Community News
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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.
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Healthy Finances Matter! Members 1st Federal Credit Union is Named Forbes Best-In-State
Lancaster Health News is proud to announce that Members 1st Federal Credit Union, a full-service financial institution serving members and…
Health and Wellness News
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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…
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Is it possible to join the military with diabetes?
A person living with diabetes may be interested in joining the United States Armed Forces. However, the U.S. military currently…
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American Heart Association Shows Increase Risk of Fatal Heart Attacks and Strokes from Isolation and Loneliness
Loneliness and social isolation are common, and both are independent risk factors for cardiovascular and brain health problems, according to…
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency- Symptoms Worth Tracking from Recent Case Study
What would happen if the level of vitamin B12 in an individual’s body drops? Consider the following case. A publication…
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How to Tell the Difference Between Good and Bad Carbohydrates?
Everyone needs to eat carbohydrates, but that doesn’t mean you should fuel up with cookies, candy, and potato chips. Learn…
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Watching Out For Signs of Depression – Different Triggers Are Key For Effective Treatment
People with depression experience distinct periods — lasting at least 2 weeks of sadness, low energy, and loss of interest…
News with Views
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WHAT IS YOUR WORK-LIFE BALANCE?
Are You a Night Owl Trying to Be a Morning Person? Science Says You May (Literally) Be Killing Yourself Fighting…
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What a blood transfusion experiment in mice can teach us about aging
Scientists transfused blood from old mice into young ones in a bid to better understand how to mitigate the effects…
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Recovering From COVID-19 at Home and Treatments to Consider
Here’s how to treat mild or moderate COVID-19 and alleviate symptoms, with help from over-the-counter medications, non-drug strategies, antiviral pills,…
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Vitamin D supplements may help reduce chronic
inflammation, study findsScientists have found a link between inflammation and vitamin D levels. Researchers investigated the effects of vitamin D on systematic…
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When Symptoms Linger for Weeks, Is It Long Covid?
Many Americans are discovering that recovering from covid-19 may take weeks or even months longer than expected, leaving them with…
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The crisis of youth mental health in America
In a new documentary, more than 20 young people share their stories: how they faced addiction, depression, anxiety, and thoughts…