Mobile Health of Evangelical brings preventive and primary care services directly into the communities surrounding the Hospital and beyond. A variety of services are offered on the 38-foot-bus throughout the area. For August, upcoming locations are as follows:
Everyone seems to understand the importance of wearing sunscreen when you are enjoying the summer sun, but protecting your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) radiation or light is just as important. Although UV radiation comes from several sources, most people get their exposure from rays of energy …
If you’re taking a medication, is it safe to drive?
The Lycoming County United Way’s mission is to "mobilize the collective resources of our community to change lives by fighting for the health, education, financial stability, and basic needs of every person in every community." In simplest terms, they partner with community agencies who offe…
It wouldn’t be summer without weather forecasters reporting a heat wave, but the temperatures that are forecast for the northeast region of the U.S. are nothing to take lightly. According to AccuWeather, temperatures in the upcoming days will reach and sustain in the high 90s, and that kind …
After eating all those extra calories this holiday season, hitting the gym might not be the best way to pursue your weight loss goal. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains.
Altaire Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is voluntarily recalling the Over-the-Counter (OTC) drug products sold at CVS Health. The FDA has determined these issues indicate a lack of sterility assurance. Administration of a non-sterile product intended to be sterile may result in serious and potentiall…
Danville – Four residents from Emmanuel Center, the skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation setting at Maria Joseph Continuing Care Community recently graduated from the Pennsylvania Empowered Expert Residents (PEER) program. Columbia/Montour County Area Agency on Aging provided the t…
Everyone experiences headaches from time to time caused by stress, hormone changes, or dehydration. Usually, a headache can be relieved by an over-the-counter pain reliever or rest. Approximately 13% of adults in the U.S. suffer from severe migraines, recurring headaches. Migraines can also …
Danville – Geisinger has requested the Geisinger Authority to proceed with new bond financing of up to $1 billion in Summer 2019. The new bonds may include debt refinancing and new debt currently estimated at $200 million.
Knee injuries are a hot topic, especially for athletes of all ages. For coaches, athletes, parents of athletes, and anyone interested in injuries of the knee, Evangelical Community Hospital is holding a Talk with the Doc on current concepts in the treatment and prevention of anterior cruciat…
Danville – More than 750,000 people in the United States have dilated cardiomyopathy, a potentially life-threatening condition in which the heart’s main pumping chamber, the left ventricle, enlarges and grows increasingly weak. Research has shown that around one in 10 people with this condit…
Williamsport, Pa. – Heading off the beaten path to walk or run combines the physical activity with a meditative, mind-body experience. Join UPMC Susquehanna’s Spirit of Women to Take a Hike with Spirit from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2019 (rain or shine) at the Mosquito Valley R…
Lewisburg, Pa. - Evangelical Community Hospital will host its 33rd Golf Classic Event on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the Bucknell Golf Club. The scramble format event has morning and afternoon shotgun starts available at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Entry fee for each golfer is $125 and includes green…
Altaire Pharmaceuticals Inc. issued voluntary recalls for multiple Over-the-Counter or OTC ophthalmic products sold at Walmart and Walgreens stores citing potential for nonsterility. These drug products include eye drops and ophthalmic ointments. The company also recalled certain lots of oph…
Medical cannabis significantly reduces pain intensity and improves overall quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia, according to a study by Israeli researchers. The results of the study were published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. The aim of the study was to investigate the char…
Now that the summer weather is here, it seems easy to jump right into athletic activity and pick up right where you left off last year. Unfortunately, over 3.5 million people in the U.S. suffer sports related injuries each year, with a large portion during the summer months. If the body is n…
LONDON, ON, CANADA/Danville, Pa., USA -- When emergency care is needed, every minutes counts, and that means having air medical services at the ready. Geisinger Life Flight is now able to launch their helicopters back into service faster with digitial signatures maintenance software.
DANVILLE, Pa. – Geisinger has launched the Voice Analysis of COPD Patients with Exacerbations (VOICE) research study that aims to gain more information on a novel technique to detect flare-ups or exacerbartions of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in patients. The method being exa…
Williamsport – UPMC Susquehanna will host a free informative seminar on hip and knee pain treatment options on Thursday, July 18 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport Regional Medical Center, Walnut Room, 700 High St., Williamsport.
Summer weather gets more people outside swimming, working in the yard, and attending concerts, car races, and fireworks shows. Don’t put your hearing at risk while you have fun this summer, take the necessary precautions to protect your ears.
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – UPMC Susquehanna will welcome Don Owrey, FACHE, as chief operating officer of UPMC Susquehanna and president of UPMC Williamsport Regional Medical Center, Sept. 1, 2019.
