Health

Linden Resident Honored for Five-Year Cancer Surviorship

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1 year 4 hours ago
Five-year cancer survivor, Brenda Lovell, celebrates her survivorship with Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) leaders Robert W. Mayo, Vice Chairman of the Board, John McNeil, President and CEO at CTCA in Philadelphia and Richard J. Stephenson, Founder and Chairman of the Board

Brenda Lovell returns to Cancer Treatment Centers of America® to celebrate triumph over cancer more»

Take Charge of Change to Lessen Your Risk of Stroke

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1 year 3 hours ago

In the four minutes it takes to read this article, six people will suffer a stroke and one will die from the episode, according to the American Heart Association. more»

Susquehanna Health Investing in Quality Healthcare Education

May 17, 2012

One way of ensuring and sustaining quality healthcare is investing in future healthcare providers. As part of its commitment to high quality healthcare for the communities served, More Info

Susquehanna Health Investing in Quality Healthcare Education

May 17, 2012

One way of ensuring and sustaining quality healthcare is investing in future healthcare providers. As part of its commitment to high quality healthcare for the communities served, More Info

Public Urged to Take Steps to Reduce Risk of West Nile Virus

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Pennsylvania today reported the earliest detection of a West Nile virus-carrying mosquito since testing began in 2000. The infected mosquito was found May 3 in Exeter Township, Berks County, the departments of Environmental Protection and Health announced today. more»

Susquehanna Health Women Services Hosts Day of Dance

May 6, 2012

Susquehanna Health hosted its second major Spirit of Women event, Day of Dance, April 28 at Williamsport Regional Medical Center’s Susquehanna Tower.

Day of Dance provided area women with valuable health education, dance demonstrations, refreshments, health screenings and shopping with local business vendors. more»

Susquehanna Health Women Services Hosts Day of Dance

May 6, 2012

Susquehanna Health hosted its second major Spirit of Women event, Day of Dance, April 28 at Williamsport Regional Medical Center’s Susquehanna Tower.

Day of Dance provided area women with valuable health education, dance demonstrations, refreshments, health screenings and shopping with local business vendors. more»

Community Hospitals Without Cardiac Surgery Can Safely Perform Interventional Heart Catheterization Procedures

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1 year 2 weeks ago

After a 9-month long national study, physician researchers at Johns Hopkins University have determined interventional heart catheterization procedures at hospitals without on-site cardiac surgery are just as safe and effective as those performed at hospitals with on-site cardiac surgery. more»

Evangelical Nurse Becomes Cardiac-Vascular Board Certified

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1 year 2 weeks ago

Cheryl Walter, RN-BC recently completed all the necessary requirements and became board certified as a Cardiac-Vascular Nurse, making her the first nurse at Evangelical Community Hospital to receive this designation. more»

Susquehanna Health Announces Healthy Events for May 2012

April 26, 2012

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

Susquehanna Health Announces Healthy Events for May 2012

April 26, 2012

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

Susquehanna Health Recognizes Extraordinary Nurses

April 25, 2012

Susquehanna Health recently adopted the internationally recognized program DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Quarterly, SH will select a nurse from each of its campuses – Divine Providence Hospital, Muncy Valley Hospital and Williamsport Regional Medical Center – to be recognized with this award. more»

Susquehanna Health Recognizes Extraordinary Nurses

April 25, 2012

Susquehanna Health recently adopted the internationally recognized program DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Quarterly, SH will select a nurse from each of its campuses – Divine Providence Hospital, Muncy Valley Hospital and Williamsport Regional Medical Center – to be recognized with this award. more»

Upcoming Events at Mount Nittany Medical Center

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1 year 3 weeks ago

Tues, May 1 & May 15, Learn about hip or knee replacement
May 1 from 11:00 am – noon, and May 15 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm in conference rooms 1, 2, and 3, at Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 East Park Avenue, State College. For more info, contact Val Coakley, RN, orthopedic case manager, at 814.278.4810 or vcoakley@mountnittany.org. Visit mountnittany.org for a full events calendar. more»

Local Health & Dental Center Transitions to FQHC

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1 year 3 weeks ago

Susquehanna Community Health & Dental Center announces that it recently received Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. An FQHC is a Community Health Center facility that has been designated by the federal government by adhering to regulations pertaining to the scope and quality of health services provided to anyone, regardless of ability to pay. more»

Health Screens Can Identify Diseases Before There Are Symptoms

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1 year 3 weeks ago

Convincing most men to see a doctor when they are sick can be a challenge. With heart disease and cancer being the two leading causes of death in men according to the Centers for Disease Control, men can benefit from regular screenings that can detect health concerns early even when they’re healthy. more»

RN Elected President of Tri-State Society

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1 year 4 weeks ago
Evangelical Community Hospital’s Cheryl Walter, RN-BC, (center) displays her Tri-State Society Presidential Gavel presented to her in April from the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Organization. With her are James Craven, Associate Vice President of Cardiovascular Services (left) and Donald C. Steckel, MD, Medical Director, Cardiac Rehabilitation (right).

