When Jennifer Wexton rose Thursday to speak on the House floor, something she has done countless times before, the congresswoman used a voice she thought was gone forever. After a rare neurological disorder robbed her of her ability to speak clearly, Wexton has been given her voice back ...
JERSEY SHORE — Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital has launched a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of people in the community. This comprehensive program offers specialized care and support to patients with pulmonary diseases. A team of experienced healthcare professionals provides personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs. By offering a structured and supervised exercise regimen, education on disease management and lifestyle modification support, the program improves patients’ respiratory function, reduces ...
Susquehanna Regional EMS (SREMS), UPMC in North Central Pa.’s prehospital services team, has been recognized with the 2024 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Achievement Award. This acknowledgement from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association displays continued success in using the Mission Lifeline program. The program launched in 2014 and is designed to showcase prehospital agencies nationwide for excellence in heart attack and stroke care. “This recognition demonstrates our team’s continued commitment to clinical excellence, providing outstanding care along with ...
Extreme heat can raise the danger of heat-related illnesses and threaten health in a more subtle way — by amplifying the side effects of many common medications. Hot weather, too, can damage medicines such as insulin that require refrigeration. Inhalers can explode. Epinephrine ...
While drinking can be a socially acceptable part of our lives, the warm weather and activities of summer may have you reaching for a glass of wine or mixed beverage more frequently than before. In moderation, there’s nothing wrong with unwinding with a glass of wine and friends, a cocktail by the campfire, or a beer after a round of disc golf. Alcohol, in moderation, can be included in a healthy lifestyle, but avoid binge drinking or drinking to excess. One type of drink isn’t better than another, as your body reacts to alcohol the same whether it’s from beer, wine, or spirits, ...
When you feel sick, rest, fluids and over-the-counter medication are in order — and maybe a visit to your healthcare provider. And in some cases, they’ll prescribe something stronger: antibiotics. What are antibiotics? Antibiotics are medicines used to fight bacterial infections and work by killing bacteria in the body and preventing bacterial growth. When you’ve got strep throat or a pesky UTI, antibiotics can bring fast relief. And they prevent infection as you heal after surgery or an injury. But when you’re taking them, there are a few things to do (and not do) to ...
