Chris Tomlinson said he and his wife were surprised and troubled to learn the drinking water at their daughter’s high school contained toxic PFAS chemicals. In March, the Central Bucks School District emailed parents and staff at Central Bucks East High School to inform them the rural Doylestown school’s on-site well water was contaminated with … Read more
Several businesses and nonprofits have opened or will open new medical-related facilities in southcentral Pennsylvania. One Cumberland County college has launched three new health-related programs. And the Select Medical Institute of Physical Therapy and Movement at Harrisburg University is being created. The list below includes new clinics, two new hospitals, and a counseling practice in … Read more
A national watchdog group recently scored some Central Pennsylvania hospitals below average for safety metrics, including death from serious treatable complications, infection, and having enough specially trained doctors to care for patients in the intensive care unit. The Leapfrog Group is a nonprofit organization that provides ratings and safety data for hospitals, and it recently … Read more
Records obtained by Spotlight PA and WESA offer the most comprehensive public accounting to date of how counties across the state have used tens of millions of dollars they received in opioid settlement money. The state’s billion-dollar opioid windfall has brought hope to a state where thousands of people each year die from drug overdoses. … Read more
Bones are made up of living tissue that’s constantly changing. During our lifetime, the body relies on the minerals calcium and phosphate to keep our bones strong and healthy. As we age, however, our bodies tend to reabsorb these minerals instead of keeping them in our bones. When more old bone is reabsorbed and not … Read more
We could be around lead and not even know about it. Lead can be found in paint, flooring, makeup, or even your front yard. A lead expert says in Central Pennsylvania it’s especially common in homes due to when they were built. Cot’y Farmer, a Harrisburg grandmother, discovered lead is still an issue Harrisburg. A … Read more
UPMC in Central Pa. has launched a new spine care program using a multi-disciplinary approach. The program connects patients with a team of experts to evaluate and treat a variety of conditions ranging from spine tumors and scoliosis to back pain and weakness or numbness in the arms and legs, UPMC in Central Pa. said. “Spine conditions can … Read more
The U.S. is in the midst of norovirus season, with central Pennsylvania and the Northeast region reporting an increase in cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says outbreaks of norovirus, leading to symptoms such as stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhea, are most common from late fall through early spring. Annually, the virus results … Read more
Two local organizations wrapped up Heart Month this week by donating AEDs and performing CPR demonstrations for multiple Central Pennsylvania high schools. The AEDs, short for automated external defibrillator, were donated by Renewal by Andersen of Central PA and The Peyton Walker Foundation. Continue reading on WHP Harrisburg
Local health officials want you to be aware of a highly contagious illness called the norovirus. It’s sweeping specifically across the Northeast and Central Pennsylvania is no stranger to it. The virus leads to diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the virus causes an average of over 465,000 … Read more
York County-based WellSpan Health said this week it is preparing to use drones to deliver prescriptions and medical supplies to patients’ homes. The drones are able to find their destination via programming, as opposed to the to kind which must remain within the sight of an operator. They will actually consist of two drones: One … Read more
February is American Heart Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States since 1950. Bryan and Patty Sibbach are personal trainers in the Midstate. They own Precision Training Concepts and Perry Strength & Fitness Center. Continue reading on ABC27
The Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership is proud to be a partner with many businesses located throughout the Moshannon Valley region. Its Spotlight on Business features are intended to provide the public with additional information about the businesses that call this area home. For nearly 65 years, Skills of Central Pa has been enhancing the … Read more
Dynamic Growth, a group practice made up of six offices in central Pennsylvania that offer pediatric, family, and cosmetic dentistry, has been acquired by Dental365, a New York-based provider of dental care services. The six office locations acquired are Grove Dental Group, State Hill in Wyomissing; Grove Kids Pediatric Dentistry in Wyomissing; Theodore E. Dando, … Read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warns consumers to immediately discard all Conoco View Dairy raw milk sold in Cumberland, Juniata, Perry, Snyder, and York Counties, or delivered direct to homes or drop-off points in Cumberland, Dauphin, Juniata, and Perry Counties. The Department ran tests after 11 reports of campylobacteriosis illnesses in December and January and confirmed Campylobacter contamination in … Read more
The nation’s blood supply is dropping to levels that haven’t been seen in 20 years. “The numbers alone used to be about 3.1 million people, and as recent as 2021 merely 2.1 million people are donating blood. It’s a significant shortfall,” said Laura Burke, executive director of the American Red Cross Central Pennsylvania Chapter. … Read more
Life saving medical devices will soon be available for public use across Clinton and Lycoming counties. Thanks to a recent donation from First Quality Enterprises, LLC to UPMC and Susquehanna Health Foundation, 100 AEDs will be dispersed throughout the community. Every minute matters when someone suffers a cardiac arrest, and having access to an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can make … Read more
In its 50 years of existence, the Hemophilia Treatment Center of Central Pennsylvania at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has led a major breakthrough in the treatment of hemophilia, enrolled 1,154 patients with inherited bleeding disorders, and provided care to patients from birth to death. The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center established the center in March … Read more
A national watchdog group recently scored some central Pennsylvania hospitals below average for several safety metrics, including hand washing, infection and having specially trained doctors care for patients in the intensive care unit. The Leapfrog Group is a nonprofit organization that provides ratings and safety data for hospitals, and it recently released grades for nearly 3,000 hospitals across … Read more
Pennsylvania leads the nation in Lyme disease cases, and the continued development of forested areas increases people’s risk of being bitten by the species of tick that transmits the illness. When forests — where black-legged ticks thrive statewide — are fragmented to make room for roads, oil and gas sites, housing developments, or shopping centers, … Read more