On July 4, Earth saw its hottest recorded temperature ever, and Pennsylvania has been no stranger to the extreme heat. Mark Trueman, deputy chief and director, Prehospital Care, UPMC in North Central Pa. has seen an increase in patients needing care for heat-related illnesses. “Typically, ...
SAYRE — Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital has been approved by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation Board of Directors for accreditation as a Level I trauma center, effective immediately. This elevation from Level II accreditation makes Robert Packer Hospital the only accredited Level ...
How many times have you been told to not look directly at the sun? While this age-old advice should be common sense, the following eye information and protection tips may be new and helpful to you in time for summer. Common Eye Problems Caused by Warmer Weather One of the most common eye ...
Over 75 Superstars, along with their friends and family members, packed the gym at the Williamsport YMCA to illustrate for Carrie Ekins, the creator of “Drums Alive,” how her program has impacted and enriched their lives. Ekins, who currently lives in Germany, was visiting the area, ...
Back pain isn’t just uncomfortable – it can impact your productivity and keep you from doing things you enjoy. As of 2019, 39 percent of adults have reported back pain, which is most commonly located in the lower back area. When you lift, reach, or twist, it is possible to hurt anywhere ...
Lebanon, NH — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) recently recognized Dartmouth Health psychiatrist Jeffrey C. Fetter, MD, as a NAMI Exemplary Psychiatrist. Fetter, a 1993 graduate of Williamsport Area High School, was one of only four Exemplary Psychiatrists named for 2023. ...
