When it comes to beating breast cancer, catching it early makes a big difference – yet many people skip one simple screening that could save their life: the breast self-exam.
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Transaction Reduces Hospital Competition in Central Pennsylvania In an effort to block what the U.S. Department of Justice described as something that would lead to "higher prices, lower quality, and reduced access", it sued to block Geisinger Health's transactions with Evangelical Community…
Evangelical Community Hospital is proud to announce the recertification of its Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation programs by the American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).
Danville, Pa. – Geisinger has seen a slight uptick in positive COVID-19 tests across their system, according to Dr. Jaewon Ryu, President and Chief Executive Officer. Geisinger’s system includes the flagship hospital in Danville, as well as campuses in Jersey Shore in Lycoming County, Scrant…
It’s been more than two years since Governor Tom Wolf signed the first 90-day disaster declaration to empower state agencies and partners to collectively battle the opioid epidemic.
Due to the current COVID-19 crisis and the Order of the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health Requiring Universal Face Coverings on July1, 2020, The Lycoming County Board of Commissioners are requiring that face masks be worn by all members of the public that enter county govern…
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Harrisburg, Pa. – State officials in Pennsylvania are preparing for an anticipated surge in COVID-19 cases, which is expected to coincide with flu season.
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When it comes to beating breast cancer, catching it early makes a big difference—yet many people skip one simple screening that could save their life: the breast self-exam.
COVID-19 Data for Pennsylvania
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning the public about salves and creams claiming to cure or treat skin cancer, boils moles, and skin tags commonly known as "black salve."
Pittsburgh, Pa. – One of only eight health systems to receive the highest score, UPMC has been named one of the nation's "Digital Health Most Wired" health systems by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) for its 22nd consecutive year.
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Harrisburg, Pa. – The House Professional Licensure Committee has approved a bill that would establish a six-year pilot program that allows certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs) to practice untethered to a physician in underserved areas throughout Pennsylvania.
Lock Haven, Pa. – September marked National Recovery Awareness Month, but for certified recovery specialists working through the West Branch Drug and Alcohol Commission, awareness and education is a year-round, day-to-day mission.
Coudersport, Pa. – The National Rural Health Resource Center and the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy recently recognized UPMC Cole for its innovative approach to post-acute and palliative care with its Critical Access Hospital Award.
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North Wales, Pa. – PA Lyme will host a Virtual Lyme Impact Series on Tuesday, Oct. 12 to discuss neuropsychiatric complications of Lyme Disease.
When it comes to beating breast cancer, catching it early makes a big difference – yet many people skip one simple screening that could save their life: the breast self-exam.