Gazette Health

By ATHENA KLAPAK The American Heart Association CENTRE COUNTY — Ten Central Pennsylvania hospitals are among the 4,800 nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke.  Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of…

UNIVERSITY PARK — Dreams and likely nightmares, are experienced universally across humans and animals, but neuroscientists still do not know why. Now, with a three-year, $1.2 million grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation, an interdisciplinary team of researchers at Penn State will study the underlying mechanisms of nightmares and their relationship with anxiety-related mental health disorders,…

BELLEFONTE — LHM Physical Therapy Institute recently announced the grand opening of its newest outpatient physical therapy clinic located at 174 Buckaroo Lane in Bellefonte. The opening on Wednesday, July 30, marked the 19th LHMPTI clinic in the state, with the expansion showing a continued commitment to high-quality personalized physical therapy. The Bellefonte clinic began…

CENTRE COUNTY — During the summer and fall months, people enjoy outdoor activities. Whether playing sports, camping, gardening or hiking, the risk exists for tick bites.  “Ticks thrive in woody and grassy areas,” said Cody Wakefield, CRNP, a certified registered nurse practitioner with Penn Highlands Healthcare. “Any activity where you are around plants and vegetation…

UNIVERSITY PARK — When Sushrutha Sridhar, endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism fellow at Penn State College of Medicine, began noticing irregular menstrual cycles, annoying facial hair and weight gain while in medical school in 2018, she knew something was off. She was 27 and hoped to start a family once her medical training was complete, she said. An…

CENTRE COUNTY — Before long, student athletes participating in fall sports will be hitting the gyms and fields to practice for the season ahead. Whether your child participates in football or cheerleading, soccer or track, their safety on and off the field is one of your key concerns. A sports physical can help keep them…

CENTRE COUNTY — Centre LifeLink EMS is officially an accredited EMS Education Institute under the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of EMS. The designation will now allow Centre LifeLink to offer EMS certification courses, including as an Emergency Medical Responder and an Emergency Medical Technician, all on-site. Centre LifeLink has been offering EMT courses for…

CENTRE COUNTY — Suicide occurs everywhere — in large cities, suburban communities and rural areas. One in five adults experiences mental illness, and suicide is the second leading cause of death among people ages 10 to 34. You may not know it, but someone close to you may be struggling with mental health, including thoughts…

CENTRE COUNTY — The temperatures outside have gotten extremely high our region which can be dangerous. To help prepare you for hotter temperatures, here are three ways to stay safe this summer. APPLY THE RIGHT TYPE OF SUNSCREEN To ensure adequate protection from the sun’s harmful rays, it is important to apply sunscreen that offers…

UNIVERSITY PARK — Walking, running or hiking outside can be a great way to reach your fitness goals this summer. To boost your overall well-being, health experts recommend getting at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity each week. Exercising in nature has its benefits — like fresh air and scenic views — but it…