Cheryl A. Walter, RN-BC was elected President of the Tri-State Society for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (TSSCVPR) at the 28th Annual Symposium in Princeton, New Jersey, April 14, 2012. more»

Susquehanna Health Cardiologists Perform Catheterizations from Hand to Heart

April 17, 2012

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the number one cause of death for both men and women. Individuals who experience a heart attack or fail a stress test often require a heart catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) angioplasty. more»

Susquehanna Health Cardiologists Perform Catheterizations from Hand to Heart

April 17, 2012

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the number one cause of death for both men and women. Individuals who experience a heart attack or fail a stress test often require a heart catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) angioplasty. more»

The Family Place: Surrounding New Mothers with Comfort, Care, and Compassion

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1 year 5 weeks ago
n architectural rendering of a renovated room in The Family Place at Evangelical Community Hospital.

Starting this fall, the 14 post-partum and four labor and delivery rooms at The Family Place in Evangelical Community Hospital will be getting a facelift. more»

Susquehanna Health Welcomes New Pediatrician

April 5, 2012

Susquehanna Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Mervin Manuel, board-certified pediatrician, to Susquehanna Health Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Rural Avenue. More Info

Susquehanna Health Welcomes New Pediatrician

April 5, 2012

Susquehanna Health is pleased to welcome Dr. Mervin Manuel, board-certified pediatrician, to Susquehanna Health Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Rural Avenue. More Info

Susquehanna Health and Laurel Health System Sign Definitive Agreement to Develop Regional Healthcare Partnership

April 4, 2012

Laurel Health System and Susquehanna Health have announced plans to create a regional integrated health system covering northcentral Pennsylvania. Increased access to top medical specialists, expansion of services in local communities and the establishment of a community health foundation are among the major benefits of the new partnership. more»

Susquehanna Health and Laurel Health System Sign Definitive Agreement to Develop Regional Healthcare Partnership

April 4, 2012

Laurel Health System and Susquehanna Health have announced plans to create a regional integrated health system covering northcentral Pennsylvania. Increased access to top medical specialists, expansion of services in local communities and the establishment of a community health foundation are among the major benefits of the new partnership. more»

Susquehanna Health Announces Healthy Events for April 2012

March 29, 2012

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

Susquehanna Health Announces Healthy Events for April 2012

March 29, 2012

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

Susquehanna Health to Hold Diabetes Taste-In

March 27, 2012

Susquehanna Health will hold its annual Diabetes Taste-In program Wednesday, April 18 from 6 to 8 pm in the Walnut Room at Susquehanna Tower, 700 High Street, Williamsport. More Info

Susquehanna Health to Hold Diabetes Taste-In

March 27, 2012

Susquehanna Health will hold its annual Diabetes Taste-In program Wednesday, April 18 from 6 to 8 pm in the Walnut Room at Susquehanna Tower, 700 High Street, Williamsport. More Info

Susquehanna Health Endowed Scholarship Awarded

March 25, 2012

Pennsylvania College of Technology selected Trevor Hiller, a senior in the Paramedic program, to receive the Susquehanna Health Endowed Scholarship for academic year 2011-2012. More Info

Susquehanna Health Endowed Scholarship Awarded

March 25, 2012

Pennsylvania College of Technology selected Trevor Hiller, a senior in the Paramedic program, to receive the Susquehanna Health Endowed Scholarship for academic year 2011-2012. More Info

Diabetes Alert Day Slated for March 27

March 19, 2012

Statistics from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) indicate that about 26 million adults and children in the United States have diabetes, yet one-fourth of those individuals have not been diagnosed. More Info

Diabetes Alert Day Slated for March 27

March 19, 2012

Statistics from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) indicate that about 26 million adults and children in the United States have diabetes, yet one-fourth of those individuals have not been diagnosed. More Info

Susquehanna Health Athletic Trainers Pleased with New PA Licensure

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1 year 10 weeks ago
Susquehanna Health Athletic Trainer Nick Kilpatrick works with an athlete on the field at Muncy Junior/Senior High School in Muncy.

Whether they work regularly with an athlete on the field or rehabilitate a joint replacement patient in the Sports Medicine Center, 23 Susquehanna Health (SH) athletic trainers are pleased with the recent State of Pennsylvania legislation that now recognizes them as licensed healthcare professionals. more»

Susquehanna Health Hosts PM Exchange at Susquehanna Tower

March 5, 2012

Susquehanna Health hosted the February 23 Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce PM Exchange at the system’s newest facility at Williamsport Regional Medical Center, Susquehanna Tower. More Info

Susquehanna Health Hosts PM Exchange at Susquehanna Tower

March 5, 2012

Susquehanna Health hosted the February 23 Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce PM Exchange at the system’s newest facility at Williamsport Regional Medical Center, Susquehanna Tower. More Info

