Health News
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Game Day, Guilt-Free: How to Enjoy Tailgate Foods Without Stress
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September in State College brings crisp mornings, golden afternoons, and the unmistakable buzz of football season. Tailgates are a beloved tradition—filled with friends, family, laughter, and of course, an abundance of classic game-day foods. Yet for many, the joy of these gatherings gets clouded by food guilt, calorie counting or the pressure to eat “perfectly.”…
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Secretive Board Overseeing Pa.’s Billion-Dollar Opioid Response Invites Public to Speak for 1st Time
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Following pressure, the powerful board overseeing Pennsylvania opioid settlement money allows public comment but faces continued criticism over transparency and representation.
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FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Shots With Limits for Some Kids and Adults
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators approved updated COVID-19 shots Wednesday but limited their use for many Americans — and removed one of the two vaccines available for young children. The new shots from Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax are approved for all seniors. But the Food and Drug Administration narrowed their use for younger adults and children to those with at least one high-risk health condition, such…
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The Big Impact of Pennsylvania Pharmacy Closures, Explained in 3 Maps
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Hundreds of pharmacy closures since 2020 have left patients with fewer options across Pennsylvania.
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How to Get Kids Back on a Sleep Schedule for the School Year
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A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it’s worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.
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Mount Nittany Health Buys Former State College Family Medicine Property for $2.3M
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Mount Nittany Health is continuing to expand its footprint in Centre County. The State College-based health system acquired the property at 2188 Sandy Drive in Ferguson Township on Aug. 1 for $2.3 million, according to county records. The 11-year-old, 9,000-square-foot building on 1 acre was previously home to State College Family Medicine. “Mount Nittany Health…
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Physical Therapy Institute Opens Bellefonte Clinic
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LMH Physical Therapy Institute recently opened its third clinic in Centre County and 19th in Pennsylvania. The outpatient clinic at 174 Buckaroo Lane, Bellefonte, in the Weis Markets Plaza, offers one-on-one care for individuals recovering from surgery, injury, chronic pain or neurological conditions. Clinic leader Jesse Friend and Grace Good, both doctors of physical therapy,…
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Spikes ‘Paint the Park Pink’ to Raise Thousands of Dollars for Mount Nittany Health Breast Cancer Fund
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Mount Nittany Health partnered with the State College Spikes to raise awareness about breast cancer, honor survivors of the disease and raise money to support patients during the annual Paint the Park Pink game on July 26 at Medlar Field. The event featured an auction of the special pink flower jerseys worn by the Spikes…
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Nursing Home Industry Fights Additional Oversight of Wall Street Acquisitions
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A group that lobbies for the industry says the bill, which aims to prevent the closure of more health care facilities, is duplicative of existing regulations.
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Protesters Rally in Downtown State College to Defend Access to Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
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Advocates gathered Sunday in downtown State College to protest restrictions on gender-affirming care, calling on lawmakers, medical institutions and the public to defend the rights of transgender people. The event, organized by Centre LGBT+, drew community members, allies and activists holding signs and distributing QR codes with letters urging change. Demonstrators criticized recent policies, at…