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Traditionally many men have been taught to conceal their emotions, “man up” or push through. But when men feel unable to share their emotions, it can negatively impact their mental health and prevent them from actively seeking help. This avoidance may stem from their fear of judgment or appearing weak. Mental health issues among men…

DUBOIS — Mount Aloysius College recently announced the launch of a new nursing program in DuBois designed to address the ongoing shortage of health care providers in rural communities. The initiative is supported through a new collaboration between the Mount and Penn Highlands Healthcare, who will provide significant funding for these new nursing students. Penn…

Mariner Wealth Advisors in State College hosted a Jared Box Turnkey Event during their Mariner Impact Day. They donated $2,500 and created Jared Boxes. The Mariner team assembled 40 Jared Boxes for infants, wrote thoughtful notes to the children and families receiving the boxes, and got wonderfully creative decorating the lids. Their kindness, compassion, and…

LEWISTOWN — Geisinger Lewistown Hospital has officially opened its newly renovated emergency room space. Adding four private patient rooms brings the total number of ER patient rooms to 24 and the number of private rooms to 12, further enhancing the patient experience and supporting high-quality, personalized care. Over the past year, the Geisinger Lewistown Hospital ER…

M&T Charitable Foundation has donated $1,250 to The Jared Box Project. This contribution will support the creation of Jared Boxes for children in local medical facilities. The mission of The Jared Box Project is to deliver joy and smiles to children during hospital stays by providing boxes filled with games, toys, books, and activities. Partnerships…

Penn Highlands Healthcare is proud to announce the successful completion of its 2026 Annual Giving Campaign, raising more than $150,000 to support critical patient care initiatives and community programs across its health system. This year’s campaign brought together three impactful initiatives — Building Brighter Futures Together, Hope Starts Here, With You in the Valley and…

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health has announced the addition of a second TrueBeam linear accelerator with HyperSight imaging, along with a renovation to the treatment space. Mount Nittany Health’s first TrueBeam linear accelerator has also been upgraded to include HyperSight capabilities. These enhancements ensure seamless care for radiation oncology patients by improving access and advancing…

According to the American Stroke Association, strokes are a leading cause of disability and the fourth most prevalent cause of death in the United States. While most strokes occur in people over the age of 65, anyone can have a stroke, which is why it is important that people of all ages understand what a…

Ticks are small parasites that feed on blood from humans and animals. They thrive in grassy, wooded and shaded areas. Some ticks can spread diseases like Lyme disease through bites, which can affect both people and pets. Ticks usually crawl onto skin or clothing from low growing vegetation. Their activity increases in warmer months, though precautions should be taken all year, especially during mild winters.  “Different tick species are found in various regions,” says Harsimran Singh, DO, a primary…