Managing medications during pregnancy

April 1, 2023

Having a baby? Thinking about getting pregnant? There’s probably a lot on your mind. One more thing to consider: managing your medications. Because recommendations change often, your care team, including your pharmacist, can offer peace of mind. Meds during pregnancy are all about managing risk and prioritizing health. Things you take regularly may not be recommended when you’re pregnant, so you might need alternatives to manage chronic conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure. Certain vitamins can interact with your body differently when there’s a baby involved. So have ...

AIDS Resource Center clinic provides affirming care to clients, LGBTQ+ community

March 18, 2023

The AIDS Resource Center has opened a health clinic to offer non-judgmental and affirming care to all. “This is something that we’ve talked about doing for such a long time because HIV is so stigmatized — even still — within the medical community. We’ve had so many anecdotal ...

Geisinger sports medicine doc: Your guide to over-the-counter joint pain relief

March 18, 2023

No matter where you feel it, when you have joint pain, you want quick relief. There are many ways to deal with chronic joint pain and discomfort, including rest, strengthening, exercise and surgery. But over-the-counter (OTC) medications are among the most common treatments people typically ...

UPMC therapist: Relationships and your health

March 18, 2023

Positive relationships with family members, friends and your community are beneficial to your overall health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that social connectedness promotes making healthy choices plus the ability to cope with anxiety, depression, stress and ...

‘On our heels’: Abortion clinics crossing state borders not always welcome

March 4, 2023

BRISTOL, Va. (AP) — The pastors smiled as they held the doors open, grabbing the hands of those who walked by and urging many to keep praying and to keep showing up. Some responded with a hug. A few grimaced as they squeezed past. Shelley Koch, a longtime resident of southwest Virginia, ...

Evangelical Community Hospital named to Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers 2023’

March 4, 2023

LEWISBURG — Evangelical Community Hospital has been recognized as one of the best mid-sized employers on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers 2023. The prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, ...