More than 200 UPMC in North Central Pa. nurses gathered at Bald Birds Brewing Company in Jersey Shore on Wednesday, May 7, to celebrate each other at the annual Nurses Recognition and Awards Banquet. “Thank you for showing up each day with compassion, skill, and strength. Thank you for ...
Residents living in and around Williamsport can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening, according to a press release. Holiday Inn Downtown Williamsport, 100 Pine St., will host this community event on June 4. Screenings can check for: • The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke and overall vascular health. • HDL and LDL Cholesterol levels • Diabetes risk • Kidney and thyroid function, and ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he will set a 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower the cost of prescription drugs in a sweeping executive order that he will sign on Monday. The order calls on the health department, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to broker new price tags ...
Nearly half the country is exposed to unhealthy air that poses serious health risks, according to a new report from the American Lung Association, which warns that climate change is threatening decades of remarkable progress in cleaning up the air. The report titled “State of the Air” ...
With the arrival of spring, activities like baseball, tennis, golf and gardening become part of our daily lives, in addition to responsibilities like lawn mowing and other home maintenance projects. While it’s tempting to rush out into the warm weather and get started, make sure you’re ...
UPMC in North Central Pa. hosted its annual High School Health Career Expo on April 9, bringing together over 200 students from nine area high schools for a day of career exploration. “We are proud to help students explore their future paths and make valuable connections,” said ...
