UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport now offers Paxman scalp cooling therapy for cancer patients to help reduce hair loss during chemotherapy. The treatment consists of a compact refrigeration system unit which circulates coolant through a specially designed single-patient use cap. ...
It may be hard to set time aside in your busy schedule to take care of yourself, especially during the era of COVID-19. We know you’re busy with working from home, helping your kids with virtual learning, and other interruptions to your day-to-day life. However, it’s important to still ...
TIOGA COUNTY — Have unused or expired medications sitting in the medicine cabinet? Safely dispose of them at home with a free Deterra Drug Deactivation kit from the Laurel Health Centers. Laurel Health offers these free deactivation kits at all six Laurel Health Center sites, thanks to a ...
NEW YORK — When Leland Stein heads to his 93-year-old mother’s senior living facility for Mother’s Day, he’ll have flowers in hand, a bottle of bubbly and a year’s worth of hugs. “I miss Leland’s visits very much,” said Sondra Green, a retired Vassar College drama professor ...
This spring as COVID-19 vaccines become more available and people resume some of their favorite activities, the American Red Cross is reminding the public that the need for blood remains. Healthy individuals are encouraged to make a blood donation appointment now. But what about those who’ve received a COVID-19 vaccine – can they donate? As long as donors are symptom-free, feeling well and can provide the vaccine manufacturer’s name, there’s no waiting period required after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine currently authorized in the U.S. Additional blood donation eligibility ...
The Williamsport Crosscutters will honor essential workers during the upcoming 2021 season. The program, called Frontline Heroes, is presented by UPMC and will honor an essential worker in pregame ceremonies at every Cutters home game this season. “As we all know, frontline and essential ...
