Health News
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Benkovics’ $5M Gift Establishes Specialty Physician Recruitment Fund at Mount Nittany Health
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Mount Nittany Health Foundation has established a new fund aimed at bringing more specialty physicians to the local community, thanks to a $5 million gift from Stephen and Patricia Benkovic. […]
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Geisinger Opens Major Expansion at State College Area Clinic
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Geisinger has opened its latest facility project in Centre County with goal of providing more services and shorter wait times to local patients. The Geisinger Healthplex State College, 132 Abigail […]
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Ghosted by Your Doc? New Law Aims to Weaken Restrictive Noncompete Contracts, Keep Physicians Local
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The rules prevent a health system from pushing dismissed doctors out of town and keeping patients in the dark, but critics say it’s still too narrow.
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Farm Animal Experiences in Centre County Redefine Relaxation and Wellness
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Whether you’re looking to stretch your muscles alongside playful goats or seeking a hug and gentle nuzzle from a cow, these farm-based retreats provide a refreshing reminder of the healing power of animals and the rural countryside.
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$1M From the State Prevented This Rural Hospital From Closing, but Its Troubles Aren’t Over
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Like other rural hospitals, Bucktail Medical Center in rural Clinton County has faced financial and operational challenges.
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Empathy Between the Person Receiving and Giving Care Helps Both. What Happens When Dementia Tears That Bond?
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When someone with dementia loses their ability to have empathy, caring for them can become isolating and fraught, research shows.
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College Township Council Hears Plans for Rehabilitation Hospital, New ARL Building at Innovation Park
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Penn State’s Innovation Park could soon be expanding. College Township Council on Thursday heard requests for minor extensions of the Regional Growth Boundary to construct a privately-owned rehabilitation hospital and […]
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State-Mandated Time Off for Bereavement Is Gaining Ground. Where Does Pa. Stand?
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Employers in Pennsylvania offer bereavement leave at their own discretion, so workers who experience a death in the family aren’t always guaranteed time off.
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5 Key Takeaways From Spotlight PA’s Investigations Into Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Card System
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A series of Spotlight PA investigations prompted efforts to increase oversight of Pennsylvania’s booming medical marijuana card business.
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Judge Grants Preliminary Approval to Mount Nittany Health Settlement of Website Tracking Lawsuit
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A Centre County judge this week gave preliminary approval to the settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Mount Nittany Health that could result in payments to tens of thousands of […]