What is weirdness? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines weird as supernatural, uncanny or eerie. Conversely, urbandictionary.com says the word weird lacks a finite definition, but the most popular definition on the website was someone that wasn’t afraid to be themselves. Personally, I ...
A local doctor received a surprise recently to help him celebrate his 70th birthday and 40 years of medical practice in the United States. Dr. Eduardo Rueda Vasquez, a physician who practices telepsychiatry in Williamsport and Lancaster, was named an Everyday Hero by the Pennsylvania Medical ...
Though she has been gone over three years, the name and the memory of Angelina Miele still live on through the music that she loved. Angelina, 11, who lived in Montoursville and Loyalsock Township, died in July 2015 from a rare form of cancer — synovial sarcoma. Her love of music spured ...
LEWISBURG — Geisinger Health will begin as early as January with a plan to contribute resources and money to Evangelical Community Hospital in the coming years in a joint effort to improve health care in the region. Kendra Aucker, Evangelical Community Hospital President and CEO, announced ...
ALLENTOWN (AP) — What comes to mind when you think of Parkinson’s disease? Many people know an older friend or relative who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, and it’s no surprise — according to Medical News Today, 1 million adults in America live with Parkinson’s, and about 10 ...
Likes, comments and shares can boost one’s morale on social media and communication with friends, family and followers is changing people’s experiences with one another through digital platforms. However, according to a study at Pitt Health Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh, ...
From teenagers to adults, people of all ages are communicating with friends and family on social media platforms, but it’s how they interact that can impact their lifestyles. Having information available at your fingertips is useful when you need it, but college students’ online presence ...
Children — on a good day they are angels sent from heaven. At other times, however, they are like a plague of locusts devouring and destroying everything in their path. If you have ever seen my living room you would know of what I speak. Whether we like it or not, children mimic everything ...
The City of Williamsport is combating rising health care costs by taking steps toward a healthier, happier staff, said Megan Page, human resources director. In May, a weightloss and wellness class taught by Rose Trevouledes, a registered dietitian, was introduced. The course lasted eight ...
Already two years into the process of becoming a designated trauma center, UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport Regional Medical Center still has another year to go before that designation is granted or denied. Though some may consider it too early to be confident, officials at the hospital are ...
Over six weeks, the Healthy Corner Store Initiative — in partnership with The Food Trust, Harrisburg YMCA and Geisinger Wellness — visited Harvest Moon to encourage and educate people about healthier foods and drinks available at corner stores. The initiative follows the Supplemental ...
LEWISBURG — The Center for Orthopedics at Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, was unveiled Thursday with tours for community members and employees, said Linda Thoms, director of surgical services for the Evangelical Medical Services Organization. The new space, on the second and ...
For many, falling from a great height is a deep-seated fear that luckily is never realized. For adventurer Carl Byington, falling from a great height was a life-altering moment that could have ended in tragedy. Byington, from State College, came close to death when he fell about 70 feet ...
Recently, I have been thinking about the troubled times we live in. You see the tragedies on television, in the newspaper and on social media. Another day, another shooting. Car wrecks, celebrity suicides, global climate change, etc... It can be overwhelming at times. In order to cope, I ...
A local health organization’s community involvement has grown since 2005, as members and staff work together to stomp out mental health stigma. After outgrowing its previous location, the Commerce Park Clubhouse, 1020 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 14-A, recently held an open house at its new, ...
In his 2016 “Ted Talk,” Tim Urban presents an interesting journey into a procrastinator’s mind. He explains there are two types of procrastination — deadline-based and non-deadline based. A deadline-based example is when you’ve known for over three months that you have an article ...
Lycoming College MONTOURSVILLE — Lucille Cullen. Clarkson University Potsdam, N.Y. KNOXVILLE — Caleb Fitzwater. Cedarville University Cedarville, Ohio MANSFIELD — Isaiah Erway. MORRIS — Emily Harris. Troy University Troy, Ala. LOCK HAVEN — Steven Kowatch. Millersville ...
Robotic arm technology is rapidly growing in the field of health care, and Geisinger is working to be at the forefront with its new robotic-arm assisted knee and hip replacements through the Mako system. As the baby-boom generation reaches retirement age, osteoarthritis patients will increase ...
(WRITER’S NOTE: This article is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for individual health and fitness advice.) In Part 1 of this three-part article we discussed the importance of testosterone in the development of muscle mass, sex drive, energy, mental health, ...
The Neuroscience Center officially opened up at UPMC Susquehanna Williamsport Regional Medical Center just before Christmas, giving folks a “patient centric,” “one-stop-shop” for their neurological needs, said Sean Henry, director of neuroscience services. “We made sure the space ...