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Indonesia: The Orangutans of Bukit Lawang

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

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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7 weeks 4 days 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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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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7 weeks 5 days 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

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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8 weeks 1 day 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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8 weeks 5 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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8 weeks 6 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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8 weeks 6 days ago

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

Market Your Travel Blog on Pinterest

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

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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9 weeks 11 hours 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

April 15, 2013

By Sarah Vandenberg

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

Interview: Volunteering in Nigeria

April 15, 2013

By Sarah Vandenberg

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

Susquehanna Health Honors Nurses with DAISY Awards

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

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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9 weeks 5 days 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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9 weeks 6 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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10 weeks 7 hours 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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10 weeks 1 day 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»

Program on History of American Vegetable Gardening at Taber Museum

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10 weeks 1 day ago

The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society has announced the topic of its second Coffee Hour for the 2013 season. The speaker will be Carl Bower, Jr., who will be speaking about the history of vegetable gardening in the United States. more»

Susquehanna Health to Host 11th Annual Diabetes Taste-In Event

April 4, 2013

Susquehanna Health’s Diabetes and Nutrition Care Center will host its 11th Annual Taste-In event Tuesday, April 16 from 6 to 8 pm in the Walnut Conference Room, Susquehanna Tower, Williamsport Regional Medical Center, 700 High Street. More Info

Get Ready for 3rd annual Jorge’s Walk to Defeat ALS

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10 weeks 5 days ago

People with ALS, family members, friends, caregivers, and others affected by Lou Gehrig’s Disease are coming together for the 2013 Bloomsburg, Jorge’s Walk to Defeat ALS® on May 18, 2013 at 9 am at the Bloomsburg Town Park.  The event will raise funds for research and community-based patient services programs for people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), living in Eastern PA. < more»

Family Health Fest Highlights Community Wellness Activities

April 3, 2013

Susquehanna Health is reaching out to improve the health of the communities it serves by offering a Family Health Fest on Saturday, April 13 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Lycoming Mall, Pennsdale.

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Survivor Appreciates Being Able to Celebrate Oral Cancer Awareness Month

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11 weeks 1 day ago

My name is Pamela. I am a 35-year-old wife, mother of 2, a medical assistant by trade, and I am one of the 57%. more»

Susquehanna Health Announces Healthy Events for April 2013

March 31, 2013

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

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Spring Community Yard Sale To Be Held at Bowman Field

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11 weeks 4 days ago

The Williamsport Crosscutters will be hosting the Annual Spring Community Yard Sale at Bowman Field on Saturday, May 18 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. more»

Civil War Historian to Portray General George G. Meade at Muncy

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11 weeks 5 days ago
Commonwealth Speaker and nationally recognized Civil War preservationist Anthony Waskie specializes in the life of General George G. Meade.

Muncy Historical Society will once again host Commonwealth Speaker and nationally recognized Civil War preservationist Anthony Waskie, who specializes in the life of General George G. Meade. Waskie will speak at the First United Methodist Church, 602 S. Market St., at 2:30 pm. Sunday, April 14. Doors open at 1:30. more»

Susquehanna Health Physician Recognized for Service and Dedication to Emergency Medical Services

March 27, 2013

Dr. Greg Frailey, Medical Director of Prehospital Services at Susquehanna Health, was recently recognized for his service and dedication to emergency medical services with the Dr. John P. Pryor Street Medicine Society Award. more»

The Resurrection and the Kingdom of God

March 27, 2013

In 1994, my wife and I went to Israel where we visited the sites believed to be where Jesus was crucified, entombed and later ascended into heaven. We were reminded that most of the physical evidence and details of what happened at the crucifixion and resurrection had been destroyed when Jerusalem was burned and leveled by conflicts with the Romans and others over the years. more»

Susquehanna Health Offers MyKeyCare Patient Portal

March 26, 2013

Susquehanna Health now offers its patients MyKeyCare, a secure online tool to gather, store and manage health information from a tablet, smartphone or computer. More Info

Blue Cross of Northeastern PA Supports Healthy Kids Day

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12 weeks 5 days ago
Pictured (left to right) are: Mark Casson, Branch Executive Director, Eastern Lycoming YMCA; Attie Segraves, Sports Director and Event Coordinator, Eastern Lycoming YMCA; George Johnson, Market Director, Western Region, BCNEPA and Ann Lawton, Aquatic Director and Event Coordinator, Eastern Lycoming YMCA with children from the Y's Pre-School program.

