Madison A. Losell, of South Williamsport, lost a dear friend at the age of 14 to suicide. From that time on, Losell said she wanted to do something about this tragic and preventable loss of life, which is often the result of mental illness. Losell said she spoke first to a teacher about ...
Among people who have strokes and COVID-19, there is a higher incidence of severe stroke as well as stroke in younger people, according to new data from a multinational study group on COVID-19 and stroke, led by a team of Geisinger researchers. The COVID-19 Stroke Study Group’s latest report, published in the journal Stroke, focused on a group of 432 patients from 17 countries diagnosed with COVID-19 and stroke. Among this group, the study found a significantly higher incidence of large vessel occlusion (LVO) — strokes caused by a blockage in one of the brain’s major arteries that ...
In the United States, stroke affects more than 750,000 people each year. It’s the leading cause of adult disability and is the fifth-leading cause of death. Stroke can happen to anyone, and it is important to know what stroke looks like and what do to if someone shows the signs. Signs of ...
Rosemary Benfer, RN, a nurse at Evangelical Community Hospital’s Ambulatory Surgical Center, recently was presented the DAISY Award. The award is presented to a deserving nurse who exemplifies clinical expertise and compassionate care and is recognized as a role model in the nursing ...
JERSEY SHORE — Being a nurse amidst a scary, everchanging pandemic is a difficult task. Christine Gharet, nursing assistant and unit desk clerk and Mona Bertin night shift inpatient nurse, both at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital, didn’t let the pandemic stop them, but instead used their ...
UPMC and the Williamsport Crosscutters will partner to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to fans at baseball games on Wednesday, June 2, and Saturday, June 5, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Bowman Field. Fans who receive their shot at the ballpark will receive a coupon for a free hot dog and soft drink to enjoy during the game. “UPMC’s partnership with the Williamsport Crosscutters is a great example of how we are trying to meet people where they are to get vaccinated,” said Heather Stafford, clinical director of Infection Prevention and Control. “These family events are ...
