public health

Norovirus season is underway in central Pennsylvania

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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

Infection, hand washing are concerns in central PA hospitals, new safety report says

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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