Community News
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May-Grant Announces Transition to New Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Program
May-Grant Obstetrics and Gynecology is proud to announce a new transition! Their News release states that the change will have several benefits for patients.
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The Good Feet Store is Expanding throughout Lancaster and Pennsylvania
The Good Feet Store has a history of 30 years of service, with over 250 locations, and with more coming to PA, many communities will benefit from their services.
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Here are a few important things May-Grant OB/GYN would like you to know about Cervical Cancer and Cervical Health Awareness. The cervix is the opening to the uterus and is located at the top of the vagina. It is covered by a thin layer of tissue made up of two types of cells: 1) “skin-like”…
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Two Time Cancer Survivor Lives Her Life On Purpose
Meet local Health Hero Cindy Mellinger, a marketing liaison who has been employed by Blue Ridge Communications in Ephrata, Pennsylvania for the past 38 years.
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Upcoming Sleep Elevated Seminar in Lancaster: SAVE THE DATE: January 12th, 2023
Meet Lancaster’s expert sleep specialists and co-owners Ben McClure and Jeff Giagnocavo at the UAC free and interactive seminar on January 12, 2023 at 1 PM.
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May-Grant Obstetrics and Gynecology Welcomes Four New Doctors to their one-stop Women’s Healthcare Clinics
Expanding services for patients is important for this One-Stop Women’s Healthcare Clinic. This expansion allows patients the convenience of one-stop care.
Health and Wellness News
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What do the ‘Eat by’ and ‘Best by’ and ‘Use by’ labels really mean when it comes to food safety
Listeria causes severe illness and can cause convulsions, coma, miscarriage, and birth defects. It’s the third leading cause of food poisoning deaths in the U.S. Humans get sick with listeria infections, or listeriosis, from eating soil-contaminated food, undercooked meat, or dairy products that are raw, or unpasteurized. Avoiding unseen food hazards is the reason people…
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What Every Man Should Know to Stay Healthy— 6 Keys to Better Health
Drs. Zachary Geidel, Christopher McCarty, and John P. Shand offer tips to help men lead healthy lives. Men, this is your month to think about something you never want to think about: your health. A recent study showed that 65 percent of men avoid going to the doctor for as long as possible, and 72…
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Vitamin B6 May Reduce Anxiety Symptoms, Study Shows
Scientists have found evidence that certain B vitamins may help in reducing anxiety symptoms. Researchers studied the impact of vitamins B6 and B12 to see how well either vitamin may work at reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Study participants took high doses of their assigned vitamin for about a month. Participants who took vitamin…
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Adults Not Comfortable Performing CPR Should Consider Taking Local Course
Six in 10 U.S. adults feel uncomfortable taking charge and giving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), according to the results of a survey released by the American Heart Association. The online survey was conducted in December 2021 and included responses from 1,011 nationally representative U.S. men and women aged 18 to 80 years. The survey shows only…
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Stress is Causing Many Americans to Lose Sleep, Eat Poorly, and Drink More Alcohol
According to news reports with the rising cost of fuel, food, and paper products, coupled with ongoing supply shortages, including a shortage of staff throughout Lancaster and Pennsylvania, stress is in the air. This is causing many restless nights for business owners and the employees that are doing double-shifts or trying to pick up the…
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Suicide Prevention Hotline 988 Launches Nationwide
People experiencing a mental health crisis can now call or text a three-digit number, 988, to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and connect with mental health professionals trained to respond to such emergencies. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline went live on Saturday morning, according to SAMHSA Assistant Secretary Miriam Delphin-Rittmon. The hotline was…