Community News
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Here are a few important things May-Grant OB/GYN would like you to know about Cervical Cancer and Cervical Health Awareness.…
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Two Time Cancer Survivor Lives Her Life On Purpose
Cindy Mellinger, Local Blue Ridge Communications Employee and Featured Health Hero Celebrating Two Anniversaries. Meet local Health Hero Cindy Mellinger,…
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May-Grant Obstetrics and Gynecology Welcomes Four New Doctors to their one-stop Women’s Healthcare Clinics
With eight locations and a team comprised of Top Physicians, Certified Nurse Midwives, and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners, May-Grant continues…
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UNITED ZION 104-YEAR-OLD RESIDENT SHARES HIS SECRET TO A HAPPY LIFE
With the holidays approaching and the promise of a brand new year, United Zion resident Glen Morgan has brought in…
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Lancaster EMS, Schreiber Pediatric Launch A New Partnership
Saranika Griffith has known for several years that ambulance service agencies weren’t as prepared as they could be to handle…
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From Patient to Practitioner, a Manheim Resident Finds Her Purpose and Passion
When we pour into our students and engage them with our community, wonderful things can happen. Meet Dr. Amrita Bhan…
Health and Wellness News
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Can a Lack of Sleep Make You More At Risk for Inflammation and Diseases?
Getting enough shut-eye can be tricky, especially if you’re in planning mode ahead of the upcoming holidays. From decorating to…
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Processed foods and Junk Veggies are Taking a Toll and Undermining Plant-based Diet Efforts
Not all plant-based diets are the same: Junk veggie food and its impact on health Plant-based diets continue to grow…
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What Causes ‘Junk Sleep’ — And How To Beat It
Many factors can contribute to junk sleep, some of which are more in our control than others. Here’s what to…
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Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Have Been
Greenlighted by the FDA
Your Local Pharmacist Will Soon be Able to Sell You the Device You Need After a long delay, the Food…
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FDA Approves a New Medication for Clinical Depression
It is the first drug to treat major depressive disorder that works within a week of taking it and is…
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A UPMC Physician’s Research is Helping Other Clinicians Practice Safe Opioid Prescribing
A new study by University of Pittsburgh researchers offers new tactics to help ensure physicians are prescribing opioids safely and…
News with Views
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Study Shows Vitamin D is Very Important for Cancer Prevention
In a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland, scientists found that a good vitamin D status is beneficial…
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Short One-Minute Bursts of Physical Activity Can Prolong Lifespan
Short one-minute spells of exercise during daily tasks can lead to large reductions in the risk of early death, a…
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New study suggests we might be drinking too much water.
A new study revealed that the amount of water that one needs to consume varies widely from person to person.…
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Causes, Risk Factors, And Complications Of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
The psychological name for self-centered behavior and those who show little care for others around them is narcissistic personality disorder…
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The Flu Shot: What You Need to Know
Many medical professionals think you need a flu shot to avoid getting sick or developing complications if you do become…
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Redefining Hospital Food with a Focus on Healthy, Local Ingredients at Lancaster General Hospital
The term “hospital food” isn’t generally seen as a compliment. But Penn Medicine is changing that perception, elevating the food…
Press Releases
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Chambersburg Plastic Surgeon Joins UPMC
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (January 4, 2023) — Peter Wallick, M.D., a plastic surgeon who specializes in hand and wrist surgery, has joined the…
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UPMC in Central Pa. Opens New Child Advocacy Center in Carlisle
Carlisle, Pa. (Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022) — UPMC in Central Pa. yesterday opened a third office of the UPMC Child…
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Health Fair on Successful Aging
(Lititz, PA) United Zion Retirement Community is kicking off its Successful Aging Series with a Health Fair for seniors and their loved…
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Attention Car and Motorcycle Cruise Enthusiasts!
Join United Zion Retirement Community for their 2022 Annual Car and Motorcycle Cruise on Tuesday, August 9th from 6 pm…
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Local Entrepreneur Awarded a PATENT for Woman’s Health Product!
Local Entrepreneur awarded a PATENT for Women’s Health Product! Dawn Cutillo, of the Susquehanna Valley area, has been in the…