Skills of Central PA Receives Gold Award for Health Leadership Excellence
STATE COLLEGE – Skills of Central PA—one of the region’s largest human services agencies supporting people with intellectual and developmental …
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Port Matilda Girl Defeats Leukemia
Lucy Roop is one of eight 2019 Miracle Kids representing Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital PORT MATILDA – At 3 years old, Lucy spiked continuous …
The Medical Minute: Protecting Against Measles
The United States is experiencing its largest measles outbreak since the virus was eliminated in 2000. As of Monday, 839 cases of measles have been reported in …
Penn Highlands Holds 31st Annual Kids Health Fair
CLEARFIELD – For 31 years, a dedicated group of volunteers has been bringing interactive health and safety learning to fourth-graders in the Clearfield Area …
Wolf Administration Works to Increase Awareness of Ticks, Lyme Disease as Weather Warms
HARRISBURG – Officials from the departments of Health, Environmental Protection and Conservation and Natural Resources are highlighting the state’s …
The Medical Minute: Hold the Added Sugar
The sugar in fruit is different from the sugar in a doughnut, according to Kara Shifler Bowers, a registered dietitian and project manager at Penn State PRO …
Penn Highlands Clearfield Hosts Community Luncheon
CLEARFIELD – Penn Highlands Clearfield is continuing to provide quality healthcare for the Clearfield area. At a Community Luncheon Tuesday, administrative …
Decatur Village Graduates a Matter of Balance Class
The Decatur Village Matter of Balance class recently completed their eight-week program. The program is approved by the Administration on Aging (AoA) and the …
The Medical Minute: Six Tips for Safe Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning is a great way to give your home a fresh start and give yourself a sense of accomplishment. But it can be hazardous to your health if you …
Penn Highlands and CORE Celebrate National Donate Life Month
CLEARFIELD – The pain of losing a loved one can be a dark time in any person’s life. However, one person’s loss could be the answer to the prayers of up …