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Embracing community: A legacy of care with Comfort Keepers

SPONSORED CONTENT-For over two decades, Comfort Keepers has been a cornerstone of our community, providing exceptional care and support to seniors in their time of need. Nestled in the heart of Williamsport, Comfort Keepers has earned a reputation for excellence, embodying compassion, ...

Risant Health’s Geisinger acquisition complete

Risant Health has announced the completion of its acquisition of Geisinger as its first health system dedicated to increasing access to value-based care and coverage. Together, the organizations will create a new value-based care platform that includes best practices, tools, technology and ...

UPMC allergist offers seasonal allergy advice

It’s that time of the year again when people start to come out of hibernation, rejuvenated by longer days and warmer temperatures. But along with the return of spring comes the return of seasonal allergies. An estimated 40 to 60 million Americans suffer from some form of allergies, according to Dr. Nathaniel Hare, Allergy and Immunology physician for UPMC. “It gets broken down into two components,” Hare explained. “Some people only have seasonal, some people only have year round or perennial, and some people get both.” “For year round sufferers, typical triggers include ...

Evangelical Community Hospital welcomes two St. Patrick’s Day babies

Evangelical Community Hospital’s obstetrics unit, The Family Place, welcomed two St. Patrick’s Day babies on Sunday, March 17. A wee lass and lad made their appearance and were celebrated with special hats by The Family Place’s Amy Noaker, RN, to mark the occasion made. All babies ...