Community News
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PennsylvaniaSecretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen today recognized Chester and Montgomery counties
PennsylvaniaSecretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogentoday recognized Chester and Montgomery counties for being selected to the top 100 healthiest communities in the country according to U.S. News & World Reports 2024 Healthiest Communities rankings “Congratulations to Chester and Montgomery counties for being among the top 100 healthiest communities in the nation,” said Secretary Bogen. “We…
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Pennsylvania Counties Recognized Among Nations Healthiest Communities By U.S. News & World Report
PennsylvaniaSecretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogentoday recognized Chester and Montgomery counties for being selected to the top 100 healthiest communities in the country according to U.S. News & World Reports 2024 Healthiest Communities rankings “Congratulations to Chester and Montgomery counties for being among the top 100 healthiest communities in the nation,” said Secretary Bogen. “We…
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Pennsylvania Counties Recognized Among Nations Healthiest Communities By U.S. News & World Report
PennsylvaniaSecretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogentoday recognized Chester and Montgomery counties for being selected to the top 100 healthiest communities in the country according to U.S. News & World Reports 2024 Healthiest Communities rankings “Congratulations to Chester and Montgomery counties for being among the top 100 healthiest communities in the nation,” said Secretary Bogen. “We…
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Blood Donors Needed as Record Breaking Heat Disrupts Blood Drives Nationwide
The American Red Cross faces an emergency blood shortage after its national blood inventory plummeted more than 25% in July. This summers record setting heat is a significant contributor to recent blood collection challenges impacting almost 100 blood drives in the last month — in nearly every state where the Red Cross collects blood —…
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Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute Launches Clinical Trial of Revolutionary Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine
Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, part of Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), announced the opening of the regions only clinical trial for an immunotherapeutic pancreatic cancer vaccine. Suresh Nair, MD, Physician in Chief of Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, is principal investigator of the randomized trial at LVHN, which will evaluate the drug, ELI-002 7P.…
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ADHD Patients in Pa. Struggle Amid ongoing shortage of Medications
Pennsylvanians are being affected by the ongoing national shortage of ADHD medications, which the Food and Drug Administration announced in October 2022. It stemmed from manufacturers being unable to source enough amphetamine mixed salts, which are the active ingredient in Adderall. Due to this scarcity, patients changed to other medications, but the higher demand for…
Health and Wellness News
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Pennsylvania Counties Recognized Among Nations Healthiest Communities By U.S. News & World Report
PennsylvaniaSecretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogentoday recognized Chester and Montgomery counties for being selected to the top 100 healthiest communities in the country according to U.S. News & World Reports 2024 Healthiest Communities rankings “Congratulations to Chester and Montgomery counties for being among the top 100 healthiest communities in the nation,” said Secretary Bogen. “We…
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Pennsylvania Counties Recognized Among Nations Healthiest Communities By U.S. News & World Report
PennsylvaniaSecretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogentoday recognized Chester and Montgomery counties for being selected to the top 100 healthiest communities in the country according to U.S. News & World Reports 2024 Healthiest Communities rankings “Congratulations to Chester and Montgomery counties for being among the top 100 healthiest communities in the nation,” said Secretary Bogen. “We…
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Blood Donors Needed as Record Breaking Heat Disrupts Blood Drives Nationwide
The American Red Cross faces an emergency blood shortage after its national blood inventory plummeted more than 25% in July. This summers record setting heat is a significant contributor to recent blood collection challenges impacting almost 100 blood drives in the last month — in nearly every state where the Red Cross collects blood —…
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Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute Launches Clinical Trial of Revolutionary Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine
Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, part of Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), announced the opening of the regions only clinical trial for an immunotherapeutic pancreatic cancer vaccine. Suresh Nair, MD, Physician in Chief of Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, is principal investigator of the randomized trial at LVHN, which will evaluate the drug, ELI-002 7P.…
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ADHD Patients in Pa. Struggle Amid ongoing shortage of Medications
Pennsylvanians are being affected by the ongoing national shortage of ADHD medications, which the Food and Drug Administration announced in October 2022. It stemmed from manufacturers being unable to source enough amphetamine mixed salts, which are the active ingredient in Adderall. Due to this scarcity, patients changed to other medications, but the higher demand for…
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Save The Date! The First Annual Poconos Sober St. Patrick’s Day® is the Go-To Event on March 24th, 2024
Looking for a really fun event that the whole family can participate in to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? You won’t want to miss this one. The Metzgar Family of Sciota, Pennsylvania has partnered with the Sober St. Patrick’s Day® Foundation, Inc. from New York City to bring the first ever Sober St. Patrick’s Day® celebration…
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 check. But when yeast starts to grow and multiply in excess in the delicate tissues of the vaginal folds, it can trigger a yeast infection. The good news is there are many natural cures for…
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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 around. In fact, until very recently CBD hemp was still considered to be no different than marijuana. Because of this, there are still some very common myths that spread among consumers. These myths can understandably…
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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 Complex (Manheim, PA) on October 7th , 2023. Featuring live and silent auctions, raffles, and dinner. Doors open at 4:30 pm until 9:30 pm. Ticket prices are $65 and only 500 will be sold! Event…
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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 women WALTHAM, Mass. – May 8, 2023 – Temple Therapeutics, a biotechnology company pioneering a female-focused precision medicine approach, presented new in vitro and in vivo data on TTX335o, the first drug candidate from the…
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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 Advocacy Center of Central Pa., formerly known as the Children’s Resource Center, at 49 Brookwood Ave., Suite 2, Carlisle. Dedicated to reducing the trauma and the aftermath of abuse for children and their families, the…
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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 one’s on September 8th from 11:30AM – 3PM at United Zion. This event will feature over 20 stations with community partners. From financial health to physical health, hearing to legal support, there is something here for…