Health News
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Overwhelmed by Nutrition Advice? A Local Dietitian Offers a Practical Starting Point
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One of the most common things women share with me is how overwhelming nutrition can feel, especially when there is a health concern or they’ve been told they need to “eat a certain way” because of a diagnosis or lab results. Maybe it’s PCOS or a digestive condition. Perhaps it’s diabetes, pre-diabetes or high cholesterol.…
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Lawsuit Accuses Mount Nittany Health of Negligence in Death of 24-Year-Old Man
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A State College woman filed a lawsuit Tuesday accusing Mount Nittany Health of negligence in the death of her 24-year-old son last year. Misty Dickson alleges her son Kaleb Barth failed to receive proper care and follow-up, despite experiencing worsening symptoms when he was discharged from the Mount Nittany Medical Center Emergency Department on Feb.…
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Penn State Clinic Brings Free Health Care to Bellefonte Area
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Penn State’s Remote Area Medical clinic returns to the Bellefonte area in March, offering free medical, dental and vision services to anyone who walks through the door.
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Why a $193M Injection for Rural Health Care in Pa. Isn’t Easing Closure Worries
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The five-year Rural Health Transformation Program is meant to expand and strengthen access to care, but state officials and experts warn the money isn’t enough to fix every problem.
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Mount Nittany Health Charity Ball to Benefit New Patient Tower
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Mount Nittany Health Foundation’s annual Charity Ball will bring together community members for an evening in support of the new patient tower scheduled to open at the medical center later this year. The 76th annual event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to midnight on Feb. 14 at Brass 16823, 2042 Axemann Road, Bellefonte. Guests…
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A New Pa. Law Aimed at Keeping Unregulated Vapes Out of the Hands of Kids May Not Actually Work
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Pennsylvania’s first major effort to tackle vaping suffers from loopholes, insufficient funding for enforcement and limited public health backing.
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Rising Allergies, Simple Solutions
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If it seems like everyone around you is talking about their allergies or uncovering some new allergy later in life, you wouldn’t be wrong in thinking that people — specifically adults — just have more allergies than they used to.
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Mount Nittany Health Proposes New Medical Office Building in Bellefonte
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Mount Nittany Health is planning a new facility that will consolidate and expand its services in Bellefonte. The Centre County-based health system intends to construct a two-story, 40,000-square foot medical office building immediately east of its corporate offices at 945 E. Bishop St., Mark Saville of project engineer HRG said in a sketch plan overview…
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Pennsylvania Opens Door for Opioid Funds to Support Overwhelmed Public Defenders
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The move represents a victory for a range of groups, including advocates who argue public defenders play a vital role in helping people dealing with addiction.
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Why Home Maintenance Deserves a Spot in the Annual Health and Budget Plans
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Many people start the new year thinking about ways to improve their health, be more organized and manage their finances. Experts say there is one area that touches on each of those resolutions — home care. Early and routine home maintenance goes beyond fixing visible damage. It helps ensure a healthy living environment, extends the life of…