Community News
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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 communities for more than 73 years, was recently named a Forbes Best-In-State Credit Union for the third consecutive year. Presented by Forbes and the national market research firm Statista Inc., this prestigious award is given…
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Pa. Hospitals Get Top National Rankings for Treating Extremely Sick Kids
A pair of Pennsylvania children’s hospitals are ranked among the very best in the United States for caring for extremely sick children. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is ranked as the fourth best in the U.S. and first in the mid-Atlantic, and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh ranked eighth in the U.S., according to new rankings…
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A New Era of Massage Therapy Education: The Medical-Based Massage Therapy Program in Exton, Pennsylvania
Dr. Joseph Zappy, DC In the heart of Exton, Pennsylvania, a revolution in massage therapy education is taking place. There is a Medical-Based Massage Therapy Program that is redefining what it means to train in this field, offering a unique program that goes above and beyond the standard requirements. Designed by a team of doctors,…
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Turkey Earthquake: How a Lebanon, PA Doctor Found Himself on the Front Lines
Dr. Shavkat Ruziev, a Lancaster local, traveled to the hardest hit regions of the February 9, 2023, Turkey earthquake to provide medical care to those affected.
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Transformed Autobody, LLC supports Lancaster’s First Responders
Brandon Lash, the owner of Transformed Autobody, has had a life-long passion for working on cars that has shown through his company’s impeccable reputation.
Health and Wellness News
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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 more out of it — no matter how busy you are. You may have noticed that you’re often in a better mood when you’re outside. Maybe you breathe the flower-scented air, watch leaves sway in…
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Common Triggers Of Allergy Symptoms
If you have ever suffered an allergic reaction or dealt with allergies on a regular basis, you know how frustrating the symptoms can be. There are times when certain allergens can be avoided, but sometimes those triggers are in the air, on the ground, and all around us. It can be difficult to identify specific…
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Major Symptoms Of Hepatitis C
Hepatitis is a liver disease caused when the hepatitis C virus begins to attack. Some individuals become infected and completely recover, whereas others develop chronic hepatitis C, which often leads to cirrhosis and several other serious complications, including liver failure. Known as a ‘silent’ disease, symptoms do not often appear until significant damage has occurred.…
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Swimming for Muscle-strengthening and Aerobic workout
No matter your fitness level, swimming offers a lot of potential health benefits. If other high-impact activities (like running or tennis) have resulted in overuse injuries to your knees, hips, or ankles, you may have been told to try swimming. “Swimming is a great option for people with joint problems and provides another form of…
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Caution if Exercising Outdoors during High Temps-Avoid getting over-heated, Watch for these signs
With the heat wave throughout Pennsylvania, the state and health authority advisories are cautioning anyone at risk to stay indoors. Meanwhile, many fitness enthusiasts who love getting out rain or shine, who want to remain active or exercise outdoors should use extreme caution. We recommend you stay hydrated and follow these tips. High temperatures and…
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10 Techniques To Help You Survive A Panic Attack
Suffering panic attacks can be a frightening and often debilitating experience. They can come on regularly when triggered by something in particular, or out of the blue. The common disorder affects about six million Americans annually. Symptoms vary but can include a racing heartbeat, dizziness, nervousness, shortness of breath, sweating, and a feeling of being…
News with Views
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Sugar, Obesity and Diabetes In Kids is A Hot Topic as Government Takes Notice
We’ve all seen it so many times we tend to ignore it: a child buying a large soda after school, advertisements for sugary drinks at kids’ athletic events, and young people downing a soda with seemingly every fast-food or restaurant meal. But skyrocketing obesity rates demonstrate that sugary drinks are not meant to be consumed…
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Physicians Spreading Misinformation on Social Media — Do Right and Wrong Answers Still Exist in Medicine?
Medicine has a truth problem. In the era of social media and heavily politicized science, “truth” is increasingly crowdsourced: if enough people like, share, or choose to believe something, others will accept it as true. This way of determining “truth” doesn’t involve scientific methods; it relies instead on “the wisdom of crowds,” which has particular…
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The Vaccine-Hesitant Moment
Vaccine hesitancy is a state of indecision and uncertainty about vaccination before a decision is made to act (or not act). It represents a time of vulnerability and opportunity. Multiple surveys that were conducted to examine the sentiments concerning coronavirus disease 19 (Covid-19) vaccination have exposed new levels of volatility around vaccine hesitancy, particularly when…