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Addiction treatment center designated a COE by state

Williamsport Family Medical Center recently was designated a Center of Excellence by the state Department of Human Services, announced the center’s parent company, Pinnacle Treatment Centers. Located at 2062 Lycoming Creek Road, Suite 8, Williamsport Family Medical Center is one of Pinnacle’s 13 opioid addiction treatment centers in the state. Pinnacle’s other 12 programs also are COEs. Three of Pinnacle’s centers in Pennsylvania—Alliance Medical Services of Johnstown (Cambria County), Miners Medical (Luzerne County) and Mt. Pocono Medical (Monroe County) are part of the ...

UPMC allergist: Relief from seasonal allergies possible

Spring this year brings warmer weather and an awakening from what many would consider as a harsh winter here in northcentral Pennsylvania. The flowers, the butterflies, the fresh air. It’s a beautiful time of year unless you suffer from allergies. Suddenly, those signs of spring become signs ...

Evangelical named America’s 100 Best Hospitals for obstetrics, orthopaedics and stroke care

Evangelical Community Hospital was recently named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for obstetrics, orthopaedics and stroke care by Women’s Choice, a consumer advisory group directed toward women. The Women’s Choice Award for Best Hospitals identifies the nation’s best hospitals based on robust criteria that includes relevant clinical performance, patient satisfaction and appropriate accreditations. Being deemed a Best Hospital means Evangelical demonstrates exceptional ratings and provides the highest level of care and commitment to its patients’ health and ...

Pandemic means far fewer eyes on kids’ welfare

LANSFORD — Ava Lerario lived in a home marked by love and chaos, even before the walls of the pandemic started closing in on her family. Sandwiched between two brothers, the 9-year-old was her father’s princess. She loved to snuggle up with her mom to read. She sometimes lugged her ...

In-person SINGERCISE is back at the Y

Singercise, a free program for those living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners, will begin its fourth session on April 7, 2021. Offered through the Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA thanks to a community grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation, Singercise uses music therapy and group-singing to work out little muscles that play a crucial role in swallowing and respiratory control. Participants can expect to see improvements in vocal intensity, speech intelligibility, respiration and swallowing. The program can also act as a source of social support for participants, ...

UPMC oncologist: Clinical trials advance cancer care

One of the most important aspects of advancing cancer treatment towards developing curative therapies happens because of research. By discovering new therapies, we can provide hope to patients who may have limited treatment options. Significant advances are made every day and the way this is ...