Susquehanna Health Announces Healthy Events for March 2012

February 27, 2012

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

Susquehanna Health Announces Healthy Events for March 2012

February 27, 2012

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

Susquehanna Health To Hold Public Open House of Susquehanna Tower

February 19, 2012

Susquehanna Health will unveil its new Susquehanna Tower at a public open house Sunday, February 26 from noon to 5 pm at Williamsport Regional Medical Center, 700 High Street. More Info

Susquehanna Health To Hold Public Open House of Susquehanna Tower

February 19, 2012

Susquehanna Health will unveil its new Susquehanna Tower at a public open house Sunday, February 26 from noon to 5 pm at Williamsport Regional Medical Center, 700 High Street. More Info

Susquehanna Health Now Offers Occupational Health Services in Muncy

February 9, 2012

Susquehanna Health recently announced Occupational Health Services are now available at the WorkCenter in Muncy Valley Hospital. More Info

Susquehanna Health Now Offers Occupational Health Services in Muncy

February 9, 2012

Susquehanna Health recently announced Occupational Health Services are now available at the WorkCenter in Muncy Valley Hospital. More Info

Susquehanna Health Earns Incentive for Energy Saving Improvements

February 7, 2012

Susquehanna Health earned a $500,000 incentive from PPL Electric Utilities for making energy-efficient improvements that will help the healthcare system save energy and money now and in the future. More Info

Susquehanna Health Earns Incentive for Energy Saving Improvements

February 7, 2012

Susquehanna Health earned a $500,000 incentive from PPL Electric Utilities for making energy-efficient improvements that will help the healthcare system save energy and money now and in the future. More Info

2012 Gallery of Hope Honors Breast Cancer Survivors, Encourages Education and Awareness

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1 year 15 weeks ago
The Galley of Hope, a traveling display designed to educate the public about the importance of early detection and treatment in the fight against breast cancer, is available to exhibit throughout northeastern and north central Pennsylvania.

Traveling display features personal survival stories

Ten northeastern Pennsylvania residents recently took the brave step of sharing their personal experiences with breast cancer to inspire others who are facing the disease. Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BCNEPA) has collected their stories and photos for the company's 12th annual "Gallery of Hope." more»

New Susquehanna Tower Features Local Artwork to Promote Healing

January 31, 2012

As Susquehanna Health (SH) opens the door to its new, state-of-the-art Susquehanna Tower, patient care facilities constructed with innovative, environmentally conscious design to provide the best care and hope for its patients, the health system also unveils a collection of nearly 300 works of art displayed not merely to enhance aesthetics but to promote healing. more»

Susquehanna Health Announces Healthy Events for February 2012

January 31, 2012

Susquehanna Health announces several healthy events scheduled in the month of February and designed to provide health information while benefiting the community. More Info

Susquehanna Health Announces Healthy Events for February 2012

January 31, 2012

Susquehanna Health announces several healthy events scheduled in the month of February and designed to provide health information while benefiting the community. More Info

New Susquehanna Tower Features Local Artwork to Promote Healing

January 31, 2012

As Susquehanna Health (SH) opens the door to its new, state-of-the-art Susquehanna Tower, patient care facilities constructed with innovative, environmentally conscious design to provide the best care and hope for its patients, the health system also unveils a collection of nearly 300 works of art displayed not merely to enhance aesthetics but to promote healing. more»

Susquehanna Health’s LifeCenter™ to Hold Follow Your Heart Event

January 26, 2012

Susquehanna Health’s Heart & Vascular Institute’s Follow Your Heart event will be held at the LifeCenter™ in the Lycoming Mall Thursday, February 9, from 2:30 to 6:30 pm More Info

Susquehanna Health’s LifeCenter™ to Hold Follow Your Heart Event

January 26, 2012

Susquehanna Health’s Heart & Vascular Institute’s Follow Your Heart event will be held at the LifeCenter™ in the Lycoming Mall Thursday, February 9, from 2:30 to 6:30 pm More Info

Susquehanna Health OB/GYN Announces Midwife Services Available in Muncy

January 25, 2012

Susquehanna Health OB/GYN announces the expansion of midwife services to Muncy Valley Hospital beginning February 1.

Susquehanna Health OB/GYN, employs Drs. Collins, Huggler, Lamade, Salama and Yartz, nurse practitioner Sandra Lentz, as well as five certified nurse midwives, Mary DeWire, Janice Dreher, Patricia Kaiser, Heather McLaughlin and Kathryn Swatkowski. more»

Susquehanna Health OB/GYN Announces Midwife Services Available in Muncy

January 25, 2012

Susquehanna Health OB/GYN announces the expansion of midwife services to Muncy Valley Hospital beginning February 1.

Susquehanna Health OB/GYN, employs Drs. Collins, Huggler, Lamade, Salama and Yartz, nurse practitioner Sandra Lentz, as well as five certified nurse midwives, Mary DeWire, Janice Dreher, Patricia Kaiser, Heather McLaughlin and Kathryn Swatkowski. more»

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