Gazette Mature Lifestyles

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, but it is also one of the most preventable and treatable when caught early. In fact, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70, and just five or more sunburns can double your risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest…

STATE COLLEGE — Penn Highlands Healthcare recently announced the graduation of its Graduate Medical Education program residents and fellows in family medicine, psychiatry and sports medicine.This year’s graduating class represents excellence in patient care, clinical training and medical education. Of the 13 graduates, five will remain with Penn Highlands Healthcare.Wesley Michael Paul, MD, who completed…

When I choose a topic for this column, sometimes I am very present to the concept and the writing just flows. Other times, I need to… wait. Wait for inspiration. Wait for clarity. A few days ago, the topic of waiting came to me. Waiting is something we often discuss in the various grief education…

Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that affects millions of people each year. In the U.S., at least 1.7 million adults and more than 18,000 children develop sepsis annually, and many cases begin before a person ever reaches the hospital. Sepsis can progress quickly, so recognizing the signs and getting fast medical care is crucial.…

According to Sharon Blackie, an award-winning, author, speaker and teacher, fairy tales are a subset of folk tales which were designed to help people through challenges. “As well as helping us to process our traumas, fairy tales can shine a light on our natural transitions…” One tale that does this for me is “The Handless…

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. There are more than 100 types of arthritis, and roughly one in five adults live with some form of the condition. It is not just older adults who are affected either. Hundreds of thousands of children and adolescents have arthritis as well. While arthritis…

A few weeks ago on May 3, my husband and I drove down narrow single track roads in County Donegal, Ireland in search of the Beltany Stone Circle. This stone circle is one of Ireland’s National Heritage sites, in the care of the Office of Public Works, but there were few road signs acknowledging its…

LEWISTOWN — Geisinger Lewistown Hospital has earned a 5-Star Overall Hospital Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services  — the highest possible distinction. According to Becker’s Hospital Review, it’s among just 20 hospitals in Pennsylvania and 384 nationwide to achieve this recognition, placing the facility in an elite tier for patient safety and…

BELLEFONTE — Marine veteran Jared Winn recently received a free new roof installed by Cenvar Roofing & Solar’s State College branch after being selected as a winner in the 2025 QXO for Veterans program. Jared was nominated by his close friend and fellow Marine, Clayton, a Marine combat correspondent and U.S. Air Force member with…

April is Volunteer Recognition Month, and Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, gratefully acknowledges the dedicated volunteers who support Family Hospice patients and family members. Volunteers provide essential comfort and compassion for patients who have life-limiting illnesses and their caregivers. “Volunteers are an integral part of the Family Hospice team,” says Volunteer and Bereavement Coordinator Carole…