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Global rise in childhood mental health issues amid pandemic

PARIS — By the time his parents rushed him to the hospital, 11-year-old Pablo was barely eating and had stopped drinking entirely. Weakened by months of self-privation, his heart had slowed to a crawl and his kidneys were faltering. Medics injected him with fluids and fed him through a tube ...

Geisinger Medical Clinic Lock Haven set to open Monday

LOCK HAVEN — Construction is entering the final stretch at Clinton County’s newest medical facility. Geisinger Medical Clinic Lock Haven is set to open on Monday, making it easier to get care closer to home. Located at 68 Spring St. in Lock Haven, the two-story facility will house ...

UPMC: Colonoscopy can save your life

More than 140,000 new cases of colon cancer are diagnosed each year, making it the third most common cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. However, when caught early it is highly treatable. Screening saves lives as it helps catch cancer early and the gold standard for ...

Local pharmacists step up in COVID-19 vaccination effort

NEW YORK — They’re just your regular neighborhood pharmacists, but some now wear superhero capes. Local pharmacy owners are filling in the gaps as federal, state and county authorities across the country struggle to ramp up vaccinations vital to crushing the COVID-19 pandemic. In some ...

UPMC therapist: The pains of working from home

When the pandemic started almost a year ago, many people weren’t sure how to manage their daily lives as lock-down orders essentially turned homes into offices, schools, and gyms. As the restrictions loosened up, some companies began to open offices again, however, others are still ...

UPMC doctor: COVID-19 and pregnancy

For expecting parents, there’s nothing quite like the anticipation of bringing new life into the world. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused additional concerns for women who are pregnant, have recently delivered a baby, or are breast-feeding. While there’s a lot of information out ...