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Genesis House celebrates 40 years of helping people

Genesis House, 800 W. Fourth St., celebrated 40 years of helping community members overcome addiction through outpatient counseling. It offers individual sessions and group therapy for people experiencing substance use, gambling and gaming addictions. “Our primary focus is rooted in developing acceptance, awareness of the addiction process, use of support services and cognitive behavioral changes that support recovery,” according to its website. Shakeena Lee, executive and regional clinical director, said the agency works with clients of all ages who are in need of its services. ...

Experiential learning: Penn College dedicates new Physical Therapy Clinic

Pennsylvania College of Technology hosted a dedication on Sept. 9 to celebrate the grand opening of a Physical Therapy Clinic on the second floor of the Breuder Advanced Technology & Health Sciences Center. The building, located at Penn College’s main campus, houses the School of Nursing & ...

It’s that time of year again — Is it a virus or is it environmental?

With the return of students to the classroom, there is also a return to runny noses, teary eyes, coughing and generally feeling unwell. That is almost a certainty. But what is not a certainty is how to know if those symptoms could be the sign of something more serious that requires medical ...

UPMC expert: Suicide prevention starts with awareness

Each September, we observe Suicide Prevention Month. It’s a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind one another that help and hope are always available. For many families and communities, suicide is not just a statistic but a deeply personal issue that has touched their lives. By speaking openly, we can bring light to a subject that too often remains in the shadows. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, yet it is still widely misunderstood. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 50,000 people lost their ...

UPMC oncologist: Understanding blood cancers

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness of cancers that begin in the blood, bone marrow, or lymphatic system. While breast, lung, and colon cancers are widely recognized, blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma affect hundreds ...