Eastern Lycoming YMCA is hosting event April 27

On Saturday, April 27, YMCAs across the country will host "Healthy Kids Day" events to encourage families to stay active through the summer months as school activities end. more»

Evangelical RN On-Hand to Receive Proclamation From Governor Corbett

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12 weeks 5 days ago

On Monday, March 11, 2013, Governor Tom Corbett presented proclamations to representatives of Pennsylvania Hospitals in honor of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Weeks. more»

Muncy Valley Hospital Named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital

March 19, 2013

Susquehanna Health’s Muncy Valley Hospital (MVH) was recently named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the United States by iVantage Health Analytics. MVH is the only CAH named to the list from the state of Pennsylvania. More Info

Baby Cafe Support Group Adds Saturday Classes

March 17, 2013

Susquehanna Health’s Baby Café support group meeting for new mothers will expand its offerings to include twice monthly Saturday timeslots.

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On Writing Like a Motherfucker*

March 13, 2013

here's my morning joe, super creamy, hold the sugar, but not the Sugar.

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Evangelical Holds Medication Reviews at Local Adult Resource/Senior Centers

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14 weeks 4 hours ago

It is recommended that individuals, especially those with multiple conditions requiring numerous medications, get a “medication check-up” at least once a year. more»

Leading Voice on Healthcare Reform Speaks at Fasano Lecture

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Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel

Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, MD, PhD, renowned voice of healthcare reform, will deliver this year's Fasano Memorial lecture entitled, The Affordable Care Act and the Future of the American Healthcare System. more»

Susquehanna Health Participates in "Raise the Region"

March 10, 2013

Raise the Region is a unique, online giving event that provides an opportunity for people who care about their community to come together and raise as much money as possible for local nonprofits in 24 hours. more»

Orphan Outreach Sets Holiday Card Design Contest

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14 weeks 4 days ago

Father’s Hope, a Milton based orphan outreach project, has announced its first Christmas card design contest for local youth.

The winning design will be reproduced on Christmas postcards, which will be available later this year as a fundraiser for Father’s Hope. more»

Make Your Voice Heard in Lycoming County

March 19, 2013

Make your voice heard on health concerns in Lycoming County through Susquehanna Health’s health needs survey. Susquehanna Health is currently conducting a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to identify and prioritize health needs in Lycoming County. More Info

Generous Gift to Benefit Joint Replacement Patients

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14 weeks 5 days ago
Lou Ann Sheets, of Montandon, along with her husband, Dale, recently donated a recliner chair for total joint replacement patients of the newly opened Center for Orthopaedics at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg.

In 2009, Lou Ann received a double-knee replacement through the Joint Replacement Program and wanted to make a gift to honor Pam Harpster, RN, and Deb Reichard, RN, for the care she received during her rehabilitation and treatment. more»

Father’s Hope Slates Kickoff Fundraiser Concert

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14 weeks 6 days ago

The Father’s Hope Kickoff Fundraiser Concert will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Revival Tabernacle, 960 Susquehanna Trail, Watsontown. more»

Iron Chef Williamsport

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14 weeks 6 days ago

This year St. Mark’s Lutheran Church is hosting the third annual Iron Chef Williamsport. The event will take place on March 17, 2013, at 5 p.m., at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 142 Market Street, in Fellowship Hall. The price of the tickets is $25 per person. more»

Susquehanna Health Offers Colorectal Cancer Awareness Event

March 5, 2013

Dr. Vivek Kumar, Susquehanna Health gastroenterology specialist, and Tina Carter, registered nurse and manager of Susquehanna Health’s Digestive Disease Center, offer a free, informative session Tuesday, March 19 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm at The LifeCenter, Lycoming Mall, Muncy. more»

Susquehanna Health Sponsors ELYMCA Spring Run/Walk

March 4, 2013

Striving to improve the health of children and adults in the communities it serves, Susquehanna Health (SH) has partnered with the Eastern Lycoming YMCA (ELYMCA) by sponsoring the organization’s 3rd Annual Spring 5K Run/Walk. more»

Susquehanna Health Helps Patients Understand Their Medicines with Learn Label-ese

March 3, 2013

Susquehanna Health’s Spirit of Women program will host “Learn Label-ese”, an educational discussion targeted towards helping patients understand drug labels, Tuesday, March 12 from 12:30 – 1:30 pm at The LifeCenter, Lycoming Mall, Pennsdale. more»

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