FREEBURG — The thing Joel Newman never mentioned when talking of his Parkinson’s disease was the unfairness of it. He’s too busy focusing on finding treatments to help him feel normal again.
WILLIAMSPORT — UPMC Susquehanna recently broke ground for the new UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport.
LEWISBURG — Evangelical Community Hospital is currently seeking spiritual care volunteers. Volunteers may be from any spiritual background and no experience is necessary. Volunteers engage in conversation with patients while providing emotional and spiritual guidance.
DANVILLE — Janet Tomcavage, MSN, RN, a pioneer in population health and advanced medical homes, has assumed the role of Chief Nursing Executive at Geisinger, effective Aug. 1.
LEWISBURG — A catered lunch reception was recently held at Evangelical Community Hospital for students who were awarded nursing and health career scholarships through the hospital’s scholarship program.
Skin is the body’s largest organ, and it isn’t immune from its own set of potential health issues.
Young children have a tendency to put things in their mouths, leaving parents such as Stacey Eicher, of Mifflinburg, scrambling to make sure everyone is OK.
DANVILLE — Geisinger's new president and chief executive officer said Wednesday Geisinger is making progress in reducing patient wait times as it is finding more ways to bring care to patients.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Breast implant maker Allergan Inc. issued a worldwide recall Wednesday for certain textured models after regulators alerted the company to a heightened cancer risk with the devices.
Millions of people who take aspirin to prevent a heart attack may need to rethink their pill-popping, Harvard researchers reported Monday.
Here in the middle of summer, many people are enjoying vacations on the beach, poolside parties and relaxation, and general fun in the sun. While it’s a time to enjoy, it’s also a time to take the necessary precautions against the very real threat of skin cancer.
No one likes to think about death and dying. But when we see our loved ones experience declining health, we are often forced into making some difficult decisions.
Summer officially kicked off on Friday, and with it, the chance of heat-related illnesses will increase as temperatures climb over the next couple months.
Lying naked on the floor of a military helicopter flanked by two medics in full uniform while en route to the nearest hospital was not the end result Cody Dillman, of Middleburg, had in mind when volunteering to do a special assignment in the Mojave Desert.
A sharp, throbbing pain greets Ann Dorman, of Sunbury, as she wakes, starting in the front, right side of her head and soon branching out to the back of her head and down her neck.
Geisinger’s Dr. Greg Burke doesn’t need statistics or stereotypes to know that too many fathers tend to ignore their own health issues until it is too late.
Trying to burn an old, damp piece of weed-blocking fabric at his Buffalo Township home, Anthony DeLong soaked it in diesel fuel, let it sit a few minutes and grabbed a lighter.
In most regards, Adriana Richard, of Milton, is a typical 16-year-old. She’s learning how to drive, loves to take photos, babysits and enjoys spending time with friends.
In three years of working at the Danville SPCA, Shaylan Martin has only been bitten by an animal once.
There’s no way to prevent it, and there’s really no cure, and even though it creates a lot of inconveniences, those diagnosed with Celiac disease can learn to live full and healthy lives.
SELINSGROVE — In 2014 Kara Bigger was a happy 25-year-old married woman who was in seemingly good health. She had a job she liked and had, in fact, recently been promoted. Things were going well.
SELINSGROVE — In 2014 Kara Bigger was a happy 25-year-old married woman who was in seemingly good health. She had a job she liked and had, in fact, recently been promoted. Things were going well.
Nothing warned Lindsey and Justin Wagner that their second child would be born with a problem.
Medical care used to be simple. Patients were treated by a doctor or a nurse. Done.
There are numerous ways to screen the colon for possible cancer. Unfortunately, the most reliable is also the most notorious.
Life changed rapidly for Rhonda Eckman, of Coal Township, in 2016.
After two years of fighting liver disease, Dave Kline, 59, is going to receive an organ transplant from a living donor, an act that will spark new life in him.
Coreen Levan didn’t know what to expect when she responded to a frantic call from her cousin and renter Melinda LeBarron, asking for help after a bear attack on Dec. 12.
When a person’s kidneys can no longer filter blood the way they should, the person is diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), which affects more than 30 million adults in the United States.
We don’t give kidneys much thought, but they are vital to our wellbeing. They keep our blood clean by filtering waste materials from food, medications and other substances. They also balance body fluids and create hormones that keep us healthy.
Four years ago, Florence Witmer was struck with what appeared to be a sudden illness and was rushed by a medical helicopter to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with a flesh-eating disease and immediately underwent an operation.
Responding to a violent intruder or active shooter scenario shouldn’t start in the moment of a real threat. It begins with preparation — education and training that instills confidence and can save lives.
The blood glucose test is complete. The results have returned — and the numbers are consistently over the 126-threshold that indicates a diagnosis that can be hard to accept.
According to the American Diabetes Association, the total cost of diagnosed diabetes in the United States in 2017 cleared $327 billion.
Fourteen-year-old Alyssa Dressler babysat her two younger brothers while making final preparations to participate in the Youth World Barrel Race Championships in Georgia two days later.
Few phrases elicit as much fear at diagnosis as “heart failure,” and Dr. Brendan Carry, Geisinger cardiologist admitted that the condition can definitely be serious.
Jamie Jo Hokenbrough, of Freeburg, will never forget her horrific car crash on Nov. 18, 2014 — yet she will never fully remember it, either.
The holidays are over, the weather is turning gloomier and daylight is in shorter supply.
The stigma surrounding depression only grows with the level of treatment it takes to address it — when antidepressants and counseling aren’t enough, Geisinger’s Dr. Stephen Paolucci relayed that inpatient care and — in some cases — even electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may be necessary.“If a …
Few industries evolve as rapidly and drastically as healthcare, with breakthrough treatments, improving technology, governmental regulations and fluctuating price points, just a few of the factors constantly changing the landscape within the medical profession.
A series of devastating events emotionally pummeled Trina Eia and her young family the first week of November, leaving the 36-year-old mother of four struggling to regain her composure.
It can be hard to eat healthy during the holidays with visions of sugar plums — and plenty of other sugary foods — dancing in our heads.
Grant Helsel was terrified to walk into the office of the bariatric surgeon at Evangelical Community Hospital.
Becky Carl will never forget the day she struggled to fit inside a booth at a local restaurant and a child laughed and made fun of her.
A diabetes diagnosis is a serious one. The two types of diabetes are very different in nature.
An empty seat will be at some tables this Thanksgiving, as it is the “first” of many gatherings without a loved one.
For some senior citizens, a doctor visit can take place in the living room.
The only thing one can do in a moment of sheer pain and trauma is to focus.
LEWISBURG — Don’t be dense about getting your mammogram. And if you have dense breasts, it is an even better reason to have yearly imaging.
LEWISBURG — Once treatment is completed for an initial round of breast cancer, no one ever wants it to come back.
