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- January 16, 2019
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Resolutions for a Happy and Healthy 20190
- Health
- January 9, 2019
Each year, the number one and number two New Year’s resolutions for Americans are to get healthy and lose weight. But only eight percent of people felt they keep that resolution beyond a few months. It is important to start 2019 with the right types of resolutions — healthy resolutions that help you reach your
READ MOREHow to Face Your Surgery Fears to Get the Care You Need0
- Health
- December 26, 2018
No one likes to hear “you need surgery,” but sometimes medicine and lifestyle changes just aren’t enough to fix the problem. It is only natural to be a little anxious when you find out you need to have surgery. Learn how to face and overcome your fear of surgery quickly to ensure you get the
READ MOREThe Guide to Foolproof Babyproofing During the Holidays0
You’ve spent the last nine months readying for your new bundle of joy, but is your home ready, too? As baby grows, so does his or her curiosity and ability to explore—and with the holidays fast approaching, even more people and hazards are afoot. Make sure your home is ready for a safe holiday celebration
READ MOREUPMC Susquehanna Partners with West Branch Drug and Alcohol Abuse Commission to Prevent Prescription Drugs from Hitting the Streets0
- Health, Local News
- October 24, 2018
UPMC Susquehanna is partnering with West Branch Drug and Alcohol Abuse Commission to host drug take back week, Oct. 21–27. The organizations are encouraging community members to remove unused prescription medication form their households and deposit them in standing drug return drop box locations throughout the community. “Given the opioid crisis we face in Pennsylvania,
READ MORERegardless of Genes, Early Detection is Your Most Important Tool for Beating Breast Cancer0
- Health, Local News
- October 10, 2018
Genetic testing to discover ancestry is becoming very popular. Discovering your family history can reveal unexpected connections, new storylines, and a world of new relatives. But, there’s another benefit for some specific types of genetic testing. The genes you inherit from your biological parents can help doctors determine your cancer risk, including your risk for
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Susquehanna Health Foundation Partners with Regional Car Dealerships for Drive for a Cause0
Car dealerships throughout northcentral Pennsylvania are teaming up with Susquehanna Health Foundation for Drive for a Cause. During the month of October, participating dealerships will donate $25 for every new or used car sold to UPMC Susquehanna’s Kathryn Candor Lundy Breast Health Center. “Breast cancer affects so many people, either directly or indirectly,” says Sherry
READ MOREEffective Prostate Cancer Screening Begins with a Conversation0
- Health
- October 3, 2018
Men, have you talked to your doctor about your risks for prostate cancer? Experts now recommend that prostate cancer screening tools be used based on individual risks after careful consideration of the pros and cons of early detection. These tools include a rectal exam and the PSA test, which is a blood test that looks
READ MOREUPMC Susquehanna Welcomes Little MVPs to Williamsport0
- Health
- August 29, 2018
Newborns at UPMC Susquehanna’s The Birthplace at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport got into the spirit of the Little League® Baseball World Series as the nursery was transformed into a dugout, complete with the newborns outfitted in hand-sewn baseball caps, provided by UPMC Susquehanna senior program’s Knotty Knitters, and team UPMC onesies. Staff celebrated the little MVPs and their
READ MOREWhen Getting Your Child Prepared to Head Back to School, Don’t Forget Their Physical Exam0
- Health
- August 22, 2018
Preparing your child to go back to school can be a hectic process. In the midst of buying new clothes and school supplies, it is important to remember that scheduling a back-to-school physical exam is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your child is ready to begin the upcoming year.
READ MOREConcussions – Not Just a Concern for Athletes0
- Health
- August 15, 2018
The brain is protected from most ordinary knocks and tumbles by a thick, hard skull and a cushioning fluid lining. But sometimes bumps, blows, or jolts to the head or impact to the body that makes the head and brain bounce back and forth can result in a concussion. This is also known as mild
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