American Heart Association’s Great American Heart Walk returns to region after 6-year hiatus

October 8, 2022

LEWISBURG — The American Heart Association, a voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, invites Central Pennsylvania to its premier event to boost physical and mental health through healthy habits while supporting its lifesaving mission, according to a recent press release. The Greater Susquehanna Valley Heart Walk returns to Lewisburg on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 9 a.m. Participants are invited to The Miller Center, 120 Hardwood Drive, Lewisburg, for a heart walk and health fair to celebrate heart and stroke survivors, raise lifesaving funds and encourage ...

UPMC ‘Renew You’ program to host ‘Pretty in Pink’ event at Holiday Inn in downtown Williamsport

October 8, 2022

Renew You, a UPMC in North Central Pa. program, is hosting ‘Pretty in Pink’ — an evening of free health screenings and empowering presentations by UPMC providers, sweet treats, beauty experts, shopping and more for women across the region from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at Holiday Inn, 100 Pine St., Williamsport. Registration is required and space is limited. Renew You is a membership program open to individuals ages 18 through 54 and motivates and inspires positive changes in their lives, and emphasizes total well-being by supporting a healthy mind, body and spirit ...

UPMC’s Dr. Mohammad Tahir: Early detection is the key to breast cancer battle

October 8, 2022

Changes in the breast, such as lumps or masses, typically trigger cancer concerns. But did you know most early breast cancers cause no symptoms? Breast cancer can present in different ways including a breast lump, changes in the nipple or skin, and bloody nipple discharge. Being aware of ...

Evangelical Community Hospital, Lewisburg, awards DAISY honor to nurse Autumn Swartzlander

October 1, 2022

LEWISBURG — Registered nurse Autumn Swartzlander was presented the DAISY Award recently, identifying her as a deserving nurse who exemplifies clinical expertise and compassionate care, and as a role model in the nursing community, according to a press release from Evangelical Community Hospital. Swartzlander was nominated for the award by Ariana Daub, of Milton, who was a patient at The Family Place, Evangelical’s obstetrics unit. In the nomination, Daub shared, “Autumn is a top-notch L&D (labor and delivery) nurse. She and Heidi, the midwife, did a wonderful job coaching me ...

UPMC physicians espouse robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery

October 1, 2022

As you grow older, you may find that your knees are starting to hurt. While joint pain is not uncommon, it can begin to interfere with one’s quality of life if the knee pain continues to progress. If left untreated, it may result in the need for a knee replacement surgery. Having any type ...

For those who have heart: Family finds friendship in cardiologist who treats its youngest member

September 10, 2022

When a local family found out their newest addition was dealing with cardiac distress in the womb, they got more heart than they bargained for in seeking care. Peter and Erin Ruhl met Dr. Avnit Golten three years ago, when Erin was pregnant with their youngest child, Marley. During ...