Penn Highlands Healthcare Partners with Community Blood Bank
CLEARFIELD – A new partnership will ensure that local blood donations will go to local patients. As of July 1, Penn Highlands has partnered …
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The Medical Minute: Staying Safe While Camping and Hiking
HERSHEY, Pa. — When the weather heats up, many nature lovers head to a national park or forest for a summertime hiking or camping trip. A little preparation …
Red Cross to Change Twitter Handle
The American Red Cross Central Pennsylvania Region has expanded its coverage area and has changed its name and Twitter handle. The newly-named American Red …
Wolf Administration Introduces Opioid Prescribing Guidelines for Workers’ Compensation
HARRISBURG – On Monday the Wolf Administration introduced opioid prescribing guidelines for workers’ compensation to help health care providers determine …
Free Relationship Education Program to Hold Clearfield Events
CLEARFIELD – Real Relationships, a free relationship education program, will hold events at the Knights of Columbus, 512 Arnold Ave., in August. A …
The Medical Minute: Kombucha Offers a Natural Way to Testore Body’s Microbiome
Kombucha is the “in” health drink lately, available from local producers, in stores, online and even many people make their own version of the fermented …
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Vouchers Continues Locally
Vouchers for the Pennsylvania Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program continue to be available to qualifying senior citizens in Clearfield County. Four $5 …
Leonard Court Residents Complete Chronic Pain Management Class
CLEARFIELD– Leonard Court residents recently participated in the CCAAA Chronic Pain Self-Management classes. They completed six, 2 ½ hour weekly …
9th Annual Suicide Prevention Walk Planned for September
DUBOIS– The 9th Annual Walk for Suicide Prevention & Awareness will be held Sunday, Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. at DuBois City Park. There will be …
The Medical Minute: Hazards of Juuling or Vaping
Mango, mint, fruit medley—these flavors are delicious in a smoothie but dangerous when they introduce youth and young adults to nicotine. A 2009 federal law …