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Every April, communities throughout the U.S. observe Autism Acceptance Month to celebrate the diverse and varied experiences across the autism spectrum.  Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex, lifelong developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. The condition typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person’s social skills, communication, relationships and self-regulation. People…

April is National Donate Life Month), an annual observance established by Donate Life America focusing on the need and importance of organ, tissue and cornea donation. NDLM encourages people to register their decision to become a donor, honor living and deceased donors and celebrate the lives that have been saved.  According to Donate Life America,…

Please, check the box Every April, my family and close friends see me wearing a silver bracelet with a green ribbon on it. They know why I wear it; yet others who don’t know me may inquire the meaning of the green ribbon. I then launch into my tale of how organ donation profoundly affected…

You are sneezing, sniffling and overall feel terrible. Is it seasonal allergies or do you have a cold? “It is important to understand the differences between allergies and colds so that you can follow the best course of treatment,” said Sophia Smithbauer, DO, a family medicine physician at Penn Highlands Healthcare. “If you take the…

It’s that time of year again when golfers are returning to the greens to shoot 18 holes — and it won’t be long until the 2026 Penn Highlands Healthcare/KTH Architects Golf Classic.  This year’s event will be held on Friday, June 12, at three courses — Pleasant Valley Golf Club in Connellsville; Treasure Lake Gold…

DUBOIS — WellSpan Health recently announced a significant expansion of its award-winning Medicare Accountable Care Organization with Penn Highlands Healthcare becoming its newest member. ACOs work with many types of organizations such as health systems, independent physician groups and others to oversee improvements to quality care, enhance coordination and manage chronic conditions. Coordinated care ensures…

DUBOIS — Most people believe that if you want to be healthy, you have to eat healthy. Social media is filled with information about the latest diet and weight-loss crazes, but who is substantiating this information? Penn Highlands Healthcare is leading the way by teaching its doctors about nutrition and healthy eating. The health system,…

Did you know that strokes are among the leading causes of serious health complications? Your best line of defense is to learn life-saving facts about stroke prevention and early detection. Understanding personal risk factors and making informed decisions can safeguard your well-being. Start taking charge of your health today — get educated and make prevention…

Heart disease is a term that refers to several types of cardiac conditions. Heart attacks are common and affect one person every 40 seconds. Overall, more than 800,000 adults have a heart attack with 1 in 5 going unnoticed. Awareness and lifestyle adjustments can reduce risk and encourage a healthy heart. Common chronic heart disease…

STATE COLLEGE — ACAP Centre County will host a free educational program, “Introduction to Hospice and Palliative Care,” on Tuesday, March 10 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Centre Region Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall, 2901 E. College Ave., Suite 990, State College. When a loved one is facing a serious illness, families are…