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  • UPMC Sports Medicine Doctor: Protecting Your Hands in Sports0

    Whether you’re catching pitches behind home plate, swinging a bat, or grabbing passes on the football field, your hands are doing important work. Unfortunately, the hands, fingers, and thumbs are some of the most commonly injured parts of the body across all ages. Catchers and Hand Injuries: A Common Pairing In baseball and softball, catchers

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  • Puppy Care 101

    Puppy Care 1010

    Welcoming a new puppy into a home is a rewarding and exciting venture that comes with a good deal of responsibility. The first few months of a young dog’s life are essential for development, which impacts the puppy’s behavior, health and well-being for the duration of the animal’s life. It’s crucial to provide proper care,

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  • How Eating Together Benefits Your Family0

    Sharing a meal offers far more than a full stomach; the benefits of eating together extend well beyond the dinner table. In the “2025 World Happiness Report,” evidence shows that sharing meals has a substantial impact on an individual’s well-being. Those who regularly eat with others report higher life satisfaction and display higher levels of

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  • School Day Fuel0

    From packing lunchboxes to after-school snacking and evening meals, school days can get hectic in the kitchen – in a hurry. Saving valuable time is of the essence for busy families looking to stave off hunger without sacrificing nutrition or flavor. To help make delicious yet nutritious meals a reality all day long, consider these

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  • Lycoming Law Association Foundation Awards Scholarships0

    In 2024 and 2025, the Lycoming Law Association Foundation proudly awarded nine $1,000 Joseph L. Rider Scholarships to outstanding local law students from Lycoming County. These scholarships were created to help alleviate the financial burdens of tuition, educational materials, and transportation for local students enrolled full time in law school. Since its launch in 2023,

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  • UPMC OB-GYN: Understanding Perimenopause0

    Women in their 30s and 40s may begin noticing physical and emotional symptoms related to changing levels of various hormones produced by the ovaries. Women in this age group also begin experiencing bone loss due to declining levels of estrogen. Women feeling these changes may ask themselves, “Is this perimenopause?” What Is Perimenopause? Perimenopause is

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  • Happy Hundredth! Weird Words Reaches Its Centennial0

    As of this week, Webb’s Weird Words has wended its way to 100 articles. In celebration, your overworked columnist is taking a break from actual lists of oddball terms. Instead, this word-Smith figured faithful readers might enjoy an inside look at how the pieces get written — my process, as it were. And … as

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  • UPMC OB-GYN: Understanding Perimenopause0

    Women in their 30s and 40s may begin noticing physical and emotional symptoms related to changing levels of various hormones produced by the ovaries. Women in this age group also begin experiencing bone loss due to declining levels of estrogen. Women feeling these changes may ask themselves, “Is this perimenopause?” What Is Perimenopause? Perimenopause is

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  • UPMC Expert: Managing Migraine0

    If you’ve ever had a migraine, you know it’s far more than just a bad headache. For many people, migraines are recurring, sometimes debilitating episodes that can impact work, relationships, and daily life. What is a Migraine? A migraine is an intense, often throbbing headache that may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to

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  • UPMC Orthopaedic Surgeon: Understanding Shoulder Replacement0

    Shoulder pain can be more than just an inconvenience. It can interfere with your ability to sleep, get dressed, drive, or even lift a cup of coffee. When medications, physical therapy, or other non-surgical treatments no longer relieve pain or restore function, shoulder replacement might be the next step. Though it’s not as common as

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  • UPMC Donates Life-Saving Equipment to Loyalsock Township Parks

    UPMC Donates Life-Saving Equipment to Loyalsock Township Parks0

    UPMC, in collaboration with the Susquehanna Health Foundation and Susquehanna Regional EMS (SREMS), has donated automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and other life-saving supplies to four public parks in Loyalsock Township. The donation was made possible through generous funding from First Quality. Representatives from Loyalsock Township gathered at James Short Park as Sherry Watts, president, Susquehanna

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  • UPMC CRNA: A Health Care Role Worth Considering0

    If you’ve ever had surgery, delivered a baby via cesarean section, or undergone a procedure that required you to “go under,” chances are a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) was a key member of your care team. These highly trained professionals are responsible for administering anesthesia, managing pain, and monitoring vital signs to ensure patients

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