Health News
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Carpenters Union Blasts Mount Nittany Health for Nonlocal Contractors on Patient Tower Project
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Representatives of a regional carpenters union protested Mount Nittany Health last week for the use of nonlocal labor on its $350 million patient tower construction project at the medical center […]
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Mount Nittany Health Conserving IV Fluids Amid Nationwide Shortage
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Mount Nittany Health is conserving IV fluids to ensure a stable supply for emergency patients amid a nationwide shortage. Flooding from Hurricane Helene forced Baxter International, one of the nation’s […]
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Mount Nittany Health Golf Classic Raises Record Total
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This year’s Mount Nittany Health Foundation Golf Classic raised more than $470,000, a record total for the annual fundraising event. Held on Sept. 20 at the Penn State Golf Courses, […]
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Changes in Abortion Access Are Shifting How Doulas Help Patients
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Abortion doulas help patients navigate the possible pain, discomfort and emotions that arise when ending a pregnancy, along with the logistical hurdles they might face in seeking care.
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Local Disability Advocate Receives International Honor
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A State College disability advocate whose fundraising efforts have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars has received an international honor. Emily Steffensmeier was recently named to Diversability’s 2024 D-30 Disability Impact […]
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Annual Pink Zone Golf Tournament to Tee Off
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Centre Hills Country Club is set to host the Pink Zone Golf Tournament on Monday, Oct. 7. The event will start at 11 a.m. and end around 5 p.m.
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Thousands More Pennsylvania Medical Professionals Could Approve Cannabis Patients Under Proposals
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The changes could increase options for patients, supporters say.
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‘Death Cafes’ Give Pennsylvanians Space to Discuss Illness, Mortality and Grief
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One organizer describes a death cafe as a space where people can ask questions about mortality without fear of being judged or ostracized.
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Healthy Fall Habits for Centre County Moms: Nourishing Your Body and Prepping for the Busy Season Without Dieting
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As the crisp autumn air settles over Central PA, many moms find themselves juggling a whirlwind of responsibilities – from school drop-offs and after-school activities to work deadlines and holiday […]
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Where U.S. Senate Candidates Bob Casey and Dave McCormick Stand on Abortion, Child Care and More
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Caregiving is not a major issue in the U.S. Senate race between Democrat Bob Casey and Republican Dave McCormick, but it is one that matters to many Pennsylvanians. Here’s where they stand.