Community News
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Ten Nutrition Mistakes That Could Be Taking Years Off YourLife: Here’s What To Do Instead
Want to live longer? Dr. Brett Osborn, neurologist and longevity expert, says avoid these blunders at all costs Nutrition tips…
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Nurses Hope New Pa. Licensing Program Changes Will Help With Staffing Shortages
Amid ongoing nursing shortages, RNs and LPNs from other states will find it easier to begin working in Pennsylvania, as…
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Lancaster General Health Holds August Community Blood Drives
The Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Blood Donor Center is holding several blood drives throughout the month of August, encouraging people to donate.
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WellSpan Health named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023
The Newsweek ranking is based on performance in the empowerment of women, veteran promotions, entry-level employee development, and support for LGBTQ employees.
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Lancaster Entrepreneurs Launch Unique Beauty Product Celebrating Women
Salon Rouge, a Lancaster-based beauty salon has announced the launch of their new skin care product, ‘Unicorn Oil.” The product is a blend of 9 essential oils.
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New Surgery Center is at the Heart of the WellSpan Expansion: Delivering Value-based Care for Patients
Growing demand for healthcare services across Lancaster County has led to the expansion of WellSpan Health increasing the community’s access to quality care.
Health and Wellness News
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Study Shows How Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Could Help Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Low dose aspirin is recommended for some people who have had major cardiac events. A recent study looked at whether…
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Half of people worldwide at risk of developing mental health conditions by age 75, per new study
A new study of over 156,000 people showed that half of the people worldwide can expect to experience some form of a mental health disorder by the age of 75.
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ALS also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease is much more common than you think.
ALS is a progressive degenerative condition that causes irreversible damage to the brain and spinal cord. About 5,000 people are diagnosed with the disease yearly.
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Stats Show Diabetes Is a Big Concern In Lancaster PA
Increased cases of diabetes in Pennsylvania have heightened the risk for retinopathy. Close observation of blood sugar and A1c levels is imperative for prevention.
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Eating too much ‘free sugar’ has 45 negative health effects, study finds
There are at least 45 good reasons to cut back on added sugar, according to a new study. Copious research…
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Hunger vs. thirst: tips to tell the difference
How often have you heard your stomach growl, felt a little light-headed or had an oncoming headache and immediately reached…
News with Views
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Stress in childhood linked to physical and cognitive problems in older age, according to new study
According to a new study, there may be a greater link between adverse childhood experiences and objective measures of functional impairments in older adults.
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OB-GYNS Explain How Women Can Cure a Yeast Infection Without Medications
You likely already know that yeast lives naturally on our bodies, along with beneficial bacteria that help keep it in…
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The Top 3 Myths about CBD
With the explosion in the CBD market since its legalization in 2018, there is no shortage of misinformation and misunderstanding floating…
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Is Lancaster, PA a Good Place for Hemp?
Hemp is no stranger to the news and as the discussions continue throughout the country it remains a hot topic. Many changes can be seen throughout the east coast.
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Study Shows Vitamin D is Very Important for Cancer Prevention
The anti-cancer effects of vitamin D are especially seen in the prevention and treatment of colon and blood cancers, but can also be linked to smaller cancer risks.
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Short One-Minute Bursts of Physical Activity Can Prolong Lifespan
Researchers found vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity every day is associated with up to 40% reduction in all-cause and cancer-related mortality.
Press Releases
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Help The Fight’s 14 th Annual Benefit Banquet & Auction
Lancaster, PA- Help The Fight will hold their 14th Annual Benefit Banquet & Auction. Taking place at Spooky Nook Sports…
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Temple Therapeutics Reveals Breakthrough Findings on Ovarian Cancer at AACR 2023
LMTK3 as prognostic marker for ovarian cancer and TTX335o, award-winning drug candidate with tumor-killing activity, presented as game-changing treatment for…
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UPMC Hosts Free Community Health Education Events
UPMC is hosting a series of community health presentations this spring, virtually and in-person throughout the region. To register, please call 717-231-8900.
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Chambersburg Plastic Surgeon Joins UPMC
Peter Wallick, M.D., a plastic surgeon who specializes in hand and wrist surgery, has joined the UPMC in Chambersburg, provider network effective Friday, Dec. 30.
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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…