Gazette Health

You have sudden chest pain — should you go to your local Emergency Department? You have a sore throat — should you go to the Emergency Department? Both of your eyes are pink — should you go to the Emergency Department? If you answered “yes” to all three questions, you would be incorrect. According to…

Adults have many different types of insurance – auto, homeowners, renters, life, medical, etc. Have you heard of dietary insurance? Most people have; it is called vitamins. “Adults take multivitamins to fill nutritional gaps in their diets for nutrients they might miss in food alone,” said Deloris Gibson, MHS, RDN, CDCES, Coordinator Diabetes Quality, Registered…

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health recently recognized Lee Fulton of Culinary Services as a recipient of the inaugural BEE Award for his exceptional dedication to patients, staff, and community. The BEE Award — which stands for Be Exceptional and Excel — complements the DAISY Award for nursing excellence by honoring non-nursing staff whose compassion,…

Setting a New Year’s resolution is a time-honored tradition, but many of us find ourselves drifting away from those goals by mid-January. Usually, this happens because we focus on the “what” instead of the “how.” Keeping up with daily life — work, school, family obligations — often can make new habits feel overwhelming. “If you…

STATE COLLEGE — Juniper Village at Brookline is now offering SilverSneakers fitness classes led by certified instructors, providing residents and older adults in the State College community with access to a nationally recognized fitness program designed to support healthy aging. “Partnering with Silver Sneakers allows Juniper to deliver trusted and proven fitness programming that supports…

 It’s that time of year again when people are stocking up on cough syrup, tissues and orange juice — otherwise known as “flu season.” While seasonal influenza (flu) viruses are detected year-round in the United States, flu viruses are most common during the fall and winter months. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…

STATE COLLEGE — Mount Nittany Health has announced collaboration with Bellefonte, Bald Eagle, Penns Valley and State College school districts to provide certified athletic trainers for their district sports programs. This collaboration ensures that student athletes receive high-quality, professional care to support their health and well-being both on and off the field. Mount Nittany Health’s athletic…

Smoking isn’t cool anymore! According to Gallup polling, in the mid-1950s, approximately 45% of the adult population in the U.S. smoked. Today, adult smoking rates in the U.S. have plummeted to approximately 11%. Why? A combination of factors have contributed to this decrease including the increased expense, stricter smoke-free policies and anti-smoking campaigns. In addition,…

STATE COLLEGE — Changes to the eyelids can occur due to aging, genetics or medical conditions, leading to issues like drooping skin, puffiness or obstructed vision. These concerns can affect not only how a person looks but also how their eyes perform daily functions. Whether the goal is to restore a more youthful appearance or…

December is the month when many people are thinking about gifts they want to give for Christmas or Hanukah. December also is Give the Gift of Sight Month, a national observance that raises awareness about eye health and encourages people to protect their vision. “Annual eye exams can help prevent vision loss by providing for…