The Medical Minute: Preparing for Flu Season
Last winter’s flu season was the worst since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began tracking the severity of influenza outbreaks each …
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Grassroots Cannabis to Hold Ribbon-Cutting in DuBois
DUBOIS – Grassroots Cannabis, an Illinois-based medical cannabis company with licensed business operations in six states and growing, has announced that …
J.C. Blair Signs Letter of Intent for Affiliation with PH Healthcare; Ends Merger Talks With Post Acute Medical LLC
The boards of directors of both J.C. Blair Health System Inc. and Penn Highlands Healthcare have signed a Letter of Intent, or LOI, to negotiate an affiliation …
Flu Shot Clinics Offered
To help older individuals avoid the flu, Penn Highlands Community Nurses are offering flu shot clinics at all Centers for Active Living and at the Houtzdale …
The Medical Minute: Mental Health, Overall Wellness for Breast Cancer Patients
It’s bad enough that breast cancer attacks physical health, but it can also take a toll on mental health and overall wellness. “There are a lot of emotions …
Jefferson Manor Health Center and Penn Highlands Healthcare Sign Letter of Intent for Affiliation
The Boards of Directors of both Jefferson Manor Health Center and Penn Highlands Healthcare have signed a letter of intent designed to pave the way for …
CCAAA to Hold Classes “On A Matter of Balance”
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging Inc. will be hosting an eight-week program entitled, “A Matter of Balance.” The program is …
The Medical Minute: Healthy Volunteers Vital to Clinical Trials
Researchers need your help. There is an ongoing need for healthy volunteers in clinical research studies that can lead to health care breakthroughs that …
Clearfield Area United Way Helping Area Residents Save on Medicine
CLEARFIELD – The Clearfield Area United Way is making it easier for area residents to get help with prescription medication costs. In fact, area residents …
Safety Expo to be Held Oct. 13
PHILIPSBURG – Food, fun, activities and fire trucks will be part of a Safety Expo being held by the Cen-Clear Child Services and the Safe Kids Coalition …