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Physician returns to area to join Geisinger 65 Forward

MILTON —Richard Smith, M.D., a Lycoming County native, Bucknell University graduate and U.S. Air Force veteran, has joined the Geisinger 65 Forward Health Center team in central Pennsylvania as the first physician at the soon-to-open location near Milton. Geisinger 65 Forward is a health ...

UPMC welcomes new neurosurgeon to Williamsport

UPMC welcomes Jonathan Bussey, DO, MPH, neurosurgeon, to team at The Neuroscience Center at UPMC, 740 High St., Suite 3002, Williamsport. Bussey received his medical degree from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Tulsa, Okla., and he completed his residency in ...

Evangelical Community Hospital awards DAISY Honor for nursing excellence

Amanda Glenny, RN BSN, obstetrics nurse at Evangelical Community Hospital’s The Family Place, was presented the DAISY Award on Monday, March 22, 2021. The award is presented to a deserving nurse who exemplifies clinical expertise and compassionate care and is recognized as a role model in ...

UPMC Dermatology expands access in Lewisburg, Williamsport

LEWISBURG — UPMC is now offering comprehensive dermatology services at UPMC Specialty Care Lewisburg, 2330 Saint Mary St. West, Lewisburg. “Many people struggle with managing a variety of skin conditions — ranging from rashes to psoriasis to skin cancer — and there’s often long ...

UPMC trainer: Take your time to avoid training injuries

When the cold weather hits, it’s common for many of us to spend more time indoors, and allow some of our exercise routines to lapse. However, once spring arrives, motivation levels rise as the days lengthen and grow warmer. As we approach warmer weather and spring, it can be tempting to jump ...

Survivors struggle as scientists race to solve COVID mystery

There was no reason to celebrate on Rachel Van Lear’s anniversary. The same day a global pandemic was declared, she developed symptoms of COVID-19. A year later, she’s still waiting for them to disappear. And for experts to come up with some answers. The Texas woman is one of thousands ...