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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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…
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Watch for Stress Effects on the Body: Systems and Symptoms
How stress affects the body will differ from person to person. Some people may experience only psychological effects from feeling…
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Studies Show Why Gardening is Good For Your Mental Health!
The great outdoors can boost your energy, improve your mental health and reduce your blood pressure. Here’s how to get…
News with Views
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Health Care Startups Turn to ‘Coaches’ to Help Patients Cope and Monitor Treatment
In 2011, Sean Duffy and Adrian James were sitting in San Francisco’s Dolores Park debating what to call some workers…
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Rising Inflation Rates Squeezing Eye Care Industry
A Consumer Price Index nearing 9% is forcing business owners into tough decisions. It is nearly impossible for anyone to…
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Health and Wellness Market Size to Grow by 1.39 Trillion, Increasing Emphasis on the Promotion of Health and Wellness
According to the research report “Health and Wellness Market Growth, Size, Trends, Analysis Report by Type, Application, Region and Segment…
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Boosting SNAP Participation Among Older Adults to Reduce Food Insecurity
In 2020, nearly 9.5 million adults ages 50 and older were food-insecure. Five million of them were 60 or older….
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Minimum Wage Act Regulations Go Into Effect on August 5th, Affecting Tipped-Workers
The income of tipped workers has been a topic of interest since the beginning of this year. With regulation changes…
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Emotional Patterns a Factor in Children’s Food Choices
The emotional context in which eating occurs has been thought to influence eating patterns and diet, with studies finding negative…