of health screens.  more»

Is Your Child Safety Seat Installed Correctly? Get it Checked

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6 weeks 4 days ago
Amy Minnier, RN, Nurse Educator and Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician of Evangelical Community Health Education, looks over a child safety seat to make sure it is properly installed. Four out of five child safety seats are installed incorrectly.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for young children, but many of these deaths can be prevented if children ride in a properly fastened and secured car seat. more»

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