UPMC in North Central Pa. recently recognized four staff members with the BEE Award for their outstanding support of the nursing team. The BEE Award, meaning Be Extraordinary Every Day, recognizes the care team that supports nursing staff and works closely with them to provide patients with ...
If you have headaches, you know how debilitating and intense they can be. Sometimes, an over-the-counter pain reliever is enough to dull the pain. But what if you need more? There are actually hundreds of different types of headaches, all with different causes and treatments. It’s also important to remember that headaches can occur in children as well, not just adults. When you understand the type of headache you have, you can treat it more effectively. Here are some of the common headache types and what treatments may work for each one. Tension headache A tension or stress ...
We celebrate dads during the month of June for Father’s Day, but did you know that it’s also the month dedicated to men’s health awareness? Beyond just fathers, all men should take this opportunity to reflect on their health and wellness. An easy first step is to help get them started with an idea of what screenings to keep in mind per their stage in life. Being proactive in the maintenance of health will help keep your loved ones around with a high quality of life. Any Age Before delving into each stage and screenings to expect, it’s important to keep lifestyle ...
Susquehanna Regional EMS (SREMS), UPMC in North Central Pa.’s prehospital team, has been selected as the 2024 Pennsylvania Agency of the Year (Large Agency Division) by the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council (PEHSC). “This award honors an EMS agency with a volume of more than ...
LEWISBURG — Evangelical Community Hospital recently held its annual Ambassador Challenge. The challenge, which ran throughout May, raised $131,360 to support the Evangelical Care Fund. The Evangelical Care Fund provides a foundation of financial support for Community Health and Wellness ...
Individuals in north central Pennsylvania with osteoarthritis and other inflammatory disorders now have a new option for managing their condition and pain: low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, osteoarthritis affects over 32.5 million adults in the U.S., and it is the second leading cause of disability. It occurs most frequently in the hands, hips, and knees and is a slow-developing degenerative disease that worsens over time. Symptoms include joint pain, ...
